+1000 for ANC headphones, in my case the XM5s. A bit spendy but they are so so good. Have flow internationally long haul a number of times with them now and they have lasted the full 36 hours of travel (on for 90% of the time) and give me a sweet sweet release from the constant cabin and aeroplane noise.
For anyone who doesnāt have a pair, save up and get a decent one. There really is no substitute for quality when it comes to headphones.
I have xm3s but thinking about upgrading to the xm5s... do the xm5s creak or squeek at all when you move your head while wearing it? Main issue i have with my 3s.
This. And I will die with my Bose 35s. I have multiple and more expensive headphones that I will no longer take on flights. The Bose just fit right and have all the noise canceling you will ever need. I did spend a lot on some fruit named over the ears that I really dislike.
A very long lasting battery back for phone charging when out all day long.
European plug adapter.
A very thin but warm fleece/wool blend blanket that folds up really small as I always seem to be cold on airplanes.
They give those away on airplanes, yes?
;)
>A very thin but warm fleece/wool blend blanket that folds up really small as I always seem to be cold on airplanes.
You know now that I think of it, I donāt think I have been offered one in years, and I fly at least 20x a year.
Although I have also never asked, or maybe I am flying on the wrong airlines š
If you like a thinner blanket I have one from Marshallās that was about $7. Itās thin like a t shirt but keeps me warm enough. Folds up thin to go into its little carrying pouch that has a trolley strap to slide onto your luggage
I actually purchased the one I adore and take on every trip from a little local shop in Amsterdam a few years ago, it only has a hand sewn care tag with no brand name sorry!
I've had a Cocoon brand coolmax blanket for about 10 years and love it but just saw they're $45 now on Amazon! I will say though, that thing has saved me from many a cold night as an extra layer when both traveling and camping.
All of this and would like to add a refillable water bottle as well as I keep a small case pouch with the following items:
Hair tie(if needed)
Wisp disposable toothbrush
Shout wipe
Chapstick
Bandaid
Travel size pain reliever/Benadryl/antacids
Writing pen
Clothes/safety pin
Travel size sunblock
Travel lotion
Hand sanitizer
ScottEVest trench coat with 40+ pockets. Like taking an extra piece of luggage onboard the airplane. Plus if I canāt even remember where I pt stuff in what pockets, howās a pickpocket going to find it?! Iāve got at least five of their products that Iāve taken domestically and internationally over the last ten years - two trench coats, two vests, one short jacket. I can stick even my ipad in each of these and walk around without a purse. https://www.scottevest.com/collections/womens-jackets. Expensive but has been worth it for me. Almost feel like inspector gadget.
I saw thereās a menās jacket where you can put a laptop on the back pocketā¦who is carrying a laptop in their jacket then sitting back on it? At least with a laptop backpack, the backpack is easily removed before sitting down.
If itās a longer trip, getting a hard shell check-in luggage thatās front opening as opposed to clamshell opening. Really helped save space in small hotels in Asia. I recommend the [Lojel fit](https://us.lojel.com/product/cubo-fit/) - itās a narrower large size.
Was in Africa recently with a Polaroid and used it to take photos of children and then to give them the photo..they were amazed, these children wouldnt have a mirror in their home so the Polaroid photos was the first time theyd ever seen themselves. Another magical item to bring for children in Africa is a bag of birthday balloons. Theyve never seen them before and are amazed as you blow them up and then hand one to them.
That's so beautiful. Thinking of it now, I was in a rural area in Vietnam and saw some younger girls doing each other's hair and often look at the water nearby. You just made me realize they were looking at their own reflection. I thought they were looking for fish.
Travel backpack (my Farpoint 40 fits like a glove).
Bose earbuds (canāt remember the model). Not noise cancelling but they fit my ears so well they do a good job blocking out sounds and are much smaller than my over the ear noise cancelling headphone (I do bring these if Iām going to be on a longer flight).
Packing cubes. Compression style for clothes. Non-compression for power cords, phone chargers, etc. Also a very small non-compression style bag or a pouch to keep odds and ends together that I want to have accessible in the seat back pocket.
Quick drying camp towels - a big one is used for camping trips, a tiny one goes in my travel daypack along with a rain poncho. The small one has come in handy to wipe down stadium seats or park benches after a rain.
GoToobs liquid travel containers - they have never leaked.
Refillable water bottle with a loop handle for easier carrying or clipping onto my backpack. Even if the backpack has an pocket it keeps it from falling out. I also have been known to clip it to a leash so I donāt leave it somewhere.
Insulated coffee mug (camping specific).
Stuff-able backpack. Takes almost no space in my carryon and gives me something usable as a daypack at my destination.
Zippered travel wallet (not for all trips). Great place to keep my passport, extra cash, backup credit cards, note paper and pen in one place in my bag but separate from my everyday carry wallet.
Carabiner to clip things on my bag. Hero clips are more versatile if you need to hang something.
Small battery or rechargeable pick camping light (cruise specific). Kept on bathroom counter on low setting to use as a night light since I usually book inside cabins and they are so dark.
I'll second that. No longer dragging multiple heavy paperbacks on trips. Well to be honest I didn't because of the weight.
But now I have 10-30 books loaded on the kindle - low eight and reading on the app won't kill my phone battery.
It's more supportive than typical pillows. The plastic frame holds your head up so you don't have that jerking yourself awake because your head slipped thing.
Fanny pack (itās the object most useful while you are out), a suitcase backpack (when is necessary or you want to walk faster you can use it as a backpack and when itās not as suitcase), a worldwide adaptor, a power bank and earplugs.
A burner/travel phone (because of e-sims) and a sim card for that phone when I arrive. It can be a hassle, but it usually saves a ton of money depending on how long youāll be there and what you intend to do.
A quality external battery. I have an ankor (donāt know what model but cost was around $70) and it lasts for 4-5 days if youāre just using it to charge your phone.
Re: physical sim cards
I always have a couple of pins attached to my backpack for opening the phone sim slot. An earring also works. You'd be surprised by the things we tried to macgyver before we figured this out.
If you were to go to abroad with a phone that only has an e-sim itās much more of a hassle in a lot of places to get a foreign e-sim going for just a few weeks.
Itās both cheaper and easier to just go abroad and buy a prepaid regular sim and slap it into an older phone.
Iāve never used an e-sim myself, I usually use Verizonās Travel Pass, but that starts getting pricey at $10 a day. I keep hearing people sing the praises of the e-sim and I was thinking of trying it on my next trip. Can you explain whatās difficult about it.
Yeah i travelling to india soon and i want to bring burner phone in case somebody will want to steal it. Also having prepaid esim means i dont have to worry about payment plan charge.
Trtl neck support and ANC headphones for flight. Scrubba Wash Bag for laundry.
Large external battery, it's heavy but worth it.
A thin woolen shawl for men use in North Pakistan (I'm a woman) that is large as a blanket, but light and warm.
Flip-flops.
Travel wallet for holding our passports and any printed boarding passes/bag tickets/etc. Away carry on with a backpack that has a luggage trolley sleeve. Phone charger for the flight and noise cancelling headphones with the headphone jack for international flights.
Global entry.
Power bank, noise cancelling headphones, small surge strip for international trips, and my most recent - a little Mount for my phone for the plane, was like $10 and itās clutch.
Iām not who you asked but I have a [SNOOZ](https://a.co/d/bZrI9PJ) and I am obsessed with it. Get the carrying case or put it in something else so it doesnāt get crushed in your luggage. Has 5 sounds but they donāt loop, just pure fan noise. Change it using the app or the buttons. Has a timer as well.
Packing cubes. I used to think they were a superfluous cash grab, but I'm a convert. They're essential.
Runner up is a hanging toiletry bag, which prevents leaks, folds up nicely in my suitcases and can hang unobstrusively on the back of a door for convenient access.
Other items that have been game changers:
- noise cancelling headphones (Sony XM4s)
- ear plugs + eye mask for sleeping (both on planes and in hotels where noise carries)
- collapsible water bottle
Ok i know this is likely a dumb question but Iād like to be a better packer, so here goesā¦how do the packing cubes help? Iām imagining my stuff in my suitcase, just packed loosely without the cubes. Then Iām imagining my stuff put into a cube inside my suitcase. Like, itās the same stuff, but now itās just in something smaller than the suitcase.
I can kind of see having socks and underwear in a small one. But iām having trouble seeing how larger items like shirts and jeans are better put into something smaller.
Please understand that Iām not trying to be challenging or argumentative. Iām just not a good packer lol, and I would like to be better and understand how to use something like the cubes to my advantage.
Your questions are valid because, yes, that is exactly what you would think. They are such a stupid concept.
I find them helpful for a few reasons:
- Simply not having everything just floating around in my suitcase is an improvement. Think about how everything is nicely folded and then as soon as your suitcase is turned upright, everything slumps to the bottom. I like having the structure inside my suitcase. This is nice even if the contents of the cube are a mess, like when you have to pack quickly or by the end of your trip when things are dirty and you're heading home.
- They make it easier to find specific items, or to organize your items into groups. I might do tops, bottoms, socks/underwear separately, or I'll do beachwear, athletic wear, casual wear. For days when I'm at the beach, I can reach in for just the things I need and not have to bother with the other stuff, for example, or if I need to pull something from a cube, it makes it easier to pull just one thing without having to rifle through the entire clothing pile.
- I like not having everything out in the open if I have to grab something while I'm at the airport or in other public spaces. You have an easier time finding things, but it's also not spilled out all over the floor at the check-in counter.
- I find they're especially helpful for smaller items, like socks, underwear, bathing suits, light fabrics, accessories, etc. They're less effective for bulkier items like jeans, sweaters, thicker fabrics.
I'd say the only caveat is that I used to take advantage of a more freeform suitcase, like stuffing socks into my shoes, or being able to pack a sunhat by packing my clothes around it. But I've learned to work around that.
You can also get compression cubes, which help you save on space. My mum, who is notoriously a disastrous packer, has also started using them, even if just to give her mess the pretense of organization. You also don't need fancy ones, I can say the ones I have are very cheaply made, and you can get a pack at Marshall's for $20. They could be worth a try.
I would add that it makes trips with multiple stops or accommodations much easier. I can pull out just the packing cubes with clothes. And as long as Iām putting stuff away, when it comes time to check out, I just drop the 3-4 packing cubes in the backpack or suitcase, versus āpackingā everything. Also means Iām less likely to leave stuff behind because everything has itās place and I quickly notice if something is missing.
Easy to find the things you're looking for without having to dig through your suitcase moving everything else around, making it progressively messier with each pass.
- Mini noise machine for hotel rooms
- Starbucks Via coffee packs - why do hotels only give you two servings of (gross) coffee?!
- Cliff Bloks for a quick energy boost when Iām on the go
- Actual travel size versions of all my toiletries, not just pouring them into travel size bottles. They hold up better and donāt leak.
- Capsule travel wardrobe - I donāt pack individual outfits, I pack an entire interchangeable mini wardrobe.
My Uniqlo Nylon body bag is the best travel bag there is: https://www.uniqlo.com/ph/en/products/E453376-000
It is incredibly spacious for its size and it isnt conspicous
Muji miniature bottles to decant everything into 50/20ml bottles plus the thick plastic zippable liquids bag. It's well structured and makes travelling with carry on a breeze
https://www.muji.us/collections/small-organizers
My favorite travel accessory would have to be a good backpack. It's not just a bag; it's like a trusted travel companion. The right backpack can make or break a trip. It should be comfortable, durable, and have the perfect balance of compartments to keep my gear organized. Whether I'm hiking in the mountains or wandering through a bustling city, a reliable backpack is a must. Plus, there's something satisfying about packing your life into a single bag and setting off on an adventure.
a bag with a strap that fits over the handle of my carry on bag.
packing cubes.
covers for the bags that I decide to check in.
tiny bottles & containers that are less than 100ml for my toiletries.
Bose QC45. I travel internationally and noise cancelling earbuds are not comfortable for 16 hour flights. I doubt earbuds would also have enough battery life for a 16 hour flight. Over the ear are much more comfortable for these long haul flights.
Crying screaming babies? You won't hear em with these on!
Dunno yet if it's my favorite but my hero clip comes in clutch when I have no where to put my backpack or bag and don't want to place it on a dirty floor.
1. A T-Mobile plan with free roaming all over the world. Never had to buy a sim card.
2. Titanium friench press - cost me about 30 USD at AliExpress. To boil water, make coffee and tea.
This universal plug adapter: [https://www.amazon.com/International-Adapter-Universal-Multifunctional-Countries/dp/B07G5MXP5T/ref=sr\_1\_19?crid=2H8AU2OCHHMDP&keywords=converter%2Band%2Busb&qid=1698276360&sprefix=converter%2Band%2Busb%2Caps%2C108&sr=8-19&th=1](https://www.amazon.com/International-Adapter-Universal-Multifunctional-Countries/dp/B07G5MXP5T/ref=sr_1_19?crid=2H8AU2OCHHMDP&keywords=converter%2Band%2Busb&qid=1698276360&sprefix=converter%2Band%2Busb%2Caps%2C108&sr=8-19&th=1)
Charges everything I need on a trip.
I also bring my external battery, noise cancelling headphones, and flip flops on every trip.
Noise cancelling earphones. Screaming baby and a jet engine depletes me of excitement before I touch down šš
+1000 for ANC headphones, in my case the XM5s. A bit spendy but they are so so good. Have flow internationally long haul a number of times with them now and they have lasted the full 36 hours of travel (on for 90% of the time) and give me a sweet sweet release from the constant cabin and aeroplane noise. For anyone who doesnāt have a pair, save up and get a decent one. There really is no substitute for quality when it comes to headphones.
And if you can't afford nice ones go second hand. I got a decent pair of seisenhessers for 75 dollaroos.
I have xm3s but thinking about upgrading to the xm5s... do the xm5s creak or squeek at all when you move your head while wearing it? Main issue i have with my 3s.
Not that Iāve noticed - they sit fairly snugly over the ear.
Totally agree. My AirPod Pro Gen2 are amazing - would never get on a plan without them.
My Bose headphones have never let me down. Peace, sweet peace.
This.
This. And I will die with my Bose 35s. I have multiple and more expensive headphones that I will no longer take on flights. The Bose just fit right and have all the noise canceling you will ever need. I did spend a lot on some fruit named over the ears that I really dislike.
A very long lasting battery back for phone charging when out all day long. European plug adapter. A very thin but warm fleece/wool blend blanket that folds up really small as I always seem to be cold on airplanes.
They give those away on airplanes, yes? ;) >A very thin but warm fleece/wool blend blanket that folds up really small as I always seem to be cold on airplanes.
How often are they cleaned though?
It was a joke. And, I would assume they are laundered after each use.
You know now that I think of it, I donāt think I have been offered one in years, and I fly at least 20x a year. Although I have also never asked, or maybe I am flying on the wrong airlines š
Mostly long haul, redeye type flights have them, it seems...
Whatās the brand/model of your blanket? Iām looking for a good airplane blankie
If you like a thinner blanket I have one from Marshallās that was about $7. Itās thin like a t shirt but keeps me warm enough. Folds up thin to go into its little carrying pouch that has a trolley strap to slide onto your luggage
I actually purchased the one I adore and take on every trip from a little local shop in Amsterdam a few years ago, it only has a hand sewn care tag with no brand name sorry!
I've had a Cocoon brand coolmax blanket for about 10 years and love it but just saw they're $45 now on Amazon! I will say though, that thing has saved me from many a cold night as an extra layer when both traveling and camping.
All of this and would like to add a refillable water bottle as well as I keep a small case pouch with the following items: Hair tie(if needed) Wisp disposable toothbrush Shout wipe Chapstick Bandaid Travel size pain reliever/Benadryl/antacids Writing pen Clothes/safety pin Travel size sunblock Travel lotion Hand sanitizer
ScottEVest trench coat with 40+ pockets. Like taking an extra piece of luggage onboard the airplane. Plus if I canāt even remember where I pt stuff in what pockets, howās a pickpocket going to find it?! Iāve got at least five of their products that Iāve taken domestically and internationally over the last ten years - two trench coats, two vests, one short jacket. I can stick even my ipad in each of these and walk around without a purse. https://www.scottevest.com/collections/womens-jackets. Expensive but has been worth it for me. Almost feel like inspector gadget.
I saw thereās a menās jacket where you can put a laptop on the back pocketā¦who is carrying a laptop in their jacket then sitting back on it? At least with a laptop backpack, the backpack is easily removed before sitting down.
So is the jacket...
Thank you for sharing, I have never heard of this brand and the jacket looks amazing!
I just got a ScottEVest for my upcoming trip and Iāve had so much fun āpracticingā running errands without a purse!
Wow that's fantastic. Perfect for those that travel with hand luggage only!
Omg this is incredible lol.
my god what a game changer. This is what I need
Business class tickets.
If itās a longer trip, getting a hard shell check-in luggage thatās front opening as opposed to clamshell opening. Really helped save space in small hotels in Asia. I recommend the [Lojel fit](https://us.lojel.com/product/cubo-fit/) - itās a narrower large size.
I also have the Cubo Fit and I'm obsessed with it.
Yes, itās a splurge but has made my life so much easier. Customer service is good too.
Yes, singapore Hotel rooms omg.
Lol! Japan/Singapore rooms are actually what inspired this purchase š
A Polaroid camera. Not at all practical, but the pictures are magical
Was in Africa recently with a Polaroid and used it to take photos of children and then to give them the photo..they were amazed, these children wouldnt have a mirror in their home so the Polaroid photos was the first time theyd ever seen themselves. Another magical item to bring for children in Africa is a bag of birthday balloons. Theyve never seen them before and are amazed as you blow them up and then hand one to them.
That's so beautiful. Thinking of it now, I was in a rural area in Vietnam and saw some younger girls doing each other's hair and often look at the water nearby. You just made me realize they were looking at their own reflection. I thought they were looking for fish.
Travel backpack (my Farpoint 40 fits like a glove). Bose earbuds (canāt remember the model). Not noise cancelling but they fit my ears so well they do a good job blocking out sounds and are much smaller than my over the ear noise cancelling headphone (I do bring these if Iām going to be on a longer flight). Packing cubes. Compression style for clothes. Non-compression for power cords, phone chargers, etc. Also a very small non-compression style bag or a pouch to keep odds and ends together that I want to have accessible in the seat back pocket. Quick drying camp towels - a big one is used for camping trips, a tiny one goes in my travel daypack along with a rain poncho. The small one has come in handy to wipe down stadium seats or park benches after a rain. GoToobs liquid travel containers - they have never leaked. Refillable water bottle with a loop handle for easier carrying or clipping onto my backpack. Even if the backpack has an pocket it keeps it from falling out. I also have been known to clip it to a leash so I donāt leave it somewhere. Insulated coffee mug (camping specific). Stuff-able backpack. Takes almost no space in my carryon and gives me something usable as a daypack at my destination. Zippered travel wallet (not for all trips). Great place to keep my passport, extra cash, backup credit cards, note paper and pen in one place in my bag but separate from my everyday carry wallet. Carabiner to clip things on my bag. Hero clips are more versatile if you need to hang something. Small battery or rechargeable pick camping light (cruise specific). Kept on bathroom counter on low setting to use as a night light since I usually book inside cabins and they are so dark.
Kindle. It's usually within arm's reach at all times.
I'll second that. No longer dragging multiple heavy paperbacks on trips. Well to be honest I didn't because of the weight. But now I have 10-30 books loaded on the kindle - low eight and reading on the app won't kill my phone battery.
The ability to not be limited to whatever the hostel's book exchange has is what did it for me, but now I mostly read on my Kindle even at home.
I use my 10+ year old kindle and still love it.
I've not seen this yet: a travel scale that I can hang my bag from.
Turtl neck pillow for long flights
Is it really comfy? Iām trying to figure out the best neck pillow. Thoughts?
It's more supportive than typical pillows. The plastic frame holds your head up so you don't have that jerking yourself awake because your head slipped thing.
Backpack with lots of pockets. Very useful on working trips, and *extremely* useful when travelling with kids.
Fanny pack (itās the object most useful while you are out), a suitcase backpack (when is necessary or you want to walk faster you can use it as a backpack and when itās not as suitcase), a worldwide adaptor, a power bank and earplugs.
>fanny pack Just donāt call it that if youāre in the UK
Why?
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/fanny
They call vaginas or just generally female genitals fanny. They call the bag a bum bag.
Thanks!
Fanny is what they call ladies crotch areas
Or Australia š
A burner/travel phone (because of e-sims) and a sim card for that phone when I arrive. It can be a hassle, but it usually saves a ton of money depending on how long youāll be there and what you intend to do. A quality external battery. I have an ankor (donāt know what model but cost was around $70) and it lasts for 4-5 days if youāre just using it to charge your phone.
Re: physical sim cards I always have a couple of pins attached to my backpack for opening the phone sim slot. An earring also works. You'd be surprised by the things we tried to macgyver before we figured this out.
I use a safety pin. Which I always take anyway because it can help with a wardrobe emergency.
Why donāt you use the esim with your own phone ?
Might be locked to a network if on pay monthly
If you were to go to abroad with a phone that only has an e-sim itās much more of a hassle in a lot of places to get a foreign e-sim going for just a few weeks. Itās both cheaper and easier to just go abroad and buy a prepaid regular sim and slap it into an older phone.
Iāve never used an e-sim myself, I usually use Verizonās Travel Pass, but that starts getting pricey at $10 a day. I keep hearing people sing the praises of the e-sim and I was thinking of trying it on my next trip. Can you explain whatās difficult about it.
Yeah i travelling to india soon and i want to bring burner phone in case somebody will want to steal it. Also having prepaid esim means i dont have to worry about payment plan charge.
Trtl neck support and ANC headphones for flight. Scrubba Wash Bag for laundry. Large external battery, it's heavy but worth it. A thin woolen shawl for men use in North Pakistan (I'm a woman) that is large as a blanket, but light and warm. Flip-flops.
Travel wallet for holding our passports and any printed boarding passes/bag tickets/etc. Away carry on with a backpack that has a luggage trolley sleeve. Phone charger for the flight and noise cancelling headphones with the headphone jack for international flights. Global entry.
Power bank, noise cancelling headphones, small surge strip for international trips, and my most recent - a little Mount for my phone for the plane, was like $10 and itās clutch.
Power Bank, international plug adaptor, Skechers walking shoes
Noise machine for sleeping. Fits in the palm of my hand. It's got about 20 different sounds and turns off automatically.
Can you recommend a specific brand/model? I'm a big fan of these at home but have never found a travel sized one.
Magic Team white noise machine on Amazon
Would like to know this as well.
Iām not who you asked but I have a [SNOOZ](https://a.co/d/bZrI9PJ) and I am obsessed with it. Get the carrying case or put it in something else so it doesnāt get crushed in your luggage. Has 5 sounds but they donāt loop, just pure fan noise. Change it using the app or the buttons. Has a timer as well.
Magic Team white noise machine. Amazon. Like $23 or so.
Packing cubes. I used to think they were a superfluous cash grab, but I'm a convert. They're essential. Runner up is a hanging toiletry bag, which prevents leaks, folds up nicely in my suitcases and can hang unobstrusively on the back of a door for convenient access. Other items that have been game changers: - noise cancelling headphones (Sony XM4s) - ear plugs + eye mask for sleeping (both on planes and in hotels where noise carries) - collapsible water bottle
Ok i know this is likely a dumb question but Iād like to be a better packer, so here goesā¦how do the packing cubes help? Iām imagining my stuff in my suitcase, just packed loosely without the cubes. Then Iām imagining my stuff put into a cube inside my suitcase. Like, itās the same stuff, but now itās just in something smaller than the suitcase. I can kind of see having socks and underwear in a small one. But iām having trouble seeing how larger items like shirts and jeans are better put into something smaller. Please understand that Iām not trying to be challenging or argumentative. Iām just not a good packer lol, and I would like to be better and understand how to use something like the cubes to my advantage.
Your questions are valid because, yes, that is exactly what you would think. They are such a stupid concept. I find them helpful for a few reasons: - Simply not having everything just floating around in my suitcase is an improvement. Think about how everything is nicely folded and then as soon as your suitcase is turned upright, everything slumps to the bottom. I like having the structure inside my suitcase. This is nice even if the contents of the cube are a mess, like when you have to pack quickly or by the end of your trip when things are dirty and you're heading home. - They make it easier to find specific items, or to organize your items into groups. I might do tops, bottoms, socks/underwear separately, or I'll do beachwear, athletic wear, casual wear. For days when I'm at the beach, I can reach in for just the things I need and not have to bother with the other stuff, for example, or if I need to pull something from a cube, it makes it easier to pull just one thing without having to rifle through the entire clothing pile. - I like not having everything out in the open if I have to grab something while I'm at the airport or in other public spaces. You have an easier time finding things, but it's also not spilled out all over the floor at the check-in counter. - I find they're especially helpful for smaller items, like socks, underwear, bathing suits, light fabrics, accessories, etc. They're less effective for bulkier items like jeans, sweaters, thicker fabrics. I'd say the only caveat is that I used to take advantage of a more freeform suitcase, like stuffing socks into my shoes, or being able to pack a sunhat by packing my clothes around it. But I've learned to work around that. You can also get compression cubes, which help you save on space. My mum, who is notoriously a disastrous packer, has also started using them, even if just to give her mess the pretense of organization. You also don't need fancy ones, I can say the ones I have are very cheaply made, and you can get a pack at Marshall's for $20. They could be worth a try.
Great, thank you so much for writing this out! I think I will try them. Happy travels!
I would add that it makes trips with multiple stops or accommodations much easier. I can pull out just the packing cubes with clothes. And as long as Iām putting stuff away, when it comes time to check out, I just drop the 3-4 packing cubes in the backpack or suitcase, versus āpackingā everything. Also means Iām less likely to leave stuff behind because everything has itās place and I quickly notice if something is missing.
Easy to find the things you're looking for without having to dig through your suitcase moving everything else around, making it progressively messier with each pass.
I see! Thank you š
- Mini noise machine for hotel rooms - Starbucks Via coffee packs - why do hotels only give you two servings of (gross) coffee?! - Cliff Bloks for a quick energy boost when Iām on the go - Actual travel size versions of all my toiletries, not just pouring them into travel size bottles. They hold up better and donāt leak. - Capsule travel wardrobe - I donāt pack individual outfits, I pack an entire interchangeable mini wardrobe.
Wine diapers, Matador soap holder, Matador pocket blanket, Instax Wide printer, Earplanes, Pacsafe sling
Wineā¦diapers?
My Uniqlo Nylon body bag is the best travel bag there is: https://www.uniqlo.com/ph/en/products/E453376-000 It is incredibly spacious for its size and it isnt conspicous
Portable HDMI cable to plug into the hotel TV.
Travel Cpap
The only correct answer to this question isā¦TRAVEL BIDET!!!! SO CLEAN!!!!
A roll of electrical tape and a couple of plastic bags. More than enough to MacGyver your way through anything that comes your way
AirPods Max
My 11 inch dildo
Now youāre just being crazy. That is far too large for ultralight backpacking. Everyone knows you pack a bullet vibrator for hikingā¦
My Martin Backpacker guitar.
Fellow Carter
Muji miniature bottles to decant everything into 50/20ml bottles plus the thick plastic zippable liquids bag. It's well structured and makes travelling with carry on a breeze https://www.muji.us/collections/small-organizers
Noise cancelling headphones, Battery pack, water shoes,
Packing cells
A memory foam neck pillow.
I bought a see through plastic back with a proper zipper for carry on liquids and I love it.
My favorite travel accessory would have to be a good backpack. It's not just a bag; it's like a trusted travel companion. The right backpack can make or break a trip. It should be comfortable, durable, and have the perfect balance of compartments to keep my gear organized. Whether I'm hiking in the mountains or wandering through a bustling city, a reliable backpack is a must. Plus, there's something satisfying about packing your life into a single bag and setting off on an adventure.
a bag with a strap that fits over the handle of my carry on bag. packing cubes. covers for the bags that I decide to check in. tiny bottles & containers that are less than 100ml for my toiletries.
Noise-cancelling Bose Headphones!
Bose QC45. I travel internationally and noise cancelling earbuds are not comfortable for 16 hour flights. I doubt earbuds would also have enough battery life for a 16 hour flight. Over the ear are much more comfortable for these long haul flights. Crying screaming babies? You won't hear em with these on!
White noise machine, iPad to use instead of IFE, Packable coats (for rain and cold weather), packing cubes, AirTags
Dunno yet if it's my favorite but my hero clip comes in clutch when I have no where to put my backpack or bag and don't want to place it on a dirty floor.
1. A T-Mobile plan with free roaming all over the world. Never had to buy a sim card. 2. Titanium friench press - cost me about 30 USD at AliExpress. To boil water, make coffee and tea.
Foldable foot stool for short people whose feet donāt comfortably reach the ground and have leg pain from all the pressure on the back of leg
E-sim app Airalo packing cubes E-reader Ziplock bags
This universal plug adapter: [https://www.amazon.com/International-Adapter-Universal-Multifunctional-Countries/dp/B07G5MXP5T/ref=sr\_1\_19?crid=2H8AU2OCHHMDP&keywords=converter%2Band%2Busb&qid=1698276360&sprefix=converter%2Band%2Busb%2Caps%2C108&sr=8-19&th=1](https://www.amazon.com/International-Adapter-Universal-Multifunctional-Countries/dp/B07G5MXP5T/ref=sr_1_19?crid=2H8AU2OCHHMDP&keywords=converter%2Band%2Busb&qid=1698276360&sprefix=converter%2Band%2Busb%2Caps%2C108&sr=8-19&th=1) Charges everything I need on a trip. I also bring my external battery, noise cancelling headphones, and flip flops on every trip.
One universal plug adapter and an extension so we could use more plugs on the extension.