Tips on what I pack when traveling abroad
Handheld essentials
Personal care
Everyone has a different approach here. Mine is to keep it as light as possible.
Key: Don't pack what the hotel provides
Critical personal care items for me
Eagle Creek
I find Eagle Creek products, which can be procured online as well as in a variety of different stores (e.g., Container Store, REI, etc.), highly durable and a better value than Tumi. [Here]
To be avoided
I have had these items confiscated or they can run afoul of local rules.
Scissors
Umbrella
Gum
Sudafed
This is not a complete list
I only included items I found I am not automatically drawn to pack. I am currently testing out a handheld fan as well as a collapsable water bottle, but those are not yet ready to be endorsed.
We really like the Briggs and Riely rolling suitcases because they have a built in ratcheting compression section. My wife really likes taking a portable kettle or other water heater device + matcha.
Truth on the umbrellas though, we lost a good couple heading out of Fiji once.
“Gum“
Someone’s been to Singapore
I love the travel items list. If anyone is a pro at packing (and packing light) - it's you! I have a lot to learn about that!!! Keep the suggestions coming!