In today's podcast episode, we're sharing our favorite travel gear (like Nick's Japanese nail clippers), and we'll explain why a UK power adapter is especially useful, and why we carry backpacks in our backpacks.
Giant Mailbag
(01:18) - One reader writes in about their first big redemption
(03:14) - Preferred Hotels & Resorts safari lodges, bookable with iPrefer points, hiccups and all
Read more about Preferred Hotels & Resorts with points here.
(07:28) - Mother and son plan a 9-country, 1-month itinerary booked on points
Main Event: Our favorite travel gear
(11:40) - Which backpacks and go bags do we like best?
(17:57) - Our favorite luggage and toiletries
(33:38) - Which tech gear do we keep in our backpacks?
(45:50) - Why we carry backpacks inside of backpacks
(48:28) - Travel Wallet
(52:25) - Misc weather gear
(58:45) - Miscellaneous clothing tips
Question of the Week
(1:05:40) - When deciding between an option that costs more miles and less cash, or more cash and fewer miles...how do you decide?
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Greg's Tumi backpack: https://amzn.to/4gvAiiL
Greg's Briggs & Riley carry on suitcase: https://amzn.to/4mcnG1i
Packing cubes with compression zipper (similar to cubes Greg uses): https://amzn.to/4ghB5nc
Greg's toiletry bag: https://amzn.to/45ZR3Pw
Nick Stick (for shaving cuts): https://amzn.to/3KhkX9k
Greg's travel-size antiperspirant roll-on: https://amzn.to/3JZzIgX
Greg's tiny usb-c charging brick: https://amzn.to/46v7sM1
Greg's magsafe wireless charging battery: https://amzn.to/462ad7x
International power adapter that won't fall out of wall socket: https://amzn.to/3VhirlU (this is not one we have, but it looks useful!)
UK adapter: good for staying put in airplane power sockets (Greg uses similar item): https://amzn.to/45ZyICe
Kindle paperwhite (Greg has an older model): https://amzn.to/3VhirlU
Greg's portable laptop stand: https://amzn.to/4gli9nR
Greg's magnetic phone holders for selfie photos and videos:
- Clamp style: https://amzn.to/3Im3wUD
- Suction cup: https://amzn.to/4nstX9V
Greg & Nick's backpack inside backpack: https://amzn.to/47BUcq1
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