Nic’s Road Totes
We hit the road enough that I’ve discovered what groceries work well for us and are easy to bring along. Andrew requires gluten-free products and they are not always available so they make the trip with us. These bags tote our staples:
Nic’s International Kits
Nic’s International Kits
Nic’s International Kits carry – on
I won’t say we travel light, but we travel with a good balance and try to bring what we need, but limit the extras. Most hotels have toiletries, and I have found them available within a short distance of anywhere I have stayed. I purchase the travel size at my destination if I need to.
A large bottle of bath oil leaked in my luggage once. Since that time I have not traveled with full size toiletry items, even if I am not at the top of the weight allowance for luggage. I place a Ziploc bag around the items in my kit, another one around the outside of the kit, then place the kit in the plastic compartment in my luggage, away from my clothes. I have only had one minor leak since the disaster. There were a few paper towels around the items that absorbed most of it. The rest was contained and did not spread beyond the toiletry bag.
Being an organized shopper and picking these things up when I am already there, or nearby, is much more pleasurable to me. They are available in a variety of places; markets, department stores, salons, beauty supply shops, spas, and I have even scored some hair products (shampoo and conditioner) from my gym. I am not too fussed about having my favorite products; although they are available in trial size. I enjoying trying the new ones, but I will ask for a sample of my favorite perfume when I am at the department store.
My Travel Kits and their ingredients are all listed in other posts. For international voyages I combine all of my kits into two, which include; Toiletries, First Aid, Pharmacy, and Vanity. The smallest one fits easily in my handbag and the larger one will be stowed within the luggage I check below. I inquire into current regulations to leave out anything that is not welcome by security from carry-on.
In the carry-on, I include the Vanity, a Dental Kit, and a few items from the First Aid and Pharmacy. Before boarding a plane, I purchase a bottle of water or refill the one I have. It’s helps to stay hydrated, and I use it to brush my teeth with after meals. On the long flights, to refresh, I use the wet cleansing clothes with make- up remover and the lens wipes for my glasses. I always stock tissues, and ibuprofen.
Nic’s Picnic Backpack
It was designed as a picnic backpack. It has lightweight dishes with organized compartments. There is a lot of room with three areas that zip shut, two large and one small. Of course there is a bottle opener that lives in there, and two external side pockets; one for a wine bottle. :- ) It came with two mini stemmed glasses that have their own place to live in. This was one of my best purchases and even has small salt and pepper shakers, and a cutting board. It has cutlery, and I keep a few sets of disposable utensils in there. There is room for Vivas, my favorite paper towel, and extra tissue rolls that vacation rentals do not always have. This one varies and I tend to research ahead of time to see if I need to add anything else. It may include any cooking oils, marinades, and grilling utensils that we may need.
In general, this is what lives in the kit.