As a person with health issues, this was extremely helpful. I travel for work on occasion, and I always pack my own snacks. It allows me to know exactly what I am eating, without getting in the doctor's doghouse. Also, I always pack things I know I will eat, not things I hope to eat. If you don't eat something on a regular basis, you won't eat it on a plane either.
For the sandwich tip, I'd also add: replace bread for tortilla. Smaller, lighter and I'm not the biggest fan of bread so it's basicly not getting in the way of the literal meat of sandwich.
For car trips, packing chicken or egg salad and Hawaiian rolls works great. The salads don't take up much room in a cooler and combined with the rolls makes them easy to eat while driving.
I packed dried fruit bars, verb bars, date bars & clif bars when I flew to Lebanon a couple weeks ago. I didn’t need too much on the plane because we got so many snacks but they were handy at the airport.
Peanut butter pretzels are on my list no matter where I'm going or what activities my trip entrails. Protein, carbs, and salt, with no mess, and I like that I can eat exactly as many as I want rather than having to deal with the leftover half of a messy bar.
I packed breakfast "fruit" bars once. Never again!! It felt solid like it should have before opening it, only for it to dump a pile of sticky crumbs on my lap. Glad to see travel food hacks from the D!! I can't wait to fly back home and get some Better Made chips!
International flights might have different rules. Some countries prohibit fruits and certain foods from being brought in, so you'll have to finish your food before going through customs.
My new favorite snack for traveling is roasted lentils or chickpeas. I love the brand Seapoint Farms for the lentils--their Pink Himalayan Salt Lentils are terrific and not too salty. They keep well, don't smoosh in the bag, and provide a nice gf and vegan protein source.
Traveling domestic just buy your snacks when you get where you’re going I like to do a Walmart plus order and have it sent to my Airbnb or for grocery pick up when I get where I’m going
I got the 4 cup Stasher “bowl” & I love it!! I’ve already used it to polish off several salads & it was so great! Perfect for tossing your salad with dressing. Just seal & shake. I love that it’s DW safe, oven safe & a little sunlight gets stains out. Great product. Thanks for the tip!
I’m eating low-carb so I would recommend the sugar-free jerky or getting some of those grass fed beef sticks they’re really good and high in protein I like your idea of the travel nut butter
Stop at the airport cafe and ask them to fill your thermos. They'll usually do it cheaply or for free if you buy a coffee or a Chai. I always carry an insulated stainless steel thermos and a collapsible water bottle.
Can you guys do a review of the Eddie Bauer Packable Rainfoil Jacket? It’s very affordable so I would love to see a review but can’t seem to find any on TH-cam. Thanks for your time, Love the content! Has really helped me prepare for my 4 month backpacking trip in Sept.!
If you can or willing, I bring a small 12 ounce insulated camelbak and I also bring tea bags and that way I have a hot drink on flights or on the trip. This also works great to if you bring instant oatmeal or instant miso, you can make them in the small insulated cup
Airplane hot water is often contaminated with ecoli. I carry a large stainless steel sealable cup that I get filled in the airport with hot water before the flight departs. I then use that to make my tea with my tea bags in a cup I get from the FA. It could also be used on for Ramen as well. Remember that water on a plane is not pure and is not boiled but only heated.
not tsa friendly, but road trip friendly - get a soft cooler like the yeti flip 12. I frequently drive through horrible food deserts where the only options are disgusting fast food (hardees, wendys, mcdonalds, etc.) or buying processed chips/sugary drinks at overpriced gas stations. packing some deli sandwiches, a couple hummus cups, some fruit, and some sparkling water saves me a ton of money.
I was on a flight from Thailand on Korean Airline and someone brought instant noodles. I wish I knew they allow us to bring it with. Some airplane food doesn't look appealing to eat lol.
Simple solution is just get lounge access and grub before the flight. Easy! No need to carry anything around or fuss with TSA. Lounge Access is free with most travel rewards credit cards
I made a video like this too! I wish I'd brought almond butter on our recent journey. I forgot how expensive it can be in SE Asia, since most almonds are imported from the USA. Snacks are super important for us, since we're traveling with kids. They make for much happier travelers! 🌺 ✈️ Heidi
Nutritional Tip for blood sugar- add spices like cinnamon and/or ginger that can help even out blood sugar spikes and keep you from post snack crashes and help you feel fuller longer
Thanks for including some mention of vegetarian/vegan options! Of course, once you get to your destination, there's the challenge of finding local vegetarian fare. Any thoughts on the best apps or websites to support traveling vegetarians/vegans?
Airline in-flight meals must be one of the few areas of life where things have actually got worse over time. I think meals on flights in the 1970’s and ‘80’s was better than it is now. Bringing your own meal is a way better idea. Also, having just done a flight to the UK and back last week, take your own plastic utensils. The wooden knife, fork and spoon drive my mouth and tastebuds crazy, even worse than when the doctor uses a tongue depressor. I can’t stand using them.
@@PackHacker Nakiryu Dandan Instant Ramen, Shin Ramyun, Ichiran's Tonkotsu cup ramen & Tsuta's instant ramen for example. Indomie is a great option as well!
Pleace dont bring nuts on planes or trains, it dosent matter if you are in the front and they the back they will still have a reation. Remeber that this are deadlie and you can be responseboll for killing or sending someone to the hospital. Yes people are that allergic to nuts, yes they can die, be kind and think off others!
As a person with health issues, this was extremely helpful. I travel for work on occasion, and I always pack my own snacks. It allows me to know exactly what I am eating, without getting in the doctor's doghouse. Also, I always pack things I know I will eat, not things I hope to eat. If you don't eat something on a regular basis, you won't eat it on a plane either.
Thanks for sharing your insights! 🤙
-Eric
For the sandwich tip, I'd also add: replace bread for tortilla. Smaller, lighter and I'm not the biggest fan of bread so it's basicly not getting in the way of the literal meat of sandwich.
Good call, Mark 😃
-Eric
Automatic like when she says “Hangry”👍
For car trips, packing chicken or egg salad and Hawaiian rolls works great. The salads don't take up much room in a cooler and combined with the rolls makes them easy to eat while driving.
You’re making me hungry! Thanks for sharing 😃
-Eric
Snack hacker. Love it.
Good one 😃
-Eric
Yeah, Lauren had a good one
Lauren is a very nice host, very chill. Thanks for the tips.
Thanks again, Yuri! 😃
-Eric
Brilliant idea to freeze the grapes!
I packed dried fruit bars, verb bars, date bars & clif bars when I flew to Lebanon a couple weeks ago. I didn’t need too much on the plane because we got so many snacks but they were handy at the airport.
That’s great to hear! It’s always a good idea to be prepared 😃
-Eric
Peanut butter pretzels are on my list no matter where I'm going or what activities my trip entrails. Protein, carbs, and salt, with no mess, and I like that I can eat exactly as many as I want rather than having to deal with the leftover half of a messy bar.
Sounds yummy 😋 Thanks for sharing!
-Eric
I packed breakfast "fruit" bars once. Never again!! It felt solid like it should have before opening it, only for it to dump a pile of sticky crumbs on my lap. Glad to see travel food hacks from the D!! I can't wait to fly back home and get some Better Made chips!
Thanks for watching! Don’t forget a Faygo 😉
-Eric
International flights might have different rules. Some countries prohibit fruits and certain foods from being brought in, so you'll have to finish your food before going through customs.
they literally say that at 4:34
That's true! You can also check what is and isn't allowed before heading for the airport 😃 Thanks for watching!
-Eric
Reusable ziplock bags like Stasher bags are awesome!
What’s your go-to snack to stow inside? 😃
-Eric
And they can double as hot water bottles or cold packs as necessary
My new favorite snack for traveling is roasted lentils or chickpeas. I love the brand Seapoint Farms for the lentils--their Pink Himalayan Salt Lentils are terrific and not too salty. They keep well, don't smoosh in the bag, and provide a nice gf and vegan protein source.
Ohh I’ll have to try these!!
Thanks for the recommendation, Jeanne! 😃
-Eric
Yes, that's a really good idea!
Traveling domestic just buy your snacks when you get where you’re going I like to do a Walmart plus order and have it sent to my Airbnb or for grocery pick up when I get where I’m going
I got the 4 cup Stasher “bowl” & I love it!! I’ve already used it to polish off several salads & it was so great! Perfect for tossing your salad with dressing. Just seal & shake. I love that it’s DW safe, oven safe & a little sunlight gets stains out. Great product. Thanks for the tip!
Thanks for watching and letting us know, Katy! 😃
-Eric
I’m eating low-carb so I would recommend the sugar-free jerky or getting some of those grass fed beef sticks they’re really good and high in protein I like your idea of the travel nut butter
Thanks for sharing, Tiffany 😃
-Eric
I also like to take nuts or sticks of cheese
I didnt know you guys were local to Detroit. Hello neighbors!!
Greetings from the Motor City 😃
-Eric
I was on a plane a years ago the woman next to me got out a half a tuna sandwich for herself and her husband. Everybody knew it.
Wow, it sounds like you had quite the experience! A memorable one, to say the least 😂
-Eric
We did that with BBQ sandwiches.
@@KC73 at least bbq sandwiches are not as nauseating as tuna smells on a plane.
@@jLutraveling everybody hated us. Because they were hungry and it smelled so good.
@@KC73 it was annoying
Great video as always, love traveling and love your channel! 🙏👍😊
Thanks for the support, André 😃
-Eric
Thank you for a pleasant informative video
Thanks for watching and sharing your insights, Gwin! 🤙
-Eric
I’ve heard from other TH-cam videos that you should never use the hot/boiling water on airplanes as they are not filtered.
Stop at the airport cafe and ask them to fill your thermos. They'll usually do it cheaply or for free if you buy a coffee or a Chai. I always carry an insulated stainless steel thermos and a collapsible water bottle.
Just found your site. I really like it, and took away a idea or 2..Saw the old English D in the guys sirt, knew what that meant! Subscribed.
Didn’t know you could bring fruit and veggies on a flight. Grabbed kind bars at the grocery store yesterday. Thanks for the tips!
Thanks for watching, Nancy 😃
-Eric
You can’t if you’re crossing international borders, only on domestic flights.
I love pickles. Any ideas?
Can you guys do a review of the Eddie Bauer Packable Rainfoil Jacket? It’s very affordable so I would love to see a review but can’t seem to find any on TH-cam. Thanks for your time, Love the content! Has really helped me prepare for my 4 month backpacking trip in Sept.!
Thank you for your kind words 😃 We love helping folks prepare for trips!
-Eric
We didn't think of hummus as being considered a liquid. We'll have to keep this in mind. Great tips!
Thanks for watching 😃
-Eric
Yeah the TSA considers things that are “spreadable” as liquids. So you’ll want to be mindful of that.
Thanks for the tip. I usually keep Chips with me when I travel. Now I will take some instant noodles with me.
Good call 😃 some yummy eats!
-Eric
Great vid
Thanks for watching 😃
-Eric
Cool vids man apriciate it
Thanks for watching Marko 😃
-Eric
My favorite plane snacks Shrimp chips, Hi-Chews, Pocky sticks and Trial mix.
Thanks for sharing, Marcel! 😃
-Eric
If you can or willing, I bring a small 12 ounce insulated camelbak and I also bring tea bags and that way I have a hot drink on flights or on the trip. This also works great to if you bring instant oatmeal or instant miso, you can make them in the small insulated cup
Nice tips 😃
-Eric
Airplane hot water is often contaminated with ecoli. I carry a large stainless steel sealable cup that I get filled in the airport with hot water before the flight departs. I then use that to make my tea with my tea bags in a cup I get from the FA. It could also be used on for Ramen as well. Remember that water on a plane is not pure and is not boiled but only heated.
Hi i live in macomb! Didn’t know you are in Detroit. Just found your channel
Hi, Jill! Yup, we're in the Motor City!
not tsa friendly, but road trip friendly - get a soft cooler like the yeti flip 12. I frequently drive through horrible food deserts where the only options are disgusting fast food (hardees, wendys, mcdonalds, etc.) or buying processed chips/sugary drinks at overpriced gas stations. packing some deli sandwiches, a couple hummus cups, some fruit, and some sparkling water saves me a ton of money.
We dig this recommendation! We have a few road trip videos with similar tips 😃 Thanks for the commend!
-Eric
I was on a flight from Thailand on Korean Airline and someone brought instant noodles. I wish I knew they allow us to bring it with. Some airplane food doesn't look appealing to eat lol.
Can you get past security/TSA with homemade trail mix? Should you vacuum pack it?
Simple solution is just get lounge access and grub before the flight. Easy! No need to carry anything around or fuss with TSA. Lounge Access is free with most travel rewards credit cards
Good call 😃
-Eric
Where can I find travel size hummus? My son and I will be flying soon and we both love it.
Aldis
The international fruit/veg (agriculture) rules are the same in and out of Hawaiʻi, no matter where you flew from.
Thanks for the insight! It’s always good to check the regulations where you’re heading before leaving for the airport.
-Eric
I made a video like this too! I wish I'd brought almond butter on our recent journey. I forgot how expensive it can be in SE Asia, since most almonds are imported from the USA. Snacks are super important for us, since we're traveling with kids. They make for much happier travelers! 🌺 ✈️ Heidi
Thanks for the insight, Heidi! Kids and snacks go hand in hand. 😃
-Eric
I prefer bars but they have to be low in carbs. Some of these bars featured here are way too high in carbs! Can you list low carb ones?
4:17
How is dried fruit less nutrient dense?
We should have said that it has similar nutrients but in a smaller package 😃 Thanks for the comment, Dmitry!
-Eric
**automatic like when she said "Snack Hacker", because yes**
🥘 🍲 😋
Nutritional Tip for blood sugar- add spices like cinnamon and/or ginger that can help even out blood sugar spikes and keep you from post snack crashes and help you feel fuller longer
Thanks for sharing, Lainey!
-Eric
Hot water onboard a plane is often contaminated with ecoli.
Thanks for including some mention of vegetarian/vegan options! Of course, once you get to your destination, there's the challenge of finding local vegetarian fare. Any thoughts on the best apps or websites to support traveling vegetarians/vegans?
For this, take a look at Happy Cow 🙂
Always have a pack of nuts mix and a granola or protein bar with me
Thanks for sharing 🤙
-Eric
Snacks!
Yum! Thanks for watching 😃
-Eric
Airline in-flight meals must be one of the few areas of life where things have actually got worse over time. I think meals on flights in the 1970’s and ‘80’s was better than it is now. Bringing your own meal is a way better idea. Also, having just done a flight to the UK and back last week, take your own plastic utensils. The wooden knife, fork and spoon drive my mouth and tastebuds crazy, even worse than when the doctor uses a tongue depressor. I can’t stand using them.
Thanks for sharing your insights! 🤙
-Eric
Topo Global Travel Bag full of gummy bears, and I'm set!
Which color is your favorite? 🧐
-Eric
@@PackHacker yes. 🌈
What no beer?
It seems like all these snacks will make you thirsty therefore needing more water and more potty breaks.
Avoid using hotel kettles. You never know what other guests have used them for and they're never cleaned.
Pro tip: bring durian and stinky French cheese on board. Thank me later 😂
Why that particular brand of cup noodles Pack Hacker 😭😂 throw it in the bin and get proper instant ones from the Asian supermarket
Do you have a brand recommendation? 🧐
-Eric
@@PackHacker Nakiryu Dandan Instant Ramen, Shin Ramyun, Ichiran's Tonkotsu cup ramen &
Tsuta's instant ramen for example. Indomie is a great option as well!
Thanks for the insight 😃 We appreciate it!
-Eric
I had an ex that would eat those instant oatmeal packs dry.
Did you try it?
-Eric
Remember, TSA treats nut butter as a liquid
Coffee pots in hotels are notoriously FILTHY
People with nut allergies or sensitivity to smells should just buy me a sandwich so I can leave my nuts and egg salad at home. 🙄
Pleace dont bring nuts on planes or trains, it dosent matter if you are in the front and they the back they will still have a reation. Remeber that this are deadlie and you can be responseboll for killing or sending someone to the hospital. Yes people are that allergic to nuts, yes they can die, be kind and think off others!