Don't Bring These Travel Accessories | Our Travel Essentials

0:00 - Intro
0:23 - Reusable Containers, Not Travel-Size Products
1:08 - Packable Jacket, Not Neck Pillow
1:50 - Phone, Not Camera
2:25 - HelloFresh
3:21 - Sandals, Not Flip-Flops
4:11 - E-Reader, Not Books
4:51 - Minimalist Wallet, Not Bulky Bifold
5:36 - Sling, Not Daypack
6:25 - Multi-Purpose Shorts, Not Bathing Suit
7:07 - Cheap Sunglasses, Not Designer Frames
7:45 - Packable Tote, Not Single-Use Bags
8:26 - Minimalism, Not Everything But The Kitchen Sink
9:14 - Reusable Straw, Not Single-Use Plastics
9:58 - Capsule Wardrobe, Not An Outfit For Every Day

What travel essentials you leave at home are just as important as what goes in your bag. In this video, we’ll discuss the travel accessories you don’t need and what to pack instead. From the benefits of a packable jacket on the plane to why you should pack a capsule wardrobe, we can help you avoid packing mistakes with these travel tips.

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[gitakiss]

A packing rule I live by is Don't kid yourself. If you are not doing it prior to your trip don't pretend its part of your routine during your trip. That hair tool in the drawer that you used maybe twice is not going to be used on your trip. You rarely wear those jeans before your trip don't try to feel comfortable during.

[tarepandaroo]

I bring laundry clips, it's super useful when there's not enough hangers or need to do quick laundry. Or, it's a good way to close the blinds in the hotel room, or clip half eaten bags of snacks!

[lwolf]

I like bringing a collapsable coffee cup. I feel good about not using throw away cups when I get coffee every morning and it has come in handy for enjoying other beverages too.

[alyssabrolsma]

They make a packable neck pillow, where it’s a full size travel neck loop, but it’s meant to be filled with clothing, so it doubles as a way to extra clothes onboard that don’t fit into you carry-on, since you can wear it around your neck while boarding 👍🏻

[buriedintulips]

My Notabag Backpack/Tote works for me as a Backpack, packable tote, sling, and when I throw a few t-shirts or a sweater in it, it's a travel pillow as well.

[danimforest]

Reusable toiletry containers and contact lense cases are the greatest. I travel a lot for work so I need to keep refilling them instead of using them up at home. I use a little label maker and label them. Then I never forget which product is in which container, since most products are white and mine are all unscented.

[sethpryor]

As someone who has been to 40 countries, this is tried and true advice. Agree with it all.

[TheArmouredArmadillo]

Man as someone who loves photography, nothing will replace my backpack of camera stuff, for most people I can understand not having one :D

[javyacuna]

The first thing I do when I arrive in Mexico is to go to an OXXO and buy drinks and snacks as well as one of their giant orange tote bags. They really do come in handy and can be used for extra stuff like souvenirs when you are flying back home.

[stargypsysoul]

I’m binge watching all your videos. Next year my 15 year old and I are going to embark on a family history trip (Italy, Greece, Turkey, Iraq, lots of Europe lol, then Africa) And while I could make a 16L purse work for a year (I’m a minimalist) my daughter is a maximalist lol. So I’m getting all the tips. I want one bag travel. And yes we will be joining pro because I’ve only ever flown once in my 41 years on earth, she never has, and I’ve never been off the West Coast. So thank you for all the tips 🙏🏻 *Edited to add I also have Lupus, and can’t wear sunscreen so “sun proof” clothing is a must and I’ve seen some on your videos I love.

[stfueg]

I actually prefer to bring a camera, even if it's just a cheap disposable film camera, just so it's less time I spend on my phone which is generally what I try to do anyways when I'm on vacation.

[TheRealSuRgEoN]

Great job on the video. Really liked the editing of the capsule wardrobe portion. It’s nice seeing how much fun y’all have when putting together a video.

[SPark-ut]

Great tips to pack, Tom!! Every single things are so useful!
What's the filp-flop at 3:30 ??
That's the exactly perfect one what I found!!

[sunsetrescue]

I always bring my inexpensive Sun reader glasses. This way I don’t have to have 2 pair of glasses when I’m outdoors and its sunny and I have to read something. Foster Grant has nice ones under 30$

[stevenl.]

thank you very much for the blurr ar 3:27 close call!

[gmssbd]

In my last trip I mixed really my iPhone 13 with my 10 year dslr, I hate not taking more pictures with the DSLR, on a screen bigger than the phone the quality difference is amazing.

[andek_foto]

Another great video. Did laugh when you said the next tip was controversial!! Yes leaving my camera at home is a no go. While I do limit my lens selection, and use a 300mm for wildlife photography and not my 600mm to save space I think the best space saver is not to take a camera backpack or sling that can't accommodate non photography items. I prefer camera cubes just big enough for what I am taking and then use a non photography specific pack or sling.

[matthewjennings]

Travel tip that's definitely not for everyone:

I recently started getting into Raw Denim and while it is a bit of a cult, I really appreciate the convenience that comes with not regularly washing jeans. Wearing one pair for a 10-day trip and no other shorts/pants really saves a lot of space. I would not start this habit while traveling, you're either comfortable with this lifestyle or not... but it does go well with travel.

[junun]

I'm so glad slings are becoming more trendy/popular in the US! So much nicer then day packs

[MeghanCapuano]

Don't forget medicine. Basic over the counter medicine can be tricky to get depending on the country. I recently had a difficult time in Iceland finding cold medicine as they do not have decongestant medicine.