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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
RS bag size compared to Airline restrictions	diacaronna	5	03/19/18 04:45 AM
Ryan Air carry on bag requirements	diacaronna	6	06/01/18 02:12 PM
Alitalia and Carry on 22" X 14" X 9"	dharma255	7	05/06/14 06:21 PM
flying Easyjet Amsterdam-Venice Venice-Paris how strict are they with carryons and size?	Destiny	13	08/26/15 09:08 PM
Can we do a RS tour with a 29" rolling suitcase?	derek	13	06/10/19 10:49 AM
Small manicure kit in carry on?	Denny	15	04/11/24 02:01 AM
So Rick always says....	denisecyoung	45	07/11/19 02:34 PM
Rick's "Magic" rain ponchos	denisecyoung	9	09/19/23 12:14 AM
Fashion Recommendations for Italy?	Denise C	20	04/19/24 12:43 PM
traveling with liquid medicin	Dee	2	03/17/14 01:24 PM
Packing Report – 2 Weeks in Spain, 5 Family Members	DebVT	8	05/09/18 02:02 PM
Packing prescription medications -- US vs Canada requirements	DebVT	7	05/23/19 05:21 PM
Packing report – 2 weeks in sizzling hot Greece	DebVT	20	07/26/23 03:58 AM
Packing report -- one week in Puglia in December	DebVT	10	12/28/24 11:03 PM
32 Degrees Cool Pants	Debra	12	09/21/18 12:28 AM
Best maps?	debora.suzanne	17	02/26/18 05:41 PM
Bicycle Helmet: Icelandair	Deborah	5	09/19/22 02:16 AM
Costco Finds in Travel Clothes	deborah	7	04/16/18 09:55 PM
Which Travel Bag to Buy	debbiemcnulty	23	08/28/17 10:18 PM
Suggestions for lightweight zippered fleece jackets?	debbied	14	02/28/20 08:46 AM
Importance of RFID-blocking gear?	debbiecmac	36	08/16/16 04:23 PM
Summer 2016 What I Saw Europeans Wear - Switzerland (with a comment on London)	Debbie	32	11/02/16 07:36 PM
How to pack for 90 day trip	debbie	16	07/14/19 02:37 PM
Lufthansa checked bags.	deb450sl	6	09/27/18 09:04 PM
Packing for Italy	Deb	16	05/06/18 05:03 PM
Packing prescriptions	Deb	23	08/17/24 07:28 PM
Camera and DayPack Debate	deastwood78	11	07/22/14 11:24 PM
Storing Luggage?	dean	2	07/02/22 11:45 PM
Checking a bag with liquids on the way home	dcreeder02	13	03/10/22 12:58 AM
How often do Rick Steves bags go on sale?	dclawyer	5	05/05/15 12:43 AM
Bag to keep at my seat on my flight	dclawyer	12	05/23/15 09:10 PM
Extra Luggage storage options in Rome	dbontebell	7	01/27/24 07:39 PM
Away luggage-- The bigger carry on flex	davisnut	11	09/11/22 02:42 PM
Norwegian Air Carry On Baggage Size	davidl	15	04/18/19 02:45 PM
Rec for rain jacket & pants?	David in Seattle	11	05/03/19 07:06 AM
Hand sanitiser	DavidE	24	04/27/18 06:45 PM
Positive experience with hanging "valet shelves" and Rick Steves' convertible bag	davidaaronmurray	3	03/08/20 05:23 AM
Hard Sided Luggage is More Assertive?	Dav	29	12/04/16 07:38 PM
Travel Bags - Security Question	Darrell942	24	04/07/19 06:44 PM
Civita day pack or similar	Darlene	14	01/06/19 03:55 PM
Carry on recommendation	darlene	17	11/16/19 01:47 AM
Percentage of carry on bag	dansylvest	17	11/22/21 03:09 AM
Convertible Carry-On	danldieter	4	11/25/14 10:58 PM
Need women's waterPROOF rain coat for summer in London	danip1969	25	05/02/24 03:26 PM
travel purse suggestions and question about passport holding	Danielle	25	07/16/14 06:48 PM
Packing for a family of five - are five carry-ons really the best idea?	Dani	45	02/24/18 03:01 AM
Rick Steves Convertible Carry-on Help	dan-betsy	8	07/31/22 09:35 PM
hiking poles	Dan	10	08/29/16 09:43 PM
Rain coat for a woman	daisy	9	03/24/25 07:52 PM
Over the door hooks	Cynthia in...	10	11/22/15 01:39 PM