With proper packing, you'll transform the great outdoors into your temporary home in no time.

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Mokka pot on a gas cooker outside a tent.

Father building fire while family sets up camp

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Campers next to the campfire preparing food

Couple preparing sausages on bonfire

Getting drinks from a cooler

Hikers Singing And Playing Guitar Around Campfire

A female enjoying sunrise at her tent site

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Trip Planning

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Packing

Airlines and countries alike have unique regulations as to what you can and can’t pack inside your carry&#x2d;on. Knowing them can save time — and extra fees.

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Whether you’re headed for a three&#x2d;day business trip or a month&#x2d;long expedition, knowing the best ways to minimize your load, maximize your suitcase space and pack efficiently will smooth most of the wrinkles out of your next trip.

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Let's face it⁠—nobody likes extra baggage! Traveling with a backpack keeps you light on your feet, takes you further off the beaten path, and makes life simpler. Whether you are planning a weekend trip, a two&#x2d;week trip, or a two&#x2d;month trip, with a little know&#x2d;how, you too can master the art of traveling.

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All of these bags are smaller than the Maximum Carry On size that the TSA allows: 22x14x9

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Packing for vacation

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Hooray! Your list is done, your suitcase is packed, and you're ready to go. Don't forget to bring your sense of adventure and an open mind.

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Woman traveler eating ice-cream in Fira Santorini island on Caldera sea background. Summer vacation food.

Eating and enjoying watermelon

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Young woman planning a trip, travelling by train

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A tourist on a deck of a cruise ship

Parents with children (10-12) jumping into pool on cruise ship

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Luxurious bedroom with sliding doors leading out onto decking beside a lake

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Young Asian woman sitting on bed and feeling sick, taking medicines in hand with a glass of water

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Portrait of a sick boy cleaning his nose

A little goes a long way

A colorful display of common antacid pills.

Pretty girl using a moisturizer

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