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Share tips on packing light, travel gear, etc

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
Packing extra light question	Horseless	38	01/05/24 01:56 PM
UPDATE: Rain coat -- Ordered, Received, Now Reviewed	Horseless	29	10/20/24 07:50 AM
Packing Report -- Italy August 27-September 24	Horseless	26	11/02/24 09:36 PM
Should I or shouldn't I?	Horseless	11	04/04/25 10:38 PM
Portugal Clothing Advice	Hooked on Travel	5	03/20/19 08:12 AM
Pack light for professional presentation?	hollyk3799	24	04/03/19 04:41 PM
What to Bring?	holloway.lauren	28	04/20/18 03:28 PM
Do I really need to buy wrinkle free and fast drying clothing?	hockmasm	36	11/22/14 03:17 AM
what is the cheapest carry on bag i can buy for 21 day tour?	hockmasm	34	11/20/14 12:02 AM
Cant imagine doing laundry on vacation	highlanderct	72	06/17/16 03:05 AM
international travel with vitamins in carry on	high5house	24	12/25/14 12:38 AM
Hanging toiletry bags	Hickory	48	06/15/19 12:02 AM
"Must Pack" in your carryon bag?	hhende1011	27	05/28/14 03:33 AM
poor quality bag - but Rick Steve's Merchandise took care of the issue	hertzfamvt	23	12/16/24 04:03 PM
Daypack vs Purse	hertz	24	11/02/17 02:45 AM
Messenger bag for a man (that doesn't look like a purse)	henriettafost...	10	05/12/14 04:07 PM
How big is the "underseat area"?	henriettafost...	7	07/28/14 09:26 PM
RFID Blocking - Essential or Worthless?	Helen	16	08/18/18 06:23 AM
Ryanair and RS Luggage	HeidiQ	2	10/07/24 09:14 AM
Buy New Luggage Or Go W/22-23"?	heidi	10	04/08/14 03:50 AM
Daypack Alteration: I Did It and It Worked!	heidi	5	04/12/15 01:03 AM
Packing lists Q	heetbrink	11	03/11/24 11:23 PM
21x14x9 Suitcases That Aren’t	heather	16	09/17/23 12:31 PM
Water Proof BackPack Cover	heather	10	10/07/23 11:46 PM
Is It Possible to Pack TOO Light?	hcota	39	06/04/14 01:30 AM
light rain jacket for a chick who can run hot	Hazel	21	09/01/15 04:17 PM
Packing Medications	harrislane	3	05/17/15 03:24 PM
Carryon weight limited to 7Kg on international flights, new?	HappyTrvler	28	01/25/18 11:18 PM
Trouble finding a personal item due to size restrictions	HappyTrails25	16	05/18/25 05:37 PM
Anybody else pack sun sleeves for Europe?	Hank	33	08/14/23 06:08 AM
Help me with my underwear! Comfy, quick dry, and light?	Hank	34	08/11/23 04:48 AM
Tell us about your eyewear choices	Hank	34	07/16/23 11:20 PM
Lightweight Clothing Packing List for Men (or whomever)	Hank	12	07/17/23 11:52 PM
Summer travel with no insulating layer	Hank	20	06/30/25 03:53 PM
Taking vitamins	hanayclan	9	05/14/24 11:51 PM
20" or max 21" hard or soft carry on wheels included.	hanava2000	6	05/08/24 12:03 AM
How to place packing cubes in Rick's convertible carry on	Halli	4	08/14/14 05:07 PM
Backpacking through Europe	halfdozmom	11	06/18/16 12:31 AM
Tortuga or Osprey	halfdozmom	13	10/03/16 06:55 PM
Gloves	halfdozmom	22	02/26/17 10:36 PM
Packable down jacket	halfdozmom	28	12/10/16 05:59 PM
Packing for summer	halfdozmom	10	05/14/18 02:30 PM
Luggage questions: Personal item size and using Rick's rolling back pack	GypsyRover	2	07/20/15 07:30 PM
Help? Need suggestions for women's travel pants.	GypsyRover	27	09/29/15 07:05 PM
3-1-1 & TSA: Do I have this right?	GypsyRover	6	09/06/15 03:41 AM
RS Rolling Luggage and Convertible Backpack	Gypsy	5	08/22/21 08:15 PM
Pack Like A Special Operations Guy	Guy In Upper...	13	06/05/24 01:03 AM
Amazon Kindle - Bring It Or Leave It At Home	Guy In Upper...	40	07/17/24 04:31 PM
Weight of carry ons	gsteiger	19	03/18/18 09:02 PM
Waist or neck safety pouch for women?	grohsbj	30	03/15/15 06:01 PM