What to Pack for Your Washington DC Trip

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  • čas přidán 9. 07. 2024
  • Learn about what you need to pack in your suitcase when you travel to Washington, DC. Rob and Alison will talk through the best shoes, clothes, bags, and accessories so you can have the best experience during your trip.
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Komentáře • 84

  • @TripHacksDC
    @TripHacksDC  Před 6 lety +5

    If you need to order a few things before your trip, check out triphacksdc.com/whattopack to learn about which backpacks, power banks, umbrellas and other things that Allison and Rob recommend. For a FREE packing checklist head on over to www.triphacksdc.com/downloads/.

  • @obi-wankenobi2042
    @obi-wankenobi2042 Před 2 lety +5

    This year (8th grade) we are going to WDC and NY, I’m excited and thankful for this video

  • @norah4962
    @norah4962 Před 2 lety +2

    I’m in 6th grade and from Minnesota and my school is letting 6-8th graders go to Washington in 2023 and I’m SO EXCITED but the early bird special is kind of my Christmas present but still I’m happy

  • @airwavesintheair
    @airwavesintheair Před 2 lety +4

    Another thing you'll want (especially if you're visiting a lot of museums) is a smaller purse/wallet you can stash your phone in. There are buildings you can't enter (like the Senate building) with a big bag. The rule of thumb I've always been told is to keep it "roughly the size of a burrito."

  • @provalkryie8198
    @provalkryie8198 Před 2 lety +2

    I'm glad I found this video, because I'm going to DC for a week, so Thank you guys.

  • @mikekamigabigraciemiller293

    I’m going to DC in 14 hours! I’m so excited!

  • @manongdodong1
    @manongdodong1 Před 2 lety +2

    Rob a map brochure for those who prefer them than google is handy to show where the places and transpo are located.

  • @TheMelmarGroup
    @TheMelmarGroup Před 6 lety +2

    He's right on about good walking shoes, a hat and an umbrella. I know the umbrella may sound silly for middle of summer but if nothing else it can provide shade.

    • @TripHacksDC
      @TripHacksDC  Před 6 lety +1

      I always carry an umbrella no matter the forecast.

  • @st4rb20
    @st4rb20 Před 6 lety +9

    Ima going to Washington DC next week for meh spring break so ima write everything down IM SO EXCITED

  • @jets9629
    @jets9629 Před 2 lety +1

    I am going to DC pretty soon I am so excited.

  • @vincentmaltese7005
    @vincentmaltese7005 Před 6 lety +4

    Rob, I want to thank you for all these posts. They are super informative and have been helping me plan our trip this coming August. Thanks for all the info and keep up the great work!

  • @WiscLax
    @WiscLax Před 6 lety +3

    Nice job Rob ;) Live in DC but learn something new from every video!

  • @colinmcginnis6168
    @colinmcginnis6168 Před 2 lety

    Thx I needed this I'm going with my school in April

  • @suzannahvegan9185
    @suzannahvegan9185 Před 6 lety +4

    Great vlog Rob and Allison! We are keeping an eye on your weather and we hope to come out for a quick visit during the National Cherry Blossom Festival. Hopefully you will be vlogging about this event!

    • @TripHacksDC
      @TripHacksDC  Před 6 lety

      Thanks, Suzannah! Keep an eye out of a cherry blossom video in early March.

  • @kai5908
    @kai5908 Před 6 lety +11

    Im going dc next week and this is so helpful

  • @keenanovrebo
    @keenanovrebo Před 5 lety +2

    Thanks for this!
    I leave Sunday and I’m super excited!

  • @nilajohnson1515
    @nilajohnson1515 Před 6 lety +3

    Thanks so much! This is my first trip out of down South in about 32 years. I'm a little nervous, so taking in every tip I can.

  • @dallassullivan638
    @dallassullivan638 Před 4 lety +1

    Appreciate the info.

  • @terryschwab53
    @terryschwab53 Před 5 lety +4

    Good call on the allergy meds!

  • @kivrinsagchannel791
    @kivrinsagchannel791 Před 5 lety +1

    Hi rob my school trip is in 27 days and dis is so helpful thanks for the useful tips keep up the good work! Thanks again have a great day

    • @TripHacksDC
      @TripHacksDC  Před 5 lety

      You too!

    • @syva9036
      @syva9036 Před 5 lety

      kivrin travel and more omg me too, are you a saftey patrol and in 5th grade?

  • @dapet2258
    @dapet2258 Před 6 lety +9

    If there is a CVS is there a wallgreens too? LOL I live in florida and whenever there is a CVS there is ALWAYS a wallgreeens right next to it!

    • @TripHacksDC
      @TripHacksDC  Před 6 lety

      No. There are probably less than 10 Walgreens stores in the city.

    • @dapet2258
      @dapet2258 Před 6 lety

      Coool

  • @dianawinkler1221
    @dianawinkler1221 Před 5 lety

    Scotte vest is awesome!

  • @wonunigweh9903
    @wonunigweh9903 Před 4 lety

    I am going to washington dc for a school trip so I dont know if this will apply to me

  • @dinogeorge3375
    @dinogeorge3375 Před 5 lety +1

    Nice

  • @taratags4499
    @taratags4499 Před 5 lety +2

    Does the National Gallery of Art specifically have lockers? I don’t know how families with kids get around not lugging a backpack. Even just for snacks and water bottles. We are headed to DC next week! I have much appreciated all of your videos!

    • @TripHacksDC
      @TripHacksDC  Před 5 lety

      Yes, NGA has checkrooms and large bags and luggage has to be checked.

  • @theflightcrew2874
    @theflightcrew2874 Před 6 lety +3

    Hey Rob! A buddy and I were looking into planning a trip to DC soon and one of the things he wanted to do was go to the top of the Washington Monument. We couldn't find much about going to the top. Any help? Maybe a video about this?

    • @TripHacksDC
      @TripHacksDC  Před 6 lety

      I hate to be the bearer of bad news but the Washington Monument is closed for repairs until 2019. I recommend the Old Post Office instead: czcams.com/video/AzOYDsEevRc/video.html

  • @dapet2258
    @dapet2258 Před 6 lety +7

    Are crocs OK? And rob thank you sooo much for these videos VERY helpful!

    • @TripHacksDC
      @TripHacksDC  Před 6 lety +1

      I've never owned crocs. Perhaps someone else will chime in!

    • @dapet2258
      @dapet2258 Před 6 lety

      Ok LOL

    • @isaacmiraldi9168
      @isaacmiraldi9168 Před 6 lety

      dapet 225 yeah no for a full day of walking crocs will tear up your feet since they have weird pressure points

    • @dapet2258
      @dapet2258 Před 6 lety +1

      @Murica, mhm I just got back, (before checking your comment) and my feet were bleeding like crazy, my little brother said: " WHY ARE YOUR FEET SO BLOOD????!!" And I was just like, "I shouldn't have packed crocs...... :( anyways thanks for telling me after I knew but thats not your fault its mine.... anyways thanks

  • @dakshinasilva4406
    @dakshinasilva4406 Před 6 lety +1

    Great

  • @upwardsoul2182
    @upwardsoul2182 Před 5 lety +1

    my son's going to washinton the end of may,what is the weather like then?

    • @syva9036
      @syva9036 Před 5 lety +1

      Upwardsoul 218 is it May 20th? Let me guess, is he a saftey patrol and is he in 5th grade andddddd is it a field trip? Lol

  • @gymnast1284
    @gymnast1284 Před 2 lety

    Hi! Watching this in 2021. Do you know how the refillable water bottle/water fountain situation is now post covid?

    • @TripHacksDC
      @TripHacksDC  Před 2 lety +1

      The public water fountain situation is pretty much the same. Some private businesses might not fill up a bottle but not really sure which will or won't.

  • @rowansantos1288
    @rowansantos1288 Před 6 lety +2

    Can you give tips if you are going to New York

    • @TripHacksDC
      @TripHacksDC  Před 6 lety +1

      Many of these packing tips apply to New York, especially comfortable walking shoes.

  • @lenbata
    @lenbata Před 6 lety

    Is Labor Day weekend good to visit Washington DC? is it going to be hot? Coming from California 🤗

    • @TripHacksDC
      @TripHacksDC  Před 6 lety +1

      It's a great time to visit! It will feel extremely humid (at least compared to California).

  • @kimgreenwood5612
    @kimgreenwood5612 Před 5 lety

    Do you need a wind jacket, is Washington DC know for wind?

    • @TripHacksDC
      @TripHacksDC  Před 5 lety

      Not really. I use a lightweight jacket in spring and fall for evenings when a full blown jacket isn't necessary. A hoodie is fine for that purpose too.

  • @savannahfellows2016
    @savannahfellows2016 Před 4 lety

    I’m going to DC for a field trip and I have allergies.

  • @just.kadence
    @just.kadence Před 3 lety +1

    Helpful! Im going to Washington DC for my 8t grade field trip next year!!! (NEVER TRAVELED OUT OF STATE KINDA SCARED 😨)
    Bro i have to wake up at 2:30am and go to my school at 3:30am (at night/school night) and get on a plane at idk what time (i live in florida we go in march its gonna be cold) and right after we get there we go to a hotel get a room and start touring like WHAT
    this was long omg

  • @aprilward2588
    @aprilward2588 Před 6 lety +2

    What about public restrooms??

    • @TripHacksDC
      @TripHacksDC  Před 6 lety

      What about them?

    • @aprilward2588
      @aprilward2588 Před 6 lety

      Are restrooms difficult to locate and use? I ask because we had a hard time in California last year finding a public restroom.

    • @TripHacksDC
      @TripHacksDC  Před 6 lety

      Most major tourist sites have plenty of public restrooms. The hardest place to find them are in the neighborhoods like Georgetown.

  • @kivrinsagchannel791
    @kivrinsagchannel791 Před 5 lety +1

    I'm going to Washington DC for the Skool trip in 209 days

    • @loathe147
      @loathe147 Před 5 lety

      theodd10sout 123 I go in 230 days. I can’t believe I’m keeping count... 😂

    • @kivrinsagchannel791
      @kivrinsagchannel791 Před 5 lety

      @@loathe147 so am I!

    • @syva9036
      @syva9036 Před 5 lety

      Blu ø I go in 13 days ;3

  • @dinogeorge3375
    @dinogeorge3375 Před 5 lety +1

    Really.

  • @kivrinsagchannel791
    @kivrinsagchannel791 Před 5 lety

    Alhoa

  • @Drakeman2003
    @Drakeman2003 Před 4 lety +4

    If you’re touring the White House, DON’T bring a backpack

  • @elysiaduke
    @elysiaduke Před 4 lety

    Never take a purse or backpack in the White House!