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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
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	BarbaraB	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
Packing a pillow	kingclan9	21	04/11/25 10:59 PM
Travel daypack for kids/tweens	Tonya	15	04/11/25 08:32 PM
Travel wardrobe	janeearle2	4	04/11/25 04:04 PM
Laundry Softener Sheets	khansen	11	04/06/25 02:01 PM
Oslo backpack	Katiecem	5	04/06/25 12:44 AM
Should I or shouldn't I?	TheOtherKathy	11	04/04/25 10:38 PM
need Spinner pep talk, instructions and success stories	Wray	22	04/01/25 12:27 AM
Shopping Experts - Need your help	khansen	14	03/31/25 01:55 PM
vitamin organizer recommendation	G3rryCee	1	03/26/25 11:59 PM
How far did you get...	joe32F	13	03/26/25 03:33 PM
Light weight loose-fitting cotton women’s pants	mlstimetotravel	18	03/25/25 09:20 PM
Travel books	alight329	21	03/25/25 02:19 AM
Please Give Me Some Packable Tote Bag Recommendations	Andrea 🌎	35	03/24/25 09:36 PM
Rain coat for a woman	daisy	9	03/24/25 07:52 PM
do you bring rainpants?	John	30	03/24/25 09:53 AM
B & Riley vs TravelPro	Frank	20	03/24/25 09:23 AM
Travel Purse	jrusso1	15	03/22/25 01:21 PM
Airtags that work w/Apple Find My	Thomas	6	03/19/25 10:20 PM
How many days before do you start packing?	Lulu348	22	03/19/25 01:31 AM
Checked Luggage - Will I be banned for life?!	Junebug22	29	03/19/25 01:21 AM
The value of a neck gaiter	Judy	22	03/19/25 12:04 AM
Bargain Cross Body Bag	Kathy	3	03/18/25 10:06 PM
What is this bag?	khansen	4	03/16/25 06:32 PM
Riga Rolling Case	Frank II	13	03/16/25 09:38 AM
The coat question	Carol	35	03/15/25 09:28 PM
Your Checked Bag's Journey End-to-End	Lindy	3	03/15/25 04:50 PM
Check those suitcase pockets	Kathy H.	22	03/15/25 12:43 PM
Tripped Travel Gear has a 40% off sale right now	Sherry in AZ	1	03/14/25 11:15 PM
Travel yoga mat	humperts5	7	03/14/25 07:05 PM
Ravina suitcase	scott.d.warner	2	03/11/25 05:18 PM
Found: Travel LBD	Trotter	21	03/10/25 09:50 PM
Pack a box	cindy	8	03/09/25 04:21 PM