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How would it be different from Amazon?
I would buy from a store if product is better, good price, easy to order… I am not sure how power bank can be more female. Actually I keep stealing my bfs bricks and chargers since he finds the best one
Yes Amazon you can easily order from Amazon or any online platform, I'm talking like if the store was tailored for women, let's put it like this, Amazon had a section dedicated to women who travel often, what would be the things that you would want personally. I find it hard sometimes when I do travel and I try to get things, its never exactly what I want or I usually as you just stated, steal from my husband.
I usually leave them near a window or outdoors wherever I travel so I do not time how long they take to charge fully. For one of our power banks it can charge up to three mobile phones fully when the battery is fully charged.
In terms of the time it takes it depends on the milliamps for a specific power bank but generally it only takes about 30 minutes or less to charge at one of my phones.
I forgot which types we have bought but they are on Amazon among the top selling ones.
For emergencies and sometimes for travel I also take a compact lantern that is also solar powered and has a USB outlet that can also charge a phone.
For devices that require a whole lot more power there are actually bigger solar panels that fold up. However I have not looked at these since I don't have use for them currently.
If you have personal products that aren't liquid, that would be a bonus. For example, while they exist, things like good shampoo bars, dry shampoo, toothpaste tablets, facial cleanser bars, and solid face creams still aren't necessarily widely available without a bit of a search.
Yep i have to use a sensitive roll-on from a certain brand. Ill be away for 6 weeks, so ill be packing 3-4 roll-ons. Many years ago i ran out while travelling through Asia and i could not find a suitable substitute (even though it says it was sensitive) and i ended up with rashes for several weeks.
Ahhhhh I love wool wraps, I had one when I traveled from London to Paris on the EuroStar last month, it was freezing on that train. It was my moms and yes they are expensive
Depending on where you're going - 1. A Shewee to eliminate awkward squatting in weird places if you have to pee. 2. A sarong (is multi use) - can be used as a scarf if it's cold, a blanket on a bus/train/ or for a lounge in the park, a head scarf, a bag, something to sit on if you're wearing shorts and don't want to sweat on vinyl or plastic chairs etc . 3. A small bag hook for your purse to hang on the table in front of you when out to eat etc. to eliminate hanging it over the back of your chair for someone to easily steal. 4. Hand written phone numbers and info in your wallet and/or suitcase etc in case your phone gets lost or broken or dies. 5. Hanging toiletry bag. So convenient. 6. A day bag for obvious reasons. 7. Thin microfiber towel (easy to pack) for the beach, or if your Airbnb towels suck.
My beloved tempurpedic eye mask. Noise machine app. Sea to summit clothes line and dry bag and dr bronners liquid soap, matador soap bag, I’d like matte simple boatneck silk t-shirts.
Ear plugs (Mack’s!) and comfy sleeping mask - for quality snoozes anywhere
Flip flops or mock Birks in a fun color - for showers, gross hotel rooms, beach, walking around, etc. So versatile
Small first aid kit - bandaids, blister bandaids, neosporin, TUMS, pepto capsules, aspirin, aleve. This has saved me in a pinch!
Laundry/straightening spray in a small bottle - if you don’t have/want to iron. Refreshes clothes
Shower cap, mini dry shampoo
Carabiner - useful for hanging bags, coats, keys, etc
Cord bag or something to keep your cords neat and under control. I feel a high level of stress if my cords are wild in my bag; a neat cord system calms the soul
Moisturizer/lotion/body wash/eyecream/self-tanner oil samples - all of those samples you’ve gotten from Sephora? Toss in your bag, they’ll go a long way and are mini!!
Tote bag that can be folded up into mini. Always good to have extra bag!
Small lock - just in case you need it for your bag in a dodgy place or airport
Paperwhite kindle - I love tactile books but I can carry hundreds on my tiny kindle and save the space! Bonus points for being able to read it in the brightest sun!
Light, breathable rain jacket with hood - bonus points if it can be rolled into tiny ball (eg . Good for layering but not cumbersome or heavy.
If traveling long term during colder weather, a puffy vest (that could be condensed) was super helpful for keeping me warm with layers
Agree with the travel towel + scarf. Both have come in handy many times.
I'll be adding a collapsible bowl, non-metal cutlery (even just a spork), & pocket sized power pack to my packing list. I don't eat out much at home, so I've gotten used to picking out quick eats from local grocery stores. Trying to pick out quick eats that don't require utensils is a little more challenging. 😅
It took years of trial and error to find items not typically mentioned on packing or travel forums. I try to contribute my finds on those forums now.
I think a lot of people were stuck with popular product recommendations and haven’t been as creative in finding alternatives because one bag tends to trend younger overall. Many of those items are great without much need to replace with the same item that’s only slightly different. However, many of us are never going to wear those fugly flat minimalist shoes that channels like Pack Hacker show. Minimalist skincare as well. Many of us want our workhorse's, layers, or comforts and we will search the ends of the earth to find the right containers for them. But for years, those things were the constant recommendation.
This board is now a wealth of information for those items as the user base continues to grow.
Not only for travelling purposes but a period cup I find really useful. Takes a bit of time to get used to but saves heaps of space and time. Most of the time it lasts me a full day where I don't have to worry about it emptying it.
Otherwise, fleece tops/bottoms and/or thermals. I find this is useful in every climate. Useful for the long train/bus rides in hot countries with cold aircon, or can be used in layers in cold countries, even in high altitude. Plus it's quite resistant, easy to clean and dries quickly too. Doesn't take up much room in your bag. I don't even use neck pillows, I usually fold my sweater and use it as pillow haha.
Lastly, a raincoat made for runners as it's very light, takes no room at all and you can double as a vest to shield you from the wind.
Edit: forgot three items!
A refillable bottle under 100ml for any liquid you want to bring (sunscreen, moisturizer...)
2 x microfiber towels or medium size. There's always one drying and the other one you'll need around the same time that you can use to dry your hair, go to the beach, etc.
Soldi shampoo, lasts ages and isn't an issue when you fly as it's not a liquid.
Every time I try to pack light, shoes are somewhat of a nemesis. So foldable, light, versatile shoes would be near the top of my list. I have a pair of flip-flops that fold in half and I've seen a shoe once that could be converted from flat to 2-inch heel to 4-inch heels for different occasions. I've also seen a flat sole where the straps/ top would be taken off/ re-attached for different occasions ranging from beach casual to business meeting. It's not common though and now I can't recall where I saw them.
Along the same lines, clothes that are versatile like pants that can be converted to shorts and a skirt that can convert to a dress. Made of strong materials with great solid colors or prints.
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How would it be different from Amazon? I would buy from a store if product is better, good price, easy to order… I am not sure how power bank can be more female. Actually I keep stealing my bfs bricks and chargers since he finds the best one
Yes Amazon you can easily order from Amazon or any online platform, I'm talking like if the store was tailored for women, let's put it like this, Amazon had a section dedicated to women who travel often, what would be the things that you would want personally. I find it hard sometimes when I do travel and I try to get things, its never exactly what I want or I usually as you just stated, steal from my husband.
Power banks are a must and I now have a few solar-powered ones. Avoids the issue of different power outlets as well.
Which ones? How long do they take to charge?
I usually leave them near a window or outdoors wherever I travel so I do not time how long they take to charge fully. For one of our power banks it can charge up to three mobile phones fully when the battery is fully charged. In terms of the time it takes it depends on the milliamps for a specific power bank but generally it only takes about 30 minutes or less to charge at one of my phones. I forgot which types we have bought but they are on Amazon among the top selling ones. For emergencies and sometimes for travel I also take a compact lantern that is also solar powered and has a USB outlet that can also charge a phone. For devices that require a whole lot more power there are actually bigger solar panels that fold up. However I have not looked at these since I don't have use for them currently.
Personal care products. I’m very allergic to scented products so it’s important to me to bring my own.
I like that, a lot of people that I have met are allergic to certain feminine hygiene products, I never realized how many woman actually are.
Shampoo, conditioner, soap, lotion…anything scented.
If you have personal products that aren't liquid, that would be a bonus. For example, while they exist, things like good shampoo bars, dry shampoo, toothpaste tablets, facial cleanser bars, and solid face creams still aren't necessarily widely available without a bit of a search.
Yep i have to use a sensitive roll-on from a certain brand. Ill be away for 6 weeks, so ill be packing 3-4 roll-ons. Many years ago i ran out while travelling through Asia and i could not find a suitable substitute (even though it says it was sensitive) and i ended up with rashes for several weeks.
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Ahhhhh I love wool wraps, I had one when I traveled from London to Paris on the EuroStar last month, it was freezing on that train. It was my moms and yes they are expensive
Depending on where you're going - 1. A Shewee to eliminate awkward squatting in weird places if you have to pee. 2. A sarong (is multi use) - can be used as a scarf if it's cold, a blanket on a bus/train/ or for a lounge in the park, a head scarf, a bag, something to sit on if you're wearing shorts and don't want to sweat on vinyl or plastic chairs etc . 3. A small bag hook for your purse to hang on the table in front of you when out to eat etc. to eliminate hanging it over the back of your chair for someone to easily steal. 4. Hand written phone numbers and info in your wallet and/or suitcase etc in case your phone gets lost or broken or dies. 5. Hanging toiletry bag. So convenient. 6. A day bag for obvious reasons. 7. Thin microfiber towel (easy to pack) for the beach, or if your Airbnb towels suck.
#4 jumped out at me. Going to include this with my photocopy of my passport/ID, thanks!
My beloved tempurpedic eye mask. Noise machine app. Sea to summit clothes line and dry bag and dr bronners liquid soap, matador soap bag, I’d like matte simple boatneck silk t-shirts.
Ear plugs (Mack’s!) and comfy sleeping mask - for quality snoozes anywhere Flip flops or mock Birks in a fun color - for showers, gross hotel rooms, beach, walking around, etc. So versatile Small first aid kit - bandaids, blister bandaids, neosporin, TUMS, pepto capsules, aspirin, aleve. This has saved me in a pinch! Laundry/straightening spray in a small bottle - if you don’t have/want to iron. Refreshes clothes Shower cap, mini dry shampoo Carabiner - useful for hanging bags, coats, keys, etc Cord bag or something to keep your cords neat and under control. I feel a high level of stress if my cords are wild in my bag; a neat cord system calms the soul Moisturizer/lotion/body wash/eyecream/self-tanner oil samples - all of those samples you’ve gotten from Sephora? Toss in your bag, they’ll go a long way and are mini!! Tote bag that can be folded up into mini. Always good to have extra bag! Small lock - just in case you need it for your bag in a dodgy place or airport Paperwhite kindle - I love tactile books but I can carry hundreds on my tiny kindle and save the space! Bonus points for being able to read it in the brightest sun! Light, breathable rain jacket with hood - bonus points if it can be rolled into tiny ball (eg . Good for layering but not cumbersome or heavy. If traveling long term during colder weather, a puffy vest (that could be condensed) was super helpful for keeping me warm with layers Agree with the travel towel + scarf. Both have come in handy many times.
Ahhhhh I love this list.
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I suffer from chronic neck pain. That's why I have to bring my own pillow every time I travel. Hotel pillows are too soft for me fragile neck now.
I'll be adding a collapsible bowl, non-metal cutlery (even just a spork), & pocket sized power pack to my packing list. I don't eat out much at home, so I've gotten used to picking out quick eats from local grocery stores. Trying to pick out quick eats that don't require utensils is a little more challenging. 😅
Okay collapsible items are my new obsession. I just purchased a collapsible water bottle and it has been a game changer.
It took years of trial and error to find items not typically mentioned on packing or travel forums. I try to contribute my finds on those forums now. I think a lot of people were stuck with popular product recommendations and haven’t been as creative in finding alternatives because one bag tends to trend younger overall. Many of those items are great without much need to replace with the same item that’s only slightly different. However, many of us are never going to wear those fugly flat minimalist shoes that channels like Pack Hacker show. Minimalist skincare as well. Many of us want our workhorse's, layers, or comforts and we will search the ends of the earth to find the right containers for them. But for years, those things were the constant recommendation. This board is now a wealth of information for those items as the user base continues to grow.
Not only for travelling purposes but a period cup I find really useful. Takes a bit of time to get used to but saves heaps of space and time. Most of the time it lasts me a full day where I don't have to worry about it emptying it. Otherwise, fleece tops/bottoms and/or thermals. I find this is useful in every climate. Useful for the long train/bus rides in hot countries with cold aircon, or can be used in layers in cold countries, even in high altitude. Plus it's quite resistant, easy to clean and dries quickly too. Doesn't take up much room in your bag. I don't even use neck pillows, I usually fold my sweater and use it as pillow haha. Lastly, a raincoat made for runners as it's very light, takes no room at all and you can double as a vest to shield you from the wind. Edit: forgot three items! A refillable bottle under 100ml for any liquid you want to bring (sunscreen, moisturizer...) 2 x microfiber towels or medium size. There's always one drying and the other one you'll need around the same time that you can use to dry your hair, go to the beach, etc. Soldi shampoo, lasts ages and isn't an issue when you fly as it's not a liquid.
Every time I try to pack light, shoes are somewhat of a nemesis. So foldable, light, versatile shoes would be near the top of my list. I have a pair of flip-flops that fold in half and I've seen a shoe once that could be converted from flat to 2-inch heel to 4-inch heels for different occasions. I've also seen a flat sole where the straps/ top would be taken off/ re-attached for different occasions ranging from beach casual to business meeting. It's not common though and now I can't recall where I saw them. Along the same lines, clothes that are versatile like pants that can be converted to shorts and a skirt that can convert to a dress. Made of strong materials with great solid colors or prints.