What's In My Personal Item Bag for 12 Hour Flight
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- čas přidán 10. 04. 2023
- In just a few days I'll be boarding a flight to Japan, my longest to date, and today I'm sharing everything that I'm taking on board to make the time . .fly. Sorry. That was horrible. Forgive me. When I'm excited I make horrible puns. Also I hope to bring you one more packing video over the weekend so make sure you're subscribed for more!
Here are a few of the items I mentioned (I use affiliate links from time to time which means you won't pay any more but I make a small commission. But always shop around for the best price! I try to find you guys the best deals but it changes all the time.)
•Airfly Bluetooth Adapter (from Apple) →bit.ly/3MDlkdA
•Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones →amzn.to/3Us4S1G
•Kindle Cover from Amazon →amzn.to/3MuqV62
•Kindle Paperwhite ereader →amzn.to/43mPGqL
•Passport Wallet →amzn.to/3zMWAYT
•myCharge Portable Phone Charger →(lightening and USBC) amzn.to/3UqS8bE
•Swell wide mouth water bottle →amzn.to/3GCDSH3
•Clear TSA liquids bag →amzn.to/41gVjVB
•Away backack (newer version) →bit.ly/3U8i2PL
•Eye mask →amzn.to/3zOaGJl
•Neck pillow →amzn.to/410CRRh
•Compression Socks from Target →bit.ly/411JEKF
Bleusalt 3 yard wrap prz.io/GEoKxJncmsGtZ4BFd
Palette by Pak High Fiver palettebypak.com/products/hig...
Hello Molly by Molly Shannon amzn.to/3ADgshh
The app I mentioned for navigating around Japan japantravel.navitime.com/en/a...
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Also I realized when I was editing that I didn't put my makeup removing wipes in yet (because I had to order them and they aren't here yet) but those will go in as well so I can take off my makeup before bed on the plane. I hope you enjoyed the video! Can't wait to bring you along for all the adventures!
Two things - all bathrooms I visited in Japan had toilet paper, but almost none have paper towels and many did not have a hand dryer either. I brought a little towel in my backpack to dry hands. And, most shops charge for plastic bags and there are virtually no trash cans in public areas so it would be a great idea to take along your little shopping bag to either put purchases in or to carry around trash (empty cups, bottles, wrappers) until you can find a trash can somewhere!
Thanks for mentioning not to wear or use strong scents on a flight. Most times it’s not malicious but once someone does it it’s too late for those of us that suffer! So thank you again!!
Please, definitely do the follow-up on what you did and didn't use after you return. Those types of videos are eye-opening and oh so thought provoking. Safe travels. Have the best trip ever!
Money savers: A bit of TP in a ziplock bag. Grocery store produce bags for shoes. (Bonus: this allows you to wrap shoes individually to fit it available space.) Carry a washcloth somewhere to use as a hand towel. On a recent trip, I saw people doing this and thought “why didn’t I think of that!?”
One of the best international travel comfort items I’ve ever bought is a tiny Sea to Summit inflatable seat cushion-those seats feel HARD after a while and it saved me on a long flight to Europe
I legit can’t imagine 12 hours in coach. I have restless legs among other issues and I worry about flying to Europe!
We just flew from Vancouver to Saigon - we didn’t need everything I brought but you never know
Most restaurants, karaoke bars, and stores in Tokyo do give out face masks even before COVID days. It’s part of their culture.
Excellent video. I love the paper copy of important numbers. I take a picture of our suitcases. I always travel with Imodium. I read a tip to put a large ziplock bag in the seat pocket and then put your stuff in there. I bring chocolates for the stewards and stewardesses on a long flight. (Maybe some for me…definitely snacks!!!!). I take Melatonin to calm my nervous flying woes. Bring Tylenol, Bonine and gum.
Pen story time! In 2013 I traveled with my then boyfriend to Japan. We went through customs separately, I went first. Once you were through, you couldn‘t see back into the line because of a wall/angle change. I waited, and waited, and waited. 20min and my only thought was „how did I possibly lose the 6‘2 guy in Japan?“ and „Crap. He has all the hotel information“. He finally pops out, turns out he tried to fill out a customs form with a pencil and he got sent back to redo it. I still tease him any time he has to fill something official out.
I live in Japan! I hope you have a great time!
Great video Jen. I just traveled on a 10 hr international flight and all of your info is great. Yes, I used the toilet paper several times. And I bought slippers at the dollar store to wear on the plane and just left them on the plane. Small roll of duct tape-you wouldn’t believe how many times I’ve used it
The person with the pen on the plane becomes everyone’s friend! I travel with 3 or 4 spare so I can pass them around. One time I was even allowed by others on the plane to get off first even though I was near the middle.
That's a good collection. I'm going on a 7 hour flight in a couple of weeks. My comfort-entertainment items are: headphones, Kindle, Ipad (have streamed series on it), charger for those devices, a small notebook (even though I have an iPad, I like to write notes on paper); I bring one non-bulky jacket in case it gets cold, snacks - lots of wrapped snacks. (Of course I always keep my meds with me. and a travel size toothbrush w toothpaste.). I'll probably buy a neck pillow at the airport. - But my most important items my entertainment ones! - I had a miserable flight a long time ago before iPads and kindles existed. I did a flight to Ireland from the US, and had put my paper book in the side panel of my suitcase, intending to take it out before I checked my suitcase. Well, I forgot to get that book and didn't realize it until I was on the plane. I had to beg for magazines - at least they had magazine back then. So, I'm hyper vigilant to have hours of entertainment because I can't sleep on a plane.
"Memoirs of a Geisha" had me feeling EVERY SORT OF WAY!! Such an incredible story.... dynamic and complex characters... an absolute masterpiece (and I have a high bar for fiction)!
I am sending my two sons, aged 25 and 22, to Japan for a month in May. My oldest and I went together for two weeks in 2019 and it was amazing! They are total opposites so it will be great or a huge mistake. 😂
1. I appreciate you continually mentioning that the stuff that you're packing is what works for you what works for somebody else might be different. I feel that a lot of times on social media we see people going " you HAVE to have XXX" , and it's nice to recognize that everyone travels different and may need different things. My best friend had a child on the spectrum and her packing for trips looks WAY different. But it's what works for her.
Thank you! My daughter lives overseas so I've done the long flight several times, but I learned a LOT from this video and the comments (never thought to put a bit of toilet paper in my seat organizer bag). Two items I would like to mention: 1. Travelon has an inexpensive seat organizer back similar to the Monos bag you mention. Has a clear back so you can use your tablet without removing. 2. My doctor recommended a self-inflating lumbar cushion to avoid a rounded back, especially when dozing. Game changer for comfort!!!
Thank you for mentioning medication restrictions. I had not even thought about that. Added a visit to my physician to my to do list.