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Pack light. Share your creative tricks to fit your world into a small bag for a European trip. Or, since we all slip a goofy little extra in, which soothing, handy, or fun packing extravagances can you justify? If it is about packing for your big trip, discuss here.

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Title	Author	Replies	Last Post
Does anyone have experience with a Monkey Strap suitcase to backpack converter?	richard.smalling	10	07/14/17 12:23 AM
Best rolling carry on for under $150	Richard	24	02/17/18 02:50 AM
Planning for a vacation in Switzerland	richa.indians...	4	08/04/18 02:02 AM
Ultralight luggage-Looking for the lightest luggage to check when flying in Europe	rhtravel	34	03/23/21 04:41 AM
Petite women, backpack carryon with hip belt??	rhondakap	25	11/20/15 12:03 AM
Big guy issues	rhampy	14	04/15/20 05:28 AM
Is the 21”x14”x9” Rolling Carry-On really enough?	rf26	87	02/10/22 08:12 PM
Looking for the perfect 2nd bag with tote strap to carry on top of the RS rolling carry...	rf26	20	06/04/24 09:33 PM
Packing Hacks	rf26	12	06/13/24 10:30 PM
Suggestions for new compact travel bag	rf26	7	06/01/25 10:06 PM
« Underseat bags »	reynolds-denise	28	12/23/18 04:47 PM
Packing - cube vs flat pack	revdramh	14	11/18/23 10:11 PM
Pro's and Con's of using Airtags	retiredinVT	29	01/16/25 01:29 AM
Packing for Belgium and Amsterdam for late October	Renee	10	09/01/19 02:11 PM
Travel Pillow advice	Renee	25	09/09/22 03:34 PM
What to pack for a trip to Scotland, Ireland & England	renagarc	13	06/10/25 02:36 AM
Packing list for warm and cold weather-carryon only	Rena	2	11/23/21 03:49 AM
Comfortable Women's Walking shoes	Ren	38	01/10/15 08:01 PM
Extension Cords?	reedhouston	10	12/23/14 08:34 PM
Superb customer service in replacing a Ravenna Rolling Case!	Reederman	5	11/30/23 04:02 PM
packing Lists	redski23	19	09/05/18 08:04 PM
Skorts for happy inner-thighs	Rebekah	14	07/08/15 04:24 AM
Skincare - super concentrated cleanser	Rebekah	16	05/06/22 04:32 AM
Amazing tip for binding a deconstructed guide book!	Rebekah	12	03/11/23 12:25 PM
Best Travel Luggage	rebeccart	39	04/04/17 02:05 PM
Larger bag for London	rebbag6	10	01/31/24 09:49 PM
Bikepacking in Europe: What I Used in July	R.D. Riet	2	09/29/23 07:49 PM
DSLR or Point&Shoot	rcolson4471	19	03/14/19 07:15 PM
Convertible Carry-On - Pros & Cons	rcloomis	5	03/02/18 12:37 AM
Quick-Dry Socks for Travel	rchrd1221	15	10/07/23 02:01 PM
eBags TLS Mother Lode Backpack	RC	10	02/02/18 09:48 PM
Manly shoulder bag	RayinPA	31	10/23/17 06:13 AM
Storing luggage at train station in Florence ?	rayiaea	7	06/04/19 02:14 PM
Eagle Creek Suit cases	raybriggs	7	05/03/24 03:39 PM
Packing CPAPs	Ray	8	07/29/15 11:08 PM
Packing and living with Smartwool	Ray	20	07/29/15 02:49 PM
Copies of travel documents - what's wrong with ...	Ray	17	08/02/15 11:13 PM
Traveling with a cane.	Ray	11	12/27/15 04:36 PM
Carry on with plastic picnic knife and RS sewing kit sizzors?	Ray	18	09/09/15 07:47 AM
RS Euro Flight Bag and Pacsafe Venture 300	Ray	3	09/27/15 12:33 AM
Pacsafe Venture bag vs Moneybelt	Ray	20	09/27/15 02:56 AM
Real Weights Fully Packed	Ray	6	09/27/15 04:45 PM
Post trip packing report	Ray	10	10/21/15 03:33 AM
Replacing interior cinching straps	Ray	13	07/29/16 06:21 PM
How to use "attachment strap" on RS Rolling Carry-On?	Ray	10	09/20/16 10:56 PM
Does Civita Day Pack count as your 'purse'?	ravenn51	17	12/19/14 01:33 AM
Messenger bag vs Veloce Bag	ravenn51	20	02/08/15 11:28 PM
Weather in May?	rankster	11	11/24/14 09:22 PM
Anyone else struggle with RickSteves' customer service for a defective item?	Randy	23	08/02/22 04:41 PM
How to Protect Shoes in Luggage	randall.dicki...	16	11/28/19 02:15 AM