Great job with the travel items. If you want to save money on the toothpaste tablets, you can squeeze dots of your regular toothpaste on wax paper and let them air dry. Pry them loose and put in a small snack size zip lock bag.
This travel tip is amazing! I will be doing this and making a video about it at some point. Thanks a ton. I for some reason never thought about making my own. Appreciate the thoughtful comment. Happy travels!
I travel with a prescription pill bottle filled with small necessities: threaded needle, paper clips, safety pins, small butterfly clips, etc. I wrap duck tape and scotch tape around the outside of the bottle. Lifesaver. I have fixed tears in luggage and even the heel of a shoe with the duck tape. You can also wind paracord around it for a makeshift clothesline. 👍
Yes! I love that travel idea for the snap bowl. That is such a small, but very helpful thing when traveling. If you come in the room and have a place to put a few things it keeps you organized! Thanks for commenting.
I¨ve used some of those on my travels ... Soap , laundry detergent , Tide pen , the tape wrapped card ( but I also put painters tape, the carabiners, power strip to charge everything in one place a collapsible tupper , a dark grey jersey towel (doubles as pashmina, airplane blanket, beach towel , pareo or to cover my head when needed in some places) And I have some other too :A slim casewith bamboo cutlery, Downy Wrinkle Releaser ( a life saver) , a silicone "ziplock bag" and a small flat purse with 2 or 3 wet wipes of deodorant, makeup removers, clorox and wash cloths. Also a small poo pourri spray ( you never know when you might need it) On the security side ... as I mostly travel solo , I carry 2 small contact alarms( got my door opened once when I was sleeping ) I put painters tape on the surfaces so I don´t damage them and I stick the alarms over the tape. When I check Out is easy to remove it
Great additional travel items. Love the tips! I have been looking for a good set of travel cutlery. I will check out a few bamboo sets. Appreciate your support!
The reason/advantage for the braided clothesline is you don't need clothespins - just tuck a bit of fabric from the item between the braids to hold the clothing. This allows you to fit more on the line at once, and keeps items from falling off.
I like the field notes notebooks - just a bit smaller. I add a stack of 10 or so post its to the inside back cover. Allows to leave a little message or leave a note somewhere without ripping out a page - plus it sticks!
The bowl could also be a catchall. I made something similar using a placemat that lays flat in suitcase or even my backpack and I snap the sides up and use it to hold jewelry, glasses, even the room keys to make it easier to make sure those little items are not overlooked or forgotten
Love that Idea for folding bowl. It is so nice to have a catch all tray or cup when you are traveling for key cards and phones when you walk into the room. I have been thinking of a video where I highlight products with multiple uses. This would be a great one for that. Thanks for the kind and insightful comment!
Interesting. I travel with a Few flat bandanas. One that is colorful I lay out on a flat surface when we enter a hotel room and that is the designated spot for all those catch alls. If you take it out of your pocket and set it on a surface, it goes on the colorful bandana.
10 inch *reusable* Zip (cable) Ties. Quick zip through loops of items inside(!) a rucksack, or through zips, or in the airport if you have a second bag sitting on you roller that keeps sliding off, or through the items you want to pull from your bag as you sit down on the Plane, or if you need an item of clothing secured, or you need an emergency belt (5 or 6 in a chain) or if you want a group of things kept together (Through the X-Ray at customs?) or an extra loop around a hotel lock or security chain. You can undo them with 1 hand but it's enough to confuse the bad people. I tuck them individually through the webbing on my rucksack. Easy to reach.
Yes, I also watch a lot of packing videos, and this is a great collection and I loved your straightforward, waste no time presentation. I travel a lot and actually take many equivalent items to these (silicone bowl, lacrosse ball, extension cord, etc) I had not heard of the no-rinse soap. I'm ordering it. I also always take some good quality lexan (best plastic) cutlery set-fork, spoon and, especially, knife and always end up needing them. I got it in the camping section. My sister was just on a plane where they gave wooden cutlery and no one could cut the chicken. Subscribing!
Thank you! Especially from someone who watching a ton of packing videos. Great tip on the cutlery. I have a set, but I feel like it is too bulky. I want to look for a slim travel set up. I will check the camping section. Good travel tip!
This video is one of the most realistic and relatable travel videos I’ve ever seen on TH-cam and I’m absolutely here for it. All the best to you and your channel!
Realistic? Who goes travelling with three huge electronic devices(the ones that can't be loaded by USB)? This is for unexperienced travellers who bring huge amounts of luggage...
Great ideas. I make my own teeth brushing tablets (dehydrate toothpaste on parchment paper) and soap sheets (make a soap paste, brush thinly on parchment, dehydrate, and cut to small squares that fit in my container).
Great travel tips. Love the idea of making these at home so you are not wasting money on shipping and packaging. Thanks for being a part of the this travel community.
Great recommendations! We have a small bag that holds our dry laundry soap strips, clothesline,etc. that is part of our "to always pack" list. We also travel with a nightlight to help with those late night trips to the loo. Love the tape hack- adding that to the list! Thanks for the great ideas🙂
I bring a nightlight for hotel bathrooms! Why they don’t have them for those middle-of-the-night visits, I don’t understand. (the high-end ones do, tho’).
These are great, and I already have most of them. As for the little laundry sheets, it's much more economical to get the full size sheets and cut them up into the size you'd need for a sink wash. I just put them in a little bag. I cut some into an even smaller size to use for washing my hands when there isn't soap available. I wouldn't want to use the hand-washing ones on a regular basis because I'd be concerned about drying out my skin, but for emergency use, it's a very economical way to go and takes up no room if you put them in a little tiny bag. They're small enough to keep in your pocket that way.
If drying out your hands is an issue them maybe pack a pair of plastic gloves could help you not get the stuff on your hand and you could just reuse them.(you would want a separate plastic bag for them in case you have to pack them wet)
The items are so on point and I agree with everyone else that these aren’t so commonly recommended. Since the clothesline is mentioned, I’d also recommend bringing foldable hangers.
Right off the bat, that bowl! The last few times I traveled, I needed a bowl of some sort to corral my cosmetics and toiletries. I'm buying that! Okay, now I'll finish watching the video :)
Great ideas!!! I'm getting the bowl and the compression bag! If it works well, I'll recommend to my parents as a dirty clothes bag. I have tiny rolls of duct tape in my purse and people think I'm crazy. That is until the blue light is blinding at night or the heavy charger won't stay in the outlet. Or when you're brother's tire flap hits something and it's making an awful noise because it's broken now. Or when you need to pet that dog but now you're covered in hair. I'm not sure if there's anything more useful
Also! I used the fomin soap sheets in Japan because they don't always have soap in public bathrooms. But make sure you get it out BEFORE you get your hands wet
Thanks for the video! Sea to Summit makes a teeny tiny clothesline, that works just as well as your bigger one. Check it out! Also, I pack a few laundry detergent sheets and dryer sheets. They are dry and flat and take up no room at all and make my luggage smell good.
Thanks. Best travel tips I’ve come across. I travel a lot. You are hilarious too. I hadn’t thought of any of those items. All the best with your venture. I’m sure it will go well. Regards a New Zealand viewer😊
Easily the only list of travel products I have watched in the last decade. The clothes line has been all of our trips for decades but a few of these are entirely new to me. Thanks😊
I am honored that you chose to watch this video! You are clearly well traveled if you have been using the clothes line trick. Thanks for the great comment!
Never thought to use my compression bag for dirty clothes, i usually just take it with me when i go to colder climates for larger outter layers. +1 for the electrical tape over LED lights, tech companies that produce power bricks with anything other than a red LED have not put any thought into all thier users.
@JustBookedIt yeah, that's the aspect I like the most. I have online notes/calendar entries shared with my better half but having a physical token related to the upcoming trip, even still in the planning phase, would solve lots of planning issues for us. Definitely stealing!
I love those soap sheets. The ones I got came in a plastic container (helps prevent them getting wet prematurely). And we take them to summer camp. Water isn't an issue -- but there is not always soap available and this way we can always wash our hands.
Great tip about putting them in a small plastic container. A little water on those and they are essentially all ruined. Thanks for passing along your travel knowledge! 🧠
We keep a laundry kit with a tiny container of detergent and a sink plug in the bag and it has a version of a braided elastic line... it's fantastic. Used it almost every trip. Pack less, and find undies, tshirts and socks that are quick dry (merino goods are fantastic). Not $10 but I use them travelling AND at home. Wash in the sink... hang.. and merino dries overnight. Also dry quickly on the body if it rains or you are in a bind?
Pro travel tip! Wow. I am working a video all about laundry on the go when you are traveling. I think it is underrated for most people. Sounds like you are a great system though. Love the idea of packing less and use merino goods. Thanks for the awesome comment! ✈️
@@JustBookedIt The system works for me. Other tips? A good pair of shoes to be able to walk in all day, every day (I use Salomons and Merrells... going to look at Keens as I have wider feet).. paired with great comfortable socks.. Not sponsored (sadly) but I love my Icebreaker tshirts, and had Icebreaker boxers for years... the merino mix they use for t-shirts and undies is soft and durable (not scratchy like other brands). Whilst Icebreaker socks are great, my favourite socks are Darntough (Vermont) merino socks. We travelled all over the world, at least twice a year... I'm a director and photographer and need to be presentable in both my appearance, but also my 'scent'. Something as simple as a plain, clean black tshirt offers the confidence you aren't smelling like you've travelled for 3wks without washing. Merino also keeps you cool in the heat, wicks sweat, and keeps you warm in the cold. It's great for layering so it's fantastic (sometimes a bit of a pain on planes as synthetic seat fabric plus wool tshirt can mean static... small price to pay) I used to OVERPACK, and after almost splitting suit cases early on - I researched and picked up lots of tips over the years, OneBag.com was a BIG influence early on. The laundry kit, and bundle packing was the top one to reduce my packing stress. David Hobby (Strobist) also has a great tip of packing a very large and THICK plastic bag... so you can do laundry in down time and simulate a washing machine. It's not one I've done yet - but it fits.
We wash our clothes in the shower, while we are having, or just about to have, a shower. . Just use the free soap the hotel provides. Squeeze the laundry dry and fling it in the sink while you continue with your shower. When you come out the shower take it to dry.( over the balcony rail if you have one, pinch it at on one side with a clip , like you have on your note book if you don't have a peg so it doesn't fall down)
Another great video. And I see many more Subscribes now. Way to go, you are rocking it! I do the duct tape around a credit card too. Great minds. I would also suggest you add to your credit card some “Leukotape P” tape (the P version not the K). I use it to prevent blisters from getting worse. It stays on even when wet or a shoe is rubbing while hiking. I also use it instead of packing bandaids, especially for when the kiddos want to swim in the pool…it does NOT come off until you pull it off. I simply rip off a bit of the tape & put a little bit of gauze under it. For gauze… I always travel with those tiny “compressed towels tablets” (they’re about the size of an American penny but expand quite big when they get a little damp)….so I use them as gauze under the tape as a bandage. The compressed towels are also great for so many things when I travel (napkin for the kids, face cloth, tissue 🤧, Toilet paper if needed…😉, to wipe down a table/seat, wash dirty dishes while travelling, etc.) & they’re so tiny. And they can be reused multiple times, just rinse & dry….but of course not if you’ve used them as toilet paper! 😜
Appreciate you noticing. Very excited about the new subs. Love the idea of tape for blisters. Great travel tip there. I can imagine that coming in handy. Yes, I always travel with a few of the compressed towel tabs. I should have put those in the QHBI section. I have never used them for toilet paper, but that is a helpful tip 😁! Thank you so much for watching and spreading your travel knowledge.
I would substitute (or add) to the power strip, a step-down voltage transformer adapter. Not every place has the same voltage output of the USA. Depending on where you're going to, you would need a 220v to 110v power adapter to be able to use that power strip with your devices. My friend found out the hard way when she fried her laptop by forgetting that and DIRECTLY plugged in her 110v unit into a 220v outlet: instant death of the machine - thankfully, her data was recoverable.
These are some great items, i would argue against the no rinse laundry detergent...you are already in a strange place when travelling which has your immune system on alert even if you arent sick, you dont need anything lingering behind on your skin causing rash. If you use these chances are it rinses pretty easily because it probably doesnt have a lot of sudsing agents. So take a second to rinse it and get those chemicals out of your fabric. Also arguing against the soap papers for handwashing. If your hands are dirty you have to rummage around with the container with dirty germy hands. If your hands are wet then you ruin all the soap papers to get one out. Alternative to both is a 2oz bottle of dr bronners soap. There are a bunch of scents of dr b but they have unscented too. I would recommend tea tree one because it is antibacterial. Good for scalp, feet, body odors, face, first aid, body wash, baby wash. And can wash your clothes with it. Make some travel wipes with it for hotel and airplane suefaces. Paper towels soaked in mild soapy water and zipper bag it. Liquid is best for various uses (dilite for what you need) but solid bar soap is god for travel and is not going to spill. Most bar soaps are 4 oz and can be cut down for size.
Great advice! Appreciate the informative comment. I am working on a video for sink laundry while traveling. It will be great to include some of these tips!
For the Clothes Line idea, i ALWAYS take Some kind of rope line with me, along with a couple carabiners. I had HEART surgery a couple weeks ago, and I used it in the belt loops, to pull up my Pants when i was Finally Able to wear some. I Also always pack a couple "NITE IZE GEAR TIES", (like hard core twistable bread bag ties), about 9 bucks for a Two Pack of 20 inch ones. I have a "SOCK AID", and Those helped me, so I wouldn't have to bend over to get dressed. I could keep my arms close to my sides, and not to reach so far. And Neither of those were even for an Elaborate Travel execursion, that was just to a Local Hospital! I also had Some tape with me, just in case - I didn't use it, but I did consider it a Couple times. Thanks for those tips though. I appreciate it.😊
Great video and lots of fun and useful little items. I love the flat hand sanitizer and love how you wrap duct tape over an old plastic credit card or other card. I was wrapping them over old pill bottles but they’re more bulky than yours! Thanks for all these tips and I’ve subscribed.
I would recommend some 6"x6"(ish) ziplock freezer bags if you're going to the beach. I've been watching some of the Metal detection channels finding phones, watches, rings, etc on the beach AND in the water. 1 bag over a phone and other valuables, push the air out and seal. then repeat with another bag. You then have a CHANCE of the phone surviving if it ends up under water, and a much better chance of one of the detectorists finding a big target
I have the ducttape wrapped around a lighter. You want to have a lighter anyway, not extra, and duct tape can be ignited even with only the parks of the cheap bic lighter.
Thank you for subscribing! Means a ton. haha appreciate that. It is not easy trying to start a new thing at 40. Comments like this keep me going though. Thank you!
Just an update for u to consider. The cruise lines are now banning the multiple a/c outlet plugs regardless of whether they do or don’t have a surge protector. They are still allowing a single plug in multi port usb device but nothing that adds a/c plugs.
I always appreciate a good update. Thanks for letting me know. Is this all cruise lines or just a few? I will have to do some research on this also. Thanks for the thoughtful comment!
Aly, thanks for the kind message. It means a ton coming from a talented creator like you. Your videos have been an inspiration when it comes to a travel/packing channel. 🙌 ✈️
Good video. I've been watching a lot of EDC videos lately, and how to take duct tape in a compact way was a challenge I couldn't figure out. Never thought of using a gift card. Excellent tip.
For sure! Sorry for not including that. I linked it below (affiliate link) and updated the description of the video. Thanks for catching that. Appreciate the support. bit.ly/3ZGsDrD
It is small, but I love the old world coloring they did on the globe! I created a little section to our amazon store that I can put items like this in. Not really a travel essential, but still a cool item. I linked it below. Thanks for the inspiration. Also if you use the link it is an affiliate link. Helps out the channel a ton. Thanks again! bit.ly/3zE5z1Y
G'day from downunder. A couple of decent items amongst that lot. Pity the aussie dollarydoos exchange rate is tripe at the moment. You got my subscription because i too am a 40 odd year old balding man
I don’t know where you are traveling to be needing detergent, clothes rope and a plastic foldable bowl.😅 Most airbnbs already have those (especially in Europe) and who on earth eats bread with olive oil from a plastic bowl in a park in Croatia? They have amazing restaurants with outdoors seating, you should give that a try!
We stayed in 3 different airbnbs when we were there and the laundry machine was broken in each one. Bad luck for sure. It was great to have a way clean and dry clothes. We did give the restaurants a try and they were great! The bread and olive oil from the market was also amazing. Same stuff as the restaurants for a quarter of the cost. Amazing to have that as a snack as we sat in the old walled city as a family. Thanks for the comment and suggestions. Appreciate it!
I am on my last day of a 12 day Europe trip. I see your sling is the exact same Tomtoc that I have. Great advice! I will use some of these for my next trip.
I'm not sure about the toothpaste... I, too, bought it for travel, but it felt very abrasive. I haven't been able to find out whether its safe for your enamel, so I decided not to use it.
@@JustBookedIt You have such a nice vibe and I know how hard it is to get a channel off the ground. You have some great tips. Wish YT was around when I was traveling with my twins. We had to figure it out alone.
Dah I know! I filmed in 4k and uploaded at the highest quality. Obviously it was user (my) error somewhere in the production flow. Appreciate you still watching. 2024 we need to be in 1080! Thanks for the feedback.
Great job with the travel items. If you want to save money on the toothpaste tablets, you can squeeze dots of your regular toothpaste on wax paper and let them air dry. Pry them loose and put in a small snack size zip lock bag.
This travel tip is amazing! I will be doing this and making a video about it at some point. Thanks a ton. I for some reason never thought about making my own. Appreciate the thoughtful comment. Happy travels!
I travel with a prescription pill bottle filled with small necessities: threaded needle, paper clips, safety pins, small butterfly clips, etc. I wrap duck tape and scotch tape around the outside of the bottle. Lifesaver. I have fixed tears in luggage and even the heel of a shoe with the duck tape. You can also wind paracord around it for a makeshift clothesline. 👍
Love these travel tips! Fixing tears in luggage with the heel of a shoe. Amazing ingenuity! Thanks for the super thoughtful comment. Happy travels.
My first thought for that bowl is a valet tray. My husband and I each have one and it helps keep all the little things together, and easy to pack up.
Yes! I love that travel idea for the snap bowl. That is such a small, but very helpful thing when traveling. If you come in the room and have a place to put a few things it keeps you organized! Thanks for commenting.
I watch a LOT of Travel video's and yours was a breath of fresh air. NICE JOB.
Wow! Thanks a ton for the kind words. Really appreciate it. Do you have a favorite spot that you like to travel?
Nice Job with the video!
Creative and funny
I use earth washing sheets but u need to rinse and they aren’t individually packed so will give Soak a try. Thank you
I was thinking exactly the same. Some cool new ideas.
I¨ve used some of those on my travels ... Soap , laundry detergent , Tide pen , the tape wrapped card ( but I also put painters tape, the carabiners, power strip to charge everything in one place a collapsible tupper , a dark grey jersey towel (doubles as pashmina, airplane blanket, beach towel , pareo or to cover my head when needed in some places)
And I have some other too :A slim casewith bamboo cutlery, Downy Wrinkle Releaser ( a life saver) , a silicone "ziplock bag" and a small flat purse with 2 or 3 wet wipes of deodorant, makeup removers, clorox and wash cloths. Also a small poo pourri spray ( you never know when you might need it)
On the security side ... as I mostly travel solo , I carry 2 small contact alarms( got my door opened once when I was sleeping ) I put painters tape on the surfaces so I don´t damage them and I stick the alarms over the tape. When I check Out is easy to remove it
Great additional travel items. Love the tips! I have been looking for a good set of travel cutlery. I will check out a few bamboo sets. Appreciate your support!
Love the contact alarm idea
The reason/advantage for the braided clothesline is you don't need clothespins - just tuck a bit of fabric from the item between the braids to hold the clothing. This allows you to fit more on the line at once, and keeps items from falling off.
Thank you for this comment, saved me from packing clothespins I didn't need and hauling them to Europe!
Yes I have a travel clothesline but the clips make it bulkier- I will be trading out for this one
🤯
@@copperceltic17same! Who knew?! Lol
I now know…thank you 😊
I like the field notes notebooks - just a bit smaller. I add a stack of 10 or so post its to the inside back cover. Allows to leave a little message or leave a note somewhere without ripping out a page - plus it sticks!
I have been meaning to try the field notes notebooks! A small form factor is always helpful.
This by far is the best, most practical travel packing video. New stuff that hasn’t been covered on other feeds. I subscribed.
The bowl could also be a catchall. I made something similar using a placemat that lays flat in suitcase or even my backpack and I snap the sides up and use it to hold jewelry, glasses, even the room keys to make it easier to make sure those little items are not overlooked or forgotten
Love that Idea for folding bowl. It is so nice to have a catch all tray or cup when you are traveling for key cards and phones when you walk into the room. I have been thinking of a video where I highlight products with multiple uses. This would be a great one for that. Thanks for the kind and insightful comment!
Interesting. I travel with a Few flat bandanas. One that is colorful I lay out on a flat surface when we enter a hotel room and that is the designated spot for all those catch alls. If you take it out of your pocket and set it on a surface, it goes on the colorful bandana.
If you knot the corners of the bandana, it will be like a bowl so things don't slide or get knocked off.
10 inch *reusable* Zip (cable) Ties.
Quick zip through loops of items inside(!) a rucksack, or through zips, or in the airport if you have a second bag sitting on you roller that keeps sliding off, or through the items you want to pull from your bag as you sit down on the Plane, or if you need an item of clothing secured, or you need an emergency belt (5 or 6 in a chain) or if you want a group of things kept together (Through the X-Ray at customs?) or an extra loop around a hotel lock or security chain.
You can undo them with 1 hand but it's enough to confuse the bad people.
I tuck them individually through the webbing on my rucksack. Easy to reach.
Great travel idea. I like the use of zip ties. Appreciate your support! Thanks for watching.
I'm guessing the compression bag will double nicely as a washer bag. Clothes, water, soap, shake. Rinse and then use the laundry line to dry!
For sure! Another great use. I am working on a travel laundry set up and will showcase this option. Thanks for the thoughtful comment.
Yes, I also watch a lot of packing videos, and this is a great collection and I loved your straightforward, waste no time presentation. I travel a lot and actually take many equivalent items to these (silicone bowl, lacrosse ball, extension cord, etc) I had not heard of the no-rinse soap. I'm ordering it. I also always take some good quality lexan (best plastic) cutlery set-fork, spoon and, especially, knife and always end up needing them. I got it in the camping section. My sister was just on a plane where they gave wooden cutlery and no one could cut the chicken. Subscribing!
Thank you! Especially from someone who watching a ton of packing videos. Great tip on the cutlery. I have a set, but I feel like it is too bulky. I want to look for a slim travel set up. I will check the camping section. Good travel tip!
This video is one of the most realistic and relatable travel videos I’ve ever seen on TH-cam and I’m absolutely here for it. All the best to you and your channel!
Realistic? Who goes travelling with three huge electronic devices(the ones that can't be loaded by USB)? This is for unexperienced travellers who bring huge amounts of luggage...
Thanks a ton! Really appreciate the kind words.
@@JustBookedIt Welcome. Wasn't meant to be kind but nice to see you've interpreted it that way :)
New subscriber! I liked the tips and your energy! I'll check out the newsletter, too 😊. Thank you to both of you
awesome suggestions!
Thanks so much! Appreciate the kind words!
Great ideas. I make my own teeth brushing tablets (dehydrate toothpaste on parchment paper) and soap sheets (make a soap paste, brush thinly on parchment, dehydrate, and cut to small squares that fit in my container).
Great travel tips. Love the idea of making these at home so you are not wasting money on shipping and packaging. Thanks for being a part of the this travel community.
Great idea! I will try it since I have dry mouth and need a special toothpaste!
Your age and maturity is a bonus and shows in your choice of items …super job! Dont stop making more videos
Great recommendations! We have a small bag that holds our dry laundry soap strips, clothesline,etc. that is part of our "to always pack" list. We also travel with a nightlight to help with those late night trips to the loo. Love the tape hack- adding that to the list! Thanks for the great ideas🙂
Love the idea of a laundry set up! I am working on a video for that. Appreciate the thoughtful comment about your travel set up.
Thanks for the nightlight tip, we are of that age where there is at least one night journey a piece LOL
I bring a nightlight for hotel bathrooms! Why they don’t have them for those middle-of-the-night visits, I don’t understand. (the high-end ones do, tho’).
These are great, and I already have most of them. As for the little laundry sheets, it's much more economical to get the full size sheets and cut them up into the size you'd need for a sink wash. I just put them in a little bag. I cut some into an even smaller size to use for washing my hands when there isn't soap available. I wouldn't want to use the hand-washing ones on a regular basis because I'd be concerned about drying out my skin, but for emergency use, it's a very economical way to go and takes up no room if you put them in a little tiny bag. They're small enough to keep in your pocket that way.
Really appreciate the thoughtful comment! Full size sheets, cut them and use for multiple things- great travel tip!
If drying out your hands is an issue them maybe pack a pair of plastic gloves could help you not get the stuff on your hand and you could just reuse them.(you would want a separate plastic bag for them in case you have to pack them wet)
I do some of these already!
Nice! Thanks for watching!
The items are so on point and I agree with everyone else that these aren’t so commonly recommended.
Since the clothesline is mentioned, I’d also recommend bringing foldable hangers.
Some great items AND uses. I’m saving the video to my nomad list. Thanks.
A video save! Wow that means a ton. Thanks for the kind words. Glad you found it helpful. Happy travels ✈️
Amazing tips! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the kind words! Appreciate it!
Right off the bat, that bowl! The last few times I traveled, I needed a bowl of some sort to corral my cosmetics and toiletries. I'm buying that! Okay, now I'll finish watching the video :)
Love it! Thanks for the great comment. Appreciate your support. Hope you enjoy the snap bowls while traveling.
Great ideas!!! I'm getting the bowl and the compression bag! If it works well, I'll recommend to my parents as a dirty clothes bag.
I have tiny rolls of duct tape in my purse and people think I'm crazy. That is until the blue light is blinding at night or the heavy charger won't stay in the outlet. Or when you're brother's tire flap hits something and it's making an awful noise because it's broken now. Or when you need to pet that dog but now you're covered in hair. I'm not sure if there's anything more useful
Also! I used the fomin soap sheets in Japan because they don't always have soap in public bathrooms. But make sure you get it out BEFORE you get your hands wet
Awesome! Glad you enjoyed it. Yes that annoying blue light is the worst! Always nice to be prepared to pet the all the dogs. 😁
haha yes! Great tip on the soap packets. You do not want to get them all wet. That would be a mess.
Best video. No gimmicky amazon links
Lots of things that may be useful. Thanks for sharing !
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching and commenting.
LOVE the tip about tape-on-a-card. Great idea.
Thanks so much! Hope it helps out one day when you are out in the world.
Thanks for the video! Sea to Summit makes a teeny tiny clothesline, that works just as well as your bigger one. Check it out!
Also, I pack a few laundry detergent sheets and dryer sheets. They are dry and flat and take up no room at all and make my luggage smell good.
Yes, one other person commented on the sea to summit clothesline. I will have to check that one out. Appreciate the kind and thoughtful comment.
I too watch a lot of travel videos and this is great. Love the notebook idea, I’ll be doing that and the duct tape. Loved the quick bits at the end.
Thanks so much! Appreciate the kind words. Glad you liked the QHBIs! haha
Thanks. Best travel tips I’ve come across. I travel a lot. You are hilarious too. I hadn’t thought of any of those items. All the best with your venture. I’m sure it will go well. Regards a New Zealand viewer😊
Glad it was helpful! All the way from New Zealand. Amazing! Appreciate the support and thank you so much for the kind words.
The compression bags work for doing laundry also
Yes, that is such a great alternative use for these! Thank you.
The best video I’ve seen on travel essentials. So glad I found your channel.
Wendy! Wow, that is such a kind comment. Appreciate you being here!
Awesome! Thank you for sharing. That collapsible bowl will be in my next trips 👍
Nice! We love the snap bowls. Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for the support.
@@JustBookedIt you’re welcome. Great channel!
Easily the only list of travel products I have watched in the last decade. The clothes line has been all of our trips for decades but a few of these are entirely new to me. Thanks😊
I am honored that you chose to watch this video! You are clearly well traveled if you have been using the clothes line trick. Thanks for the great comment!
Thank you for doing this video - one of the best I’ve seen!! 👍
Wow, thanks! That means a ton. Appreciate your support. Happy travels!
Never thought to use my compression bag for dirty clothes, i usually just take it with me when i go to colder climates for larger outter layers. +1 for the electrical tape over LED lights, tech companies that produce power bricks with anything other than a red LED have not put any thought into all thier users.
Great idea to use for larger outter layers. Also, great point about the LED lights. Appreciate you watching the travel essentials video! Thank you.
Loving the notepad idea. Simple and efficient.
Thanks so much! The kids have fun putting airplane, train tickets and pictures in the books also. Almost like a mini scrap book.
@JustBookedIt yeah, that's the aspect I like the most. I have online notes/calendar entries shared with my better half but having a physical token related to the upcoming trip, even still in the planning phase, would solve lots of planning issues for us. Definitely stealing!
I love those soap sheets. The ones I got came in a plastic container (helps prevent them getting wet prematurely). And we take them to summer camp. Water isn't an issue -- but there is not always soap available and this way we can always wash our hands.
Great tip about putting them in a small plastic container. A little water on those and they are essentially all ruined. Thanks for passing along your travel knowledge! 🧠
Useful tips. What brand of compression bag do you recommend?
We keep a laundry kit with a tiny container of detergent and a sink plug in the bag and it has a version of a braided elastic line... it's fantastic. Used it almost every trip. Pack less, and find undies, tshirts and socks that are quick dry (merino goods are fantastic). Not $10 but I use them travelling AND at home. Wash in the sink... hang.. and merino dries overnight. Also dry quickly on the body if it rains or you are in a bind?
Pro travel tip! Wow. I am working a video all about laundry on the go when you are traveling. I think it is underrated for most people. Sounds like you are a great system though. Love the idea of packing less and use merino goods. Thanks for the awesome comment! ✈️
@@JustBookedIt The system works for me. Other tips? A good pair of shoes to be able to walk in all day, every day (I use Salomons and Merrells... going to look at Keens as I have wider feet).. paired with great comfortable socks..
Not sponsored (sadly) but I love my Icebreaker tshirts, and had Icebreaker boxers for years... the merino mix they use for t-shirts and undies is soft and durable (not scratchy like other brands).
Whilst Icebreaker socks are great, my favourite socks are Darntough (Vermont) merino socks.
We travelled all over the world, at least twice a year... I'm a director and photographer and need to be presentable in both my appearance, but also my 'scent'. Something as simple as a plain, clean black tshirt offers the confidence you aren't smelling like you've travelled for 3wks without washing. Merino also keeps you cool in the heat, wicks sweat, and keeps you warm in the cold. It's great for layering so it's fantastic (sometimes a bit of a pain on planes as synthetic seat fabric plus wool tshirt can mean static... small price to pay)
I used to OVERPACK, and after almost splitting suit cases early on - I researched and picked up lots of tips over the years, OneBag.com was a BIG influence early on. The laundry kit, and bundle packing was the top one to reduce my packing stress.
David Hobby (Strobist) also has a great tip of packing a very large and THICK plastic bag... so you can do laundry in down time and simulate a washing machine. It's not one I've done yet - but it fits.
We wash our clothes in the shower, while we are having, or just about to have, a shower. . Just use the free soap the hotel provides. Squeeze the laundry dry and fling it in the sink while you continue with your shower. When you come out the shower take it to dry.( over the balcony rail if you have one, pinch it at on one side with a clip , like you have on your note book if you don't have a peg so it doesn't fall down)
I always travel with washi tape. I find I use that more than duct tape. It pulls away clean, and you can write on it.
First view of this channel , Really like Ur personality in it and without need to watch I'm subscribed
Thanks a ton for the kind words and subscribing! Means a ton. 🙌
Use a prepaid debit card wrapped in tape instead of used gift card. It'll serve as emergency money, disguised in tape.
A travel tip wrapped up in a travel tip. Love it! Thanks for the thoughtful comment.
Nice. I 'll keep in mind
This video was extremely helpful, I really liked the compression airbags for packing, I had never seen that before!
Pat, you are the man! Appreciate the support from your crew! 🙌
Another great video. And I see many more Subscribes now. Way to go, you are rocking it!
I do the duct tape around a credit card too. Great minds.
I would also suggest you add to your credit card some “Leukotape P” tape (the P version not the K). I use it to prevent blisters from getting worse. It stays on even when wet or a shoe is rubbing while hiking.
I also use it instead of packing bandaids, especially for when the kiddos want to swim in the pool…it does NOT come off until you pull it off. I simply rip off a bit of the tape & put a little bit of gauze under it. For gauze… I always travel with those tiny “compressed towels tablets” (they’re about the size of an American penny but expand quite big when they get a little damp)….so I use them as gauze under the tape as a bandage.
The compressed towels are also great for so many things when I travel (napkin for the kids, face cloth, tissue 🤧, Toilet paper if needed…😉, to wipe down a table/seat, wash dirty dishes while travelling, etc.) & they’re so tiny. And they can be reused multiple times, just rinse & dry….but of course not if you’ve used them as toilet paper! 😜
Appreciate you noticing. Very excited about the new subs.
Love the idea of tape for blisters. Great travel tip there. I can imagine that coming in handy. Yes, I always travel with a few of the compressed towel tabs. I should have put those in the QHBI section. I have never used them for toilet paper, but that is a helpful tip 😁!
Thank you so much for watching and spreading your travel knowledge.
Those little compressed towels are brilliant!
I would substitute (or add) to the power strip, a step-down voltage transformer adapter. Not every place has the same voltage output of the USA. Depending on where you're going to, you would need a 220v to 110v power adapter to be able to use that power strip with your devices. My friend found out the hard way when she fried her laptop by forgetting that and DIRECTLY plugged in her 110v unit into a 220v outlet: instant death of the machine - thankfully, her data was recoverable.
Great call! Thanks for the thoughtful and informative comment! Happy travels.
These are some great items, i would argue against the no rinse laundry detergent...you are already in a strange place when travelling which has your immune system on alert even if you arent sick, you dont need anything lingering behind on your skin causing rash. If you use these chances are it rinses pretty easily because it probably doesnt have a lot of sudsing agents. So take a second to rinse it and get those chemicals out of your fabric. Also arguing against the soap papers for handwashing. If your hands are dirty you have to rummage around with the container with dirty germy hands. If your hands are wet then you ruin all the soap papers to get one out.
Alternative to both is a 2oz bottle of dr bronners soap. There are a bunch of scents of dr b but they have unscented too. I would recommend tea tree one because it is antibacterial. Good for scalp, feet, body odors, face, first aid, body wash, baby wash. And can wash your clothes with it. Make some travel wipes with it for hotel and airplane suefaces. Paper towels soaked in mild soapy water and zipper bag it. Liquid is best for various uses (dilite for what you need) but solid bar soap is god for travel and is not going to spill. Most bar soaps are 4 oz and can be cut down for size.
Great advice! Appreciate the informative comment. I am working on a video for sink laundry while traveling. It will be great to include some of these tips!
Marvellous video. Thank you. Got some soap sheets
Thank you for the kind words! Hope you enjoy the soap sheets!
For the Clothes Line idea, i ALWAYS take Some kind of rope line with me, along with a couple carabiners. I had HEART surgery a couple weeks ago, and I used it in the belt loops, to pull up my Pants when i was Finally Able to wear some.
I Also always pack a couple "NITE IZE GEAR TIES", (like hard core twistable bread bag ties), about 9 bucks for a Two Pack of 20 inch ones. I have a "SOCK AID", and Those helped me, so I wouldn't have to bend over to get dressed. I could keep my arms close to my sides, and not to reach so far.
And Neither of those were even for an Elaborate Travel execursion, that was just to a Local Hospital!
I also had Some tape with me, just in case - I didn't use it, but I did consider it a Couple times.
Thanks for those tips though. I appreciate it.😊
Great video!
Excellent energy and really great recommendations!!
Thanks a ton! Really appreciate it. Happy traveling.
Nice picks! ✈
Appreciate the kind feedback PackHacker!
Great video and lots of fun and useful little items. I love the flat hand sanitizer and love how you wrap duct tape over an old plastic credit card or other card. I was wrapping them over old pill bottles but they’re more bulky than yours! Thanks for all these tips and I’ve subscribed.
Awesome! Glad it helped. The flat pack sanitizer is great. Such a small difference, but can be a big deal when packing for a trip!
Roll bags are exactly what I was looking! Thank you!
Great! Sure thing. Thanks for being here.
I prefer the laundry strips as I hate unnecessary plastic packaging (I wrap mine in paper towels; which is always needed during travel). 😊
Great travel tip with the laundry strips! Thanks for commenting and watching.
Thank You.
Sure thing! Appreciate the support.
Well, the tape card at the end was the best tipp :)
I would recommend some 6"x6"(ish) ziplock freezer bags if you're going to the beach.
I've been watching some of the Metal detection channels finding phones, watches, rings, etc on the beach AND in the water.
1 bag over a phone and other valuables, push the air out and seal. then repeat with another bag.
You then have a CHANCE of the phone surviving if it ends up under water, and a much better chance of one of the detectorists finding a big target
Great travel tip! Thanks for the support and thanks for watching.
Great video!! Thank you
Thanks for the kind comment! Appreciate it!
Great job! Loved this video!
Thank you so much for the kind words! Appreciate it. Glad you enjoyed it.
I subscribed because I love to help anyone with their self confidence! 🙌🏻
Much appreciated! Thanks a ton for the support. Hopefully the travel tips helped.
Nice! Reminder, those soap packets (if liquid), sanitizer spray, all count as Liquids at security check.
Appreciate the reminder! Thanks for commenting and watching the travel video.
I'd love to see how long it took you to get olive oil out of that plastic folding bowl.
I have the ducttape wrapped around a lighter. You want to have a lighter anyway, not extra, and duct tape can be ignited even with only the parks of the cheap bic lighter.
I never knew those bags existed, lol 😄👍 definitely going to try them out on my trip next year
Nice! Thanks for the kind and thoughtful comment. Appreciate the support!
The tape trick is clever!!
Thanks! Hope it helps out.
Ok, I just subscribed . . . I had to support a 40 year old start a new business! 😀 Your video was entertaining and to the point.
Me too!
Thank you for subscribing! Means a ton. haha appreciate that. It is not easy trying to start a new thing at 40. Comments like this keep me going though. Thank you!
Thanks a ton for this amazing comment! Really appreciate it.
Great ideas, especially the first bowl one, but I don’t need any of them.
Do you have a link for the reusable travel towel, please?
thanks for supporting my channel 🥰😍🤩😘
Just an update for u to consider. The cruise lines are now banning the multiple a/c outlet plugs regardless of whether they do or don’t have a surge protector. They are still allowing a single plug in multi port usb device but nothing that adds a/c plugs.
I always appreciate a good update. Thanks for letting me know. Is this all cruise lines or just a few? I will have to do some research on this also. Thanks for the thoughtful comment!
Only RCCL
@@JustBookedIt just RCCL
Great video!! I'm definitely going to order those soak laundry packs. Thanks!
Aly, thanks for the kind message. It means a ton coming from a talented creator like you. Your videos have been an inspiration when it comes to a travel/packing channel. 🙌 ✈️
The Sea To Summit "Lite Line" clothesline is only $15. Not in the budget for this video but much more compact!
I did come across that one! I will have to do a test run with it. Thanks for the great idea. Sea to Summit makes some amazing gear!
Good video. I've been watching a lot of EDC videos lately, and how to take duct tape in a compact way was a challenge I couldn't figure out. Never thought of using a gift card. Excellent tip.
Thanks so much! Glad you liked the video. I learned from another traveler. Great thing to have on hand that does not take up too much room.
@@JustBookedIt
It's also a good emergency scraper for front on a car screen.... etc
collapsalbe bowls are great for port days
Good call on that one! What has been your favorite cruise?
@@JustBookedIt sailing to curaco so far
If possible, please share a link to the collapsible food container 🔗
For sure! Sorry for not including that. I linked it below (affiliate link) and updated the description of the video. Thanks for catching that. Appreciate the support.
bit.ly/3ZGsDrD
Some great tips..
you had me at folding snap bowls. new sub here.
haha love it! Thanks for supporting the channel. Really appreciate it!
So simple good tips
Thank you for the feedback!
Great stuff!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great
A couple Gems in here
Thanks so much! Do you have any go to small items you bring on trips? I am always looking for new travel gear.
Good stuff
Hi I can’t find the travel notebooks in the description section. Please post link? Thanks
Sorry! Just updated the description and listed it below. Appreciate the heads up.
bit.ly/4eunnMo
@@JustBookedIt Thank you! Very helpful vid!
Where did you get the cool little globe that's sitting on your desk?
It is small, but I love the old world coloring they did on the globe! I created a little section to our amazon store that I can put items like this in. Not really a travel essential, but still a cool item. I linked it below. Thanks for the inspiration. Also if you use the link it is an affiliate link. Helps out the channel a ton. Thanks again!
bit.ly/3zE5z1Y
Great video! Welcome to the travel content creator community! 💙✈️🌎
Thanks so much! Happy to here. I just went over and subscribed to your channel. You have a wealth of knowledge over there. ✈️
Cool stuff!
Thanks so much! Love your TH-cam handle name.
How do you wash and stow the bowl once you’ve dipped the bread in oil?
Napkin out remaining oil. Wash in Soap and water then towel off. Or, use an alcohol pad (like in the first aid kits).
G'day from downunder.
A couple of decent items amongst that lot. Pity the aussie dollarydoos exchange rate is tripe at the moment.
You got my subscription because i too am a 40 odd year old balding man
Hello! Us balding 40 year olds have to stick together. Appreciate your support! Sorry for the exchange rate.
I don’t know where you are traveling to be needing detergent, clothes rope and a plastic foldable bowl.😅 Most airbnbs already have those (especially in Europe) and who on earth eats bread with olive oil from a plastic bowl in a park in Croatia? They have amazing restaurants with outdoors seating, you should give that a try!
We stayed in 3 different airbnbs when we were there and the laundry machine was broken in each one. Bad luck for sure. It was great to have a way clean and dry clothes. We did give the restaurants a try and they were great! The bread and olive oil from the market was also amazing. Same stuff as the restaurants for a quarter of the cost. Amazing to have that as a snack as we sat in the old walled city as a family. Thanks for the comment and suggestions. Appreciate it!
Just because you travel one way doesn't mean everyone does.
Many cruise ships are banning electronic hubs
re: laundry detergent, just put dawn soap on toiletry container...
I am on my last day of a 12 day Europe trip. I see your sling is the exact same Tomtoc that I have. Great advice! I will use some of these for my next trip.
Thanks so much for the kind words! 12 Europe trip sounds amazing. Hope you had a blast.
I'm not sure about the toothpaste... I, too, bought it for travel, but it felt very abrasive. I haven't been able to find out whether its safe for your enamel, so I decided not to use it.
Yes good point. I am not a dentist or toothpaste professional. I would only use it during travel.
I voted you up and subscribed just for the over 40 joke!~
Thank you! I just went over and subscribed to your channel. Looks like you have some great travel tips on there. Appreciate the support!
@@PerriesPassport hahah. That got me too
@@JustBookedIt You have such a nice vibe and I know how hard it is to get a channel off the ground. You have some great tips. Wish YT was around when I was traveling with my twins. We had to figure it out alone.
Good video but you shoulg go at least for 1080 resolution, it looks kinda bad, the content is good tho
Dah I know! I filmed in 4k and uploaded at the highest quality. Obviously it was user (my) error somewhere in the production flow. Appreciate you still watching. 2024 we need to be in 1080! Thanks for the feedback.
Some great tips. Pls sort your microphone out tho… voice is quiet and the sound of things hitting the table is loud.
Appreciate the feedback! 👌
Tupperware is a brand name. The collapsible bowl is NOT Tupperware. Having said that, the container itself is a good idea.
My eyes are okay, but I see your videos hazy.
I know! I uploaded it in HD, but it is showing up in SD. Hopefully it is because of processing. Appreciate you letting me know.
Why are you whispering?