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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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Hey there, I'm Megan and I've spent 5+ years living and working from over 50 countries around the world. I'm on a mission to prove that anyone (even you!) can do it too.
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@kater.7563 Год назад

Travel essential: led finger light. Under $1, becomes night light & flashlight

@betzy7514 Год назад

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.

@dNEj4q3ce Год назад

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.

@dianeanderson4425 10 месяцев назад

I bought one for my recent trip only to find our hotel room door opened outward. 🥴

@lilylelob Год назад

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

@ChainmailQueen Год назад

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!

@chrisharder4854 Год назад

Gaffe tape

@HR-wd6cw Год назад

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.

@Divinaa36 Год назад

Washi tape ftw…Rice paper tape :).

@DavidMacchiaW Год назад

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.

@2Travelis2Live Год назад

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.

@happycook6737 6 месяцев назад

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.

@wryterzblock 5 месяцев назад

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.

@knowledgeapplied Год назад

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.

@gingereaves4097 Год назад

I have 2 rechargeable battery packs, so I agree with you.

@tinawhynot8893 Год назад

Yes, definitely a water bottle and a day pack and also, disinfectant wipes!

@PortableProfessional Год назад

Yes!! Happy travels, Tina!

@yunzhongzhou4318 Год назад

I think a power bank is an essential as well

@caseytcat888 Год назад

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.).

@miyagi1775 Год назад

I always travel with a backpacker’s portable filtration system. It’s 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. I’ve used it a lot in developing countries.

@dianamcdonald4964 Год назад

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.

@gingereaves4097 Год назад

I never heard of this. Is it sold on Amazon?

@dianamcdonald4964 Год назад

@@gingereaves4097 Yes

@joits Год назад

Thanks for this!

@marty7887 Год назад

Nice

@joyandbuddyschannel Год назад

Where we can buy that?

@tinykaraoke5624 Год назад

One thing I ALWAYS take is a power board. That way you only need one power adapter and can plug in multiple devices.

@micahthompson3762 Год назад

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.

@robinpettit7827 Год назад

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.

@chrisharder4854 Год назад

I'm interested..which one do you have?

@CG-kyu Год назад

Shawl. I always bring one in case i get cold on the plane. I do not trust the cleanlines of the plane's blankets

@comics360 Год назад

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.

@margaretWestminster Год назад

Yes, the thermos is a wonderful idea. Also the day backpack.

@pedrozatravel Год назад

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.

@nyc1164 Год назад

Thanks for the tips. They are very useful. Maybe next time can you leave a link where you bought those items you mentioned.

@claudiamiller7730 Год назад

Yes…water 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. Because….I can guarantee that I will most likely lose the bottle I bring with!

@michaelsmith697 Год назад

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 I’ll 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 .

@maricajakobsson3244 Год назад

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.

@vh6307 Год назад

With you on THAT!! I've done both before having kids!!!😉✅

@jamesbinns8528 Год назад

For water bottles I use two 1 quart military canteens. Not fashionable, but practical. Egypt has delicious coffee ☕, and I always got it in a cafe, in a glass cup--- large.

@FreshGrey-pm4vw Год назад

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.

@crash3x Год назад

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.

@HellzJezebelle Год назад

After getting stuck overnight at JFK (delayed flight so I missed my connection 😭), 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 didn’t have my skin care stuff with me as I had a connecting flight and had checked my bag for convenience.

@gingereaves4097 Год назад

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.

@Inkling777 Год назад

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.

@PortableProfessional Год назад

Great tip, Michael!

@LokeshM-en3zn Год назад

Useful information.Tnq.

@JohnSmith-bz9be Год назад

Some more 5* tips for us all. You are on a roll. Cheers!!!

@alan-freeman 5 месяцев назад

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!!

@jasminebounds Год назад

Not really sure about the hot tea or water on the plane . There are videos with flight attendants talking about how nasty and they don’t 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.

@actionlessaction Год назад

I am planning to do this on my upcoming trip.

@jasminebounds Год назад

@@actionlessaction buy bottles of water or get plane water ?

@actionlessaction Год назад

@@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.

@jasminebounds Год назад

@actionlessaction oh OK I understand

@cryptosunflower840 11 месяцев назад

For me…I’m 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 😜) for a tour, I can do that. Many uses.

@MrNoBSgiven Год назад

Good sugestions. I would add one "must-have" for your data needs. A data blocker (Databloc is one of them) USB plug for charging needs from unknown USB ports. They will NOT allowed for any malware to be installed as all data pins are removed. I cannot be even sure about some cables, so $8 for a pair of such small devices will make your phone/laptop much more secure.

@AnneMB955 Год назад

Water bottles and the headphones look quite big to carry. Not sure they’d 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. 👏

@sholbleio8629 Год назад

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 ...

@solotraveler3 Год назад

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.

@kosamui Год назад

Another brilliant vlog! Thanks for all your effort! 👍👏🏻🌹🙏🍺😎

@evadeanu1 Год назад

Learned about the waterproof phone and USB adapter! Great video again! Thank you

@kathrynhelm4176 Год назад

Great suggestions Megan. Thanks!👍❤️

@timothylehr6927 Год назад

absolutely love your videos

@chrismarcus3058 Год назад

great travel video and tips as always lispy.

@michael8590 Год назад

soundcore is great i highly recommend them! they sound amazing!

@tiffanysteen1845 Год назад

Yes always water bottle! I got foldable duffle bag or mini back pack . I use my blue tooth headphones and listen to audiobooks.

@Stormbrise Год назад

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

@stargazeronesixseven Год назад

🙏 Thank You So Much Portable Professional for these Useful Travelling Tips! 🌷🌿🌏💜🕊

@chrisharder4854 Год назад

Great tips 👍

@camilledextraze7104 Год назад

Going on a cruise and, yes, we are bringing with us our thermos bottles.

@Suzannes_Trip Год назад

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.

@lazarocedeno5270 Год назад

Thanks dear. Very helpful.

@ruebennomura9143 Год назад

Hey you are doing a good job on tip keep up the good work

@rigobertorauch1451 Год назад

Great Video 👌

@jamesmutch Год назад

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.

@leeannkleine6120 Год назад

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.

@JenniferJones-ej5px Год назад

Thanks sooo much I just ordered a adapter I have a trip coming up in the next couple weeks

@Kenneth2413 3 месяца назад

A small portable safe, like the Vaultek Lifepod x micro. You can keep your wallet, phone, passport, or other important things in it. It can function as a small safe while travling, even if part of your trip is in the outdoors on the water. It can be easy to forget to check a hotel or cruise cabin safe before you leave, but if your safe is a portable one that you brought with you and you keep it in your luggage then you don't have to worry about that.

@loneranger5928 Год назад

Good suggestions 👍👍

@VegasNegus Год назад

Yes to both a water bottle and a tall stainless coffee mug. More great tips Megan. So valuable!

@PortableProfessional Год назад

Glad you think so!

@gelato007 Год назад

luggage trackers are one and tag indicators

@Xsh755 Год назад

Thank you for these tips. They’re 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 🇩🇰❤🎉😊

@kellydooling Год назад

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.

@jpsoso8748 Год назад

I prefer in-ear nose cancelling headphones. They are compact and achieves the same results as the bulky over-the-head headphones. I use the Bose headphones and my sister uses Audio-Technica (which is more affordable).

@boat_topper6147 Год назад

Good suggestions

@sarai72 Год назад

Yes water bottle. Just ordered one!😊🇨🇦

@Carolemusical Год назад

Thank you so much

@sherrytolbird154 Год назад

Always carry my yeti empty fill with water after tsa and have cold water entire flight it’s 32 ounces

@rajcherian578 Год назад

thank you

@jpjackson1226 Год назад

Yes! Water bottle - mine is collapsible. Not good for coffee, but perfect for drinking water. Added benefit, I can clip it to my bag.

@francinejaninesarmiento1797 Год назад

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.

@caseytcat888 Год назад

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.

@kathyb2880 Год назад

YES- water bottle. One collapsable and one thermal, for hot drinks, to keep warm, on long flights.

@vh6307 Год назад

Totally agreed!!!

@davidlawson4281 Год назад

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.

@jessicajones5742 Год назад

so cool

@casaraku1 8 месяцев назад

the small purse/clutch are great items to steal... esp. in tourist areas...love the small waterproof bag...

@AndrewandMegan Год назад

Definitely a agree with bringing a thermos and day bag. Unfortunately left my favorite thermos on our last flight tho 😭

@venuschild5354 Год назад

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?

@elizabethhouse2910 3 месяца назад

Great tips! One essential for me is a gallon ziploc bag to protect my iPad mini and other in flight essentials from anything messy that might be in the seat back pocket.

@traciecissell1180 11 месяцев назад

yes water bottle but never my fave...never want to risk losing that one

@kosamui Год назад

Your accent and elocution is so cute! I hope I get to see you next year in Da Nang. 👍👏🏻🌹

@bguzman3527 Год назад

I've used a refillable water bottle in the past, but thermos has more uses.

@bob_the_bomb4508 Год назад

YES water bottle. The best one I’ve found is the Sigg ‘Hot and Cold’. It absolutely doesn’t 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.

@frappuccino68 Год назад

Yes water bottle. Love your tips!

@The.Coin.Guy23 Год назад

Yes water bottle, although usually I use a small bladder style bottle so it folds up.

@pamelajoy3495 Год назад

Absolutely yes to my thermos!

@gypsybelle4757 Год назад

Yes, water bottle! Don’t leave home without it. 😁❤️

@diane6310 Год назад

Thanks Megan for all the great advice! Do you have link to the waterproof phone case you have? Thanks again!

@sandiwilliamson2764 Год назад

I never think of traveling with a thermos. Great idea

@crazy4beatles Год назад

yes to water bottle and thermos. I take the thermos when its a trip during colder weather. Always have a water bottle - but sometimes just a thicker disposable one that I wash and reuse. That way if I lose it, it's not a big deal. But I was just thinking about getting something like what you have so I can use for either cold or hot and not carry two. Plus, would be good for commuting. Does yours stay closed say if you don't have a separate water bottle pocket? My personal item bag is my day to day bag. But I always make sure everything I'm taking fits in the carry-on. When at the destination, everything goes in the suitcase, and I only grab the things I'll need for the day. I like to have another light foldable bag, sometimes plastic, for food and snacks. It can go into the personal bag, but the extra plastic around it helps keep my bag clean if something spills or leaks.

@vh6307 Год назад

THIS is totally me, especially with the disposable water bottle & the plastic bags!!! There's no fun when things spill/burst in your bag, having to clean up on your way to your destination in a foreign land!!!☑️💯🗽😊

@jeri94002 Год назад

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 don’t 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!

@Hairlessmonkey7612 Год назад

How come you couldn't just dump it?

@shirleymancino6809 Год назад

Just empty it in the nearest garbage can and then take it though empty.

@taragibbons6616 Год назад

Outstanding job!

@PortableProfessional Год назад

Thanks for watching, Tara!

@jennypan6910 Год назад

Yes

@chicanica64 Год назад

I like the waterproof hack. Thanks.

@mandmgirl7227 Год назад

Please do not tell people to put their personal item bag in the overhead bins. It is a struggle now to find space in the overhead bins for our Carry on luggage as it is.

@the-red-ghost Год назад

I was waiting for new vedio ❤

@MộtMình_VẫnVui Год назад

Thanks for your tips. What is your thin crossbody bag ?

@rb368370 Год назад

Zip lock bags large enough for my passport and extra credit cards for keeping in my pocket. US passports don't do well in humid conditions. I take a water bottle from the hotel to the airport but empty out what's left before going through security. Then, refill it after security.

@celestemudrich5798 Год назад

Earplane ear plugs. I had several flights back to back, years ago, and it caused a perforated ear drum. Super painful and reduced hearing for 6 monrhs. Not doing that again.

@sarahgiles1928 Год назад

Yes water bottle, day backpack, waterproof phone case and headphones!

@texadonkey34 Год назад

Dollar store footpad inserts, I buy several and they feel great if you’re walking. Also a night light, I don’t like bumped toes on trips to the bathroom, in a dark room. 😆