EPoP 049: Pack Like a Pro- The Top 20 Travel Essentials
“Well, I’ll bring it just in case.”
“Am I REALLY going to need this?”
“What have I forgotten? I know I’ve got to be forgetting something!”
You’re about to leave home for a glorious vacation, but you’re stuck on one of the very last things you do before leaving:
Packing.
What do I need? What should I pack?
While packing habits vary widely, there are some essential items that should go on every trip with you.
This week, a very special guest joins us to tell you the 20 essentials you need to pack for traveling, no matter where you’re heading next.
Let us know some of your travel essentials in the comments below!
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In This Episode:
- Why we only pack in carry-ons (and how to do it).
- The bags we carry (and how you can get a discount on one of them).
- What electronic gadgets are great for travelers who need to work on the road.
- What type of shoes are actually necessary.
- Why ear plugs are necessary no matter what type of accommodation you have.
- Medicines in other countries.
and much more!
Links Discussed in This Episode:
- TortugaBackpacks.com
- The Secrets to Packing in Just a Carry-on (Plus a Special Discount) with Fred Perrotta (EPoP 022: Podcast)
- Osprey Farpoint 70 Backpack
The 20 Essential Travel Items
Electronics:
- MacBook Air
- Monster Outlet to Go
- Canon Rebel SL1 DSLR camera
- Tripshell World Travel Adapter
- iPad e-reader
- iPhone
- Parrot Zik Headphones- The gold standard of noise-canceling headphones
Clothes (Women):
- DKNY Cozy Wrap Sweater
- Women’s North Face Rain Jacket
- Hunter Wellie Rainboots
- Madewell Transport Tote
- Havaiana Flip Flops
Clothes (Men)
- Merrell Trail Glove Barefoot Running Shoes
- Clarks Loafers
- Sweat Wicking Boxers (Adidas)
- LL Bean Soft Shell Jacket
Miscellaneous
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