There's one inevitable travel lesson you can choose to learn the easy way or the hard way: The first step to any great trip is packing light. Let tour guide and packing pro Lisa Friend show you how to pack for up to 40 days in just a carry-on bag. Lisa shares her favorite packing hacks, provides tips for different trip types, and even offers a live packing demonstration! Bring along your notebook and open your mind as Lisa guides you through the age-old Rick Steves' Europe ritual of packing light and right. #ricksteves #mondaynighttravel

*LISA'S PRODUCT RECOMMENDATIONS*
*Rick Steves Rolling Carry-On* https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/p/rolling-carry-on
*Rick Steves Convertible Backpack* https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/p/carry-on-backpack
*Rick Steves Spinner Bag* https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/p/carry-on-spinner-luggage
*Rick Steves Velocé Guide Bag* https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/p/veloce-shoulder-bag
*Rick Steves Copenhagen Crossbody Bag** made from recycled water bottles and exceedingly water resistant. Lisa uses this for her around town bag as it holds everything she needs for the day and will pass most museum’s size requirements https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/p/crossbody-bag
* Learn more about the *Rick Steves Climate Smart Bag Collection* at https://www.ricksteves.com/shop/climate-smart-bags
*Rick Steves Classic Toiletry Kit* (Lisa’s on the plane organizer) https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/p/classic-toiletry-kit
*Rick Steves Money Belt* (passport, driver’s license, credit/debit cards, majority of cash) https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/p/silk-moneybelt
*Rick Steves Toiletry Kit* https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/p/classic-toiletry-kit
*Rick Steves Sleep Mask* with good room for eye movement and doesn’t smear your mascara https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/p/sleep-mask
*Eagle Creek two-sided packing cube* (Lisa’s junk drawer) https://www.eaglecreek.com/products/pack-it-reveal-cleandirty-cube-s?variant=39788352733321
*Tap Secret* powdered dry shampoo — Amazon.com
*Kurdene Wireless Portable Charger* that works with Apple watch and MagSafe phones (Lisa traded speed of charging for price) — Amazon.com
*4 in 1 Watch & Phone Charger Cable, Multi Charging Cord* — Amazon.com
*Loop earplugs* https://us.loopearplugs.com/products/quiet?variant=45556475920617
*1Mii Bluetooth 5.3 Transmitter Receiver* for listening wirelessly on airplanes — Amazon.com
*AirRes Mini Cpap machine* https://www.cpap.com/productpage/resmed-airmini-auto-travel-cpap-machine
*WANLIAN Flat Water Bottle* — Amazon.com

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