Packing List for Women

For many years, Rick Steves has included his packing list in his budget European travel skills book, Europe Through the Back Door. Women wrote and said his list didn't consider their travel needs.

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Backpackademia ¡ª What to Bring?

How do you fit a whole trip¡¯s worth of luggage into a carry-on bag? The answer is simple: Bring very little. Think in terms of what you can do without, not what will be handy on your trip. Pack for the best scenario and figure you¡¯ll buy yourself out of any jams.

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Packing Creative Extras

Un-Locks

An alternative to small padlocks for luggage is split rings (key rings that you slide your keys onto). They are inexpensive and easy to find. They make a great deterrent against theft without having to worry about re-setting a padlock.
Kathy from Anaheim, California

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