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Travel Suitcase Primer

by Christina Hamlett

Flickr/Jean-Etienne Minh-Duy Poirrier

Whether you're preparing for an overnight business trip or a grand European tour, at some point you'll be staring at an open suitcase. The eHow travel experts will help you become a savvy packer.

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Flickr/Jean-Etienne Minh-Duy Poirrier

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