I usually use the hotel's compli tiny soap bars/shower gels to wash my clothes and (for germaphobes like yours truly) bring/use a foldable silicone bowl or one of those foldable nylon dog bowls to do my laundry in.
I like the concept of travel laundry. However, I find it unappealing to clean my clothes in a sink that may have been used by other hotel guests to wash their hands and spit while brushing their teeth. Even though cleaning services do their best, how can one be certain that the sink is completely sanitized?
As an alternative, you can bring a roll-top dry bag (sea to summit and outdoor research are good brands) or scrubba bag (a bit more expensive) for laundry. Use it as a compression packing cube while traveling and "wash machine" for laundry.
Yeah totally get that. Definitely not for everyone. I guess there are some other ways to potentially do it without putting your clothes in the sink like maybe putting the laundry sheet in a glass of water instead and then kind of pouring it onto any clothes you need to wash while holding them up in the shower. Might be more of a hassle but could solve the problem.
I use my bar soap - Dr Bronner's cut down for travel. I use it for laundry as well as shampoo and body wash. If at hotel I will use a spare towel to dry clothes by squeezing by hand before rolling it in a towel and standing on it to squeeze out extra moisture. I find that dries much faster than squeezing alone.
Very nice. I have the OG kickstarter version of this bag (with the shoe/sweaty clothes compartment). Not nearly as refined as they are now, but I still keep it in rotation.
Yeah! My brother has the miyoo mini plus so I’ve tried that out and it’s super fun. Love that Anbernic one you mentioned too, especially the GB Advanced SP form factor - so cool. Also really like the RG280V - seems like a nice size. Which system do you use?
This looks to be a well designed bag, and you can't deny that it's beautiful! Its price point is more than I want to spend. I have a 19" soft sided spinner by Travelpro, and a hard sided full size carry on that I picked up locally. They've worked well for me. Cool video - liked the upbeat music and your thorough review.
Thanks so much for the continued support! I love how thoughtfully designed Aer products are! They are so aesthetically beautiful. That being said, I do think for the most part I’ll be sticking to backpacks but this is nice for something like packing for a formal occasion.
Interesting but not for me at least for carry on. I only use hard cases when on trips where I might be doing shopping or bringing gifts. And then it would be a mid size suit case. I would be interested to see your use case as it doesn't seem typical for your usual needs.
You’re totally right, this isn’t my usual type of bag. I’ll still stick to the small personal item backpacks for 99% of my trips but having this in the lineup now for any kind of formal occasion is really nice. It’s the right size for a suit and dress shoes and it’s wedding season right now so it’ll get a little use soon. I’ll be doing a video in the coming weeks with this suitcase on this exact thing - packing for weddings.
I always see reviewers talk about bag pockets for keys or wallets. I would NEVER even consider keeping my keys or wallet in a bag. Much too easy to lose, or get stolen. Keys and wallet ALWAYS stay on your person. (not that I am saying you are advocating that).
I use a similar Duffel that I've had for years. It's great for the gym. Plenty of room to throw in my work clothes (i don't have a locker). I usually keep my training clothes, water bottle, first aid kit, protective glasses in their with a small hand towel. Even though it's packable I've not used that function as it's dedicated use. Love the light weight and durable fabric. Also it's not expensive so I don't have to baby it.
Here I am again to say I love how things pack into themselves but damn 25L into this little thing? Nice!!! I can’t agree more about a rain jacket vs umbrella. Wayne’s World shirt is top notch lol. I’d probably use it as a gym bag!
I think packable bags are cool in theory, especially if you just want to throw an extra in your main travel bag as a just in case but I think I’m with you on just using this as a gym bag.
I LOVE Baggu bags! I actually have the same one you mentioned just in a different color. Such a great tote bag to have and I would recommend to anyone.
Looks like a nice bag for the price point. Well made with thoughtful features, such as the trolley strap hack. Easy to stuff into its pocket, versus a complicated fold. Great review!
Nice little bag with great color. Wish there was just a bit more structure in the bag and a bit of back padding. Maybe a packing cube would stiffen it up some.
Totally agree! I wouldn’t suggest using this as your only bag when traveling because of the lack of support but it’s a nice option to throw a few things in for the day if you’re walking around.
i perked up instantly when i heard the dr honeymoon mention !! as a dominican, i hope you enjoyed my country! if you don't mind, I'm curious to know where you went ❤️
When washing in sink. Use a towel from hotel or borrowed to roll clothes in and even stand on the roll to squeeze out more water. This helps to dry out the clothes quicker.
Great video once again. I am curious though. I really like that you reuse and keep to favourites. But how do you manage all the bags/ cameras / game devices you acquire? P.s. love the Olympus trip 35. I have same red version and up to now thought it was modified / painted until i saw your camera.
Thanks so much for the continued support! We are lucky to have a storage space that comes with our apartment that I can put the bags in while not using. I love displaying my cameras on the bookshelf and my video games live in the tv cabinet with the other larger systems. It all fits somehow haha. Also, love the Olympus trip! Such a fun camera to use. It’s a tank too so I’m not afraid to just throw it in a bag.
So cool. Love flying in the window seat for this very reason - great view. Looks like a smooth landing. Your jazz selections were awesome. A good video to watch as you're drifting off!
Love the video! LOVE the bag. Question: You don't travel with your toiletries in a 3-1-1 bag when you fly and carry on your toiletries? How does that work with getting through security?
Thank you for watching! Tbh I’ve never been stopped before going through security for toiletries. I feel like as long as you’re carrying under the amount for liquids, you’re good to go.
@@outenthelights I haven't been stopped in the US...but I usually have my carryon toiletries in a clear Tom Bihn pouch. However, I have been stopped in the UK when my lip balm wasn't in the clear pouch. They were so particular about it...it was in a pouch that wasn't see-through...and it almost made me late for my next flight. Now I'm always a bit nervous about it! hah!
Oh jeez thanks for the heads up on that! I didn’t have any problems last time I was in Europe but good to know I might need to plan for that in the future!
I tried switching to Native deodorant, but even as a woman that’s not really sweaty or active, it didn’t work well for me. Only works for half a day. I switched back to my old brand with aluminum and it easily makes it to the next day’s shower. I do keep a mini native on me for “emergencies” but I haven’t really needed it because my Dove works so well.
I recommend the roll-and-squish when doing sink laundry. It reduces drips and clothes dry faster. Wring your clothes after washing, roll up in a bath towel in a single layer, then walk up an down the roll to squish out extra water. Unroll and hang, preferably where there is a bit of airflow. Thanks for your sensible, implementable tips
