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Your best travel item suggestions
Posted on 5/13/25 at 3:40 pm
Posted on 5/13/25 at 3:40 pm
Leaving in few weeks for two weeks in Italy. Been looking at getting the new Bellroy carry on. What other travel items have you used that you think everyone should know about?
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Posted on 5/14/25 at 1:50 am to Shotgun Willie
Packing Cubes
Posted on 5/14/25 at 6:06 am to Shotgun Willie
Handheld steamer is a must!
Posted on 5/14/25 at 6:16 am to Shotgun Willie
The 35L Backpack Islanders Savvy from Veria Travel is the best carry-on I have ever used. Other than that, a simple phone holder from Amazon has bene one of the most useful purchases I have made.
Posted on 5/14/25 at 6:40 am to CaptainJ47
Don't bring clothes that you need to steam. Fold anything wrinkle prone inside out when you pack it, and when you hang it, turn it rightside out again. Cheap linen is a good option (ETA: cheap linen link), very breathable, and everyone doesn't expect perfection out of it. Your sweat will "steam" most of the wrinkles out anyway.
Bring good socks, too. Obviously travel charger, portable batteries (don't overdo it, they can get heavy,) water bottles (the tap water is fine in the EU). Set up credit and debit cards in Apple Wallet so you don't even need to pull your card out. Buy an eSIM now if you need it (if your phone isn't unlocked you're screwed.)
If you're using an app for maps like Maps.me, download the maps before you leave the US or at least the airport/hotel where there will be free wifi.
You'll probably need a hat of some sort. Bring two pairs of cheap sunglasses, you're probably going to lose at least one of them. Put copies of your passport on DropBox or OneDrive, and leave your passport and almost all of your cards in the hotel safe. Once you check into the hotel, unless you are trying to do some very specific things (like buy a reloadable pass on a metro,) you don't need it.
Bring good socks, too. Obviously travel charger, portable batteries (don't overdo it, they can get heavy,) water bottles (the tap water is fine in the EU). Set up credit and debit cards in Apple Wallet so you don't even need to pull your card out. Buy an eSIM now if you need it (if your phone isn't unlocked you're screwed.)
If you're using an app for maps like Maps.me, download the maps before you leave the US or at least the airport/hotel where there will be free wifi.
You'll probably need a hat of some sort. Bring two pairs of cheap sunglasses, you're probably going to lose at least one of them. Put copies of your passport on DropBox or OneDrive, and leave your passport and almost all of your cards in the hotel safe. Once you check into the hotel, unless you are trying to do some very specific things (like buy a reloadable pass on a metro,) you don't need it.
This post was edited on 5/14/25 at 6:52 am
Posted on 5/14/25 at 7:14 am to Shotgun Willie
This YouTuber has some great packing and travel item tips. Easy On The Eyes Too!
Some good suggestions so far. Mine...
Compression Cubes (not bags) are a must have. We've ended up liking TRIPPED best.
Travel Plug Adapters. You might need a voltage converter for Italy if your devices aren’t rated for 220V. However, the best travel plug adapter for Italy often includes built-in voltage conversion. Always check your device specifications before use. +1 if they have USB ports as well on them.
Apps for your phone:
1. Currency converter. I use Xe.
2. Download Google Translate (in this case you could download Italian. Often many regional variations, and the words are often not what they actually use, but it still works fairly well.)
3. What'sApp (for International calling home, with WiFi) or Messenger.
Some good suggestions so far. Mine...
Compression Cubes (not bags) are a must have. We've ended up liking TRIPPED best.
Travel Plug Adapters. You might need a voltage converter for Italy if your devices aren’t rated for 220V. However, the best travel plug adapter for Italy often includes built-in voltage conversion. Always check your device specifications before use. +1 if they have USB ports as well on them.
Apps for your phone:
1. Currency converter. I use Xe.
2. Download Google Translate (in this case you could download Italian. Often many regional variations, and the words are often not what they actually use, but it still works fairly well.)
3. What'sApp (for International calling home, with WiFi) or Messenger.
This post was edited on 5/14/25 at 7:18 am
Posted on 5/14/25 at 9:24 am to Nole Man
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Currency converter. I use Xe.
iPhone calculator has a currency converter already installed for IOS users
Posted on 5/14/25 at 12:40 pm to Nole Man
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Currency converter. I use Xe.
I used it a lot less than I thought it would. Mostly no cash transactions in the EU, and always selecting "pay in Euro." I tended to use it with odd currencies like Zloty, Chilean Peso, and Rand, etc. But most shite was so cheap in countries like that you just didn't care for regular transactions anyway.
Posted on 5/14/25 at 4:03 pm to LemmyLives
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Bring two pairs of cheap sunglasses, you're probably going to lose at least one of them.
If you lose them, just buy more where you’re going. Luggage space is too valuable to pack extras.
Google digital nomad recommended travel gear. Most of those folks travel months, or even years, with nothing but a carryon backpack.
Posted on 5/14/25 at 4:43 pm to LemmyLives
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Buy an eSIM now if you need it (if your phone isn't unlocked you're screwed.)
Can you explain how this works? I've traveled internationally before and just turned on international roaming and I was able to use my phone as much as I wanted for $10/day (AT&T).
But I've also had days where my phone wouldn't work at all. How does an esim work and how do you know when you need it?
Posted on 5/15/25 at 11:12 am to Nole Man
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Compression Cubes (not bags) are a must have. We've ended up liking TRIPPED best.
I actually dislike compression cubes and prefer packing cubes. I already have my suitcase loaded close to the allowed weight (usually 43-45 pounds on a long trip) and don't need to fit in more stuff. I need to organize my stuff.
Use the packing cubes to separate things by areas you are travelling to, days of the week, dressy/casual, clean/dirty. It's the organization that helps me...not the space.
Posted on 5/15/25 at 1:23 pm to LaLadyinTx
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Use the packing cubes to separate things by areas you are travelling to, days of the week, dressy/casual, clean/dirty. It's the organization that helps me...not the space.
Compression cubes function like packing cubes but have an extra zipper that compresses the contents, reducing bulk and saving space. They’re great for fitting more into a suitcase, especially bulky items like sweaters in the winter months.
We use both. Have Shacke.
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