What Worked on My Long Haul Flight and What Didn't
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- Опубліковано 28 кві 2023
- WHAT WORKED and what DID NOT work on my recent flight to Japan. Some of these items REALLY surprised me! To check out my travel vlog channel, head here / jenlefforge
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I knew I forgot something! The slippers! They worked great per usual and I loved them. Thanks for watching, Everybody! The Japan vlogs will start on my other channel tomorrow!
What brand of slippers?
Do you have a link for the slippers?
I tried slippers like that and they took up too much room in my knapsack as i wear size 10. I switched to the Nufoot ballet flats from Amazon. Made of neoprene so they don't absorb anything ucky in the washroom, they just slip into a baggie when not in use. They came out of the washer beautifully and are ready for their next trip. Thanks for reminding me why I could not read Geisha, Jen!
For trash bags I got a cute dog poop bag holder with rolls of bags!!!!! Then attached it to the outside of my personal item bag
I’ve gotten a couple of ideas for my next long haul! An easy trash option is dog poo bags. I keep a few in my flight back and they fold so flat, they take up no room! I also collect small bags specifically for this purpose. The flight attendants appreciated it.
I used to used dog poop bags too but now my city gives us free composting bags. I get a large pack every 2 months so I take a few of these with me now.
I use dog bags as well. I always have small bits of trash but seem to miss the attendants when they come around lol.
Handing them a baggie at the end works perfectly for me.
A collapsible mug with a screw lid was very handy to not spill drinks. It's a good idea if you do intend to try to get some sleep to buckle the seatbelt over your blankets otherwise the hostesses will wake you up when there is turbulence. We didn't take an empty water bottle with us as we intended to buy a bottle at the airport however on our return there was a massive queue and we were rushed through security and couldn't find anywhere to buy water quickly enough, but I did notice there were plenty of water taps so next time I will definitely bring an empty water bottle with me. A set of travel cutlery (plastic of course) was also very useful as my daughter dropped her cutlery on the floor and the hostesses didn't come back around for a very long time so she was able to use my travel cutlery set. A small torch as well to find things in your bag when the lights are out. Great tips thanks x
The flight attendant wouldn't have to wake me for turbulence because a) I would be awake already because I can't sleep on planes and b) if the medication for flying assistance did manage to allow for any calm restful moments, the turbulence would end that quickly. Do most long haul flights have seat back entertainment?
Ha ha, I was scanning down and read “a small torch”🤣! But I know what you mean. The bags made by Travelon often come with clip on lights.
I also always pack sunscreen to use on flights - to avoid all those nasty radiation things that penetrate the aircraft at 38,000’
Good idea!!
I fly longhaul regularly. My #1 items are disposable plastic gloves to wear to toilet and leggins + tshirt + underwear in my carry on. Why? Because if luggage doesn't arrive, stuff gets spilled on you (other passenger's vomit, turbulence during meal service, your seat is wet when you get on the airplane...😱) Sadly all of those things have happened to me.
Great tips in this video. Have you considered using the air sickness bag as a trash bag? They are usually in every seat back pocket and they make great trash bags!
I also chlorox wipe my tray, seatbelt clip and armrests as soon as I get on.
Yes! First thing!
Another great and helpful video Jen! Can’t wait to see your trip to Japan ❤🙂
Such good advice and recs. Many thanks.
Welcome back! Your energy is so good, time zone traveler!
Loved this - so many helpful tips ❤️❤️❤️❤️ xxxxx
Once again, wonderful tips! Thanks!
Just made a birthday wish list of most of these items🎉 thanks Jen
Thank you! I’m glad you had a great trip.
It looked like an amazing trip - can’t wait to see the vlogs!
These videos are so helpful!
So excited to watch all the Japan content! 🎉
Jen! I’m so glad you did these, I’m flying in Tokyo in October and finally going to Tokyo Disney sea and disney! I’ll be watching all your vlogs to get ideas and recommendations
Great tips!
Hahah I totally understand trying to find a quiet space from the kid for a bit 😂 When Virginia Woolf wrote about a “room of one’s own” she wasn’t kidding!
Great video. I’m looking forward to the Japan videos. ❤️😘
I bought the eye mask based on one of your other videos and loved it on my recent long haul flight. Thanks for the recommendation!
Thanks for the video - I love watching your travel/packing videos (actually all of your videos). I had put the Palette High Fiver on my Christmas list this year. My husband bought it for me and I used it for my 2 week trip to Australia (got home last night) and it was awesome! So glad I bought it and it really is deceiving, because it holds more than you think it will. I will be using that on all my trips. I also have the Airfly and used that with my Beats noise cancelling headphones and watched a Netflix series I downloaded on my iPad. It worked great!! We had an awesome trip in Australia, and I am looking forward to watching your Japan vlogs! Thanks again!!
Great video! I am always looking for new travel advice. Someday I’ll have everything I need 😂
Our daughter ,hubby and her adult girls are flying to Scotland again next year..Am purchasing some of the items you mentioned for Christmas gifts!! Love your YT videos...especially Disney...
I'm so sorry that you went through that in high school....sending you positive thoughts!
Jen, I've been waiting for you to review the neck pillow I'm so glad you liked it. I have it in my Amazon cart so I will now purchase it. I have tried so many, but I never liked any of them. Looking forward to getting this one because we are going to Italy on a night flight and I need to sleep. Thanks again Linda
Really looking forward to your Japan vlogs!
First one is rendering now!!❤️
Amazing tips. Thank you Jen!
You're so welcome!
Thanks so much for the video!
My pleasure!
Going to Japan in a few weeks! Very helpful. Thanks Jen. I love your videos and your positive, happy vibe :-)
What a kind comment! Thank you!
I am new to your channel and happened upon you while looking for a new personal bag to take on an upcoming cruise to Alaska. I did purchase the Away bag you recommended along with several items that I had never thought about. I am really enjoying your channel and was wondering if you have any hints for packing for a cruise?
That Aulani shirt!!! Hope you went and enjoyed yourself there. I love it!
This was a great follow-up! So happy that you got real sleep on an airplane! Yes! Bags for trash always go into my under seat bag. I learned that when flying with little kids. Even on relatively short flights, oh the detritus they generate! I always feel mildly claustrophobic in my seat and having a nest place to put all those scraps is essential.
I have the Travelon neck pillow that is similar, it doesn’t have the Velcro, however I keep it together with a large hair scrunchie - just used for flights to Vietnam and back - slept really well
I like using the airline blanket as a lumbar support….also has been used to make a donut cushion to sit on. IYKYK🤣 Then I use my personal wrap as a cozy blanket.
Love it! Thanks for sharing with us ❤
I'm so glad you enjoyed it!! Thank you!
Thanks!
Oh how wonderful! Thank you, Lynne!
I am so glad that I found you. You are easy to listen to. Your hints are really useful. Thank you!!
What a kind comment! Thank you!
Great tips! Also, I love your Elfa closet drawers … I have the same ones!
They’re the best!!
Could you link the stackable thing you mentioned but you needed a mirror please? Greaat video!!! Thank you!!
Clorox wipes: great to have to wipedown before, and nice to have to wipe down AFTER for the next person too!
You should be a travel guide. You'd be fantastic.
I love your whole sleeping setup, especially that scarf/blanket to take the chill away and escape all the people!😂😂
Yes I created a little pod for myself at one third the price of first class 😂🥂❤️
Just switched to dailies but luckily I have the same Rx per eye.
Just wanted to tell you your wiping down the bathroom on the plane is excellent! Unfortunately all kinds of shenanigans go on in public bathrooms (especially planes) 🤭and I also take a nice package full of bathroom wipes when I fly!
This is so perfect - taking your tips to heart. I am flying from Vancouver, BC to New Zealand in 3 weeks and am quite nervous about the long haul.
Make sure you pack a jacket, it’s pretty wet here at the moment 😊
Thanks! I bring a few small trash bags. One of them is to line the seat back pockets while I fly…..who knows what was in there before!🤢
What mic are you using? The audio sounds so good!
This was an excellent follow-up video. In addition to a trash bag i bring a small baggie for my gum wrappers…I chew a lot of gum on takeoff and landing.
I’m taking my first international trip to the UK this fall! Thanks for the tips!
Emily, that’s so exciting!!
@@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge it is! I’m so excited about it!
Hi, Jen. Welcome back! I just realized that you had another YT channel so I subscribed to that one + your Instagram. It was nice to see your JPN posts on Insta. :) Although I travel between the States + JPN for over 50 years (yikes, I'm old! LOL!)...it's nice to see travel accessories evolve throughout the years. I'm still on the fence about the travel pillow (lol!) but that eye mask! WoW! Might need to look into those. Always appreciate your insights...keep up the wonderful job. Looking forward to viewing your vids. BTW, it takes us about a week or two to get over our jet lag...maybe because we don't want to come back to reality. HAHAHAHA!!
Oh thank you so much for that, Margie! YES I had heard it can be back coming from Japan back to the US but I naively thought it would be no big deal. NOPE. I'm TIRED! Japan absolutely captured my heart. What a beautiful and gracious country!
I’ll be in Rome in June too!
I will too!
Jen, I just ordered the neck pillow (in large) via your link for my 7-hour overnight flight in a couple of weeks! Neck pillows have never provided enough support for me, so they've all be useless. This design sounds great.
I will be in Rome in June. Enjoy
Wow! 5 hours of sleep on a plane sounds incredible!! Nice job!
Yeah that’s a new adult personal record - as a kid I once slept the entire ride home from Paris to Houston (best flight ever I fell asleep on takeoff and woke up when we landed)
I hope you had the best time! I love taking that moment to check in about what worked and what didn't, after a trip, and am always glad to hear the same rundown from others. Did you end up taking those slippers for the long hauls? Did they work out?
I did and they did!
Going to be on a long flight, 17 hrs from Perth to London, this month. So this video is useful
So glad you liked it and happy and safe travels!
Thanks for sharing this update. I know you said your Rome trip won’t be filmed, but I sure hope you do a packing video for that. We are going on a Mediterranean cruise next year and adding some days pre and post cruise. I would love to see how you pack for your trip.
Kelly it IS being filmed! My upcoming vacation to CA won’t be. No worries loads of content for that!
With small kids, I always bring trash bags. You are the first one that mentioned it 😊
You know when the kids were young I always did and got out of the habit because I think adults think we don't generate trash - which is clearly untrue LOL
I'm flying to Southern Italy with my family on a tour with friends. I came upon your helpful channel this morning (sleepless night) and enjoyed it. Thank you for your reviews. Previously, I bought similar items for the trip. A foot sling and seat pouch organizer were recommended, so I'm going to give them tries. Have you used either?
I use my foot sling all the time. I’m short and have bad back pain and it makes flying tolerable
I was so COLD on our flight ATL to Rio. I had a sweater on but my neck was cold. Next time I am bringing a hoodie and a scarf
Yeah this is a big problem and layers are super important!
I love the wrap! What size is yours (1, 2, or 3 yard)? And have you purchased anything else from Bleusalt? Thanks.
3 yard and this so far has been my only purchase from them.
I bought the Aloha bag and pouches after your purchase (Hawaii?). Used them all at the resort in Jamaica and the pouches also on the plane. Off to check out the wrap now …
Love that brand so much!!
My flight direct from Atlanta to Tokyo will be 14 hours
I used the same eye mask recently for an LHR-LAX return flight and really found the mask helpful.
It’s really soft so kind of feels like your duvet next to your skin and does go round your head with Bose headphones too!
Thanks for the recommendation- will check the pillow next!
I think that eye mask has become my security blanket. So glad you liked it as much as I do!
Loved this, Jen. It is wonderful to be able to stretch out in a bulkhead seat on a long trip. I recently did so on a trans-atlantic flight. I just didn't like having to put my personal item in overhead storage - I dislike having to open those bins during the flight to get what want to have handy for the duration. Any ideas you have would be welcome!
YUP - once you take off take the bag down and leave it at your feet until landing. I had mine on the floor the whole time and it worked great!
I guess that way it makes a place to rest your calves, too!
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Hi Jen! Love your videos. Q: How were you able to get the Palette by Pak on the plane? Wouldn't those contents be considered as liquids and been required to fit in a liquids bag?
The newer airports all have screening machines that no longer require liquids to be in a separate bag (although that IS still the rule). I have now taken it on over a dozen flights have never had a problem. Not that it couldn't happen but worst case they'd take it away.
Okay, I may have been convinced to get the Pallette by Pak for my upcoming Spain trip... and maybe I can put an everywhere balm (I like Dr. Bronner's Magic Balm) to double for hand balm and lip balm.... okay, yeah I'm convinced!
Lol love it!
I have the Pak and absolutely luv it !
I didn't see a link for your cute green fern bag. It looks so cute and sturdy. Could you share a link please? Love your info and video! thank you!
It’s from Aloha Collection🥰
If you don't have one of those small vanity trash bags, or a ziplock bag to use in the pocket of the seat in front of you, look for what we used to call a barf bag and use that for your trash. Almost every seat has a disposable bag for either a diaper or for air sickness.
I bought some foam ear protectors, you roll them up between your fingers and stick them inside the ear canal. I learned about them when I went to a gun range. They are called foam ear plugs. Nine bucks for 60 pairs. I got 38 DB, that is decibels. You can choose how strong you want them. Since I rarely sleep on a flight, I planned to roll up my sweater or jacket around my neck. I experimented with that. If you roll it up and wrap it around your neck, it secures your neck a little bit. It is also free.
I also keep my passport in a little ziploc bag. Be sure to carry a printout of your flight verification. I went to the UK, and on leaving to go to France, in a car, at Dover, the border control guy wanted to see my flight verification. He said that every time you go through security you need to show it. Although I had a stamp in it from Heathrow already. I felt he was yanking my chain a little, but these are people with no sense of humor. I think it is a job requirement.
How did the lovely handbag fare ? I have one but not used it for travelling, am interested at how useful it was. 🤗🤗
I’ll talk more about it in the next video but it was fantastic!! Definitely a keeper
What good tips! Thanks. Are you traveling mostly for business or pleasure?
My job is as a full time vlogger so both!
I use the bag that the blanket comes in for trash, and crush any water bottles down. I hand over what I can after meal service, but keep that bag in the seat pocket until they come around to collect before landing.
Yeah that’s what I did but the bag was flimsy and broke on me!
@@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge I also feel like breaking after a 12 hour flight.
@@MJohannaS89 🤣😂🤣
Do you wipe down the plane seats and tray tables down? Always curious. I do it and I wonder if people think I’m crazy. I’m also an ICU nurse tho
I am curious how your new Longchamp bag worked on the trip! Will you be doing a review of it any time soon?
I’ll be doing a whole video about my clothes and bags in this trip!
@@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge Great! Looking forward to it all! Japan ( and S Korea ) are on my list!
What size neck pillow did you choose? I didn’t realize that they come in different sizes? Leaving for Japan in 2 wks. Will read your blogs next. Thank you!
I have it in large which I didn't even realize - had to go check my purchase history LOL
When you sit in the bulkhead seat where do you put your backpack/personal bag?
You have to stow it in the overhead but only during takeoff and landing. During the flight you can just have it on the floor
I look forward to seeing your Japan videos. I am not a good flyer so I cannot imagine a 12 hour flight. So all those self care things you packed would definitely help.
It's really not a fun experience even when you're a good flyer but YES a few creature comforts go a long way!
Speaking of trash bags…yes! My kids are out of diapers but I held on to that diaper trash bag dispenser that clips on to a bag and I take it on the plane and fill up the bags with all of the trash and then just hand the flight attendants the full bags
I’m flying from Western Australia to Calgary in July. Serious long haul! 😳 Currently planning my packing and carry on. Thank god we’re flying business class because we’re traveling with golf clubs. I’m looking for a travel hairdryer that will work for 110v power. My Dyson didn’t work last time with an adapter and I don’t want to carry one all that way for nothing. I’m worried I’ll get to the hotel and they’ll have a pathetic hairdryer or, my worst nightmare, one attached to the wall 😱 Should I bother taking one?
I'm taking a red eye next week. I hate that because you can't really sleep on the plane even if you have the whole row to yourself. Airplane seats 💺 are just not comfortable, and you definitely can't lay down across them.
Kudos to you for being able to sleep on the plane. ✈️✈️✈️✈️
Good luck! My husband has to fly the red eyes sometimes (I mean he’s the pilot so no sleeping lol) but they’re not fun.
So did you come back with any stationary? At least tell me if you visited any of the shops. Funny thing about long haul and trash. I use it as an excuse to walk the aisle, as a diabetic I make sure I get up once an hour and stretch and get a few steps in. I just take my trash to the their bins there. If they are not busy in the galley, then I walk forward and backwards, for a min or so. This is usually when people are asleep.
I just found your channel. Did you use the bag with the magnet at your seat? We are taking our first Japan trip. Wondering if you were missing any items or which were perfect for that seat bag.
Yes I kept that at my seat and you really don't need much (or at least I don't) just my headphones, my neck pillow, my eye mask and some lip balm and moisturizer (and my water) is usually sufficient.
Thank you!
You can use your phone camera (selfie mode/front camera) when you don't have a mirror.
Yeah except for on a dark airplane you really can’t unless you have a tripod because I can’t do my makeup with one hand and there was no place to put my phone that was high enough to see my face 😂
Hi! Did the neck pillow get in the way of your headphones and vice versa? That’s my hang up in buying a neck pillow. The headphones are the most important for me.
It worked beautifully and I was able to manage the Bose headphones, ridiculous eye mask AND the neck pillow. I would practice in advance 😂
@@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge 🤣🤣 great to know. Thanks for the reply and the helpful video.
You can also use the onboard vomit bag that’s in your seat pocket as a trash bag
I have a question about your liquids bag. In your packing video, you showed a clear zipped 1 gallon makeup bag that you always use for TSA pre-check. I've heard that international flights often don't accept these because they are too big (ie: Japan prefers a 1 litre bag). Did you have any trouble with it when coming home?
No. In fact, Japan no longer requires you to take out your liquid bag at all and security was very very fast.
@@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge Thank you! Good to know...
How about the waterless mini toothbrush?
I mentioned them! Worked great
Could you use your camera on your phone and flip it around so it shows your face. I’ve used that many times in lieu of a mirror. Great info! Thx!
Sadly I had nowhere to balance it that was high enough to see my face. My tripod was in my suitcase
Do you have the link for your travel channel?
It’s just called Jen Lefforge (sorry I’ll go put it in the description as well)
Did you wind up enjoying your “extra” soft slippers for the plane? I think they sound awesome but worry they won’t really be worth the space they take up. I would love to hear your opinion.
YES in fact I have another long haul flight coming up in a week and they are already in my bag. I also ended up using them in the hotel as the evenings were a little chilly and they were well worth the space!
Do you have a link to the waterless tooth whisps?
Yes! You can find them in one of my latest videos packing for my Mediterranean cruise!
Do you recommend upgrading to bigger seats in the front? Is it possible to be comfortable in coach seats? We are flying from LAX to London (10 hours ) We are 72 yrs old.
Upgrade! If you can, definitely upgrade. We flew business class from Boston to Paris; the flight was as much fun as the destination, and we arrived refreshed.
It’s a tough question to answer because obviously if the budget allows I would absolutely upgrade. Having said that I’ve done many long haul flights in economy when the budget didn’t allow and I certainly think you can be comfortable if you plan accordingly! We have a trip to Greece coming up and could spend our money in an upgraded hotel OR first class tickets but not both and we chose the hotel as that’s a lot larger percentage of our overall trip. I hope that helps!
Hi, I couldnt find the link to the wrap/blanket you showed. Could I have it please?
It's from Bleusalt and I am showing the 3 yard wrap. Here you go! bleusalt.com/products/the-wrap?variant=12418664169507
I literally just purchased plastic trash bags with handles that are used for diapers to take me on the plane. I hate having trash around me during a flight and have not place to place it. I know it sounds OCD. LOL
Thanks for thinking of us travel from NZ or Australia to Europe ver long flights plus minus 28 hours, 12 from Melbourne and 12 to Amsterdam
What capacity is your portable charger (how many mAh)?
10050 MAH
@@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge thank you!