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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
BBC article about carryon practices in Europe	Mustlovedogs	24	06/11/25 03:09 PM
What to pack for a trip to Scotland, Ireland & England	renagarc	13	06/10/25 02:36 AM
Sending those extra bags home alone?	Pierre	14	06/08/25 06:49 PM
Printed Documents	parrothead48116	21	06/07/25 08:51 PM
Footwear for active 'Town and Country' Trip?	patmplsmn	12	06/07/25 07:19 PM
Found a really lightweight, not too big crossbody	LIZinPA 🧳	24	06/07/25 07:11 PM
Medications	ericennis	27	06/06/25 11:49 PM
Favorite Pill organizer	Cerastez	2	06/05/25 11:25 PM
What did you forget to Pack ?	1022chawkins	38	06/05/25 10:33 AM
recommended quilted backpack?	BethFL	13	06/05/25 12:25 AM
Trying a new thing	baccuda	8	06/03/25 12:49 PM
Suggestions for new compact travel bag	rf26	7	06/01/25 10:06 PM
Baggallini Modern Convertible Travel Backpack - Costco limited offer	celeste	7	05/31/25 11:42 PM
Packing - overthinking it?	Jean	36	05/28/25 10:29 PM
lightweight men's slacks hack/trick	avirosemail	8	05/27/25 07:29 PM
Deal-Breaker Features on Bags	Sun-Baked in...	11	05/23/25 07:03 PM
Personal item backpack/shoulder bag	wildcatmcc	13	05/21/25 11:50 AM
Sink plug	Sunny	22	05/20/25 03:57 PM
Trouble finding a personal item due to size restrictions	HappyTrails25	16	05/18/25 05:37 PM
Backpack recommendation to fit under airline seat	Marilyn	18	05/18/25 05:29 PM
1st trip to UK (2 wk RS tour/Oct) - backpack packing question	pamzam101	29	05/15/25 04:27 PM
Wrinkle Free Collared Untucked Short Sleeve Shirts	rob.briggs53	16	05/12/25 07:17 PM
Tom Bihn Small Travel Tray	khansen	45	05/12/25 02:38 PM
Inspired by the light weight packers on this forum	Leslie	16	05/09/25 07:20 AM
Socks and their drying time	Kathy	26	05/08/25 07:33 PM
45 day trip to Europe- packing light and perfectly	Karen	8	05/06/25 02:54 PM
26 days in Italy - packing and laundry thoughts	Lyndash	10	05/05/25 04:08 AM
Swimsuit needed for Best of Switzerland Tour	alibaker0508	6	05/05/25 01:00 AM
Anyone have the Portland Gear Cascade?	SandraL	9	05/04/25 08:36 PM
Umbrella or raincoat?	Sunny	13	05/03/25 06:31 PM
Nice, One Bag Travel Video - Especially for Women	Sun-Baked in...	3	05/03/25 06:06 PM
Patagonia Hiking pants	Mustlovedogs	1	05/03/25 05:43 PM
May 23 -June 9th best of Europe: too early for sandals?	Christina	5	05/03/25 03:51 PM
What types of pants to wear...?	pamzam101	43	05/03/25 04:54 AM
Carryon luggage -- backpacks??	Parkaboy	4	05/03/25 01:21 AM
PSA re Personal items & ID tags	jeanm	13	05/02/25 10:54 PM
Luggage sale at Macy's	phred	2	05/01/25 03:35 PM
Layers for Scandinavia in May	Barbara	3	04/27/25 07:56 PM
Packed contents for 3 Weeks in southern Italy - details	Jean	17	04/27/25 06:32 PM
Replacing the 'perfect' travel blouse - Updated	Sandancisco	50	04/26/25 02:37 PM
Italy/Tuscany 'dress code' recommendations??	Parkaboy	5	04/26/25 02:33 PM
Packing Trip Report (London/Paris March/April 2025)	Mardee	16	04/21/25 12:44 PM
New Bags coming in 2025	Frank II	13	04/21/25 01:53 AM
Ultralight packing - appreciate any ideas to drop it further down	Jean	30	04/20/25 05:03 AM
Laundry dress?	Cerastez	12	04/18/25 08:51 PM
Rick Steves' Luggage Warranty and/or repair	talaveras	3	04/17/25 08:29 PM
Perils of secondhand shopping for luggage	SandraL	18	04/13/25 11:00 PM
Types of hats for sun protection	kingclan9	43	04/13/25 05:36 PM
Fragrance sensitive travelers - a product warning	Jean	32	04/13/25 01:37 PM
Lightweight carry on 21137 for European flights?	Andy Scott	30	04/12/25 03:23 PM