great video guys. I'm so glad someone finally busted the myth about concealed wallets. Also, thieves are never deterred by luggage locks.They shove a knife between the zipper teeth and crank it around. We stopped bothering with it years ago. Re: Air Tags. The only good thing about them is identifying early if your bags didn't make it to your destination airport. Then you are first in line to fill out the form.
This was very interesting guys. Didn't agree with everything but everyone travels differently. What I really appreciated was that you always provided such a logical argument to back up your reasoning. Helps me to consider whether your points are points that I consider important. But basically you had me from that 1st one And thanks for reinforcing my pov that it's not worth taking hiking boots
🍁Love your contents! The safety belt is way more safe than leaving your important legal stuff at your accommodations AND you are not supposed to be digging in your safety belt in public. Dividing your important legal stuff is a must, personally I divide everything in 3: purse, belt and luggage. Also, on all information copies I write my insurance # and phone #. 🇨🇦
I agree. You NEVER access your money belt in public. Use your wallet for what your immediate needs are. The money belt is for cash, or backup cards are kept in the event your wallet is stolen
Awesome video guys! I can tell these insights came from lots and lots of trial and error and seeing what really works best. Also love that you talk about stuff we don't need - not all consumerist focused! Keep it up!!
Love seeing this video year after year! I've made a few purchases over the years after your recommendations (matador soap case)! Ironically enough I had previously purchased the hanging sea to summit hanging toiletry bag a few years ago and just recently purchased the tripped toiletry kit- taking it on a trip next week!
No way, that’s awesome! That Sea to Summit bag is also awesome. We loved it while it suited us but I’ve definitely outgrown it this past year 🤭We hope you love the Tripped toiletry kit on your next trip!!
This is a great video because it shows that what we pack is totally a personal choice. I agree 100% with the Tripped toiletries bad (my favorite of all time) and the packing cubes. I think the dry bag is a total waste of space because I don't do water activities. I used to bring one for wet clothes, then realized that I never have wet clothes that I can't hang up in the bathroom to dry. I also think the water bottles you have are a waste of space. I prefer a slim bottle that I need to refill more times. Thanks for such a fun video. P.S. I take the 5L Kitchen Sink because I use washing machines and only hand wash undergarments. Even the 10L was too big, so I downsized.
I can't understand why they didn't opt for resistance bands. That's what I take, and with the added bonus that they can be used for other functions in a pinch (eg bungee cords, clothesline, foot hammock)
@@nicoleandmico guess it depends what your going for. I'm quite a bit older than you guys and I find the resistance bands a lot more sparing to my joints
Glad to hear you spread your ID + S + cards. That is my system too. I misspelled a word in my last comment. I meant to say I Never use a passport container since you have to remove the passport completely when ask to see the passport. Then afterwards the passport stays in my "money belt" worn to the back. I never take money out of my money belt in public. I enjoy your RUclips videos. "Life is short, Keep on traveling!"
Thank you for your videos like this. I’m Andrew. I have a suggestion for workouts … why not just order resistance bands? They’re not quite the same as dumbbells. But they’re not as heavy either. When I move out of my apartment … I’m definitely going to either sell or donate my adjustable dumbbells. I strength train thrice weekly. And right now I’m using the fitness center where I live to workout. But I also have resistance bands. And they’re lighter weight and definitely take up less space.
Absolutely! Also, resistance bands can be used as clothesline, bungee cords and foot hammock, in a pinch. This has become an essential in my pack the last decade
Most wallets now have RFID to protect your cards and you can buy purses/backpacks that can't be cut/slashed for quick grabs. I use the comp. tube for a drawer as well - great tip as a lot of smaller rooms don't have dressers, just desks. If I am changing hotels every couple of days, I find putting everything I need for the couple of days in one tube helps keep the rest organized. Thanks for all the great tips! Love the sink😊.
Hi Nicole and Mico, I love both of your energy. Also, a little SOS, Nicole, have you had your right throat thyroids checked by a doctor? It could be just a camera angle or my eyes, but please go get it checked out just in case, please. Safe travels! Hugs.
Thank you! Yes, I have had it checked out 😊 I had it biopsied last year and it is benign thankfully. I’m continuing to get regular check ups on it as it is fairly large, but so far so good. Thank you so much for making sure I know about it!
I'm guessing the places they stay the facilities are pretty festy. I generally handwash my clothes in hotel sinks as I go but I tend to stay in places where that's doable
I carried a compact lighted makeup mirror around Europe for 2 months and never took it out of my bag. Folding scissors tho? Every day! I don't use scissors that much at home
I actually use a 20liter dry bag by Seatosummit as my “laundry vessel.” It’s much more compact than the foldable “nylon bucket” you showed. (I was gifted the bucket and ended up re-gifting it.)
I was curious to see what the gear editing would be for your current travels. One of the best tips I have to remind myself of is to not do "in case of or worry of" packing. If for some reason I may need an item for a special situation after all I can usually find it and then I have a functional souvenir. And I've gotten so much value out of my packable gear such as the Peak Design tote, puffer jacket, and Travelon backpack. I can get all three to fit into a 11" by 6" by 5.5" packing cube that compresses down to 3.5" thick.
I found a TRX strap packs down really small & is pretty light weight, but you can hook it onto any door or tree or pole etc, to use your body weight to get strong with it. Thanks for the tip about the locks that have a bendy wire instead of a solid metal bar, that was really useful. I've added one to my amazon wish list lol.
We have those too haha but the weights were definitely more ridiculous and so made it on the list. We also tried bands with some degree of success. Yes bendy wire instead of hard shackle is definitely much more convenient! Glad you found a helpful tip 😋
I disagree about money belt. I use it for my passport when at my destination and store extra credit card and copies of ids and insurance. Never us a passport container.
I don't use a travel wallet either but I have a system of inner pockets (unless travelling in summer, then that doesn't work cos no jacket), Infinity scarf with pocket and a small travel sling. I try spread my ID + $ + cards evenly thru this system. But if I were to travel in Asia (or anywhere where cash is preferred) again, I'd probably add my bra stash, belt stash + spread cash thru sox etc (Also, possibly tmi, many of my bras have inner pockets that allow for removable padding and as these are bamboo they make for great travel bras) Another option is those running belts - the ones made from Lycra - that have secret pockets
I like some of these suggestions like the clothes line and laundry bucket. I disagree about having a water filter for two reasons. Tap water is unsafe to drink when you aren’t used to the region in many places. You need to wash your produce and brush your teeth with filtered water. Downplaying the health impact of this isn’t helpful for new travelers. Also plastic bottles are horrible for the environment and should be used minimally.
The UV “filter” they mention in the video is not a filter. It is a way to kill harmful bacteria, viruses, and Protozoa in water. I agree that this method of water treatment is not practical for long term needs for many reasons. That being said, when I travel, I rely on Sawyer water filters. They are rated to filter 100,000 gallons of water and removes nearly all of the things that make you sick. No one is downplaying health impacts of contaminated water in this video.
The large water jugs they mentioned are refilled many times so maybe not quite as bad as single use. Also the steripen they had isn't going to remove chemicals, metals, or bad taste, so might not be great for long-term use. I do travel with an ozone water purifier but will opt for water jugs whenever possible (in LatAm)
I think you're thinking more in terms of backpacking or camping, whereas they're doing something more like vanlife. I'd totally take a water filter + purifier camping but I'd think seriously (and do a lot of research) about taking a life-straw backpacking. There really is something so annoying about taking an expensive piece of kit that seemed like such a good idea but didn't get used
@ they are traveling in Guatemala and other developing countries where you will get sick from the tap water. This is not an idea, its a fact. There are various pathogens and also parasites. Which will leave you feeling exhausted and unable to digest food.
Great suggestions! Thank you! How many passports can you get in the passport wallet? Since you do so much traveling, do your passports have extra pages in them?
Our passport wallets carry one each and we find that works well for us since it has other space for cards and cash and other small documents. And we have a 10 year passport so it has a lot of pages but last year we had to replace it early because we ran out of space. It made for a cool memento of the travels thus far!
I would really look into the Sarisun Travel Pillows. They attach to the headrest of the flight seat and the eye mask help keeps your head up and in place.
Thanks for tip. I'm always open to checking out anything that might help me sleep in flight. Unfortunately that definitely wouldn't work for me as I'm a very restless sleeper and constantly change position. Unlike Mico, I stopped taking a travel pillow bcos it didn't improve my chances of sleep an iota - I sleep equally badly with or without
O that double usage sounds cool. We’ve never tried it before but when we looked into it, we were worried it wouldn’t be able to wash too much at once. Maybe it’s time to try it out again maybe 🤔
Many of the "would not recommend" items are geared specifically for backcountry outdoor/wilderness adventures. That's like saying "don't bring a tent unless you are going camping", seems a little obvious no?
Haha right?! Honestly we felt ridiculous buying it but we’ve been really trying to focus on our health recently and bands and such weren’t cutting it. Still hilarious though lol
I'm sooooo glad I watched this. The money belt! D'uh 🤦🏼♀️ Great tip, I'll be leaving mine behind. Bucket/lock/dry bag/packing cubes purchased ✅ Muchos gracias for the tips! 💜
By the way, anyone with pliers or a multi tool can cut through that lock in 10 seconds. I wouldn't think of that more than just a mild dissuasion for potential thieves. But better than nothing!
Just came across this channel and like it. Just want to drop a couple of comments to help the algorithm. 04:10 Some time ago I got a lightweight "Sea to Summit" brand 35 liter dry bag with the thought of using it as a manual washing machine and protection if I were to pack a breakable liquid. Hotel room sinks are problematic for doing laundry and my drybag has been Sorry, gotta go
Thank you! I’m surprised we never noticed how visible the lump is when we were filming, but I am already aware of it. I’ve had it biopsied and it is benign 😊
Not to worry 😊 I appreciate people mentioning it to me to make sure I’m aware of it. I know many thyroid nodules go unnoticed for years, and it would be terrible to not know about it and have it turn out to be cancerous. Thank you for sticking up for me 😁
I take an extra packing cube for shortish trips when I'm not going to do any washing, just use for dirty clothing.
Great idea!
!!!ZIP LOCK BAGS!! great for wet cloths. Even better for packing snacks from the breakfast bar. We've gone days just noshing on breakfast bar stuff.
great video guys. I'm so glad someone finally busted the myth about concealed wallets. Also, thieves are never deterred by luggage locks.They shove a knife between the zipper teeth and crank it around. We stopped bothering with it years ago. Re: Air Tags. The only good thing about them is identifying early if your bags didn't make it to your destination airport. Then you are first in line to fill out the form.
LOL - airtags. Finally someone with my logic!
This was very interesting guys. Didn't agree with everything but everyone travels differently.
What I really appreciated was that you always provided such a logical argument to back up your reasoning. Helps me to consider whether your points are points that I consider important.
But basically you had me from that 1st one
And thanks for reinforcing my pov that it's not worth taking hiking boots
Hello from The Great Navajo Tribe of New Mexico USA.. love ur videos.. always be safe and take care..
That tripped travel accessories kit is the best. I have tried alot
Loved the sea to summit kitchen sink! Exactly what we need as a dirty clothes hamper/washing bucket!
🍁Love your contents! The safety belt is way more safe than leaving your important legal stuff at your accommodations AND you are not supposed to be digging in your safety belt in public. Dividing your important legal stuff is a must, personally I divide everything in 3: purse, belt and luggage. Also, on all information copies I write my insurance # and phone #. 🇨🇦
I agree. You NEVER access your money belt in public. Use your wallet for what your immediate needs are. The money belt is for cash, or backup cards are kept in the event your wallet is stolen
Awesome video guys! I can tell these insights came from lots and lots of trial and error and seeing what really works best. Also love that you talk about stuff we don't need - not all consumerist focused! Keep it up!!
Glad you enjoyed it and found some tips interesting! 😊
Love seeing this video year after year! I've made a few purchases over the years after your recommendations (matador soap case)! Ironically enough I had previously purchased the hanging sea to summit hanging toiletry bag a few years ago and just recently purchased the tripped toiletry kit- taking it on a trip next week!
No way, that’s awesome! That Sea to Summit bag is also awesome. We loved it while it suited us but I’ve definitely outgrown it this past year 🤭We hope you love the Tripped toiletry kit on your next trip!!
I'm traveling a lot because of my new jobs require me to visit different places every week, this video helps a lot ! thank you a million !
So glad this could help, thank you for letting us know you enjoyed it. Safe travels!!
This is a great video because it shows that what we pack is totally a personal choice. I agree 100% with the Tripped toiletries bad (my favorite of all time) and the packing cubes. I think the dry bag is a total waste of space because I don't do water activities. I used to bring one for wet clothes, then realized that I never have wet clothes that I can't hang up in the bathroom to dry. I also think the water bottles you have are a waste of space. I prefer a slim bottle that I need to refill more times. Thanks for such a fun video. P.S. I take the 5L Kitchen Sink because I use washing machines and only hand wash undergarments. Even the 10L was too big, so I downsized.
Might have to get that toiletry kit, Looks super practical. Great video!
The dumbbell set mad me laugh out loud! Makes total sense, but had to laugh.
I can't understand why they didn't opt for resistance bands. That's what I take, and with the added bonus that they can be used for other functions in a pinch (eg bungee cords, clothesline, foot hammock)
@susie9893 we do have resistance bands too but we found they don’t work quite as well as real weights when doing our workouts 😋
Glad you enjoyed haha 😆
@@nicoleandmico guess it depends what your going for. I'm quite a bit older than you guys and I find the resistance bands a lot more sparing to my joints
Glad to hear you spread your ID + S + cards. That is my system too. I misspelled a word in my last comment. I meant to say I Never use a passport container since you have to remove the passport completely when ask to see the passport. Then afterwards the passport stays in my "money belt" worn to the back. I never take money out of my money belt in public. I enjoy your RUclips videos. "Life is short, Keep on traveling!"
Thank you for your videos like this. I’m Andrew. I have a suggestion for workouts … why not just order resistance bands? They’re not quite the same as dumbbells. But they’re not as heavy either. When I move out of my apartment … I’m definitely going to either sell or donate my adjustable dumbbells. I strength train thrice weekly. And right now I’m using the fitness center where I live to workout. But I also have resistance bands. And they’re lighter weight and definitely take up less space.
Absolutely! Also, resistance bands can be used as clothesline, bungee cords and foot hammock, in a pinch.
This has become an essential in my pack the last decade
Most wallets now have RFID to protect your cards and you can buy purses/backpacks that can't be cut/slashed for quick grabs. I use the comp. tube for a drawer as well - great tip as a lot of smaller rooms don't have dressers, just desks. If I am changing hotels every couple of days, I find putting everything I need for the couple of days in one tube helps keep the rest organized.
Thanks for all the great tips! Love the sink😊.
Hi Nicole and Mico, I love both of your energy. Also, a little SOS, Nicole, have you had your right throat thyroids checked by a doctor? It could be just a camera angle or my eyes, but please go get it checked out just in case, please. Safe travels! Hugs.
Thank you! Yes, I have had it checked out 😊 I had it biopsied last year and it is benign thankfully. I’m continuing to get regular check ups on it as it is fairly large, but so far so good. Thank you so much for making sure I know about it!
I travel with a compact weighing device/scale to make sure my bag is within a weight limit. (I like supporting the local economy and I buy stuff. lol)
The green Toiletry Set with that scenery! 🤩 Awesome list of tops and flops, you two!
Yes! Thank you!
The weight….dumbells…hillarious! Carrying this will have made you two so fit! 😂❤
I keep a couple of carabiners and some Paracord. I use it for a clothes line. You can always wash clothes in the sink
For a small wash (underwear & Sox) a big ziplock bag works great.
I'm guessing the places they stay the facilities are pretty festy.
I generally handwash my clothes in hotel sinks as I go but I tend to stay in places where that's doable
I carried a compact lighted makeup mirror around Europe for 2 months and never took it out of my bag. Folding scissors tho? Every day! I don't use scissors that much at home
You can use the dry bag for your loundry
I actually use a 20liter dry bag by Seatosummit as my “laundry vessel.” It’s much more compact than the foldable “nylon bucket” you showed. (I was gifted the bucket and ended up re-gifting it.)
I was curious to see what the gear editing would be for your current travels. One of the best tips I have to remind myself of is to not do "in case of or worry of" packing. If for some reason I may need an item for a special situation after all I can usually find it and then I have a functional souvenir. And I've gotten so much value out of my packable gear such as the Peak Design tote, puffer jacket, and Travelon backpack. I can get all three to fit into a 11" by 6" by 5.5" packing cube that compresses down to 3.5" thick.
You guys have such a nice energy ☺️ love your videos
I found a TRX strap packs down really small & is pretty light weight, but you can hook it onto any door or tree or pole etc, to use your body weight to get strong with it.
Thanks for the tip about the locks that have a bendy wire instead of a solid metal bar, that was really useful. I've added one to my amazon wish list lol.
We have those too haha but the weights were definitely more ridiculous and so made it on the list. We also tried bands with some degree of success.
Yes bendy wire instead of hard shackle is definitely much more convenient! Glad you found a helpful tip 😋
I disagree about money belt. I use it for my passport when at my destination and store extra credit card and copies of ids and insurance. Never us a passport container.
I don't use a travel wallet either but I have a system of inner pockets (unless travelling in summer, then that doesn't work cos no jacket), Infinity scarf with pocket and a small travel sling. I try spread my ID + $ + cards evenly thru this system.
But if I were to travel in Asia (or anywhere where cash is preferred) again, I'd probably add my bra stash, belt stash + spread cash thru sox etc
(Also, possibly tmi, many of my bras have inner pockets that allow for removable padding and as these are bamboo they make for great travel bras)
Another option is those running belts - the ones made from Lycra - that have secret pockets
Lol!! I like weight training, too but opted for workout bands for resistance training. You guys are dedicated!
We had bands for a while but felt they weren’t cutting it but definitely less excessive haha
I like some of these suggestions like the clothes line and laundry bucket. I disagree about having a water filter for two reasons. Tap water is unsafe to drink when you aren’t used to the region in many places. You need to wash your produce and brush your teeth with filtered water. Downplaying the health impact of this isn’t helpful for new travelers.
Also plastic bottles are horrible for the environment and should be used minimally.
The UV “filter” they mention in the video is not a filter. It is a way to kill harmful bacteria, viruses, and Protozoa in water.
I agree that this method of water treatment is not practical for long term needs for many reasons.
That being said, when I travel, I rely on Sawyer water filters. They are rated to filter 100,000 gallons of water and removes nearly all of the things that make you sick.
No one is downplaying health impacts of contaminated water in this video.
The large water jugs they mentioned are refilled many times so maybe not quite as bad as single use. Also the steripen they had isn't going to remove chemicals, metals, or bad taste, so might not be great for long-term use. I do travel with an ozone water purifier but will opt for water jugs whenever possible (in LatAm)
What jobs they have to pay for travel
I think you're thinking more in terms of backpacking or camping, whereas they're doing something more like vanlife.
I'd totally take a water filter + purifier camping but I'd think seriously (and do a lot of research) about taking a life-straw backpacking. There really is something so annoying about taking an expensive piece of kit that seemed like such a good idea but didn't get used
@ they are traveling in Guatemala and other developing countries where you will get sick from the tap water. This is not an idea, its a fact. There are various pathogens and also parasites. Which will leave you feeling exhausted and unable to digest food.
I let out the loudest omg! 😳 When Mico came out with the dumbbell set lol
🤣🤣🤣
@ it was hysterical! My guess was completely off. I assumed it was an air fryer for Airbnbs lol
Very helpful video!
Glad it was helpful!
Great suggestions! Thank you! How many passports can you get in the passport wallet? Since you do so much traveling, do your passports have extra pages in them?
@@mikeaikens7823 - my opinion🙄 separate all passport. If you have one left, you can go further to get help.
Our passport wallets carry one each and we find that works well for us since it has other space for cards and cash and other small documents. And we have a 10 year passport so it has a lot of pages but last year we had to replace it early because we ran out of space. It made for a cool memento of the travels thus far!
Great video!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I would really look into the Sarisun Travel Pillows. They attach to the headrest of the flight seat and the eye mask help keeps your head up and in place.
Thanks for tip. I'm always open to checking out anything that might help me sleep in flight. Unfortunately that definitely wouldn't work for me as I'm a very restless sleeper and constantly change position.
Unlike Mico, I stopped taking a travel pillow bcos it didn't improve my chances of sleep an iota - I sleep equally badly with or without
have you ever tried a scrubba bag for laundry? I really like ours. also doubles as a dry bag. a two-fer!
O that double usage sounds cool. We’ve never tried it before but when we looked into it, we were worried it wouldn’t be able to wash too much at once. Maybe it’s time to try it out again maybe 🤔
Nice.. thx 🙏
Welcome 😊
Many of the "would not recommend" items are geared specifically for backcountry outdoor/wilderness adventures. That's like saying "don't bring a tent unless you are going camping", seems a little obvious no?
You'd be surprised
LOL i was not expecting that dumbbell set xD
Haha right?! Honestly we felt ridiculous buying it but we’ve been really trying to focus on our health recently and bands and such weren’t cutting it. Still hilarious though lol
Idk bringing dumbbells along in the car doesn't seem like such a bad idea! Should be able to get in a more effective workout vs bands.
You can use a thick plastic bag for washing... Free with duty free
You two are cute. And very enjoyable to watch.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Very helpful. Glad to say we already have some of the same items that you feel are useful. Take care and God bless.
Love hearing you find some of these products awesome as well!! 🤗
The toiletry bag would take up half the space in my carry on...
I'm sooooo glad I watched this.
The money belt!
D'uh 🤦🏼♀️ Great tip, I'll be leaving mine behind.
Bucket/lock/dry bag/packing cubes purchased ✅
Muchos gracias for the tips! 💜
Glad you found it useful! We wish you a great time wherever you travel to! 😋✈️🌎
By the way, anyone with pliers or a multi tool can cut through that lock in 10 seconds. I wouldn't think of that more than just a mild dissuasion for potential thieves. But better than nothing!
Yes it just keeps good people honest and works as a good deterrent. As you say, better than nothing 😋
Just came across this channel and like it. Just want to drop a couple of comments to help the algorithm.
04:10 Some time ago I got a lightweight "Sea to Summit" brand 35 liter dry bag with the thought of using it as a manual washing machine and protection if I were to pack a breakable liquid. Hotel room sinks are problematic for doing laundry and my drybag has been
Sorry, gotta go
How do you afford to travle for 4 years?
Mostly RUclips now 😋
I hope Nicole knows she has a right anterior neck mass
I don't follow this RUclips couple, but when I saw 30 seconds of this video, I wondered if she knew. Hoping all is well with her. RN since the 90's
Maybe you shouldn’t be so rude and heartless. There are nicer ways to point things out and they already did a whole video on it many months ago.
I do, thank you! It is benign but I am continuing to have it monitored 😁
Thank you! I’m surprised we never noticed how visible the lump is when we were filming, but I am already aware of it. I’ve had it biopsied and it is benign 😊
Not to worry 😊 I appreciate people mentioning it to me to make sure I’m aware of it. I know many thyroid nodules go unnoticed for years, and it would be terrible to not know about it and have it turn out to be cancerous. Thank you for sticking up for me 😁