Episode Details

My carry-on has evolved over years of family travel - and at this point, it's pretty dialed in. This episode breaks down exactly what's in my bag, from the backpack I choose to the credit cards I pack and why. A few of these might surprise you!

In this episode:

• How I choose the right backpack for every trip
• The power adapter I use every single day — at home and abroad
• Why I think carefully about which credit cards to pack (and make a list)
• What I bring to actually get some sleep on overnight flights
• The carry-on essential I'm still experimenting with

Timestamps:

• 00:00 Welcome and summer travel updates
• 01:25 Choosing the right carry-on backpack
• 03:00 Power adapter and plane outlet hack
• 04:13 Cables and battery packs
• 05:23 Laptop and camera gear
• 06:32 Sunglasses and the beach rule
• 07:19 Snack strategy
• 08:06 Picking the right travel credit cards
• 10:38 Water bottle and hydration
• 11:30 Plane comfort essentials
• 12:41 Sleep tips and wrap-up

Resources:

Backpacks:

• Travelon anti-theft backpack
• REI Flash 22
• REI Trail 25

Tech & Power:

• TESSAN 100W multi-country USB/plug adapter
• Clip on portable phone/watch charger
• iWalk portable battery

Camera set:

• Olympus OM-D E-M10 body
• Olympus M.Zuiko 14-150 mm F4-5.6 II Lens
• Olympus spare battery

Sunglasses:

• Knockaround sunglasses
• Goodr sunglasses

Earbuds:

• Anker SoundCore X20 noise-canceling earbuds

Water:

• Half-liter insulated water bottle
• CamelBak hydration bladder

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