Simple solution to using a money belt in hot climates is to keep a zipper baggie in each money belt pocket to protect passport, paper money, tickets etc. I prefer silk money belts. During flights or long train trips, I slide it higher up on my torso for greater comfort. They can be more comfortable when turned to your back if not too full. Keep a few extra baggies in your suitcase for assorted uses or when these wear out.
That’s fantastic advice about the baggies! Thanks so much for sharing I never thought about them. And yes I also use the belts in that way and agree having them on your back can be comfortable and also if they get a little bulky then wearing a jacket can help with that if it’s the right weather
Glad to see the Android community representing here 😆 thanks for adding in your tidbit about tile, I personally haven’t tried them but I know a lot of people like them.
Passport wallets that you can hang around your neck, holds your tickets documents money etc (sorry if I missed it). Particularly useful if you have multiple travel documents (visas passports residence cards etc)
You didn’t miss it! Actually I’m not a huge fan of them personally, but I can see why people like them, I personally would prefer a passport case that is just big enough for the passport itself and maybe a ticket. I prefer not yo keep all my documents together. For example the passport is something you’ll likely need to remove and put back at least a few times during your trip, if something else is in there you always have a risk of pulling that out with it. But this is why I like the cross body bags that have a small pocket in the back, some are just big enough for a passport. Leaving that as a dedicated pocket can be a little more secure, if you don’t take your bag off all the time.
I thought about getting a luggage tracker but decided against it because I usually travel with a carry-on and a backpack so both are usually within proximity of my seat. However, I do carry my cables/chargers/adapters, medication, personal hygiene stuff like a toothbrush and one set of clothing in my backpack in case I change my mind and check in my carry-on. I keep the more valuable items in my backpack. I won't feel so bad if my carry-on gets lost.
Hey Rafael, a nicely sorted vid for those of short travel or long travel if with set up destinations. Do watch the white charger at 18:18.. It has a bent prong with a small crack which can lead to a shock especially with the high voltage from there, even sweaty hands can create contact. (Not saying you have sweaty hands :) But for those humid days and nights it might lead to a hot spot. Time to through it away my man.I met you at Dona Beer briefly the night before I left back to the US. Hope to meet again when we return every year. Ken
Very helpful video. I am unclear on whether you bring a laptop or not. You said you don't, but then you have all these computer accessories that you bring with you. I feel more complete traveling with a small Macair laptop, but always am concerned about it getting damaged. Your take on this? Other issues include virtual SIM cards, and hard sided versus soft sided luggage.
I normally only travel with a phone and tablet with a keyboard case. I mostly use the pouch for charging accessories. It just depends on the trip. Sometimes I only travel with a phone. And yes esims are definitely worthwhile. But that’s a whole topic on its own. But when it comes to protecting a laptop I personally would prefer a rigid case/sleeve that I’d be able to put into a backpack. I’ve had harshell backpacks before and while they work, they end up feeling more bulky than necessary.
