13 Unsexy but Highly Useful Travel Products (real-world travel essentials)

[@alysmalls]

Thanks for watching! Here are the links to the items I bring with me on my travels! 👇 Products in Video: Blister cushions: amzn.to/3Y3v4Dy Toothbrush holders: amzn.to/4cYozpZ Body wipes: amzn.to/4d2jzR0 Poo-pourri: amzn.to/4d5QhBn Dude wipes: amzn.to/4fidn9R JBL speaker: amzn.to/3Y0qhTD Vicks vapoinhaler: amzn.to/4cGWKma Disposable toothbrushes: amzn.to/4bIBWcY Travel pharmacy bag: amzn.to/3W7Vtha Mini fan: amzn.to/3Y4FyTf Slippers: amzn.to/3zCrVR2 Anti-chafing balm: amzn.to/46mRZMB Eye mask: amzn.to/4cDUpZx

[@a-muse6567]

thanks for the recs, leaving in a few days for vacation and sharing a room with 4 other people so I made sure to get some #4 with your link :)

[@Bkindstar]

Awesome list, but one thing about using flushable wipes-many countries have plumbing and sewer systems that can’t handle this. Something that I’ve found that is better is a portable bidet. It’s basically a bottle of water with a special spray attachment. I find it cleaner than wipes and then you have no plumbing issues. Within the US, wipes are a great option though.

[@deniseherud]

Mexico...nothing is flushable there j/s🤷🏼‍♀️

[@Ella_sera]

Wipes are terrible for plumbing, even in the US

[@alysmalls]

Yep, that's why we always throw them in the trash bin

[@kelleylea5]

@@BkindstarI use one and love it. Also, it looks like a water bottle so no one knows and it’s leakproof.

[@lebu5825]

I’ve never flushed them. Even in the states.

[@Lettoes1]

The "travel pharmacy" is honestly very underrated. I was in the everglades and sliced my toe open last year. Of course the everglades are a near hour drive to any major facility, but I carry gauze, tape, and bandage to wrap my foot well until I can get somewhere for the professionals to take over. My portable pharmacy is only that, to get me through an emergency until someone more equipped can help.

[@perrisfrances]

Besides keeping me cool I also use the mini fan on tables to keep flies and mosquitoes away. Plus it can also be used as a charger!

[@katasticone]

I travel a lot for work and this list is perfection. It's refreshing to see someone talk about actual practical things to bring. I have one addition. I bring a mini bottle of spray avian water. It sets your makeup, refreshes your face when it's hot, and if you couple it with your fan, brings some nice heat relief.

[@alysmalls]

Oooo I love that idea!

[@fishandfloral]

I love the Avian face spray! It’s heaven in a can. 😁

[@emma58242]

Great tips, thank you!❤ I bring flip flops to my trips to use them as slippers that way I have 2 in 1 😁

[@rosemaryaugustine130]

I bought the same fan and used this past summer in Italy where it was unbearably hot. What a lifesaver.

[@lw1277]

I have the same fan and it is awesome. Another use is to stand it on your outdoor dining table on low speed to keep flies away from your plate. Battery lasts forever.

[@lisamerriman255]

Great video and all very good suggestions. A note to those who cruise, your pharmacy bag is very important since the cruiseship won’t carry everything you might need for OTC medicines, and whatever it does carry will be very expensive. In addition, the store isn’t open when you’re in port. Carry your own - you won’t be sorry!!

[@blacksorrento4719]

Absolutely 👍😊

[@alysmalls]

Smart tip, thank you!

[@SkeetieS-585]

And add a couple of individual sticks of Pedialyte powder in case you are dehydrated for any reason!

[@carriel3054]

In addition to blister bandages and chub rub - KT Tape. Bandages can rub off pretty easily, and the tape totally prevents that. Same with chub - if it seems like it's going to be really bad, bandage the irritated area and KT tape right over it. Bulletproof.

[@teresaschlichting3607]

OMG! "Their not what you think"...I bought the same fans as a travel gift for a ladies weekend trip to Nashville in late June and they each had the same misinterpreting facial expression of what the gift actually was but did love them in the heat.😂 The fans were also handy for a prior trip to Cancun.

[@ri-oj1ul]

Honestly the most useful items for me traveling are: band aids, wet wipes, toilet seat covers and rubber gloves. The last 2 will last you forever if you buy a pack but will save you a lot of headaches if you’re in grimy environments. I also carry thin running gloves because they are great if you are using public bikes or scooters.

[@munkeypants1]

Great video. Hope it’s ok if I ask a couple of questions and post a couple of my own tops. Re the blister cushions, do you fit this’d to your footwear or to your heels? Vicks inhaler - watch out as they contain meds that are banned in Japan Disposable toothbrush - I just bring chewing gum Slippers- you can use a hotel shower cap to cover them when packed to keep your other gear clean Eye mask - I pack a Buff that doubles as a neck and/or head covering to keep the sun off, and which can be worn as an eye mask too

[@bar8393gm]

Can I ask you *not* to use your external speaker on the beach. Nobody wants to hear your music. (or mine for that matter) 😊. I go to the beach to experience nature, to see the water and *hear* the waves and breeze. And often to read. Please use headphones instead especially in public spaces.

[@susie9893]

Yup. So many people do this now and the thought that repeats in my head is: this is *not* your lounge room. Show some consideration people

[@cs4849]

Amen.

[@MarinamSun]

YES! Please! This is ridiculous to come to the beach and still be surrounded by unwelcomed noise :(((

[@fairyhollowcreationsmarsde2777]

I’ve got my headphones so I can pop them on so as long as I can’t hear it over them I don’t care,

[@DavidWilliams-zn2nc]

Or of course don’t sit by me. I listen to music considerately without headphones. Enabling my wife and I to also enjoy conversation. I always check ( with a walk around ), that my music is not intrusive. Some people are just miserable imo. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@reneeblack2783]

Great list! I bring all of these as well❤

[@nail-art-diversity]

the vicks entry remined me to have a look at the types of pollen and the intensity of pollen for my Japan trip next year

[@mikekline4911]

The Bluetooth speaker along with the white noise lite app make for a great white noise machine. We use ours set to fan and it sounds like the real thing. The app also has a clock that looks like an old school red LED clock.. Binder clips for keeping the curtains together or a snack bag closed are good to have too..

[@staceywood7800]

Sheesh Aly .. haven’t watched a vlog for a while. You’ve gotten shredded girl !!! Serious guns 🌟💪🌟

[@kroyal4296]

Thank you for all these travel tips. How do you work out when you’re on the road you look like you’re in really good shape especially your arms?

[@spannymakronkeep8673]

Chub rub works as a blister protector on feet.

[@SkeetieS-585]

Yes, and they make Body Glide in smaller sticks so you can carry it easily. The SECOND I get a hot spot, I put it on and have no issues!

[@angelal1607]

Please, for the love of all that is holy, DON’T play music through anything but headphones when you’re on the beach or camping (or in public in general). We’re there to enjoy the sounds of nature, not some rando’s Top 40 Country hits.

[@alysmalls]

Yep! Always be respectful of those around you. I guess most my beach visits are to massive beaches with no one else around 🤷‍♀️

[@Timetraveler1111MN]

Those are superior bandaids 🩹!

[@melanycallagher8328]

I have that fan. Took it to Normandy with me. Total life saver!

[@sniperoth]

I have that mini fan permanently ini my EDC even when I'm not traveling (I live in Singapore LOL). It also works as a powerbank in a pinch!

[@Medsas]

4:45 theres a neckband version of the fan thats widely available, way better because it frees up your hand 😅

[@kristyr4245]

Great list! I always bring some Senokat along in my little pharmacy kit as I sometimes have "issues" when I'm traveling, especially after a long flight 😂

[@andreabrayton5030]

Always bring a simple clothes pin to hold the drapes closed. You’ll find other uses for it. I’ve also seen that you can use a hanger from the closet if it has the clips on it.

[@paulmlemay]

Super video. I also carry a few binder clips to clip the hotel curtains together for darkness. And Post-It notes to stick on all the appliances to cover the bright green LED's

[@outoftheklosset]

Are we the same?!😂 I use beach towel clips for the curtains. Also if you forgot the post-it notes a tee-shirt can work if the ac control panel protrudes.😅

[@genyosha16]

Great list. I usually include zip lock bags to make ice packs for any unforeseen bumps and bruises. I also take my own roll of nice 3 ply tp if I’m going to country that doesn’t have good ones available. I have a small portable massage gun to help with sore and aching muscles after a long walking day

[@Lashlove16]

I always travel with baby wipes/ hand sanitizer/a trash bag for your dirty clothes /safety pins sewing kit /small scissors/cough drops/ eye drops / lip balm /cream

[@andrewpettola6097]

Thanks for being real! Dude Wipes and shower wipes are a must! Never thought about the toothbrush holder. That's a great idea!

[@dylancag977]

Toilet things; Just strike a match. It works way better as it actually eats the gas, and replaces it with a beautiful beautiful scent. Where as sprays try to cover up but the gas is still there. Backpacking campers would be familiar with a little waterproof match container.

[@LiamHardage]

My mom has that little fan at 4:20, I also like it because its quite convenient

[@noway7555]

I have one of those travel fans and they are amazing. They have a flashlight and they can give your phone some juice too.

[@fishandfloral]

I love mine too!

[@ALICIAMARTINEZ-wk1oz]

I’m in Europe right now, Romania to be specific, and I can’t stress enough to those of us who suffer from heat… please please please BRING A FAN (portable or rechargeable, whatever). People here have the belief that fans are not ok, or even dangerous for your health, and they don’t use them, and the AC …very very little. I also struggle when asking for cold drinks and they were almost at room temperature so make sure you ask for ice cubes. Make that little fan a MUST in your travel essentials, even more for Europe (I’m from South America and we happily use fans and AC). You will thank me later.

[@Xia-hu]

are you in some backwater village or something? AC is pretty standard in Eastern Europe too, most shops, restaurants, cafés and malls definitely are air conditioned. you make it sound like Europe is some underdeveloped region LOL

[@againstthegraingolf301]

@@Xia-humost of Europe does not use AC. I was there during heatwave in 2019 and everything was miserable.

[@Xia-hu]

@@againstthegraingolf301 I effin live here, there is AC everywhere commercial.

[@heleneschoenhausen]

Do you know it is even better for your body to drink luke warm water in order to cool down. AC … really?

[@Yggdrasil42]

@@Xia-huWell Romania is quite different from The Netherlands, where I'm from.

[@neresq]

I use quite a few similar items to many you mentioned, and already have several types of travel fans. But the one you showed intrigued me - and it was on a good Prime Day deal today. So I jumped on getting one. Thanks.

[@tofutuesday]

I absolutely love Body Glide (but I hate the term chub rub). I've used it for years, even in extreme heat like the time I was at Hoover Dam in July and it was over 120° around all of that concrete. Works perfectly!

[@Jorge-e4c2l]

The rechargeable fan is a MUST HAVE! I bought that same one for my trusted advisor/travel partner when we flew to Rome this past March. She loved it! Which means I loved it also. 😊

[@manondesrochers8989]

I just found your channel. Love the contents you are sharing with us. Great products some I didn’t even know existed.

[@billsblue89]

I keep a small zip loc bag in my carry-on to hold: Small pill tube (aspirin, robaxacet, melatonin), sample size cologne (to small fresh upon arriving) and listerine mouth disolve strip (freshen the breath) and smaill folding hair brush. Usually spray and listerine when the plane lands and waiting to disembark. BONUS: TAP Portugal has small tooth brushes and toothpaste in the washroom, grab a couple and use as disposble when needed.

[@aprilknutson2809]

Good tips. I travel a lot and use a lot of these. Those mini toothbrushes have been my favorite for years!

[@MeiLee-t2v]

Some of these are useful even in daily life.

[@magietagie]

Great list! Will add those items to my packing list!

[@sandrahintz2617]

I have been using all of these for the last couple of years. ❤️

[@angiloves]

these are great reminders

[@petitericaine]

I have the same mini fan, it's very practical and also works as a powerful mini flashlight. 🔦

[@andreabrayton5030]

Yes! You’ll have to carry it on anyway, so it’s good to have on the plane when you’re searching for things in your bag.

[@mdbenoit]

Hi Aly, Great suggestions. For preventing blisters, I swear by the Running Room socks (if you wear shoes, of course). Their double-walled socks are fantastic and since I wear them I haven't had one blister. I've walked through major cities like Rome and Prague and had no problem whatsoever. I know they're available in Canada.

[@ThatsTravelUSA]

This was great! Thanks so much 😊

[@cherylkrystoff3818]

Suggestion on shoes- try a pair of recovery sandals. You can use them at the hotel, out sightseeing and at the beach. They are light weight , waterproof and you can wipe them off to clean them.

[@golflre7179]

Great ideas, thx

[@YasminOakOfficial]

Absolutely amazing!!!!!!

[@christineramseyer4721]

Thank you. I ordered a few of these things today

[@MiaHessMusic]

Thank you for these great tips!! YOu're right, people don't go there. The other thing is a portable bidet. I know they make some, haven't found one I like though.

[@DaveM-FFB]

Thank you! A great list from someone with travel experience. Yes. Dude wipes are awesome.

[@violinzeta]

I roll up a hand towel or washcloth instead of using an eye mask. Less binding and worked even in for naps in our glass igloo in Finland. I still bring a very thin "silky" eye mask I got for free from a flight, but only use it on flights when I have to sit upright. The big bulky one with eye cutouts doesn't even get used at home anymore. I just reach for a microfiber washcloth

[@misolgit69]

don't forget Loperamide, instants are best and Electrolyte replacement I use a soluble tablet variety 1 tablet to one cup of water

[@BetterNeurodivergentTravel]

I always bring a small amount of meds I might need e.g. canker sore / mouth ulcer pastilles or antidiarrheals. They don't take up a lot of space. Ha, love Poo-Pourri.

[@tiffanyharrison21]

This is one of the best travel tip videos I've ever seen. Great suggestions! Tiffany Phlanx's Marketing Specialist

[@MrRezillo]

Dude wipes are great, but they aren't flushable (they say they are, but they're lying), meaning they're not good of the plumbing systems. Maybe you don't care about this, but you should. Take the dude wipes in individual pouches, stuffed the used one into the foil packet and throw it in the waste basket.

[@cijmo]

This only works if you're checking luggage but long ago my mother taught me to keep a pair of scissors in my suitcase and it's more important now than ever because if you buy anything from snacks to packaged goods, you can't just open them like in the olden days. They have to be cut open anyway! Also, a tip for stinking up the shared bathroom. If your hotel has a public bathroom in the lobby or the bar, use that for #2 rather than the one in your room.

[@auroragrzybek6435]

I keep nail cutters on my keys or in my carry on for this purpose! They usually work in a pinch

[@Xia-hu]

you can actually bring small travel size scissors in your carry on too, as long as the blade is less than 6cms and the edge is not pointy but rounded. A lot of people don't know this.

[@cijmo]

@@Xia-hu No, I didn't know it! Thank you! So you can take scissors but not nail clippers. Cool.

[@cijmo]

@@auroragrzybek6435 They take nail cutters away.

[@alysmalls]

It works for carry-on too (the only way I travel)😊

[@davidjames6879]

Great products, some of which I didn't know exist (i.e., disposable toothbrush}. Thanks Aly, i'll try to remember these for my next destination.

[@UtamagUta]

Why mini ventilators pushed out paper fans? Those are tinier and do not require electricity

[@susie9893]

Can also diy

[@kristencobb230]

I can’t sleep and operate a paper fan 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@007isha4]

I would also add feminine products such as pads. And also tweezers! You can't always find wax. Tweezers are life saving 😅

[@alysmalls]

so smart!

[@VAdams-l7c]

And OTC azo type pills; even better if you can have your GP give you a "just in case" UTI RX for travel.

[@auberjean6873]

​@@VAdams-l7clifesaving & trip saving!

[@NSawhney]

I’m a big fan of packing nail clippers, cuticle scissors for hangnails (need these after every flight no matter what I do), tweezers, and a nail file. I have them in a tiny pouch. I will put it in my carry on when I’m flying through countries that do not mind them, but I make sure to check it when flying Through countries that do not allow scissors, or metals of any kind that can “be used as a weapon” (india is one of them. Trust me on this one. Most airports there won’t even let you fly with a safety razor in your carry on. Or an umbrella.)

[@debbielb2325]

We just bought pocket pharmacy boxes from Amazon. It was better than throwing stuff in a pouch as there is a little compartment for each med and corresponding stickers. That way you’re only bringing what you need without all the boxes or bottles.

[@r0sie888]

Ok. Number 2, I’m sold. I’ve never seen a bug when traveling but I’m now scared they are out at night when I don’t see.

[@megapangolin1093]

Good stuff, well thought out. I hope that the "Dude Wipes" don't contain any plastic and are fully recyclable as "fatbergs" build up in city sewers if they are used as they never degrade.

[@MeneGR]

A while ago, I purchased a bottle of "V.I.Poo", that (what a surprise) does the same job as Poo-pourri. I'll check what is available around here!

[@usanotsuki]

i have the exact same travel fan but in blue!

[@randomcow505]

Blister plasters always fall off, id highly recommend zinc tape instead or leukotape its insanely sticky and will not come off in your shoe and for total prevention 1000 mile socks are a god send, ive done 30 mile back to back rucks in brand new and wet boots with them on and not gotten a single blister

[@drphibesrises]

I keep two things with me every day in my pocket. Vicks inhaler and Chapstick. Can't live without them. Like the fan, I like to be blown.... on a hot day. 😂

[@cecilm3720]

Some liquid soap (or shampoo) into the toilet bowl works just as well, IMHO, and is cheaper and easier to find/replenish.

[@jeanetteh.9240]

Thanks for the tip! I'm going to try that.

[@mv80401]

Germany's big pharmacies like Mueller or DM sell blister store brand blister band-aids at much lower prices than the leading brand. They're just as good, so stock up.

[@deniseyoung3738]

LOL! I have that little fan! And I ask my self often why, oh, why did I buy the pink one?!?!?! (It was the cheapest color) but it is a great fan!

[@alysmalls]

🤭

[@josephinecronin1195]

Just bought a lime green one on Prime - it was £1 more expensive but I kinda felt I could do without my travelling party taking the p!ss out of me for it. Ain’t nobody gonna have a lime green …er… device… are they?

[@deniseyoung3738]

@@josephinecronin1195 It is a great fan, and also a torch (what we call a flashlight) and you can power your device with it. It lasts a fairly long time on low.

[@jamesppesch]

Are you in puerto Vallarta ahora? We travel a lot and don’t need most of these tips but legalities for purchasing is new here; so do you rent or own

[@outoftheklosset]

I make sure to bring disinfectant wipes for the surfaces in the hotel especially the remotes and handles. The housekeeping staff don't have time to clean all surfaces much less disinfect. Also -- DO NOT use the ice bucket. Many people use it as a sick bucket...👀 and it's not always cleaned. And I don't know if you want to keep your toothbrush on the mirror.. due to the chemicals and dirty rag used to clean the mirror. Just saying. At home? Or airb? Sure. But a hotel? Not sure I'd do that.

[@funigurl72]

great tips, thanks... instead of Chub Rub, just use your stick deodorant, it's double duty.

[@merrymaid2890]

Exsctly. I do the same. I use my deo stick instead.

[@janettesinclair6279]

If I know that I am going to be walking a lot, I pad my toes and heels with dressings beforehand so that blisters can't develop.

[@chicanica64]

Cockroaches can get i side that toothbrush holder! a snack sized Ziploc will protect your toothbrush best.

[@lauraburgess1534]

Every single one of these, I was either nodding because I already carry that or going 😮 because why didn't I think of that!

[@pebs65]

The most unsexy travel tip is Monistat Chafing Cream. The name sounds like something for an old woman but it is perfect for heals, for between your toes and sandal strap, under your bra strap, literally any wear!

[@susie9893]

You can get toothbrush holders now that have an aerator that cleans your toothbrush as it's being stored. And instead of disposable toothbrushes (think of the planet people) you can buy a tiny reusable 'brush' made from silicon that sits on the end of your finger

[@stormbunnie6966]

Oh my gosh do those vick sticks really work to mask smells?? I poop just like everyone else... however if I smell a strangers poop I will gag/dry heave/throw up. It's ridiculous. It makes my husband so embarrassed. One of our flights coming up, we will be in the very back row. I'm scared y'all lmaooo

[@deanhatescoffee]

I haven't used the Vicks sticks before but I would say, in your situation in the last row, it's absolutely worth a shot. If nothing else, it'll smell like minty poop. 😄 You might also get a mask, which would help trap the Vicks smell and hopefully block out the less desirable smells. Good luck, and if you do get a Vicks stick, please let us know how it went after your plane ride!

[@funigurl72]

check online daily before your flight to see if any different seats open up... it works. most of the time.

[@pepelemoko01]

Include a package of disinfectant wipes, cleaning on planes these days is non-existent.

[@camiller4916]

I always clean my seat, tray area, head & arm rest, etc. upon arrival. Pre-covid, I got a lot of stares. Post-covid- no stares.

[@chasz-gc8cl]

Y do you need them❤

[@Kittycats26]

I always always pack a good first aid/meds kit. No matter how light weight I’m going. That’s my non negotiable

[@RebeccaRaven]

I have a rechargeable portable bidet because once you bidet, you can never go back.

[@mermaidise]

Ecologie as left the chat...

[@Yggdrasil42]

Those exfoliating beads on the wipes are often tiny plastic balls. We don't need more microplastics in the environment. Please choose a biodegradable option.

[@annamcgonigle2712]

Often. Not always.

[@ivylovesrunning]

You can bring a small roll of electrical tape to cover any red light at night if you can't wear eye masks.

[@alysmalls]

Ya! I talked about that here in my other video about some more travel must-haves for hotel rooms: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpivooWfe5Wkfbcsi=_Rf0eQBpbLw_jHfu

[@kessas.489]

4:30 I got these with a powerbank recharging your mobile phone...

[@mercyla6]

you forgot earplugs!

[@Aust-NZ-SPandtheworld]

Love your straight hair. It seems to suite your bright smiley face. Just my opinion.

[@angeldetierra3855]

--- Interesting list. IMHO Mostly overpriced an unnecessary things. Except for the band aids. The Toothbrush holder is an essential part of my travel accessories. The one depicted just covers the head of the brush. Not good for me. I use a the toddler wipes from Walmart / Costco. They cost a fraction of the ones mentioned here. Thanks for the info!

[@simplymarbelous]

Yeah…what’s the deal with “dude wipes” anyway?? Stupid. Drugstore brand or Huggies (whichever is cheaper) is how me n my “comfortable in his masculinity” man roll.

[@andrewmichels7804]

Please do not buy or use any kind of flushable wipe. None of these break down in septic systems or municipal waterways. The advertising is a LIE in,order to purchase.

[@alysmalls]

yep, they go in the trash bin 👍

[@SharonRepici]

OK to use or buy as long as everyone knows they go in the trash. Not everyone can walk around with a damp washcloth.

[@SometimesMyself]

No to the Dude Wipes, unless your goal is to destroy the plumbing.

[@angelal1607]

Throw them in the trash can. Don’t flush them.

[@alysmalls]

They go in the garbage can, problem solved 🤭

[@jacquiwhitehouse2924]

I never leave my toothbrush on show. I have before now put it in the safe, don’t trust the cleaners sorry

[@cmbooks2000]

Thank you for the tips. Especially, thank you for saying " bowel movements" instead of poop, which makes grown up people sound like idiots.

[@danielb516]

hey wait a minute i thought hot chicks didnt use the bathroom ? dam it now my world is crashing down around me 😳

[@hideyable]

Disposal toothbrushes? The wastefulness of some humans never ceases to amaze me.

[@funigurl72]

90% of items we recycle goes to the dump anyways. We need different packaging for most items.

[@feliamary8576]

Americans seem to be experts at inventing needs, in order to sell more and more disposable single-use products that will end up in the ocean…