We're back! Our main editing laptop is still out of commission but we wanted to take this opportunity to show off some awesome travel items we've been using over the year. Let us know what your favorite travel gear is below!
Hello! Love this episode. I wanted to add a few of my own MUST PACK items for travel safety/health. 1) ACTIVATED CHARCOAL pills - food poisoning, tummy virus. You can also break pill down into powder for bug bites, etc. 2) BENADRYL tablets. Not sure about spray you mentioned, but you may need to INGEST a pill for a bee sting, or for severe allergic reactions. 3) IMODIUM for diarrhea. Thankfully I've never had to use it, but was prepared for PHAROAH's REVENGE (just in case) while in Egypt. 4) BAR OF SOAP - Not only do hostels and bathrooms not always have soap, but a simple bar can be used for handwashing clothes too. 5) TOILET PAPER - Some countries you have to pay for TP, so pack your PAPER, or if anything, add a bunch of kleenex into a sandwich bag, etc. 6) Small portable, rechargeable USB fan. These things are a lifesaver for hot planes/trains, cramped seating. Even mosquitoes/flies don't like to fly where there's a breeze. 7) A POSITIVE ATTITUDE goes a long way to better health and experiences! :) :)
Practical: a sarong! Like your towel it can be a pillow, blanket, cover up, scarf, towel, and it folds down to nothing! Toiletries: exfoliating gloves. They're small and perfect to scrub away the dirt from travelling. Technology: Kindle Fire as I love reading but books take up so much space, and the Fire doubles as a tablet. Health: tiger balm! It stops insect bites itching and acts as a repellent, soothes achey and sore muscles, and it smells really good! Games: a good old pack of cards 😊
Regarding the bamboo cups: new studies showed, that hot beverages like coffee tend to release chemicals from the compound that the bamboo is glued/sealed with. And in lots of those bamboo cups the chemicals used are toxic to the human, in certain cheap brands for example, the found formaldehyde based compounds. Therefor I would not use these for anything but cold drinks!
yikes! i guess all this eco bamboo and such stuff got jumped on so quickly that we dont really know what its doing to us!..... trying to save the planet while polluting out bodies :O
@@r.r.r9746 Not true in every case and some of the plastics are also problematic; theberkey.com/blogs/water-filter/what-numbers-of-plastic-for-water-bottles-are-safe-for-you-the-numbers-behind-plastic-bottles
A towel, [The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy] says, is about the most massively useful thing an interstellar hitchhiker can have. Partly it has great practical value. You can wrap it around you for warmth as you bound across the cold moons of Jaglan Beta; you can lie on it on the brilliant marble-sanded beaches of Santraginus V, inhaling the heady sea vapors; you can sleep under it beneath the stars which shine so redly on the desert world of Kakrafoon; use it to sail a miniraft down the slow heavy River Moth; wet it for use in hand-to-hand-combat; wrap it round your head to ward off noxious fumes or avoid the gaze of the Ravenous Bugblatter Beast of Traal (such a mind-boggingly stupid animal, it assumes that if you can't see it, it can't see you); you can wave your towel in emergencies as a distress signal, and of course dry yourself off with it if it still seems to be clean enough.
Something I've found helpful when traveling is limiting the color palette of my wardrobe. I take only basic pieces like pants, t-shirts, a button down shirt, a skirt or dress if desired and a couple of tank tops for layering. I take just a few colors that all go with each other like tan, black, white, dark blue and red, or whatever two to three colors you like best, that can be worn in any combination. It makes it seem like I have a huge wardrobe with me because I can make at least a dozen different outfits with only about ten different pieces.
Re: the bag. If you're ever in Spain, the Spanish supermarket Mercadona does awesome grocery bags that have double-handles. Short ones for carrying, and long shoulder straps. Worth picking a couple up for €1
I got mine in Canada - can't remember if it was Toronto or Montreal, but they were from a Metro store and I've been using them for years. Sound the same as what you're describing.
Good list! A good idea would be to bring a carabiner to attach your purse or bag to a chair with slats so it cannot be lifted. Another idea is to use a hard eyeglasses case that hinges to carry small items like earrings. Happy travels!
Great video with good suggestions. Some of our favorite travel items are: little battery candles from Dollar Tree for bathroom night light, travel clothes line with built in elastic to hang up clothes - Lewis & Clark has nice one in a tiny mesh bag, Heat blanket that is thin and unfolds for emergencies- also used it to direct light for photography - get at any camping store or Walmart, a deck of cards - who doesn't know one or 2 card games, zippered pillowcase- use on the plane as a pillow by inserting my coat, shouldit scarf with zippered pockets- they have a website - stuff it with earbuds, meds, mints , lip gloss, wipes, that I need on a plane, motion sickness wrist band - good for planes, trains, auto and boats - I don't usually get motion si knead but I wear them anyways - especially on cruises. Look forward to more of your videos.
Thank You, I've missed you both...Great tips! I'm a flight attendant, and I have almost the same items except on a smaller scale. I carry a nylon shopping bag at all times when I'm out and about because many stores outside the US don't have or often charge extra for plastic. One item I might add is a few ziplock quart sized bags. Some security checkpoints only allow those for liquid toiletries. A bonus on ziplocks: if you're out and about and it starts to rain, or on an excursion with water, they can be a semi safe spot for electronics!
My biggest tip: Never go ANYWHERE without anti-diarrhea medicine. The last thing you want is to be stuck on a plane or a bus and find yourself in need of it. Also, you don't want to have to act out "I have diarrhea" in a pharmacy of a foreign country where you don't speak the language!
LOL😂 I Have lactose intolerant , it happen to me in Nice Few years ago and in Istanbul 3 weekend ago ! I express it by rubbing my tummy, they got the point ! Eventually I found my medicine in my carryon because the pharmacy was closed due to public holiday
Instead of the red shoulder bag you guys use we use the fabric ones that fit inside a tiny snap bag that then clips on the outside of my day backpack with a carabiner. They also make backpack versions too. We use them for everything (dragging dirty clothes to a laundry mat, souvenirs, grocery shopping, and they’re so lightweight we can fill them with beach clothes and then hang that on our backpack so our hands remain free but we don’t have our day pack filled with wet beach clothes next to my camera gear and passport.
I totally agree with bringing bar soaps and bar shampoos. It's practical and it's environment friendly. Thank you for this video and your travel essentials totally makes sense. One thing I can suggest as my travel essential is bringing along a travel sheet (I use the Brave Era Silk travel sheet). It's pure silk and it protects me from bed bugs and dirty hotel sheets. We never know if the hotel sheets are clean or if they are even washed. It's a game changer and I love telling other travelers about this.
One item I inherited that is handy, A small travel manicure kit with micro scissors, nail file and tweezers, sure comes in useful when traveling almost like a Swiss army knife. Cheers,
@@listay1 Travel scissors are a "must have" for me and I bring them on every trip. I have a small foldable pair in a pouch that does the trick & complies w/ TSA requirements. According to TSA, If packed in carry-on, they must be less than 4 inches from the pivot point. Any sharp objects in checked bags should be sheathed or securely wrapped to prevent injury to baggage handlers and inspectors.
You should rinse the micellar water off if you can as it's a detergent which isn't great for skin...but I agree, if you have no access to water, it's great in a pinch. If you do have access to water, a microfibre cloth is incredible for removing make up and you can clean it immediately and quickly with some soap. Thanks for some great recs - I love the look of those laundry strips!
Don't put liquids with a temperature over 70°C into the bamboo cups. The glue which is used for production to keep the fibres together, will get into the liquid and then you drink the pollutants.
In addition to the resistance bands for working out - disc sliders. Disc sliders are awesome you can switch up your workout even more - all you need is floor space - and they're little discs.
Was I in the middle of something? Yes. Yes I was. Did I stop what I was doing in order to watch this video? Yes. Yes I did. Do I pick you guys over what I was doing? Yes. Yes I do. ❤️❤️❤️
Before we bought our own snorkeling equipment, we used the antibacterial spray on the public snorkel sets from group excursions. We actually ran out because others around us wanted to borrow it as well! Plus some public restrooms in other countries don't have/run out of soap. Can't recommend this enough!
In addition to a few you mentioned, i bring a couple of clothes pins.. a small bottle of dawn dish soap for clothes stain de-greaser/ dishes/all purpose cleaner. A pair of scissors, roll of tape and i also roll my clothes up instead of folding.. space saver! In my backpack i bring a couple of paper towel sheets for the invariable spill of something and also one ziplock bag for trash or other.
Yesss! Those laundry tab things are great to have. Light weight too! We travel with our toddler full time, so maybe we should invest in a tide to go as well lol! (p.s. we make weekly videos).
Hi Allison. I use 100% cocoa powder as dry shampoo (organic when I find it) It's cheap and natural. I'm a brunette so it's works amazing for me. Before I discovered the cocoa powder I used to use corn starch, also cheap, but won't smell nice and lemony like the lush one 😉 to apply I use a makeup powder brush because sprinkling directly from a container seems to get everywhere! Thought this might be useful to you or someone else reading the comments!
Instead of the blanket/towel I carry a large scarf. I use it as a scarf, blanket on the plane, pillow, cover shoulders or knees in churches and great as a picnic blanket. It rolls up small and if I need the space in my bag I can just wear it.
My fav thing for itchy bites is a hot spoon. The itching is caused by proteins from the insect and they get destroyed by heat. I make myself a cup of tea, put the spoon in the hot water and dab it carefully several times on the bite. Usually it stops itching immediately. And it’s basically free.
Sanitizing wipes in little individual packages like the ones you get at restaurants sometimes. I bought a bunch on Amazon and take some on planes to wipe down the tray table and armrests, and I don’t get sick on vacation as much anymore.
I agree with the medicine/first aid kit! One of the worst thing that could ever happen to a traveller is to get sick on a foreign country and have difficulty buying medicine from the local pharmacy.
Instead of any liquids for face try this instead: small screw top container of old fashioned cold cream (I use Jergens or Ponds) and a baggie of facial wipes cut in half. Apply the cold cream, remove with wipe and your face is clean, make up free and moisturized all in one. No need for any liquids or separate facial moisturizer. The cream doesn't move when upside down so you do NOT have to inclue in your TSA liquid bag. This is a never fail for me!
I laughed when you mentioned trying to buy antacids in a foreign country. I was in Guangzhou China and I ran out of Tums. I went into a pharmacy and to show the clerk what I needed I put my hand on my stomach and puffed out my cheeks in a gagging motion. The clerk got it right away.
Individually wrapped insect repellent wipes. You can just put a couple in your pocket when you go out for the day and they don’t count as a liquid when you go through the airport.
Good to start you back. Hope you get the laptop back soon. Actually the items that you show could be helpful to have around for a lot of people home or away. Please keep up the great work.
Sorry to hear about your laptop, that must be a nightmare situation for you 😩. Loved this video, its always great to see a kind of glimpse behind the scenes. Keep up the outstanding work you guys do and I look forward to seeing your next awesome video! ❤️
I absolutely love your channel. great energy, informative and always enjoyable to watch. really liked seeing your top 5 foods to try in England (being from England I like seeing others opinions on our food) :)
Great tips and very useful ideas. One BIG concern, however, is that during your presentation of hand sanitizer and your love of petting animals, I immediately thought of RABIES in dogs and cats. I read of a young nurse-tourist who befriended a cute stray puppy which lightly scratched her while playing. Sadly when she returned home weeks later she developed rabies and died. I am brand new to your channel and maybe you’ve covered this topic. I only ask that you exercise extreme caution if you continue to interact with animals overseas and research Rabies if you have not already done so. Thanks again for the great what-to-pack tips and happy-safe adventures to you both!
May I suggest when you off load your footage make 2 copies one to you hard drive and then the other to your computer and then once you are done editing you just need to copy over the project and any other files you added. You avoid loosing footage if something happens to your computer.
Some hotels have plastic drawstring "valet laundry" bags usually stored on the shelf above the rod in the closet, but sometimes with the non-refrigerated "honor bar" items. Usually they are free, but sometimes they cost a dollar or two. Those bags are great for shoes or damp bathing suits and beach towels, too.
thermos flask instead of a cup , keeps hot drinks hot and cold drinks cold , UV purifier light pen , takes up a lot less space , PacSafe travelsafe . Duct tape Powerbank Buff Bandana doubles as neck protecter or dust mask .
Thanks guys, just purchased those cable ties. I'd been using velcro ones but not as long and without that little hole. These ones are perfect and so affordable!
I’ve heard good things about getting a Trtl neck pillow for travel. It looks like a scarf around your neck but there is a little ledge thing in it to support your neck if you have a wobbly head when snoozing (like me). This may sound odd but you can brush your teeth with just neat toothpaste ( before you swill your mouth out with water later). A dental hygienist recommended that to me so you can save water if you need to. Do you have Compeed plasters ( band aids) in America? Holy moly you can thank me later. These are amazing! All different shapes and sizes for different areas of the feet and they stay on for SO long! Great for long walks Best from the UK xx
Yes Yes YES to the turtle neck pillow. The big bulky donut ones never helped me & they are a pain to carry. The turtle works no matter which position you sleep...worked fantastic on the 16hr flight yo africa
I travel with a first aid kit that's full of travel size remedies and a separate wipes bag that matches. The wipes bag has makeup wipes, tide wipes, flushable bathroom wipes, female ph wipes, Clorox wipes, alcohol wipes, deodorant wipes, and I also put camp toilet paper in there. It's my must have in my carry on and saved me multiple times on my 6 week trip across Europe. I love the laundry soap you used because I always pair it with the Scrubba Wash bag, especially when camping.
I travel with a bar of shaving soap and one of those old fashioned shaving brushes. Doesn't count against your liquids allowance, and it works better than you'd think. I also always have a baggie with some disposable disinfectant wipes. Airplane trays are some of the dirtiest surfaces on the planet. I also always wipe down bathroom fixtures and TV remote controls when I check in to a BnB or hotel. Hotel rooms in particular are notorious sources of infection. A typical maid will spend (maybe) 10 minutes per room when cleaning, and they use the same rag for every surface. Also a good idea to have a small bottle of hand sanitizer with you, especially when you're flying.
Sooo glad you both are back!! I was beginning to go through withdrawals. I refuse to be embarrassed by my love for your vlogs! LOL! My wife and I joke about "my friends, Eric, Allison, Kara and Nate"!! I can get her to watch vlogs sometimes.. Welcome back!!!!!
Oh and when we traveled to Europe I had two new travel items. A food hammock - hangs from the tray table and works great! I am short... And a Turtle, a new fangled neck support/pillow. Loved them both!!
I recommend replacing the bottle of Tums with Zantec (or a generic substitute available at most grocery or big box stores). It takes up a lot less space, one tiny pill will do the trick, and no chewing on chalk (and needing to brush your teeth after). I pack my vitamins in little baggies so that I am not schlepping the bottles around. By the way, you both look great - rested and healthy.
Tiger balm is a good thing to carry. It stops itchiness from mosquito and when u rub on temples it is good for headaches and hangovers. Very small jar but lasts a long time.
I thought my love for Kara and Nate couldn't be topped when it comes to travel couples but...these two are all about reusing & reducing kind of travel. 😍😍 I'm in love.
Thanks for showing us your must have items and getting such a close up of each item. I have watched since you carried the rolling backpacks so can you give an update on how your new suitcases are working out ? As for my must have is a clock. I have trouble when I wake up in a strange place and want to check the time without blinding myself with my phone. It's large enough numbers so I can see it without my glasses and the numbers are red so it's not too bright.
We just watched this video again a year later to review what extra things we'd want to have after a full year of travel. The reusable bag tip has been so handy for us - it has doubles as spillover storage, which has been very useful! The number one item we want to get is a water purifying waterbottle. We didn't get a chance to get one before our trip, but that's definitely something we want to get when we're in a location that has them.
new subscriber here! have you guys looked into global entry? i noticed you always talk about putting your liquids in a clear bag and taking them out for tsa. nothing comes out of your bag with global entry including liquids and electronics & you get to keep your shoes and jacket on! i highly recommend it if you guys don't already have it!! thanksgiving travel alone was worth the $100 fee, and it lasts 5 years and gets you through customs!
Shampoo bar? I started using those velcro zipties a couple of years ago, now my dad always asks me for some, and I use them for work too... I have a universal plug that has 4 usb points, so I can bring any power board. I have no idea how many times my power banks and usb fans has saved me and my family, while we're waiting in line or in a stuffy room. You can buy 'Airdeck' on Amazon, which are small narrow cards perfect for travelling, I have all 3 colours!
checklist *check* , bamboo cups *check* , bag *check* , beach towel/blanket/cover up/pillow/swimsuit wrap *check* , self filtering water bottle *check* , resistance bands/little suckers *check* , cleaning pen *check* , folding hairdryer (but not the nicest) *check* , a little sucker dry shampoo *check* , laundry pads *check* , little sucker Micellar Cleansing water *check* , bar soap *check* , TSA clear bag *check* , phone organiser + accessories *check* , drugs *check* , first aid kit + content *check* , game *check* , pretty red hair woman *check* . I remember these cups from kindergarten and yes, they leak in large numbers.
Eric, Alisson, couple of questions i have never seen anyone else ask you: 1. After you conquer South america, what next? Will you start over again, around the world? 2. If you needed/wanted to, could you stop travelling, buy/rent a place, and start a family? cheers
Sulfer soap? Never heard of it. North Rast is tick heaven & with a mild winter they'll be worse this spring. So you just "wash" with it and the remaining scent repels them?
I’m guessing you have Avon products in the US? Have you come across ‘Skin so soft’ dry oil? It’s the best thing I’ve found for insect repellent (even though it’s designed as a moisturiser). When we were going on a holiday to Scotland (in the summer the biting midges are a real pest), I read that this product was recommended by lots or people. I’ve also used it when on the Norfolk Broads (a really beautiful area of interconnecting shallow lakes and rivers, miles and miles of sheltered waters). Hey, that’s an idea for your next trip to the UK...the Norfolk Broads! We love it. You can stay on land nearby, hire a day boat or hire a cruiser to stay on for days on end and explore The Broads. We love cruising The Broads so much we just keep going back again and again, and three years in are still finding new places to visit.
Please be very careful when petting animals abroad. A Norwegian girl just died from rabies after playing with a puppy in the Philippines. Sharp puppy teeth barley gave her a scratch and she cleaned the wound right away (she was a nurse). She was @bkallestad on Instagram (her name was made public by her family). That was the first time in 200 years anyone died from rabies in Norway.
Love this video. As another redhead I love seeing another rare girl! As far as the benadryl stick start looking in the countries you travel there are better options out there. In Costa Rica we have a Benadryl/calamine/ lidocaine all in ONE..its the best, addresses all issues! Itch, allergy and pain!
You guys are so awesome...so very proud of you. You work so hard to bring some of the best travel content on YT...Love you both...it's good to have a break though, you deserve it, even if it is unplanned.
It's interesting. I remember when i was younger they would give out clear bags at the airport for liquids. These days I can't think of a time where they actually asked to take liquids out of my carry on. You can even leave your phone in your bag. They only seem to care about laptops.
Great ideas. I love my mini bands as well. Fluxx is a must have for us as well (Firefly edition). If you want to change up our recent game is Dungeon Mayhem. Missed your weekly video cant wait till you can get caught up. Happy travels ❤
I just found you guys so I'm catching up! You might add water wipes which are baby wipes that are 99.9% water and powdered Pedialyte which is great for a hangover.
Great useful video.....Love watching you both....Eric, great haircut.....Like it like this. You are such a fun couple to watch and your video on Lake Bled made us add it to one of our upcoming trip and your Ireland videos are awesome. Made me excited to go this fall.
The Lush dry shampoo is also good for stinky sweaty shoes. It absorbs the smell and any moisture, plus the added scent helps too. But watch out, TSA is now putting restrictions on the size of powders in carry ons.
Great items guide. My recommendation would be to replace your tablets with a Garlic, C, Horseradish tablet. That's just me I believe it give more coverage. Cheers Scotty
With Health - vaccines too! Vaccines save lives. Medicines - any prescription medicines are usually okay to take with you with a letter from your doctor in your home country.
We're back! Our main editing laptop is still out of commission but we wanted to take this opportunity to show off some awesome travel items we've been using over the year. Let us know what your favorite travel gear is below!
I was getting worried about you guys lol. Glad to hear all is well and you are back in business.
Phew! Glad you're back 😊
Intro and start are perfect ✌✌✌ very nice clip. 😊😊😊
Great to see you! Hope laptop has better luck this time.
You guys should get a chromecast/Roku/etc! It’s smaller than the huge hdmi cable and you can cast almost anything wirelessly (Netflix/UA-cam/etc)
Hello! Love this episode.
I wanted to add a few of my own MUST PACK items for travel safety/health.
1) ACTIVATED CHARCOAL pills - food poisoning, tummy virus. You can also break pill down into powder for bug bites, etc.
2) BENADRYL tablets. Not sure about spray you mentioned, but you may need to INGEST a pill for a bee sting, or for severe allergic reactions.
3) IMODIUM for diarrhea. Thankfully I've never had to use it, but was prepared for PHAROAH's REVENGE (just in case) while in Egypt.
4) BAR OF SOAP - Not only do hostels and bathrooms not always have soap, but a simple bar can be used for handwashing clothes too.
5) TOILET PAPER - Some countries you have to pay for TP, so pack your PAPER, or if anything, add a bunch of kleenex into a sandwich bag, etc.
6) Small portable, rechargeable USB fan. These things are a lifesaver for hot planes/trains, cramped seating. Even mosquitoes/flies don't like to fly where there's a breeze.
7) A POSITIVE ATTITUDE goes a long way to better health and experiences! :) :)
Texas Nomad so helpful thanks!
Great tips, didnt know about the charcoal but definitely adding that one. Thx
omg I got food poisoning in Eygpt on a cruise ship so fucking bad
Practical: a sarong! Like your towel it can be a pillow, blanket, cover up, scarf, towel, and it folds down to nothing! Toiletries: exfoliating gloves. They're small and perfect to scrub away the dirt from travelling. Technology: Kindle Fire as I love reading but books take up so much space, and the Fire doubles as a tablet. Health: tiger balm! It stops insect bites itching and acts as a repellent, soothes achey and sore muscles, and it smells really good! Games: a good old pack of cards 😊
isawienilmen yaaaas! Ima take a screenshot of this for later travel!! And also teabags to take with you if you are like me and don’t like coffee much
Regarding the bamboo cups: new studies showed, that hot beverages like coffee tend to release chemicals from the compound that the bamboo is glued/sealed with. And in lots of those bamboo cups the chemicals used are toxic to the human, in certain cheap brands for example, the found formaldehyde based compounds. Therefor I would not use these for anything but cold drinks!
yikes! i guess all this eco bamboo and such stuff got jumped on so quickly that we dont really know what its doing to us!..... trying to save the planet while polluting out bodies :O
Eco bamboo stuff are coated with plastic substance
@@r.r.r9746 Not true in every case and some of the plastics are also problematic;
theberkey.com/blogs/water-filter/what-numbers-of-plastic-for-water-bottles-are-safe-for-you-the-numbers-behind-plastic-bottles
The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy says to always have a towel. Good on you for having one.
A towel, [The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy] says, is about the most massively useful thing an interstellar hitchhiker can have. Partly it has great practical value. You can wrap it around you for warmth as you bound across the cold moons of Jaglan Beta; you can lie on it on the brilliant marble-sanded beaches of Santraginus V, inhaling the heady sea vapors; you can sleep under it beneath the stars which shine so redly on the desert world of Kakrafoon; use it to sail a miniraft down the slow heavy River Moth; wet it for use in hand-to-hand-combat; wrap it round your head to ward off noxious fumes or avoid the gaze of the Ravenous Bugblatter Beast of Traal (such a mind-boggingly stupid animal, it assumes that if you can't see it, it can't see you); you can wave your towel in emergencies as a distress signal, and of course dry yourself off with it if it still seems to be clean enough.
Something I've found helpful when traveling is limiting the color palette of my wardrobe. I take only basic pieces like pants, t-shirts, a button down shirt, a skirt or dress if desired and a couple of tank tops for layering. I take just a few colors that all go with each other like tan, black, white, dark blue and red, or whatever two to three colors you like best, that can be worn in any combination. It makes it seem like I have a huge wardrobe with me because I can make at least a dozen different outfits with only about ten different pieces.
Yes! and I take 2-3 different palette medium weight scarves to mix it up and add warmth for changeable weather.
Re: the bag. If you're ever in Spain, the Spanish supermarket Mercadona does awesome grocery bags that have double-handles. Short ones for carrying, and long shoulder straps. Worth picking a couple up for €1
I got mine in Canada - can't remember if it was Toronto or Montreal, but they were from a Metro store and I've been using them for years. Sound the same as what you're describing.
Good list! A good idea would be to bring a carabiner to attach your purse or bag to a chair with slats so it cannot be lifted. Another idea is to use a hard eyeglasses case that hinges to carry small items like earrings. Happy travels!
Great video with good suggestions. Some of our favorite travel items are: little battery candles from Dollar Tree for bathroom night light, travel clothes line with built in elastic to hang up clothes - Lewis & Clark has nice one in a tiny mesh bag, Heat blanket that is thin and unfolds for emergencies- also used it to direct light for photography - get at any camping store or Walmart, a deck of cards - who doesn't know one or 2 card games, zippered pillowcase- use on the plane as a pillow by inserting my coat, shouldit scarf with zippered pockets- they have a website - stuff it with earbuds, meds, mints , lip gloss, wipes, that I need on a plane, motion sickness wrist band - good for planes, trains, auto and boats - I don't usually get motion si knead but I wear them anyways - especially on cruises. Look forward to more of your videos.
Those resistance bands would also come in handy if a suitcase zipper broke.
Thank You, I've missed you both...Great tips! I'm a flight attendant, and I have almost the same items except on a smaller scale. I carry a nylon shopping bag at all times when I'm out and about because many stores outside the US don't have or often charge extra for plastic. One item I might add is a few ziplock quart sized bags. Some security checkpoints only allow those for liquid toiletries. A bonus on ziplocks: if you're out and about and it starts to rain, or on an excursion with water, they can be a semi safe spot for electronics!
My biggest tip: Never go ANYWHERE without anti-diarrhea medicine. The last thing you want is to be stuck on a plane or a bus and find yourself in need of it. Also, you don't want to have to act out "I have diarrhea" in a pharmacy of a foreign country where you don't speak the language!
LOL😂 I Have lactose intolerant , it happen to me in Nice Few years ago and in Istanbul 3 weekend ago ! I express it by rubbing my tummy, they got the point ! Eventually I found my medicine in my carryon because the pharmacy was closed due to public holiday
Amen & femine products.
Definitely. I always carry them and anti nausea medicine too. Had to use it a few times too
YES. I keep Imodium with me juuuussst in case.
Instead of the red shoulder bag you guys use we use the fabric ones that fit inside a tiny snap bag that then clips on the outside of my day backpack with a carabiner. They also make backpack versions too. We use them for everything (dragging dirty clothes to a laundry mat, souvenirs, grocery shopping, and they’re so lightweight we can fill them with beach clothes and then hang that on our backpack so our hands remain free but we don’t have our day pack filled with wet beach clothes next to my camera gear and passport.
I always travel with a ziplock bag. Handy if you need to keep you phone or other device completely waterproof. Great video guys.
I totally agree with bringing bar soaps and bar shampoos. It's practical and it's environment friendly. Thank you for this video and your travel essentials totally makes sense. One thing I can suggest as my travel essential is bringing along a travel sheet (I use the Brave Era Silk travel sheet). It's pure silk and it protects me from bed bugs and dirty hotel sheets. We never know if the hotel sheets are clean or if they are even washed. It's a game changer and I love telling other travelers about this.
One item I inherited that is handy, A small travel manicure kit with micro scissors, nail file and tweezers, sure comes in useful when traveling almost like a Swiss army knife. Cheers,
Scissors and nail file are banned on carry on!
@@listay1 Travel scissors are a "must have" for me and I bring them on every trip. I have a small foldable pair in a pouch that does the trick & complies w/ TSA requirements. According to TSA, If packed in carry-on, they must be less than 4 inches from the pivot point.
Any sharp objects in checked bags should be sheathed or securely wrapped to prevent injury to baggage handlers and inspectors.
You should rinse the micellar water off if you can as it's a detergent which isn't great for skin...but I agree, if you have no access to water, it's great in a pinch. If you do have access to water, a microfibre cloth is incredible for removing make up and you can clean it immediately and quickly with some soap. Thanks for some great recs - I love the look of those laundry strips!
Microfiber clothe, GREAT idea Thx...quick dry & so many uses
Don't put liquids with a temperature over 70°C into the bamboo cups. The glue which is used for production to keep the fibres together, will get into the liquid and then you drink the pollutants.
In addition to the resistance bands for working out - disc sliders. Disc sliders are awesome you can switch up your workout even more - all you need is floor space - and they're little discs.
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Charcoal tablets were a life saver on the month we stayed in India.
Thanks for the tip!
Before we bought our own snorkeling equipment, we used the antibacterial spray on the public snorkel sets from group excursions. We actually ran out because others around us wanted to borrow it as well! Plus some public restrooms in other countries don't have/run out of soap. Can't recommend this enough!
In addition to a few you mentioned, i bring a couple of clothes pins.. a small bottle of dawn dish soap for clothes stain de-greaser/ dishes/all purpose cleaner. A pair of scissors, roll of tape and i also roll my clothes up instead of folding.. space saver! In my backpack i bring a couple of paper towel sheets for the invariable spill of something and also one ziplock bag for trash or other.
Yesss! Those laundry tab things are great to have. Light weight too! We travel with our toddler full time, so maybe we should invest in a tide to go as well lol! (p.s. we make weekly videos).
Hi Allison. I use 100% cocoa powder as dry shampoo (organic when I find it) It's cheap and natural. I'm a brunette so it's works amazing for me. Before I discovered the cocoa powder I used to use corn starch, also cheap, but won't smell nice and lemony like the lush one 😉 to apply I use a makeup powder brush because sprinkling directly from a container seems to get everywhere! Thought this might be useful to you or someone else reading the comments!
Instead of the blanket/towel I carry a large scarf. I use it as a scarf, blanket on the plane, pillow, cover shoulders or knees in churches and great as a picnic blanket. It rolls up small and if I need the space in my bag I can just wear it.
My fav thing for itchy bites is a hot spoon. The itching is caused by proteins from the insect and they get destroyed by heat. I make myself a cup of tea, put the spoon in the hot water and dab it carefully several times on the bite. Usually it stops itching immediately. And it’s basically free.
Sanitizing wipes in little individual packages like the ones you get at restaurants sometimes. I bought a bunch on Amazon and take some on planes to wipe down the tray table and armrests, and I don’t get sick on vacation as much anymore.
I agree with the medicine/first aid kit! One of the worst thing that could ever happen to a traveller is to get sick on a foreign country and have difficulty buying medicine from the local pharmacy.
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Instead of any liquids for face try this instead: small screw top container of old fashioned cold cream (I use Jergens or Ponds) and a baggie of facial wipes cut in half. Apply the cold cream, remove with wipe and your face is clean, make up free and moisturized all in one. No need for any liquids or separate facial moisturizer. The cream doesn't move when upside down so you do NOT have to inclue in your TSA liquid bag. This is a never fail for me!
I laughed when you mentioned trying to buy antacids in a foreign country. I was in Guangzhou China and I ran out of Tums. I went into a pharmacy and to show the clerk what I needed I put my hand on my stomach and puffed out my cheeks in a gagging motion. The clerk got it right away.
Glad you are back! And you had some tips that I didn't know about, especially the tip about the dry shampoo powder.
Yes indeed! Glad it was helpful 😊
No doubt. It looks way better than the nasty aerosol. I'm going to try the powder.
Grocery bag is definitely our go to, too. We still use the Aldi bag we got during last years Europe adventures.
Don’t you have Aldi’s where you live in the USA? They seem tone everywhere now! We always shop them in Europe, too .
Connie Crawford New York City proper is an outlier
Individually wrapped insect repellent wipes. You can just put a couple in your pocket when you go out for the day and they don’t count as a liquid when you go through the airport.
Same for Sunblock. Individually wrapped UV protection small, not liquid, fits everywhere...a burn on your 1st day of walk about kills the whole trip
Good to start you back. Hope you get the laptop back soon. Actually the items that you show could be helpful to have around for a lot of people home or away. Please keep up the great work.
If anyone else struggles to sleep in a noisy environment while travelling, earplugs are an absolute life saver! An eye mask doesn’t hurt either :)
I sleep better where it is noisy. Weird but true. #DougPVlogs
Sorry to hear about your laptop, that must be a nightmare situation for you 😩. Loved this video, its always great to see a kind of glimpse behind the scenes. Keep up the outstanding work you guys do and I look forward to seeing your next awesome video! ❤️
I absolutely love your channel. great energy, informative and always enjoyable to watch. really liked seeing your top 5 foods to try in England (being from England I like seeing others opinions on our food) :)
So glad you’re back! You’re team is always here with you!! We know tech sometimes goes “south”! Keep up the great work and inspirations!! Luv y’all!
Packing cubes are a must for me. Like mini-suitcases for each item, perfect for organizing my bag or the hotel dresser drawers.
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Great tips and very useful ideas. One BIG concern, however, is that during your presentation of hand sanitizer and your love of petting animals, I immediately thought of RABIES in dogs and cats. I read of a young nurse-tourist who befriended a cute stray puppy which lightly scratched her while playing. Sadly when she returned home weeks later she developed rabies and died. I am brand new to your channel and maybe you’ve covered this topic. I only ask that you exercise extreme caution if you continue to interact with animals overseas and research Rabies if you have not already done so. Thanks again for the great what-to-pack tips and happy-safe adventures to you both!
May I suggest when you off load your footage make 2 copies one to you hard drive and then the other to your computer and then once you are done editing you just need to copy over the project and any other files you added. You avoid loosing footage if something happens to your computer.
I love keeping reusable shower caps for shoes. Your clothes and things do it get sandy.
Some hotels have plastic drawstring "valet laundry" bags usually stored on the shelf above the rod in the closet, but sometimes with the non-refrigerated "honor bar" items. Usually they are free, but sometimes they cost a dollar or two. Those bags are great for shoes or damp bathing suits and beach towels, too.
thermos flask instead of a cup , keeps hot drinks hot and cold drinks cold ,
UV purifier light pen , takes up a lot less space ,
PacSafe travelsafe .
Duct tape
Powerbank
Buff Bandana doubles as neck protecter or dust mask .
Wow! I'd never heard of a UV light purifying pen before. Just looked it up. Thanks so much for the recommendation!
Thanks guys, just purchased those cable ties. I'd been using velcro ones but not as long and without that little hole. These ones are perfect and so affordable!
I’ve heard good things about getting a Trtl neck pillow for travel. It looks like a scarf around your neck but there is a little ledge thing in it to support your neck if you have a wobbly head when snoozing (like me).
This may sound odd but you can brush your teeth with just neat toothpaste ( before you swill your mouth out with water later). A dental hygienist recommended that to me so you can save water if you need to.
Do you have Compeed plasters ( band aids) in America? Holy moly you can thank me later. These are amazing! All different shapes and sizes for different areas of the feet and they stay on for SO long! Great for long walks
Best from the UK xx
Yes Yes YES to the turtle neck pillow. The big bulky donut ones never helped me & they are a pain to carry. The turtle works no matter which position you sleep...worked fantastic on the 16hr flight yo africa
I think a most important item is a can/bottle opener
Good video.I would suggest a small clothesline or rope to dry clothes.I like to watch travel videos and your becoming a favorite of mine.
I love your channel so much, I can sit for hours binge watching all your travels :) What work do you do aside from this channel?
I travel with a first aid kit that's full of travel size remedies and a separate wipes bag that matches. The wipes bag has makeup wipes, tide wipes, flushable bathroom wipes, female ph wipes, Clorox wipes, alcohol wipes, deodorant wipes, and I also put camp toilet paper in there. It's my must have in my carry on and saved me multiple times on my 6 week trip across Europe. I love the laundry soap you used because I always pair it with the Scrubba Wash bag, especially when camping.
I travel with a bar of shaving soap and one of those old fashioned shaving brushes. Doesn't count against your liquids allowance, and it works better than you'd think. I also always have a baggie with some disposable disinfectant wipes. Airplane trays are some of the dirtiest surfaces on the planet. I also always wipe down bathroom fixtures and TV remote controls when I check in to a BnB or hotel. Hotel rooms in particular are notorious sources of infection. A typical maid will spend (maybe) 10 minutes per room when cleaning, and they use the same rag for every surface. Also a good idea to have a small bottle of hand sanitizer with you, especially when you're flying.
Sawyer water filter. It's small, light and you can filter any water as well.
Sooo glad you both are back!! I was beginning to go through withdrawals. I refuse to be embarrassed by my love for your vlogs! LOL! My wife and I joke about "my friends, Eric, Allison, Kara and Nate"!! I can get her to watch vlogs sometimes.. Welcome back!!!!!
Oh and when we traveled to Europe I had two new travel items. A food hammock - hangs from the tray table and works great! I am short... And a Turtle, a new fangled neck support/pillow. Loved them both!!
You guys are adorable and your info is so helpful!
You are missing a trick with the baby wipes, they are fantastic for cleaning stains out of clothes. As long as the stain has not dried they are great!
I recommend replacing the bottle of Tums with Zantec (or a generic substitute available at most grocery or big box stores). It takes up a lot less space, one tiny pill will do the trick, and no chewing on chalk (and needing to brush your teeth after). I pack my vitamins in little baggies so that I am not schlepping the bottles around. By the way, you both look great - rested and healthy.
Tiger balm is a good thing to carry. It stops itchiness from mosquito and when u rub on temples it is good for headaches and hangovers. Very small jar but lasts a long time.
I agree with so many of these products for travel! Also found a few new things to add to my carry on from your video!
Contiguous makes the best stainless steel water bottle. Doesn’t leak.
I thought my love for Kara and Nate couldn't be topped when it comes to travel couples but...these two are all about reusing & reducing kind of travel. 😍😍 I'm in love.
Thanks for showing us your must have items and getting such a close up of each item. I have watched since you carried the rolling backpacks so can you give an update on how your new suitcases are working out ?
As for my must have is a clock. I have trouble when I wake up in a strange place and want to check the time without blinding myself with my phone. It's large enough numbers so I can see it without my glasses and the numbers are red so it's not too bright.
We just watched this video again a year later to review what extra things we'd want to have after a full year of travel.
The reusable bag tip has been so handy for us - it has doubles as spillover storage, which has been very useful!
The number one item we want to get is a water purifying waterbottle. We didn't get a chance to get one before our trip, but that's definitely something we want to get when we're in a location that has them.
new subscriber here! have you guys looked into global entry? i noticed you always talk about putting your liquids in a clear bag and taking them out for tsa. nothing comes out of your bag with global entry including liquids and electronics & you get to keep your shoes and jacket on! i highly recommend it if you guys don't already have it!! thanksgiving travel alone was worth the $100 fee, and it lasts 5 years and gets you through customs!
Shampoo bar? I started using those velcro zipties a couple of years ago, now my dad always asks me for some, and I use them for work too... I have a universal plug that has 4 usb points, so I can bring any power board. I have no idea how many times my power banks and usb fans has saved me and my family, while we're waiting in line or in a stuffy room. You can buy 'Airdeck' on Amazon, which are small narrow cards perfect for travelling, I have all 3 colours!
I love my French Press stainless steel travel mug. It makes really good coffee. It keeps drinks hot or cold for hours.
What brand? Hot for hrs ? That would be great!
checklist *check* , bamboo cups *check* , bag *check* , beach towel/blanket/cover up/pillow/swimsuit wrap *check* , self filtering water bottle *check* , resistance bands/little suckers *check* , cleaning pen *check* , folding hairdryer (but not the nicest) *check* , a little sucker dry shampoo *check* , laundry pads *check* , little sucker Micellar Cleansing water *check* , bar soap *check* , TSA clear bag *check* , phone organiser + accessories *check* , drugs *check* , first aid kit + content *check* , game *check* , pretty red hair woman *check* .
I remember these cups from kindergarten and yes, they leak in large numbers.
So helpful and nice to see you again! Started to miss you! 💞😊
Right???
Eric, Alisson, couple of questions i have never seen anyone else ask you:
1. After you conquer South america, what next? Will you start over again, around the world?
2. If you needed/wanted to, could you stop travelling, buy/rent a place, and start a family?
cheers
Deodorant wipes are a must have for me! They’re like baby wipes but smell soooo good
Pro-tip, get a Chromecast instead of lugging around a HDMI cable.
You could also use the velcro straps as hair ties if in a pinch.
I always have sulfur soap, and or sulfur butter. It repels mosquitoes, and ticks. It also clears up your skin.
Sulfer soap? Never heard of it. North Rast is tick heaven & with a mild winter they'll be worse this spring. So you just "wash" with it and the remaining scent repels them?
Immediately interested as many YTers share items that are fluff, luxuries etc which I still find ideas or items...back to the video
My dad has been using the Velcro ties for years. I love them!
I’m guessing you have Avon products in the US? Have you come across ‘Skin so soft’ dry oil? It’s the best thing I’ve found for insect repellent (even though it’s designed as a moisturiser). When we were going on a holiday to Scotland (in the summer the biting midges are a real pest), I read that this product was recommended by lots or people. I’ve also used it when on the Norfolk Broads (a really beautiful area of interconnecting shallow lakes and rivers, miles and miles of sheltered waters).
Hey, that’s an idea for your next trip to the UK...the Norfolk Broads! We love it. You can stay on land nearby, hire a day boat or hire a cruiser to stay on for days on end and explore The Broads. We love cruising The Broads so much we just keep going back again and again, and three years in are still finding new places to visit.
Please be very careful when petting animals abroad. A Norwegian girl just died from rabies after playing with a puppy in the Philippines. Sharp puppy teeth barley gave her a scratch and she cleaned the wound right away (she was a nurse). She was @bkallestad on Instagram (her name was made public by her family). That was the first time in 200 years anyone died from rabies in Norway.
Missed you guys.. Looking forward to your next post.
best wishes as always from Wales UK
Thanks! ❤️
You’re back, pleased to see your IT issues are over!
Love this video. As another redhead I love seeing another rare girl!
As far as the benadryl stick start looking in the countries you travel there are better options out there. In Costa Rica we have a Benadryl/calamine/ lidocaine all in ONE..its the best, addresses all issues! Itch, allergy and pain!
If your laptop is still out, you could do a q&a video?? You haven't done one of them for a while
You guys are so awesome...so very proud of you. You work so hard to bring some of the best travel content on YT...Love you both...it's good to have a break though, you deserve it, even if it is unplanned.
Great video guys. Was interesting to watch and loved a bit of comedy... it cracked me up when Alison was spinning in that throw :D
Alison knows where her towel is
It's interesting. I remember when i was younger they would give out clear bags at the airport for liquids. These days I can't think of a time where they actually asked to take liquids out of my carry on. You can even leave your phone in your bag. They only seem to care about laptops.
Great ideas. I love my mini bands as well. Fluxx is a must have for us as well (Firefly edition). If you want to change up our recent game is Dungeon Mayhem. Missed your weekly video cant wait till you can get caught up. Happy travels ❤
There is wireless HDMI adapter that take less space. For example Microsoft makes one of them for Surface
surprised you didn't mention any voltage converters! Would love if you could recommend a good universal one
Forget about those bamboo spilling cups, go for strojo! 😂
I just found you guys so I'm catching up! You might add water wipes which are baby wipes that are 99.9% water and powdered Pedialyte which is great for a hangover.
great content. sorry about your laptop. Enjoy the break. We'll still be here
Great useful video.....Love watching you both....Eric, great haircut.....Like it like this. You are such a fun couple to watch and your video on Lake Bled made us add it to one of our upcoming trip and your Ireland videos are awesome. Made me excited to go this fall.
The Lush dry shampoo is also good for stinky sweaty shoes. It absorbs the smell and any moisture, plus the added scent helps too. But watch out, TSA is now putting restrictions on the size of powders in carry ons.
Great items guide. My recommendation would be to replace your tablets with a Garlic, C, Horseradish tablet. That's just me I believe it give more coverage. Cheers Scotty
With Health - vaccines too! Vaccines save lives.
Medicines - any prescription medicines are usually okay to take with you with a letter from your doctor in your home country.
We’ve missed you guys. Let’s hope the laptop is fixed soon
You two are the absolute cutest
Gotta get some nausea bands....small..compact, reusable....super effective
We bought pirate flux for Christmas and no one likes it, what are we missing?? Love your channel, you guys are so real.
If you're travelling with young kids always pack some balloons. They're great for games while you're waiting at the airport.