Show notes
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 allRead more about Preferred Hotels & Resorts with points here.(07:28) - Mother and son plan a 9-country, 1-month itinerary booked on pointsMain 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 tipsQuestion 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?Want some of these products for yourself?Disclosure: With the following product links, Frequent Miler will earn a commission for qualifying purchases.Greg's Tumi backpack: https://amzn.to/4gvAiiLGreg's Briggs & Riley carry on suitcase: https://amzn.to/4mcnG1iPacking cubes with compression zipper (similar to cubes Greg uses): https://amzn.to/4ghB5ncGreg's toiletry bag: https://amzn.to/45ZR3PwNick Stick (for shaving cuts): https://amzn.to/3KhkX9kGreg's travel-size antiperspirant roll-on: https://amzn.to/3JZzIgXGreg's tiny usb-c charging brick: https://amzn.to/46v7sM1Greg's magsafe wireless charging battery: https://amzn.to/462ad7xInternational 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/45ZyICeKindle paperwhite (Greg has an older model): https://amzn.to/3VhirlUGreg's portable laptop stand: https://amzn.to/4gli9nRGreg's magnetic phone holders for selfie photos and videos:Clamp style: https://amzn.to/3Im3wUDSuction cup: https://amzn.to/4nstX9VGreg & Nick's backpack inside backpack: https://amzn.to/47BUcq1Greg's passport wallet: https://amzn.to/4mZHQwyGreg's travel raincoat: https://amzn.to/42coyMnGreg's microfiber towel: https://amzn.to/3VhkBSyGreg's quick dry boxer shorts: https://amzn.to/4mhddllGreg's quick dry t-shirts: https://amzn.to/4mYjcfIGreg's slip-in Sketchers shoes: https://amzn.to/4ghMmE8Nick's Tumi Alpha Brief Pack: https://amzn.to/42uQnPRNick's Muji Carry-On (not available at Amazon): https://www.muji.us/collections/luggage/products/adjustable-handle-hard-shell-suitcase-36l-carry-on-eee02a4sNick's 200W 4-port wall charger with detachable cord: https://amzn.to/4ps1AuDNick's bigger power bank (no longer available new, so when he needs to replace it he'll look to buy something similar): https://amzn.to/41QJ8l5Nick's Anker magsafe charger: https://amzn.to/4mgUqGtNick's right-angle USB-C adapters (bought as fillers when using a Dell credit, but he uses them): https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/visiontek-usb-c-right-angle-adapter/apd/ab647234/monitors-monitor-accessoriesUSB-C extension cable: https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/c2g-3ft-usb-c-extension-cable-usb-c-to-usb-c-extension-cable-usb-31-gen-2-10gbps-m-f/apd/aa561282/pc-accessoriesNick's laptop stand: https://amzn.to/47FiZcPNick's prescription medicine tracker/reminder: https://amzn.to/3VJuxEvNick's Pixel Buds Pro (note that these are his model, but Pixel Buds Pro 2 are also out): https://amzn.to/4n0jFhzNick's Bose over-ear headphones: https://amzn.to/3VJuRTJNick's Logitech MX Vertical Mouse: https://amzn.to/4ggHjDSNick's laptop (same model and core specs): https://amzn.to/4mV6uytCadence Capsules for toiletries: https://amzn.to/4guqlSQZip off pants similar to Nick's (his are from L.L. Bean, but same idea. Of key importance, these have a number of zip pockets, which Nick prefers for money/wallet/etc: https://amzn.to/46fJ8fQNick's merino wool stuff has been Wool & Prince. Note that wool is quick-dry, but not moisture-wicking. What he likes is that it picks up no odor, so if you can't wash it right away it won't make everything in your bag stink, and it dries quickly (so easy to wash, hang, and dry by morning). He's tried a few brands but likes Wool & Prince the most so far:https://woolandprince.com/products/signature-standard-v-neck-tee-iron-grayhttps://woolandprince.com/collections/boxer-briefsNick loves this for cooler weather: https://woolandprince.com/products/knit-button-down-charcoal-heatherNick's large carabiner clip used to attach water bottles to backpack:https://amzn.to/3Kid4R2 Subscribe and FollowVisit https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ to get updated on in-depth points and miles content like this, and don’t forget to like and follow us on social media.Music Credit – “Ocean Deep” by Annie YoderMentioned in this episode:Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the worldThis podcast is part of Voyascape, a podcast network that brings together the world's best travel podcasts. You can find all of our podcasts from around the world at Voyascape.com.
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