Top 5 Essentials / Every Travel Category

Learn the top 5 travel essentials for each category you need to pack for a trip. #travelessentials

Lists of my top travel essentials for each section you need to pack:
List of bags I pack in:

Top 5 essentials for flight:

Shirts for travel outfits:

Liquids you need:
Foundation: Mary Kay CC Cream

Top 5 Toiletry Items:
Makeup brushes: BK Beauty

Hair tools:
Shampoo bar: Lush brand

Waterproof shoes:

Best pants for travel:

5 Pouches:

Technology travel cases:

Travel essentials for men:

Top 5 Cold Weather Gear:

Beach must haves:

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[TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Lists of my top travel essentials for each section you need to pack:


Lists of my top travel essentials for each section you need to pack:
List of bags I pack in:

Top 5 essentials for flight:

Shirts for travel outfits:

Liquids you need:
Foundation: Mary Kay CC Cream

Top 5 Toiletry Items:
Makeup brushes: BK Beauty

Hair tools:
Shampoo bar: Lush brand

Waterproof shoes:

Best pants for travel:

5 Pouches:

Technology travel cases:

Travel essentials for men:

Top 5 Cold Weather Gear:

Beach must haves:
Fanny pack to walk on beach:

[MsBackstager]

A few nights ago, I had a dream that an acquaintance of mine asked me to quickly pack my carryon bag for a sudden trip to London. I was scurrying around trying to think what Laurie would pack.

[melodyjoy]

Laurie, I'm sure you won't remember this, but a little over a year ago, I commented on one of your videos saying I was headed to Houston for a job interview to be a Missions Pastor. I really didn't want to move away from friends/family, and I wasn't sure about living in TX. You responded very kindly, of course:)
Well, now I'm almost 11 months into that job. It's been absolutely amazing. Words can't express how good of a year it has been.
Now to the travel related news:
All in the first half of 2024, I'll be traveling to Greece, Honduras, Rwanda, and Jamaica.
As always, I get great travel tips from you. Thank you!

[YoSpiff]

Something for when you do hotel tips: On work trips, I purchase food at a local supermarket rather than going out for every meal. Check the temperature on the fridge in the room. I've had some frozen salads and fruit before I got in the habit of checking to make sure the temp is set to a medium setting. I keep my partially used hotel soaps and when leaving, wrap them in one of the cellophane wrappers from the paper coffee cups. I'll never have to buy soap at the store again!

[scoutyd]

Great tips! I also bring a silk pillow case, but may I suggest to bring a brightly colored one so you don't forget it. I thought I lost one once because hotel staff had put a pillow case over mine (it was off-white), now I make sure mine looks very different from hotel bedding.
I swear by merino wool socks. I only bring 3 pair regardless of the length of my trip. Hand wash, blot on a towel and they will be dry the next day.

[janiekcarney]

Your recommendations save me money by not buying the wrong thing over and over. Thanks.

[margieyou]

Australian here, the Airplane pocket are wonderful, we need to take 2, 3 or 4 flights to go overseas. So I leave everything in the pockets and just flip the table flap over to keep everything together.

[jenharvey]

A quick note about your disposable poncho tip: you can order multiple packs of "survival ponchos" that are made of the same stuff as the space blankets but fit like the disposable rain ponchos. They are almost as cheap, almost as compact, and can really hold in the body heat. I always keep one in my car's glove box, and it has been a life saver during a very lengthy (like, overnight and through most of the next day)shut down of a jammed highway.

[micheleemmerich]

If you need waterproof shoes or boots try the brand Vessi. All of their shoes are waterproof. They have added several more styles since I ordered my boots, which are very comfortable. Love your videos.

[CharmagneMuz]

My husband would love to see tips for men. We love to watch! Thank you Laurie!

[PinkRosefairy]

Hi Laurie, I have been watching you for years, I think you had 30k subscribers. You haven’t changed a bit and your advice is always spot on. I never tire of watching your videos. i don’t do so much travel as I live at the bottom of the world but when I do, I always follow your advice, it’s really worked out. thank you

[annastrand]

Yes to the Men's packing tips. We're flying more often and I tend to be the pack mule between us and some ideas that are more "manly" will influence him more than my suggestions.

[Itsmehi]

Holy cow … what a jam packed video. As a 47 yo mom of 3 that’s about to take her 11 yo to London … there wasn’t a minute of this video I didn’t find helpful. Well done, thank you.

[elizabethnamy]

Best lumbar hack for your back - I used a 3x9 zipper soft pack with a large scarf rolled in it. It's perfect for those uncomfortable airport/airplane seats. No more back aches!

[babsr]

I have those Boca clips for my beach towel, but then discovered large laundry clips at dollar tree. I think their in a 6 pack. I also learned to clip only one side like you do.
Until watching your videos, I was only aware of regular packing cubes, which I can roll my clothes in to pack more. Now I am going to buy the compression cubes for my trip to Paris in June with my mother.
I also bought that stripped backpack you showed in another color and got it on sale for $20 at Amazon. Thanks for all the great advice.

[jenharvey]

I love your videos Laurie. May I recommend trying a new crossbody for one trip? The Kipling Alvar bag is very thin and lightweight, but can fit way more than your favourite crossbody (which I also have) in its 5 zippered pockets. It is so easy to roll up and pack in the smallest empty space, but you would be astounded at what it will hold (I call it my "Tardis bag." (Fellow Dr. Who nerds will understand what I'm talking about!)

[judywelday]

So much in one video, wonderful! One of your best hacks is the bar soap or bar shampoo bag. It is fabulous, toss in a wet slimy bar with no worries about it leaking. Love it.

[janicew]

I always look forward to (and never miss) your tips!

[lisamerriman]

Yes to the men’s packing tips video. This was another good one, Laurie. Btw that “NASA” phone pouch can also be used to save your phone’s battery in very cold weather, too.

[patriciaproducciones]

As I get ready to go to Patagonia for my daughter’s wedding we are struggling not only with space but also with weight. Some airlines weight everything and personal bag has to be under 3 kilos! Maybe you can do a “favorite bags that don’t weigh a lot” kind of videos. Loove your ideas, I am over 50, I carry my own fan, some planes got rid of ventilation after COvid, I always bring it with me 😂