My 2024 TRAVEL MUST HAVES | 3 random things you didn't know you needed (but will love)
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- 5 UNEXPECTED Travel Essentials to bring on your next flight. What do you need to pack in 2024?
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PACK WITH ME! Travel tips and surprising things you should pack for every trip. Most of the travel items in my bag are cheap and will have many uses at the airport, on the airplane and during your vacation. These travel items are TSA-approved, and available on Amazon. Cheap, Amazon travel must-haves you should always pack, even if you are a minimalist traveler with just a carry-on. Travel essentials for both men and women in 2024.
0:00 things to pack for flight
0:28 thermos travel hack
1:42 airport water hack
2:00 don't forget a day bag
2:45 flight essential
4:04 cheap adapter you need
4:28 hotel room hack
5:00 cheap way to avoid theft
5:25 waterproof phone case hack
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It may be better to bring two empty water bottles. Starbucks that are found in airports have triple filtered water (free), instead having to use a water fountain w/disgusting, lesser, unfiltered water (e.g. lead, metals, forever chemicals...bleeh!) plus they offer a discount + extra stars (loyalty points), now, for bringing your own bottle when ordering coffee. They're the only coffee company who offers a Buy 2 Get 1 Free program... when you BYOB.
Also, when it comes to charging at public USB-A ports, it may be *much safer to bring a portable rechargeable battery pack to charge up in place of your phone* so that *data does not leave or enter your phone, unexpectedly, from any hacking attempts.* Just a word to the wise.
I have 2 rechargeable battery packs, so I agree with you.
A door stopper to put against your door after you get into your room to prevent someone to enter your room. Most hotel doors open inward so that you can push under the door stopper for extra security.
I bought one for my recent trip only to find our hotel room door opened outward. đ„Ž
The water fountains are a great way to get sick! I watched a cleaner take the same rag used on the bathroom counter and sink and wipe down the water fountains. Yum, yum! To say nothing of people who touch, lick, or splash the dispenser. I prefer to pay for water that won't be contaminated. Yes to micro plastics because being sick while traveling is miserable.
I was just thinking the same thing as I watched this because I've seen how disgusting water fountains can get if not cleaned properly. I'd much rather pay for bottled water.
I fill my stainless steel water bottle with ice right before I leave for the airport. Then as I am in the TSA line I open it and drink any water that has melted.
Regarding the tiny USB-A to USB-C adapter, I suggest taking some brightly colored electrical tape & taping the cord to the adapter. This prevents you from taking the cord & accidentally leaving your adapter in the outlet if you're in a hurry or just not paying attention. Happy travels!
Gaffe tape
I just buy regular replacement cables for my devices that have the standard USB-A connector, as that's most common (although cars -- so rental cars -- are string to move over to the USB-C adapter and some ONLY have this adapter, but in all the airports I've been in, they all had at least USB-A plugs, same for airplanes and hotels). The best solution IMO is to bring a small portable power pack instead. I say this for multiple reasons -- one being if you're using your phone or tablet for entertainment on the plane, you may need it charged when you get to your destination for things, and second, not all airplanes have USB/power connections. Even a cheap $20 battery pack can be a life saver while traveling.
Washi tape ftwâŠRice paper tape :).
Travel essential: led finger light. Under $1, becomes night light & flashlight
1. I travel with my preferred soluble coffee little sachets /tea and I buy a little sparkling water bottle after security. Sparkling water dissolves easily with almost everything I use including soluble coffee. I avoid drinks or food from the plane. Always passed security with my own food in a little cooler, just opened for checking. Obviously no fluid food.
Reason I avoid the thermos: heavy, not transparent enough to clean it properly, it can leak.
2. A good battery which lasts for 1 week charging my phone and iPad and several types of charger cords.
3. Baby wipes hypoallergenic/ water based or Femfresh and small pack of disinfectant wipes for hands.
4. Essential make up: long lasting waterproof lipstick and long lasting waterproof eyeliner, eye cream which can function as face moisturiser and make up removal.
5. Passport, phone money into small special wallet around neck with electronic proof walls.
6. All my luggage has an airtag, another airtag for my backpack-which is my hand luggage, an airtag for the keys, another for my wallet. I know anytime where my items are from my watch. It made my life easier, peaceful and I knew when and where my luggage is coming. It took me many years to arrive at this formula and no regrets for the investment.
7. Bose airbuds: heaven
A collapsible water bottle or a steal coffee cup with a good lid is a must have for me. Regardless it has to accommodate a carabiner to attach to my carry on. Consuming coffee or from a commercial aircraft is a good way to get sick during your journey. An aircraft's potable are rarely cleaned and are filled at multiple destinations as needed. A small, AAA, LED light is always good to keep handy be it to find something dropped onboard, to flag your Uber/Lift/Cab at night or as a hotel bathroom light to avoid being blinded in the middle of the night. A zippered pillow case can make a quick pillow when stuffed with clothing and easier to lug around in place of a travel pillow. You never know when your going to get stuck in an airport for hours on end. From luggage to everyday items, look for quality but keep it cheap so if something gets damaged or lost it is not a big deal and something will get lost or damaged eventually.
Yes, water bottle. My cheap hack is I always bring the mini kleenex packs. They can work as a napkin for a meal or toilet paper in a pinch.
I use a juice jack data blocker adapter for charging phone and tablet when using a public charging station. It prevents data from entering or leaving your electronics, only juice enters. Cost less then $10.
I never heard of this. Is it sold on Amazon?
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Yes
Thanks for this!
Nice
Where we can buy that?
A tip for cruisers-- walls of cruise ship cabins are metal, so I bring small magnetic hooks and clips to attach and hang light things (hat, daily events schedule, etc.).
Yes, definitely a water bottle and a day pack and also, disinfectant wipes!
Yes!! Happy travels, Tina!
I always travel with a backpackerâs portable filtration system. Itâs compact and comes with foldable water pouch, that attaches to the filtration device. I can either drink directly off the filtration device or transfer the filtered water into a bottle.
Iâve used it a lot in developing countries.
I travel with metal water bottles and mine has a UV light to purify the contents. I am older and my system is more sensitive. This is a must have. I used to carry water bottles with filters. I no longer do as the UV purifier work fine and is easier to use too.
I'm interested..which one do you have?
One thing I ALWAYS take is a power board. That way you only need one power adapter and can plug in multiple devices.
I think a power bank is an essential as well
I've used the idea of a water bottle for a few trips because of the expense in the airports (as you pointed out)... and if someone is tight on space... one the collapsible ones are good. No insulated value, but convenient to just hold a beverage.
Shawl. I always bring one in case i get cold on the plane. I do not trust the cleanlines of the plane's blankets
After getting stuck overnight at JFK (delayed flight so I missed my connection đ), I will now and forever keep an extra makeup remover wipe and a small amount of moisturizer in my flight bag, cuz trying to scrub off a full face of makeup with hand soap was a joke, and my skin paid the price for a few days afterwards. For the record, I didnât have my skin care stuff with me as I had a connecting flight and had checked my bag for convenience.
I found out the hard way, too, to pack a change of clothes, especially underwear, a few basic toiletries - toothbrush, paste, makeup remover wipe and moisturizer, medication and fruit in a small bag.
All great ideas. Put ice in your thermos. Ice will go through TSA, water will not. Bring a battery for your phone as you cannot count on a plug being available or tv having usable USB port.
absolutely love your videos
Useful information.Tnq.
Great Video đ
Hey you are doing a good job on tip keep up the good work
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Good suggestions
Great suggestions Megan. Thanks!đâ€ïž
Thanks dear. Very helpful.
Thank you so much
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Another brilliant vlog! Thanks for all your effort! đđđ»đčđđșđ
great travel video and tips as always lispy.
Some more 5* tips for us all. You are on a roll. Cheers!!!
YesâŠwater bottle! But I leave my much loved Contigo at home and use one I can buy as a new, unused, donated item from a local resale shop. BecauseâŠ.I can guarantee that I will most likely lose the bottle I bring with!
My, what I call "day bag" or "day out bag" is a kiddie's 2 compartment lunch bag with a across-the-body wide strap. The top compartment is: charger, camera, phone, ourse & batteries. The bottom: plaster, painkillers, sick bags, tissues & wet wipes. It weighs a tonne, but I consider them super essential.
With you on THAT!! I've done both before having kids!!!đâ
Thanks Megan for all the great advice! Do you have link to the waterproof phone case you have? Thanks again!
Thanks sooo much I just ordered a adapter I have a trip coming up in the next couple weeks
Yes, the thermos is a wonderful idea. Also the day backpack.
Learned about the waterproof phone and USB adapter! Great video again! Thank you
soundcore is great i highly recommend them! they sound amazing!
I never thought about putting my hotel key in the waterproof case, that is a good idea. I see there even pouches that are made for that.
so cool
thank you
Water bottles and the headphones look quite big to carry. Not sure theyâd fit in my underseat carry-on. You are right about a day bag being useful. A shoulder bag to place phone and other outing essentials. đ
Yes water bottle. Just ordered one!đđšđŠ
Yes, water bottle/thermos. Yes headphones. Also... I bought the Level 8 Voyageur and backpack based on your recommendation. Taking them both on a trip starting Labor Day 2022.
Thanks for your tips. What is your thin crossbody bag ?
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Also useful are the shorter, wide-mouth thermoses. Add hot water to a pre-mixed meal (oatmeal, soup or whatever) and you can enjoyed a hot-meal on the go hours later.
Great tip, Michael!
Wonderful...thank you...even if someone doesn't travelling, your life hacks are useful for daily life also, e.g. going to forest/ nature with family/friends ...
Going on a cruise and, yes, we are bringing with us our thermos bottles.
Yes always water bottle! I got foldable duffle bag or mini back pack . I use my blue tooth headphones and listen to audiobooks.
Great tips!! Thank you for sharing! I usually check in my large suitcase. I bring on board my medium size backpack which holds my cameras, lens, a jacket, snacks and my meds.
But one thing I like to do it to bring a small tote bag which I can put all the items Iâll need while sitting down in my window seat. I put my passport, glasses, wallet, camera, phone, ear buds, Panadol, any meds, pen, charge camera for easy access! This saves having to have a backpack under the seat or having to get up and disturb others .
Thank you for these tips. Theyâre all great and useful. I usually bring a water bottle, but will go for a thermo thingy from now on after seeing this video. Greetings from đ©đ°â€đđ
Yes, I bring a thermal cup. Here is a tip most people don't know. If your freeze your water bottle and it is in solid form it does not count as a liquid. Also I carry travelon bags / purses that are slash proof and RFID protected they come in many sizes.
Yes water bottle. Love your tips!
Outstanding job!
Thanks for watching, Tara!
I have always traveled with a small glass bottle (about 10 ml) with water mixed with lavender oil. It is fantastic to hydrate the face, spray down into your shirt (just a misting) and spray your bed sheets.
Yes
Absolutely yes to my thermos!
Thanks for the tips. I have been carrying everything you mentioned except a water proof phone case for years. Have looked at them in REI but never quite saw the need. Thank you for talking about different uses for them. Rather than a USB a to USB c adapter, I carry a charging cord and small power pack. I have been on planes that had USB a slots but no power to them. Thanks again.
For water bottles I use two 1 quart military canteens. Not fashionable, but practical.
Egypt has delicious coffee â, and I always got it in a cafe, in a glass cup--- large.
I travel with a silicone water bottle. It takes up nearly no room when not in use but it's pretty much always in use.
Thanks for the tips. They are very useful. Maybe next time can you leave a link where you bought those items you mentioned.
I have a couple of thermos water bottles, and also love them for keeping my water cold - great tip about using it for hotel or airport coffee! However, I tend to use my collapsible water bottle since it saves so much space; it, of course, doesn't keep the water cold for very long. What are your thoughts about the pros and cons of thermos vs. collapsible water bottles?
yes water bottle. i actually do all of these things (go, contigo!), although i only bring my waterproof phone case if i'm going to be in the water, at the beach or in a rainy area.
The only airport water I purchase is Icelandic in Iceland. I wish they had a fountain of the stuff so I can fill up my reusable water bottles. I get these minimalist water bottles that roll up, however, they do not keep your drinks cold! I do not like things tight around my neck, so I pick up cheap IKEA small pillows and use that along with the pillow usually provided on international/transatlantic flights
I like the waterproof hack. Thanks.
Definitely a agree with bringing a thermos and day bag. Unfortunately left my favorite thermos on our last flight tho đ
Yes water bottle, although usually I use a small bladder style bottle so it folds up.
Yes! Water bottle - mine is collapsible. Not good for coffee, but perfect for drinking water. Added benefit, I can clip it to my bag.
I never think of traveling with a thermos. Great idea
Yes water bottleđgreat tips
I always do that pack an empty thermos bottle in my carry bag to fill it up after the security check
Loving the tips! One thing that I learned and wanted to share with you is to look for a duffle bag that best fits your luggage and has all the wonderful features a bag can have especially in plane travel use. I'm using Nomad Lane's Bento Bag and it's a good choice.
I have a nylon travel bag that folds up into itself that ends up being about 4"x4" when folded and is light and soft. Easy to pack and is a useful size.
Do you have a video on your trip to Egypt? thanks
Yes to both a water bottle and a tall stainless coffee mug. More great tips Megan. So valuable!
Glad you think so!
Dollar store footpad inserts, I buy several and they feel great if youâre walking. Also a night light, I donât like bumped toes on trips to the bathroom, in a dark room. đ
Taking a thermos is a must do
I've used a refillable water bottle in the past, but thermos has more uses.
Not really sure about the hot tea or water on the plane . There are videos with flight attendants talking about how nasty and they donât clean the pitcher or whatever those containers are . So yeah water fountain water is free but the taste may not always be better . Almost safer to spend those few extra dollars and buy the bottles of water.
I am planning to do this on my upcoming trip.
@@actionlessaction buy bottles of water or get plane water ?
@@jasminebounds buy water bottle. I am anxious as it is so if it's going to keep me less stressed, and it feels like it would, then I'm buying water bottles.
@actionlessaction oh OK I understand
For meâŠIâm such a coffee snob. I really love good coffee and am willing to pay for it. So I buy good coffee from the airport, put in the thermos so that I drink that on the plane rather than the plane coffee. But having the thermos also means that if I want to stock up on a cold drink (including wine or beer đ) for a tour, I can do that. Many uses.
the small purse/clutch are great items to steal... esp. in tourist areas...love the small waterproof bag...
After arriving at my destinations and finding my checked bags were somewhere else (too many times), I carry a change of cloths in my carry on bag.
Yes, water bottle, day bag.
Great ideas girl
Glad you like them!
Yes water bottle or thermos. I have actually taken both, but that is rare. Usually 1 or the other. My must haves to pack are tea bags and instant coffee. I get what I like, and make it myself with the thermos. Also, you control what goes in it so that it's your taste preference.
Whereâs the link for the adapter? Thanks! I will be traveling to Europe in a couple of weeks and will take a thermos
I use my big backpack as a personal bag and a carryon luggage as a carryon. I will be moving so I also packed a smaller backpack just in case
I always pack an extension 4 way lead. I have a travel adaptor, but that only gives me one (possibly 2) sockets to use. The extension lead gives 4!!
4:57 I have the same one but the plastic part is a bit annoying and it can only fit my phone without the case,however I find a cheaper one from the same seller not only it was larger and without the plastic part but also the same quality for cheaper price
Yes water bottles. Taking 2 my next trip.
Always carry my yeti empty fill with water after tsa and have cold water entire flight itâs 32 ounces
YES water bottle. The best one Iâve found is the Sigg âHot and Coldâ. It absolutely doesnât leak and hot coffee made in the morning is still hot in the evening. I also add extra insulation using a pair of neoprene beer coolers.
YES to DAYSACK. I use an Osprey that packs down to a size as small as my fist and weighs nothing.
I also carry a multiple travel adaptor that has both USB A and C sockets, and in my personal item (a chest pack rather than a Fanny pack) I carry a small 6-way charger cable and a small battery pack.
Yes Water Bottle! Prices in the airport - and at some destinations - for water are outrageous. And that's even if you can find a place to purchase water. The day bag is also a great idea. I like my larger purse from PacSafe. It's cross body, slash-proof, cut-proof, has a lock mechanism for the zipper and tons of space, including an external side pocket that fits most water bottles. It's not the most beautiful purse you've ever seen, but it does the job.
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Yes, water bottle! Donât leave home without it. đâ€ïž
Yes thermos
My Hydro Flask or YETI insulated bottles are an essential when traveling.
Hi megan. Which international electric plug do you recommend
Yes, water bottle/thermos. If you are transferring on a layover be aware, if you fill your water bottle in one airport, make sure you donât have to go through security again for your next flight. I completely forgot I filled I my thermos in one airport and during transfer we had to go through security again. Did not know that! They took my half empty thermos. I was so upset!
How come you couldn't just dump it?
Just empty it in the nearest garbage can and then take it though empty.