The 5 backpack must haves
Oct 22, 2018, 9:58 am
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Oct 22, 2018, 10:10 am
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The slippers I've received have been just fine... but then again the lavs I've used so far don't have sopping wet floors to soak up all that nastiness you allude to.
Oct 22, 2018, 10:16 am
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This wasn’t about essential items for a Rimowa or Tumi case, but backpack must haves, aimed mostly for us in cattle class - time rich and money poor.
Oct 22, 2018, 10:23 am
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I simply queried as to why the flip flops, which you explained quite well, including a comment about amenity kit socks, which prompted my reply to add that some kits have slippers.
I've never had use for flip flops when traveling (ok I lied...one time I bought a pair in El Salvador before going to the beach), hence the genuine question.
This is no different than the poster upthread querying the usefulness of a platypus.
Oct 22, 2018, 10:34 am
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*cough*
ANYWAY... I'm +1 with @chipmaster and @bballdad175
I've never had a need for flip flops or platypuses, but to each their own.
ANYWAY... I'm +1 with @chipmaster and @bballdad175
I've never had a need for flip flops or platypuses, but to each their own.
After some heavy travel over two years my take on this list.
1) Water bottle, dropped takes space and never felt there wasn’t clean water to be had, I ain’t traveling into a desert. On airplanes find water ample and available
2). Wipes, though I’d used them, still in their sealed container
3) tissue, lost count on how many packages used
4). USB battery for phone, never fear or look for an outlet in my travels
5). Comfortable shoes that can do double duty as day wear and travel wear. The thought of flip flops and the dirt they pick up and drag from airplane lavatory to hotel is nasty. BYW my shoes never get past the first few feet of my hotel door entrance.
1) Water bottle, dropped takes space and never felt there wasn’t clean water to be had, I ain’t traveling into a desert. On airplanes find water ample and available
2). Wipes, though I’d used them, still in their sealed container
3) tissue, lost count on how many packages used
4). USB battery for phone, never fear or look for an outlet in my travels
5). Comfortable shoes that can do double duty as day wear and travel wear. The thought of flip flops and the dirt they pick up and drag from airplane lavatory to hotel is nasty. BYW my shoes never get past the first few feet of my hotel door entrance.
Oct 22, 2018, 12:10 pm
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Flip flops are easily washed and sterilised.
Bag them in the plane, clean/disinfect them in your lodging, get rid of the bag.
I hear they are of use for affluent, elite types too; one can’t always count on a Forbes Magazine to be lying around handy when the need for a little corporate punishment arises.
Bag them in the plane, clean/disinfect them in your lodging, get rid of the bag.
I hear they are of use for affluent, elite types too; one can’t always count on a Forbes Magazine to be lying around handy when the need for a little corporate punishment arises.
Oct 22, 2018, 3:43 pm
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Flip flops are easily washed and sterilised.
Bag them in the plane, clean/disinfect them in your lodging, get rid of the bag.
I hear they are of use for affluent, elite types too; one can’t always count on a Forbes Magazine to be lying around handy when the need for a little corporate punishment arises.
Bag them in the plane, clean/disinfect them in your lodging, get rid of the bag.
I hear they are of use for affluent, elite types too; one can’t always count on a Forbes Magazine to be lying around handy when the need for a little corporate punishment arises.
Even flips flops for dogs (said dogs may or may not be affluent, and most likely their flip flops were packed by their owner into a backpack).
Oct 31, 2018, 10:46 pm
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Nov 1, 2018, 7:50 am
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I don't have a job that requires business cards. But good to know as I sometimes accumulate other biz cards. Or grab one from the hotel management because they are usually at the desk.
I have a Conrad room key so I can pretend I am staying in a nicer room.
I have a Conrad room key so I can pretend I am staying in a nicer room.
Nov 4, 2018, 2:35 pm
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Instead of flip flops I use NuFoot Booties. Don't take up much space, easy to put on over socks (on the plane), can keep your feet warm on the plane or in the room.
In addition: Dream essentials sleep mask (eyelash cutouts), Sony NC headphones (was Bose), hand sanitizer and power bank.
In addition: Dream essentials sleep mask (eyelash cutouts), Sony NC headphones (was Bose), hand sanitizer and power bank.