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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
A great alternative to money belt!	Sunny	20	07/15/16 06:57 PM
Luggage: A convertible for the converted (well almost)	Lynn H	21	07/15/16 03:28 AM
Suitcase Advice	sydknee09	18	07/12/16 11:26 PM
Shower Items Provided in Italy?	katieflinn	36	07/12/16 01:55 PM
Sending a Suit Back to the US	411shirley	9	07/12/16 01:53 PM
Today's Costco run	Laura B	31	07/12/16 01:16 PM
Best of Paris What to Wear???	zumbakrisha	17	07/09/16 08:21 PM
Canadian retailer for packing cubes	Nicole P	17	07/09/16 04:39 PM
Rick Steves' shirts that appear on the show	Mike in VT	9	07/09/16 01:19 AM
RS Keep on Traveling Shirts $5.00 Today July 6	yosemite1	0	07/07/16 12:28 AM
Packing for Europe - Thank You!	Sharon	15	07/03/16 07:20 PM
Skirts when visiting Churches	thousandsofkates	13	07/03/16 03:30 PM
Too many luggage choices?	Sun-Baked in...	49	06/29/16 12:03 PM
Packing like Sarah	cala	21	06/27/16 03:17 PM
Reminder to people from warm areas in US	cala	6	06/25/16 08:28 PM
Cheaper idea than shipping	Frank II	10	06/24/16 08:49 AM
Normal travel-size toiletries vs. travel bottles?	TravelbugTeacher	46	06/19/16 04:53 PM
Pacsafe Citysafe CS400 tote	SandraL	19	06/18/16 09:42 PM
Only allowed 6 kg, looking for the "right" carryon.	northwestern	16	06/18/16 05:03 PM
Backpacking through Europe	halfdozmom	11	06/18/16 12:31 AM
Cant imagine doing laundry on vacation	highlanderct	72	06/17/16 03:05 AM
Packing cubes?	Rlisa	25	06/10/16 06:24 PM
Cheapie Rain Ponchos	Sun-Baked in...	11	06/10/16 02:38 PM
Duct Tape to the rescue!	Sun-Baked in...	7	06/08/16 10:53 PM
What is the Official Approved Carry on Bag size	carmen	17	06/06/16 12:32 PM
Contact Lens Solution	barbara.macki...	23	06/05/16 01:12 AM
CRJ-700 overhead bins -- the RS carryon doesn't fit	avirosemail	20	06/03/16 12:59 PM
Laundry Soap	jpec	27	06/03/16 03:39 AM
Guide Books: To Bring or Not to Bring?	Yanksteve	39	06/01/16 01:16 AM
Travel Hat????	Bridget	22	05/26/16 10:57 PM
The never-ending daypack quest	SandraL	32	05/26/16 09:15 PM
DSL, compact, or iPhone camera?	vatraveler	54	05/25/16 11:56 PM
meds/supplements?	Laura	10	05/25/16 11:49 PM
Amazon Smile Charity	Pilgrim	10	05/24/16 09:23 PM
Where to get those TSA approved toiletry bags?	bmiskimens	25	05/23/16 03:07 AM
Impossible packing!!!	jolynnamccune	36	05/23/16 12:53 AM
Bag that comes closest to fitting Spirit's "personal item" requirements?	jbrunell14	10	05/16/16 11:45 AM
Duct Tape Tips Wanted	Sun-Baked in...	11	05/14/16 11:30 PM
Rick's Travel Aid Kit is a MUST take Item	dmmerry	46	05/13/16 06:22 AM
Feedback on carry on travel backpacks?	eveleen	23	05/11/16 04:16 AM
Packing lists	SandraL	9	05/10/16 07:56 AM
packing for the Alps	dkjk8537	8	05/09/16 02:31 PM
You know you're a Ricknik when...	Nelly	43	05/09/16 01:29 AM
Looking for a good daytrip (+ cabin luggage) backpack.	mathemilu	2	05/08/16 09:04 PM
River Cruise Baggage Limit	BucketLister	8	05/07/16 08:21 AM
lightening that 3-1-1 bag	Nelly	59	05/06/16 09:08 PM
Question about Rick's Euro Flight Bag	SandraL	12	05/04/16 12:12 AM
How do you resist overpacking?	Traveling Woman	86	05/03/16 04:38 PM
Very lightweight multi-purpose option for 2nd item on plane	Jean	7	05/03/16 04:29 PM
Osprey Porter 30L or Osprey Porter 46L?	Bridget	12	04/30/16 05:45 AM