I think it would have been helpful to mention you need to pay an ongoing subscription for Oura otherwise it’s a very expensive paperweight. Just my 2 pennies…
This is a great series idea! Really enjoyed this format. Having two people for possible differing opinions. No section was too long and covered a good quantity of items. Would like to see more of these in the future.
I loved the format of this video! A true review! I gotta say, this has been my favorite video since I've started watching you guys. The discussion and testing is great!
@@PackHackerthe Oura ring! Just kidding…the Bpluma Travel Bottles (looks cute) and the Travel Hangers. The travel hangers was a bit of letdown. Was interested in it as we had shortage of hangers for our kid’s clothes back on our trip to Cancun last week. The one featured on TikTok looks more functional though. Sucks that it isn’t available now.
Luggage covers......I have fabric ones (not plastic) that I use to keep my luggage clean but also to make it super easy to identify on the luggage belt. It has zippers on both sides so that you don't have to worry what side the handle is on..... However on my last international flight my suitcase was so badly damaged (from overpacking) that if I didn't have the cover on my belongings would have been scattered EVERYWHERE!!! I am so grateful for mine.
This was really fun to watch! I hope you do more of these. I think a lot of your viewers are like me- they'll never travel to the extent that you do, so a $400.00 backpack is just never going to happen. But to have serious travelers review these tiktok items and give their honest opinion is really helpful. It's nice to know that it's not all junk and that some of it's actually worth thinking about.
I think this is my favorite Packer Hacker video I've seen to date - it's great seeing your expertise applied to these products in detail (such as what details to look for) vs a specific list of high-end travel gear. Hopefully more of these to come!
For the Riemot Luggage Cup Holder, I personally only use it when I'm sitting at my gate waiting for the plane. Most of the time when we travel, it's hard to find a place to put your drink(s) and my other half and I are able to have a drink hands free at our gate. I then just stuff it in my backpack or stuff it in the suitcase when it's time to board.
Great video! This is the perfect topic for something lighter and unscripted, I’d love to see more of these. Also, it’s great to get multiple opinions - I know it’s much more feasible/economical to only have one person doing most videos/reviews, but every traveler is different, and getting multiple takes even within the Pack Hacker team makes for great content. More, please!
The format of the video was great, it was honestly nice to see your gut reactions first hand and at least for somethings seeing what you guys might wanna take the time to test later or see what could end up in a future video.
I really enjoyed this video, it was nice to see an honest opinion on these items. I think many of the RUclipsrs out there are just slaves to consumerism and don't really think about whether an item will work long-term.
Like Tom, I would probably only try the lint roller. I truly value his opinion. And, in my older age, my purchases and what takes up space in my home are especially important.
As someone who travels a bit differently than you folks, but quite a bit, I would say that the folding hangers are incredibly useful and do not take up a lot of space or weight. When you sink wash and you want to hang things to dry over the shower curtain rod, these really do the trick. A lot of times there are no hangers or they are deliberately designed to be too small to fit over a normal rod or they are the kind that hook into a permanently fixed hanger. Socks and bras will hang on the little hook parts and you can get multiple things on 1 hanger. I would not travel without at least 3 of these. They are even more useful with a couple of clothes pins which also do not take up much space or weight and are useful for many things. Also I like your backpack reviews but am becoming increasingly frustrated with 2 things which are not important to you but vital to me. I need a trolley strap on the back of the backpack. I can't carry a backpack for very long - I'm a lot older than you folks and it isn't possible for me anymore. I travel with a carry on size suitcase and a backpack. No trolley strap means I won't buy the back pack. It is hard to find a top quality backpack that also has a trolley strap and is a personal item size. If you have a trolley sleeve, you don't need the cincha belt. Also I don't carry a laptop anymore - just a tablet. A laptop sleeve is basically wasted on me. If I could find a quality backpack with a nicely padded tablet compartment only and a trolley sleeve which is a personal item size (i.e. 18 inches tall), I would be very happy. BTW: Back in the olden days, suitcases came with a detachable strap that had a specific fitting on the top of the suitcase to hold the strap and the other end was a loop with a buckle that you could use to strap another suitcase or back pack to and then you could pull both of them at the same time with no issues. I don't understand why these were dropped - cost I suppose.
I’m in agreement with the other comments here that enjoy this format. It’s nice seeing reviews of these products through a well-traveled lens. It’s also so nice seeing y’all’s authentic reactions and emotions without the constraint of a script. I’d love to see more of these genuine moments. Signing off with some 7:49 energy Peace ✌🏼
I enjoyed this format! Casual but still well edited. It was fun to see Tom's honest reactions. And it's nice to get professional opinions on these travel gadgets.
yes! I love the format with both of you and I also like the tiktok viral content. I also think its really funny how Tom basically knew what almost all of the items were after seeing them for 2 seconds
Really enjoyed this video! TikTok has so many sponsored posts and ads now that it's hard to figure out what's actually good---but happy to hear from the OG travel packing reviewers. Confirmed my thoughts about that backpack (and its issues) in spite of it being mega-viral
Guys! This is just a wonderful format! Please continue to review suggestions from social networks, but I would also like to see a similar format for proven items. Thanks a lot!
I do like having both of you on camera. It’s super fun. It looks less like you all exist in isolation, and more like you all actually work together. The products were interesting. Definitely would be interested to see what other things the kids are using these days. I use a fly flap when I travel to hold my ipad at eye level on the plane. Idk if there a TikTok video about it, but i love it as a travel product.
I like this concept it keeps people from getting ripped off to all be it on your dime Tom lol this was a fresh change and cool video! I watch your guys video on repeat all the time I am a gadget and bag nerd ! So I am always curious about these types of gadgets.
Love the format. Another cool idea might be a “get this instead”…. Show a viral item, demo it. And then show everyone what they should actually buy. I see so much stuff pushed online that I think to myself…. I don’t think that persons ever been on an airplane.
I have the drink holder and LOVE it. I put my coffee, phone, charger, cables, passport and boarding passes and am hands free. Great to avoid juggling a million little things in check in line and onto plane. For me indispensable and packs flat once you get to seat.
My cousin has the travel belt, not from Cincha, just a knockoff brand from Amazon, it works great for her. I have the travel hangers way before TikTok, I take 2 or 3 with me, some hotels only give you 4 to 6 hangers and my travel partner usually has 10 thousand outfits to hang. The hangers are very lightweight and don't take up much space in the luggage. Love this episode, you guys probably travel more than most of us, it's nice to hear the real travelers' opinions on these products.
The cup holder over the handle of your luggage I got as a gift. I haven’t taken it when I have flown, but I take it on car trips. I like to travel with coffee and water when I start out in the morning. The holder makes it much easier to get out of the motel room in one trip.
I have a reusable lint roller that I got from Amazon. It’s a TPE ball that sits inside a holder and you just run it under a tap and let it dry to use again. Some people might consider it bulky but it fits inside my travel laundry bag (with those coat hangers that you also reviewed as well as laundry sheets and a small sewing kit)
I love this video! I’ve seen almost all of these products recommended by “travel influencers” and I’ve had my doubts about some of them. Both cup holder products always looked like more hassle than it’s worth.
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I think it would have been helpful to mention you need to pay an ongoing subscription for Oura otherwise it’s a very expensive paperweight. Just my 2 pennies…
Would like more of these! It’s nice to see legit opinions on some of these random internet finds
Thanks for the feedback, Sean! 😀
Agreed!
Same!
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I second this!
This is a great series idea! Really enjoyed this format. Having two people for possible differing opinions. No section was too long and covered a good quantity of items. Would like to see more of these in the future.
Thanks for sharing your insights! 🤙
I loved the format of this video! A true review! I gotta say, this has been my favorite video since I've started watching you guys. The discussion and testing is great!
Thanks for watching 😃 What was your favorite product?!
@@PackHackerI liked the cincha until I saw the price! 😂
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I really enjoyed this one 😁 a lot more laid back and fun and I like that both of you are in the video ❤️
Thanks for watching, Marissa!
Great video! Reviewing these kinds of products fit the casual review format perfectly.
What was your favorite thing that we covered? 🧐
@@PackHackerthe Oura ring! Just kidding…the Bpluma Travel Bottles (looks cute) and the Travel Hangers. The travel hangers was a bit of letdown. Was interested in it as we had shortage of hangers for our kid’s clothes back on our trip to Cancun last week. The one featured on TikTok looks more functional though. Sucks that it isn’t available now.
Thanks for sharing! 🤙😃
if there’s anything i learned from this video, it’s that i don’t need 90% of these viral travel products
What's in the 10 percent?! 😃
Luggage covers......I have fabric ones (not plastic) that I use to keep my luggage clean but also to make it super easy to identify on the luggage belt. It has zippers on both sides so that you don't have to worry what side the handle is on..... However on my last international flight my suitcase was so badly damaged (from overpacking) that if I didn't have the cover on my belongings would have been scattered EVERYWHERE!!! I am so grateful for mine.
This was really fun to watch! I hope you do more of these. I think a lot of your viewers are like me- they'll never travel to the extent that you do, so a $400.00 backpack is just never going to happen. But to have serious travelers review these tiktok items and give their honest opinion is really helpful. It's nice to know that it's not all junk and that some of it's actually worth thinking about.
Thanks for checking the video out! 😃 We're happy to help!
Really enjoyed the off the cuff and tag team approach, was definitely fun.
Thanks for watching! 😃
This was honestly one of the best videos you've ever made! Felt very natural and authentic with the two of you chatting about the products.
Thanks for sharing your insights! 🤙
I think this is my favorite Packer Hacker video I've seen to date - it's great seeing your expertise applied to these products in detail (such as what details to look for) vs a specific list of high-end travel gear. Hopefully more of these to come!
Thanks for the feedback! 😃
The enthusiasm and banter - this has rocketed to the top of my fav videos from this channel.
Thanks for watching! 😃
For the Riemot Luggage Cup Holder, I personally only use it when I'm sitting at my gate waiting for the plane. Most of the time when we travel, it's hard to find a place to put your drink(s) and my other half and I are able to have a drink hands free at our gate. I then just stuff it in my backpack or stuff it in the suitcase when it's time to board.
Thanks for sharing your insights! 🤙
This was so fun to watch you guys like this, much more casual and we get see your personailities more
Thanks for the feedback! 😃
I love my travel hangers. I have been using them for years. Very handy when we do laundry.
Thanks for sharing your insights! 🤙
When you think about it. The guys in this channel travel alot so their opinions on these things are valid.
We like putting things to the test, Amir! 😃
Great video! This is the perfect topic for something lighter and unscripted, I’d love to see more of these. Also, it’s great to get multiple opinions - I know it’s much more feasible/economical to only have one person doing most videos/reviews, but every traveler is different, and getting multiple takes even within the Pack Hacker team makes for great content. More, please!
Thanks for the feedback! 😃
really like the video format, it's fun! thanks for the work
Thank you for the feedback! What should we try next? 🧐
@@PackHacker another "first impression"/"short trial" for popular/viral products would be nice!
Loves this new video!! Need more like this
Thanks for watching! 😃
I'd like to see more videos in this idea, where you rapid-fire some viral gadgets and 2 people who can go back and forth over the value
Thanks for the feedback! 😃
It was fun to see you both talking about the products. Thanks.
Thanks for watching! 😃
Loved the style of this! More like it please! Great work team ❤
Thanks for watching! 😃
PLEASE make this a series! 😍
What else would you like to see us review? 🧐
This was a fun video, more of this format would be very welcomed!
Thanks for watching! 😃
Love this video. Great info. You guys are the best!
Thank you, Donald! 😃 Thanks for watching.
The format of the video was great, it was honestly nice to see your gut reactions first hand and at least for somethings seeing what you guys might wanna take the time to test later or see what could end up in a future video.
Thanks for sharing your insights! 🤙
I really enjoyed this video, it was nice to see an honest opinion on these items. I think many of the RUclipsrs out there are just slaves to consumerism and don't really think about whether an item will work long-term.
Thanks for the feedback, Debra 😃 Would you try any of these products?
Like Tom, I would probably only try the lint roller. I truly value his opinion. And, in my older age, my purchases and what takes up space in my home are especially important.
I really liked this format, it was fresh, the solo videos are great but seeing some of you actually together brought a new vibe
Thanks for watching! 😃
I personally really like the travel pillow for inside the car. My little one loves to cozy up with it.
Big fan of this unscripted style of vid! More of these please ❤
Thanks for watching! 😃
Great content folks. Really fun video and format. Please continue with the series!!
Thanks for watching! 😃
I'm glad y'all tested these out so I didn't have to spend money first! thanks.. fun video - laid back, interesting products, both hosts - enjoyed it
Which one from this video would you like to try? 🧐
the only one that looked useful for me were the hangers@@PackHacker
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Absolutely do this again. Love seeing someone I trust go thru the fads. Thanks for looking out for me!
MORE VIDS LIKE THIS! this was a fun watch
Tom's face is hilarious when the product is a nay!!!! hahahaha 😆
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Love it! Thanks for reviewing these! Saved me money! 😂
Would you try any of them? 🧐
No!
Really like this format nice to hear the thought process used to evaluate a product
Thanks for watching! 😃
Loving the more casual style of this video!
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This is my favourite Packhacker video that's been shared for a while! Please do more of these!
Thanks for watching! 😃 What should we cover next? 🧐
Fun seeing y'all together in a video!
Thanks for watching! 😃
I really liked this. Hope you will do more of these quick reviews.
As someone who travels a bit differently than you folks, but quite a bit, I would say that the folding hangers are incredibly useful and do not take up a lot of space or weight. When you sink wash and you want to hang things to dry over the shower curtain rod, these really do the trick. A lot of times there are no hangers or they are deliberately designed to be too small to fit over a normal rod or they are the kind that hook into a permanently fixed hanger. Socks and bras will hang on the little hook parts and you can get multiple things on 1 hanger. I would not travel without at least 3 of these. They are even more useful with a couple of clothes pins which also do not take up much space or weight and are useful for many things.
Also I like your backpack reviews but am becoming increasingly frustrated with 2 things which are not important to you but vital to me. I need a trolley strap on the back of the backpack. I can't carry a backpack for very long - I'm a lot older than you folks and it isn't possible for me anymore. I travel with a carry on size suitcase and a backpack. No trolley strap means I won't buy the back pack. It is hard to find a top quality backpack that also has a trolley strap and is a personal item size. If you have a trolley sleeve, you don't need the cincha belt. Also I don't carry a laptop anymore - just a tablet. A laptop sleeve is basically wasted on me. If I could find a quality backpack with a nicely padded tablet compartment only and a trolley sleeve which is a personal item size (i.e. 18 inches tall), I would be very happy.
BTW: Back in the olden days, suitcases came with a detachable strap that had a specific fitting on the top of the suitcase to hold the strap and the other end was a loop with a buckle that you could use to strap another suitcase or back pack to and then you could pull both of them at the same time with no issues. I don't understand why these were dropped - cost I suppose.
Thanks for sharing your insights! 🤙 You sure know your stuff. We appreciate you sharing it all with us!
I’m in agreement with the other comments here that enjoy this format.
It’s nice seeing reviews of these products through a well-traveled lens.
It’s also so nice seeing y’all’s authentic reactions and emotions without the constraint of a script. I’d love to see more of these genuine moments.
Signing off with some 7:49 energy
Peace ✌🏼
Thanks for the feedback! 😃
I enjoyed this format! Casual but still well edited. It was fun to see Tom's honest reactions. And it's nice to get professional opinions on these travel gadgets.
Thanks for watching! 😃
Love love love the casual chatty and fun style of this video!! You guys are fun and entertaining! Would love more content like this!
Thanks for watching! 😃
More videos like this please!! This was fun!
I enjoyed hearing your perspectives.
Thanks for watching! 😃
yes! I love the format with both of you and I also like the tiktok viral content. I also think its really funny how Tom basically knew what almost all of the items were after seeing them for 2 seconds
😂 Thanks for watching! 😃
You can hear the disgust in Dan’s voice with some these products-especially the bag. 😂
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Fun way to tell us about travel gear. Good to see the realistic application of gear too. Thanks guys
Thanks for watching! 😃
What is the name of the really compact travel adapter you mentioned that you use at 15:00? kickalin travel adapter?
We like this kind of video！❤😮😊
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loving this more "off the cuff" style. Please do more!
Thanks for the suggestion! I’ll pass it along.
Loved it! Not to say i dont enjoy your other content, bit this felt more organic/less scripted. I honestly enjoy both styles of presentation.
Thanks for watching! 😃
this was your best video yet!! would love your "top 10 items for an international trip" video!
Thanks for the suggestion! I’ll pass it along.
Really enjoyed this video! TikTok has so many sponsored posts and ads now that it's hard to figure out what's actually good---but happy to hear from the OG travel packing reviewers. Confirmed my thoughts about that backpack (and its issues) in spite of it being mega-viral
Thanks for watching! 😃
The risk of my drink falling from the window cup holder is way off the chart
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great review! more team, informal reviews please!
Thanks for watching 🫡
Guys! This is just a wonderful format! Please continue to review suggestions from social networks, but I would also like to see a similar format for proven items. Thanks a lot!
Thanks for watching! 😃
girl are your eyes purple? Such a beautiful color! Great video btw
I like this format too! A lot of the 'Things You Actually Need' videos are just people shilling for affiliate $$
Love this! More for sure. Also maybe some niche but truly useful items that you pick out on your own (vs viral TikToks).
Thanks for the suggestion! I’ll pass it along.
great video format would love to see more like this! You guys have great chemistry, and are giving real reactions and responses to the products
Thanks for the feedback! 😃
This a good format. I would watch more like this
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Would love to see more of these as I feel you give an honest review!
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I hope this becomes a series!!
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It's always nice to have the videos with some riffing and personality. Keep it up:)
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I’m liking these styles of videos…. Glad to see you guys flexing your travel knowledge and bringing some practicality to these products
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This video was awesome, very fun! Keep it up!
Thanks for watching! 😃
I do think y’all should review cheap bags too!
I do like having both of you on camera. It’s super fun. It looks less like you all exist in isolation, and more like you all actually work together. The products were interesting. Definitely would be interested to see what other things the kids are using these days. I use a fly flap when I travel to hold my ipad at eye level on the plane. Idk if there a TikTok video about it, but i love it as a travel product.
Thanks for the feedback! 😃
This was great!!! Would love more
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This was really cool. I enjoyed the casual feel of this and seeing first reactions to the products
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I like this concept it keeps people from getting ripped off to all be it on your dime Tom lol this was a fresh change and cool video! I watch your guys video on repeat all the time I am a gadget and bag nerd ! So I am always curious about these types of gadgets.
Thanks for watching! 😃
This was great!!! More videos like this please 😁
Thanks for watching! 😃
Love this format! More this type of video would be awesome. You can maybe even throw some product or even brand alternatives that is worth the money
Thanks for the tip! 😃
The hangers are great if you are planning to wash some clothes in the hotel room, and hang them to dry. I have those, and I'm pretty happy with them!
Thanks for sharing your insights! 🤙
The travel adaptor you showed is great for cruise ships to utilize that 220 plug and open up the 110 plugs
Love the format. Another cool idea might be a “get this instead”…. Show a viral item, demo it. And then show everyone what they should actually buy. I see so much stuff pushed online that I think to myself…. I don’t think that persons ever been on an airplane.
Loved the format guys, and I REALLY like the backpack strap for the wheelie bag, I think that's getting added to cart.
Thanks for watching! 😃
Loved to see y'all's personalities!
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Wow this channel has really grown over the past few years! I remember when there was less than 100k subs.
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Yes! Love this, keep doing them please!
What products should we do next, Phillip?!
I have the drink holder and LOVE it. I put my coffee, phone, charger, cables, passport and boarding passes and am hands free. Great to avoid juggling a million little things in check in line and onto plane. For me indispensable and packs flat once you get to seat.
My cousin has the travel belt, not from Cincha, just a knockoff brand from Amazon, it works great for her.
I have the travel hangers way before TikTok, I take 2 or 3 with me, some hotels only give you 4 to 6 hangers and my travel partner usually has 10 thousand outfits to hang. The hangers are very lightweight and don't take up much space in the luggage.
Love this episode, you guys probably travel more than most of us, it's nice to hear the real travelers' opinions on these products.
Thanks for sharing your insights! 🤙
More of these types of videos please.
Thanks for watching! 😃
Liked the video format too btw!
Overwhelming feedback is that not as scripted videos are much better
The cup holder over the handle of your luggage I got as a gift. I haven’t taken it when I have flown, but I take it on car trips. I like to travel with coffee and water when I start out in the morning. The holder makes it much easier to get out of the motel room in one trip.
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I am kind of interested in that folding hanger but like you guys said, purely for wedding/business travel.
Let us know if you try it! 😃
I have a reusable lint roller that I got from Amazon. It’s a TPE ball that sits inside a holder and you just run it under a tap and let it dry to use again. Some people might consider it bulky but it fits inside my travel laundry bag (with those coat hangers that you also reviewed as well as laundry sheets and a small sewing kit)
This was fun!
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I've used similar travel hangars and they really come in handy when sharing a hotel room with others.
I enjoyed the format of this video.
Thanks for sharing, Sherry!
The hangers are great!! There are never enough hangers in hotel rooms.
We agree 😃
Love it!!!! Not as scripted is great!!❤
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Great video, so entertaining to see you all reviewing influencer items!
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Loved this video! More please!
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Watching this in the morning like morning news
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Re pillow blanket. The blanket is surprisingly big. I stuff my sweater/jacket in the pillow case so that I have both, pillow and blanket
I use those travel hangers on every trip. Many closets don’t have enough hangers, and I use them to hang wet clothing to dry after handwashing
Thanks for sharing your insights! 🤙
I love this video! I’ve seen almost all of these products recommended by “travel influencers” and I’ve had my doubts about some of them. Both cup holder products always looked like more hassle than it’s worth.
Thanks for watching! 😃