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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
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
Civita Shoulder bag Vs Civita/Ravenna Day Pack	Estella	3	04/28/16 09:59 PM
Emirates economy 15lb (7kg) carry-on limit	SwC	8	04/28/16 09:38 PM
Rolling carry on for extra tall people	Sunny	3	04/28/16 05:37 PM
Vest or jacket?	sten	12	04/28/16 04:12 AM
My next suitcase: Two wheels or four wheels?	Traveling Woman	42	04/27/16 02:23 PM
ISO a weekender-sized bag that is light but check-able	Motorgirl	12	04/25/16 10:30 PM
REI Ghost Cruiser 22 Inch Wheeled	Work2Travel	0	04/19/16 05:44 PM
Duffle for a backpack	Marie	14	04/19/16 01:50 AM
What do you like least about traveling?	Pilgrim	112	04/18/16 08:17 PM
Rick's Secure Moneybelt VS Pickpocket Proof Pants	mrbob2ubuddy	22	04/17/16 11:24 PM
Trip breaker list!	Donald	16	04/17/16 05:24 PM
Should I stick with a carry on?	Jeremy	24	04/17/16 05:17 PM
In Hotel Laundry - what went wrong?	mikebuto	40	04/15/16 04:34 PM
Questioning my packing plans	SandraL	22	04/14/16 12:11 PM
Anti-Pickpocketing hack	Frank II	11	04/14/16 09:52 AM
Question about Rick's Packing List	Charles	12	04/12/16 05:40 AM
France Spain Iceland end of April/May	diversions365	5	04/07/16 07:23 PM
Light, small roller	beth.chaplin	41	04/07/16 04:39 PM
Let's talk locks	SandraL	34	04/05/16 06:15 PM
Carry on for budget airlines	dpucci95	6	04/03/16 03:58 AM
Rick Steves Classic Back Door Bag now vs. the 90's	mary.urrutia5	9	04/02/16 01:50 PM
Carry-on luggage	Josey	32	04/01/16 03:48 AM
Swiss Army Knife in your carry-on?	avirosemail	35	03/30/16 11:56 PM
CPAP at Security Screening	Marc	3	03/30/16 02:10 PM
opening locked zipper	KC	14	03/30/16 05:22 AM
Carry On Backpack Suggestions	lotsasubscrip...	14	03/29/16 10:48 PM
female traveling..NEED HELP..WHAT TYPE OF BAG TO CARRY DURING SIGHTSEEING @ DAYIME..	ayeshaali23	20	03/29/16 12:52 AM
Packing cubes inside the Rick Steves bag	Mira	26	03/29/16 12:44 AM
What size purse to bring to Paris, Venice, Munich?	Jess	11	03/28/16 09:03 PM
Carry on dilemna	jillmc	18	03/28/16 01:32 AM
Multi-pocket travel vest?	Donald	14	03/26/16 11:03 PM
Which adapter should I bring?	Jeremy	12	03/26/16 10:41 PM
Barcelona and Paris the 2nd week of May 2016	Springerlover	5	03/26/16 04:55 PM
Prescription drugs?	SandraL	19	03/23/16 03:46 AM
Need Help w/ Winter Clothing!	MD	48	03/20/16 10:13 AM