Saw that the gear thread had 404'ed while I was gone. Figured I would bake a new one.Best BagsCurrent LoadoutPlane and Train ClothesChargers, batterypacks, laptops, tablets, headphones, books, handheldsetcprev>>2877573
>>2899015$3 jeet duffel bought in india (carry on)$5 20l tactical chud bag bought in china (personal item)
My gear that makes my life much easier:-fork spoon combo -rubber bands to compress clothing-airtag for checked luggage(doesn't use lithium battery)-2 phones-all devices using USB-c simplified so much-reusable large bag(makes laundry, shopping, etc easier)-blackout mask-Melatonin(because fuck some countries not having this)-throw away spare pair of shoes-multivitamin-desk fan(no battery so easy to put in checked)-USB C monitor-mouse pad(fuck glass desks in asia)-plastic travel cup and mini-ice tray(why does europe never have ice available in hotels or some LIDL's Aldis???)
https://www.rei.com/product/245600/eagle-creek-pack-it-reveal-cube-setThese things are really handy, lightweight and durable for real travellers . Ive been using them 5 years straight almost 2000 days and they are just starting to wear out. One for clothes, one for toiletries and one for vitamins and medicine .
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>>2899101>2 phones Both the same brand/model ??? Anything else I need to know about bringing a 2nd phone for a safety net? ??? Basically just have everything I need loaded on it and keep it back at the hotel I bring a USB SNES controller for emulators and sometimes an XBOX controller for emulatorsOne or 2 of those waterproof bags, incase shit hits the fanHeadphones,EarplugsDrawing paperbook and pen
>>2901209No I just have my old phone be my second phone, both esim so if I lose or break one I just reswap my number over.Primary phone is an iphone 16 max, got it for a good deal like 400 new just open box. Worth it for Asia as the countries I go to all have NFC compatible virtual passes.Secondary phone A36, again got it for like 129 or something through google fi fits the bill has my banking apps/2fa things on it.Never traveling without 2 phones again, had one experience where I broke a phone while abroad. Made my life a living hell till I was able to get back into the USA and properly verify things. Also NFC/ESIM is invaluable in current year.
>>2899101I grew up in NA and never understood what the point of ice buckets were. I mean I wouldn't mix it with my drink... So what do you need an ice bucket for if you have a mini fridge? Anyway the answer to your question is: Europeans don't grow up drinking ice-filled drinks and space is limited, so the demand for ice is quite low.
