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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 know which brand this bag is.....	markshade19	9	01/01/20 06:32 AM
Sarah Murdoch- packing video	Kristen	7	12/30/19 10:34 PM
Matador travel containers (in RS shop)	bogiesan	3	12/30/19 05:56 PM
Consumer Reports article on luggage	stan	10	12/29/19 04:38 AM
Jos. A. Bank Genuine Leather Backpack	pd2gab	8	12/29/19 12:02 AM
Santa Claus - The Ultimate Packer?	Sun-Baked in...	18	12/28/19 03:52 PM
Rick Steves’ Spinner Luggage	sfloridahales	9	12/28/19 04:15 AM
Short Travelers! Have any of you tried those foot/leg “hammocks” for the plane?	Kim	25	12/27/19 08:41 PM
Anyone recommend backpacks?	Sarah	37	12/19/19 08:55 PM
Carry-on for Kids with Odd Specifications	kidsbikestravel	10	12/19/19 08:54 PM
Bag Addict Alert!	Sun-Baked in...	20	12/15/19 07:41 PM
Product recommendations for carry-on only	cala	14	12/15/19 05:25 PM
Osprey Fairview 38L or TSL Mother Lode Weekender Junior?	jcspixiepen	6	12/15/19 11:47 AM
The new RS Crossbody travel bag	Barbara	20	12/14/19 02:56 PM
Rick Steves Civita shoulder bag for urban sketching	Rainy day lady	4	12/13/19 10:23 PM
Raincoat for a Sweat Champ	BillP	5	12/12/19 09:24 PM
It took me two years, but I finally got the folding Bluetooth keyboard that Frank II...	Kim	5	12/08/19 03:50 AM
Some will never pack lightly	bogiesan	34	12/07/19 03:46 AM
RS store now has a spinner	Frank II	25	12/06/19 04:09 AM
British airways personal carry on bag	cacitaly2017	11	12/04/19 04:18 AM
Yet another reason to go carry on	Cindy H	46	12/03/19 04:28 AM
How to Protect Shoes in Luggage	randall.dicki...	16	11/28/19 02:15 AM
30L v 40L backpack	Donna	9	11/27/19 03:57 PM
Pacsafe products on Costco website	cj-traveler	9	11/26/19 10:08 PM
RIP Gert Boyle, Columbia Chair	Cindy H	12	11/26/19 04:27 PM
Compression Socks	Andrea 🌎	25	11/26/19 04:10 PM
What has got your luggage searched?	Nicole P	88	11/25/19 04:22 PM
taking a coat?	monty	42	11/22/19 08:20 PM
A Cautionary Tale on Lost Passports and Packing EARLY	Claire89	25	11/22/19 08:20 PM
Travel Clothesline	dmmerry	23	11/21/19 10:56 PM
The perfect small purse	Horsewoofie	20	11/17/19 04:40 PM
Carry on recommendation	darlene	17	11/16/19 01:47 AM
Winter Sale	joe32F	5	11/14/19 06:47 PM
Winter wardrobe for Germany, Czechia and Austria	Ginger	9	11/13/19 07:33 PM
Will I regret using Ziploc bags instead of packing cubes?	karen256	46	11/13/19 05:01 PM
Best Dresses for Travel?	jcspixiepen	18	11/11/19 04:07 AM
Carryon bag OK outward bound but not home..	S J	16	11/11/19 02:09 AM
Medium size bags	megank	13	11/09/19 03:06 PM
How Much Clothing Do You Pack?	Marie	47	11/09/19 04:09 AM
Good sale at RuMe	akros	5	11/08/19 01:24 AM
22" Wheeled Duffel bag as carry on luggage	LeonardoNYC	19	11/07/19 05:46 PM
Day Bag Replacement	yoda_615	12	11/05/19 03:34 PM
First time traveler. Packing/overall advice??	fmarvette	34	11/04/19 10:13 PM
Ricksteves own bags	3ddana	15	11/01/19 07:45 AM
Luggage choice	pcandj.band	19	10/31/19 04:22 PM
Madrid in mid-January	Anne	8	10/29/19 12:22 AM
small plastic leak-proof jars/bottles	Andrea	36	10/22/19 02:33 PM
Do I just need a adapter?	LF	9	10/22/19 05:37 AM
eBags TLS Mother Lode Rolling Weekender 22" VS Rick Steves' Rolling Backpack ?	LF	17	10/21/19 01:48 AM
class3B laser	bearlovers	11	10/18/19 01:30 PM