So we are in transit A LOT. And every little space in our bag is crucial. On our way back from last summer's trip to the Middle East, we were forced to adhere to luggage weight restrictions (even after offering a few bribes to ticket agents), and throw away some of our keepsakes to make baggage weight. Bummer. A key component to comfortable and efficient traveling is what you're packing in your luggage. Essentials and entertainment are the main themes of this blog. Oh, and style... No one wants to be boring.
So you're on a weekend trip to God-knows-where. How do the modern nomads do it? Check out our packlist.
The top 10 things we won't go on a trip without (regardless of where we're going):
1. Extra Foldable Bag
For those extra souvenirs you can't quite fit even after you've sat on your suitcase numerous times to make it close. Check in your biggest (and heaviest luggage) and open up our handcarry tote that you packed. We dig Longchamp's medium sized totes that you can fold and slip Into the front part of your roller bag.
For those extra souvenirs you can't quite fit even after you've sat on your suitcase numerous times to make it close. Check in your biggest (and heaviest luggage) and open up our handcarry tote that you packed. We dig Longchamp's medium sized totes that you can fold and slip Into the front part of your roller bag.
2. Neck pillow (aka your best friend)
Since we're often on weekend trips, we NEED our z's in transit to maximize time in the touring city. This helps. Total Pillow is pretty awesome and can be distorted into those weird sleeping positions. And they sell them at Walmart. But if you need to go super compact, go for the inflatable ones.
Since we're often on weekend trips, we NEED our z's in transit to maximize time in the touring city. This helps. Total Pillow is pretty awesome and can be distorted into those weird sleeping positions. And they sell them at Walmart. But if you need to go super compact, go for the inflatable ones.
3. International Converter/Adaptor
Pick the smallest one with the most conversions. I never take mine out of my suitcase, it has it's own little home in the zipper pocket of my carry on rollerbag just in case there is a chance of unexpected international travel and I forget to pack it.
Pick the smallest one with the most conversions. I never take mine out of my suitcase, it has it's own little home in the zipper pocket of my carry on rollerbag just in case there is a chance of unexpected international travel and I forget to pack it.
4. Disposable No Toothpaste Toothbrush
Pick one up at the dollar store. Nothing fancy. And if you don't have any more room in your luggage on the way back home, you're able to throw it away. I won't judge if you accidentally forget yours. Its a weekend trip anyway. Colgate wisps are convenient too if there isn't much water around.
Pick one up at the dollar store. Nothing fancy. And if you don't have any more room in your luggage on the way back home, you're able to throw it away. I won't judge if you accidentally forget yours. Its a weekend trip anyway. Colgate wisps are convenient too if there isn't much water around.
5. Passport
International travel or not, we carry our passports everywhere just in case we need to take a detour home.
International travel or not, we carry our passports everywhere just in case we need to take a detour home.
6. Camera w/extra SD Card
Save the hassle of having to upload while on vacation to make room for more pictures.
Save the hassle of having to upload while on vacation to make room for more pictures.
7. Tea, Emergen C, Instant Coffee Packets
They're flat, light, and help you save money at Starbucks/giftshops at the airport. Emergen C may shield you from the snotty little kid next to you with a runny nose. Just pour them into your reusable bottle and get some fountain water.
They're flat, light, and help you save money at Starbucks/giftshops at the airport. Emergen C may shield you from the snotty little kid next to you with a runny nose. Just pour them into your reusable bottle and get some fountain water.
7. Snacks
Because airport food is expensive and they don't feed you in flight anymore. Pick something quick and easy. Ziplock bag full of WheatThins and a banana. Preferably something from home. Save money!
Because airport food is expensive and they don't feed you in flight anymore. Pick something quick and easy. Ziplock bag full of WheatThins and a banana. Preferably something from home. Save money!
8. Water bottle (vapur anit-bottle)
Save room and weight in your luggage and opt for this. It's collapsable and can be flattened.
Save room and weight in your luggage and opt for this. It's collapsable and can be flattened.
9. Smart Phone
DUH, if you're in with the current century, you would know this is an essential. Everything is electronic nowadays, including boarding passes and e-ticket receipts. Save yourself the hassle of losing your travel documents to a rain puddle and store backup copies in email and PDF storage on your phone. You can download a million of travel apps for your iPhone to keep you out of trouble at the airport. Our favorite is Kik Messenger which allows you to send texts to other users. Cyn and I communicate this way through wifi and don't spend a dime.
DUH, if you're in with the current century, you would know this is an essential. Everything is electronic nowadays, including boarding passes and e-ticket receipts. Save yourself the hassle of losing your travel documents to a rain puddle and store backup copies in email and PDF storage on your phone. You can download a million of travel apps for your iPhone to keep you out of trouble at the airport. Our favorite is Kik Messenger which allows you to send texts to other users. Cyn and I communicate this way through wifi and don't spend a dime.
10. First aid kit: with bandaids, bug spray/ anti-itch medication, allergy pills, zyrtec swabs, antibiotics
This can be tucked away in a $0.99 first aid kit case from target. Its always good to take a preventative measure.
This can be tucked away in a $0.99 first aid kit case from target. Its always good to take a preventative measure.
11. iPad
Best travel accessory ever! Keeps you sane on long flights. Cyn and I use it to plan our next trip...while still on our current trip.
Best travel accessory ever! Keeps you sane on long flights. Cyn and I use it to plan our next trip...while still on our current trip.
12. Noise Reduction Headphones
Zero out your neighbor's phone conversations or fellow row-mate's snoring with these. Compact is key, I opt for the earbuds from SkullCandy. But if you're looking for the real deal (and don't mind carrying them) Beats by Dr. Dre has some pretty cool looking ones.
Zero out your neighbor's phone conversations or fellow row-mate's snoring with these. Compact is key, I opt for the earbuds from SkullCandy. But if you're looking for the real deal (and don't mind carrying them) Beats by Dr. Dre has some pretty cool looking ones.
So those are the travel essentials, but how bout the fun stuff? Spring is here, which means prime travel time is around the corner! So to help get your travel gear ready here's some of our favorite sites for your travel needs:
http://www.protravelgear.com/
Technology is awesome. Here's our travel gadget wish list for this season: (oh and Christmas is right around the corner...kind of... just sayin')
1. Sony bloggie 3D camera
1. Sony bloggie 3D camera
2. Reef's stash sandals
3. Wind up cell charger
4. National Geographic talk abroad travel phone
5. Ex Officio Buzz Off Insect Shield Clothing
6. Dry pak
7. Turbo charge portable charger
8. iTech virtual keyboard
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