Comments on: 140 – Carry on luggage packing list

By: admin

admin — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:58:59 +0000

Glad to hear it Lisa. Where are you off to?

By: lisa

lisa — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:33:37 +0000

this really helped. thanks.

By: Sofia - As We Travel

Sofia - As We Travel — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 12:54:00 +0000

I sleep like a baby almost anywhere, but after the last hostel experiences I will seriously consider those noise reduction headphones…

By: Craig and Linda

Craig and Linda — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:56:51 +0000

Hey Jay, you might be right on the tablets! We normally keep some in our first aid kit in our hold luggage. But “Where is the toilet?” is one of the first questions we learn to ask in any language!

A headlamp is a good idea, but we tend to use the displays on our iPods rather than a real torch. Lots of people swear by a headlamp, but we’ve still never bought one.

By: Jay Sames

Jay Sames — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 17:28:15 +0000

Two things conspicuously missing (in my opinion) were 1. a head lamp, or other small light; and 2. diarrhea pills. The head lamp is the essential easy-access item. If you can find your headlamp, you can find anything else. (That’s why I sleep with mine wrapped around my wrist in a youth hostel. And sometimes you need something in the dark just off the plane. (Eg., The directions to my CouchSurfer’s flat, in Hindi, to show to the Mumbai taxi driver at 2300 India time.) The diarrhea pills are likewise essential; you can take time to find your constipation pills, but you may not have that luxury in reverse. I pack both on the top, outside pocket of my carry-on.

By: Joe

Joe — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 04:24:57 +0000

Sound cancelling headphones are definitly the way to go if you just want to eliminate sound. The downside is that they are very costly, and you can’t sleep with them on. They also become irritating after a while because they clamp so tightly on the ears. If you haven’t tried the Dreamhelmet yet, it is the first patented sleep mask with noise reduction capability.

The Dreamhelmet promotes sleep by tri-sensory input reduction: pillows the head, blocks light, and muffles sound. A soft chin strap prevents the pillow-mask from sliding out of position. There is no irritation because the pillow and mask are designed to be worn loosely and only 100% cotton touches the skin. There are no straps around the back of the head to get tangled in the hair, and only the pillow and mask come in contact with the head.

This multi-use travel product comes with soft earplugs in secret pockets and converts to an attachable or simple pillow. It also morphs into a muff. Professional travelers use them. They’re not sold in stores – only online.

By: The Global Traveller

The Global Traveller — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 20:24:37 +0000

I agree, although if I know in advance my airline(s) will have them (normally provided to first & business class and sometimes also elite frequent flyers in economy class) then I don’t need to bring my own.

I don’t bring games or puzzles. I am easily amused and always have lots to think about or do. I do bring some note paper.

For books I bring some with me and give them away en route, either swapping for another book or getting some second hand ones to replace. The book(s) also doubles as emergency extra space. If needed I’d much rather lose the book to make room for something more important.

By: Scott

Scott — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 13:41:36 +0000

Noise reduction headphones are a must on my list. They filter out the jet and cabin noise better then normal ones. The difference is remarkable. You arrive less fatigued from your flight. After all, why else do you arrive tired after sitting for several hours?