My Top5 Travel Tips & Tricks // ISMONO MOMENTS

[@77staz77]

The only bad thing about your videos is that they come to an end. Congratulations for your channel and keep that work up!

[@Youknowthebo]

Thank you very much, Ivan! Really appreciate your support. Cheers!

[@chacon53]

Hi Bo. Great tips which are not mentioned in other videos. I would also add that you should pack another bag (small backpack or messenger bag) for carrying some stuffs on the trip and to bring some things that you purchase. Also, knowing in advance the public transportation systems helps a lot. One thing that many people don't consider is having a small first aid kit, which I always carry with me.

[@Youknowthebo]

Thanks, Sebastian. Yes, a small extra bag or backpack helps a lot. Especially if you travel with just one bag. Did you see this video? kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4O2oGl_eLKfg8k

[@kevinankin]

If I may add to your packing tip, is the ranger roll you do. I saw you show that on an older video and it revolutionized my packing. I'm not yet into packing cubes, for clothes, but I'm getting there. I love pouches/bags for tech gear.

[@Youknowthebo]

+Kevin Ankin yeah. Ranger rolling takes a little bit of more effort, but is totally worth it. 👍

[@diegomontoya8889]

One thing you touched on and I would like to reiterate is the earplugs and I would even add a sleepmask to that list. I have stayed in super nice hotels in Downtown Portland, Seattle and Vancouver and the streets are so loud, it nearly ruined the stay. Most hotel rooms have blackout blinds, but when I stay with friends or family, I need the sleepmask to maximize sleep quality. Lastly, still in the sleep category, is alternative sound. I sleep with a fan going all night at home. On the road however, many hotel rooms lack a steady fan at low speed on the HVAC system. In this case, use a white noise app or KZbin video to mimic the fan noise. In hotel rooms with multiple people sleeping, white noise does wonders for everyone. Oh and completely unrelated pro tip, if you use a laptop on vacation on business travel, buy an Ethernet cable and if your laptop doesn't have a port for it, get a USB to Ethernet adapter. Hotel WiFi often sucks, but internet speeds are way faster at hotels when plugged in and obviously safer.

[@Youknowthebo]

Thank you very much, Diego. That are really good tips. I will add those to my bag.

[@ChristineLozada]

Loved your suggestion about putting a small amount of money in the front pocket.. so true! I forgot to do this recently and was out a lottttaaa money in Colombia when a police officer gave me a hard time 😞

[@klyded8523]

Excellent video bo, I follow many of these tips myself. Staying hydrated on flights is underrated.

[@Youknowthebo]

Thanks, mate!

[@Punirus]

Hey Bo, like your videos! Do you have tipps for the laundry? Where do you pack it on your way home? Do you fold it or just pack it in a bag?

[@Youknowthebo]

Thank you very much, Erik. I actually pack some really cheap foldable bags inside the packing cubes, which I then use for dirty clothing. I have mentioned them in one travel video. But I just can't remember which one.

[@kiontabanks6354]

What camera would you recommend for filming ?

[@Hiram75015]

Hello bo. Thanks for your review. I find it very useful. Where did you buy the earbuds ?

[@Youknowthebo]

+Hiram75015 thanks, mate. Those are the adv.sound 747 headphones

[@roomchaos]

Where did you get the artwork with the fox 🦊 in the background ? I love it !

[@bswagger]

roomchaos He actually drew it.

[@Youknowthebo]

I wish I could draw that well.😂 I got the picture from society6 and it's called realistic starfox. The artist basically drew all the characters from the N64 game Starfox.

[@dannywestwood4113]

Nice one Bo, many thanks. In terms of the 'muggers money' trick, I sometimes take an old wallet with a couple of very low denomination notes in it eg a couple of $1 notes or a €5, plus a couple of out of date credit cards and some foreign currency I'll never use (eg old Chinese yen) and then the robber will instantly think he has a good haul, only to find later that he has nothing of any use. Glad you clarified the sleeping with an open window remark as I was starting to wonder whether you meant on the aircraft!

[@Youknowthebo]

Thanks, Danny. That is an awesome idea. Considering I have so many old wallets that is an easy thing to do. Just out of curiosity: An old credit card is not usable, but wouldn't they still be able to do some damage just with the credit card number alone?

[@dannywestwood4113]

Bo Ismono Hmmm, not sure about that Bo. I have about half a dozen of old ones that are no longer valid, ie banks that I no longer have a credit agreement with, so I'm hoping no damage could be done. Fortunately I've never been in the position of being mugged...but it could happen to most people. Expired store loyalty cards would probably suffice too. It would just leave the robber with the immediate impression they had managed to get their hands on something of value.

[@Youknowthebo]

+Danny Westwood true. Filling an old wallet with just a bunch of old cards and some cash should give the mugger the impression of gaining a lot. Hopefully we shall never get in such a situation

[@Stormbrise]

Who is the artist(s) of the artwork behind you? Love the lion

[@Youknowthebo]

I bought the painting in Bali. Unfortunately I don't know the name of the artist.

[@PackHacker]

Awesome tips Bo - thanks for sharing with us!

[@twahlinph]

Thanks for sharing, Bo!

[@Youknowthebo]

Thanks for watching ;-)

[@jouwenlee7829]

Good video with good travel trips! For me travel would means long flight to foreign countries. This is how I would pack additional to your given tips: 1. Simple medical kit (paracetamol, anti-diarrhoea, anti-histamine, anti-vomit) inside my backpack. 2. Victorinox multitool - check in. 3. Keep a separate photocopy of visa and passport front page inside my bag. Jot down the embassy address and contact as well. 3. Always keep my passport with me on my body at all time. Never leaving it behind hotel. I know I can immediately head to airport leaving the country if things turn ugly. 4. Keep at least one set of clothing to change into cabin, especially check in luggage will transit at different airport/airplane. It happened to me no luggage upon arrival for almost 2 days. So in fact I try not to check in luggage if possible. Keep up the good videos.

[@Youknowthebo]

That's awesome. I do all of those. Wasn't sure if I wanted to include those in the video as that would have made it a Top 10 video haha. Addition to 3) I always keep a digital photocopy on a USB or something like evernote as well Addition to 3) In germany we have a Passport and an ID Card. I usually travel with both so I can leave at least one as a backup in the hotel. Addition to 4) I guess everyone who has lost luggage at least once, has started to have at least one set of clothing in his carry on ;-) Good tip Thanks for this. And thanks for watching the video! Cheers,mate

[@zwei2084]

Hi Bo, I haven't been able to find any tips on how to deal with and pack dirty clothing while traveling. Any help? Love every video, cheers.

[@Youknowthebo]

Thanks, Zach. I always pack some cheap small packs to seperate dirty clothing. Check it out in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4bYhpWNns5prbs 😉

[@GeorgeSoan]

Awesome video as always Bo. Thanks for the tips! I'm trying to nail the one bag travel atm too :)

[@Youknowthebo]

+The Soan Age thanks, mate. One bag travel is not as easy as one might think 😂 but I'm getting better.

[@GeorgeSoan]

Bo Ismono I totally agree! It’s a work in progress! 😂 I think I might of found the bag to do it... the PRVKE 31 by Wandrd. It should arrive next week, can’t wait! 😁

[@Youknowthebo]

Cool. Let me know how you like the bag. Would love to review that one in the future as well!

[@bikecommuter24]

try as I might I never make it without one bag, I need my backpack full of my work gear, and another for clothes but at least I got that down to small package, currently using a roll up type thing called a Rolo so far so good, but looking for a duffle bag so I can put my tripod in it. Never ending. LOL

[@Youknowthebo]

Yes, traveling with gear does get in the way of the "One-Bag-Travel" Philosophy :-(

[@asphalttour1241]

Dear Bo, as one of your 15k supporter's I would like to thank you for your efforts and all you did. I know it costs much time! I hope you and your wife will have a wonderful Christmas time and one day maybe one more family member ;) I would like to know more personally about you 🤩😉 Keep goin and THANK YOU!!!

[@Youknowthebo]

+Iron Backpacker thank you very much for your kind words. I really appreciate your continues support. I really enjoy the community and communication with all of you. I wish you some happy holidays as well. Cheers

[@YannickReid]

The syrup is definitely an original one!

[@Youknowthebo]

I'm glad that you like it ;-)

[@reinaldovargas7443]

Hi, I really enjoy your videos, but one of the things I like the most are the small stickers/tags you use on your gear. Keep up with the nice work!

[@Youknowthebo]

Thank you very much, Reinaldo!!! Thanks for supporting the channel!

[@thebrucenasty]

that gaffers tape trick is great!

[@Youknowthebo]

I'm glad that you like it. Thanks for watching the video, Willie!

[@DonaldPerreault]

As usual, I love your video's. However, today I found the tape trick to be an excellent idea and made the video worth watching had that been the only tip. Keep up the great work and I'll continue to watch 👍🏼

[@Youknowthebo]

Thank you very much, Donald. I'm glad that you found the trick helpful. And thanks for your support on my channel!

[@futfut007]

Excellent video as always!

[@Youknowthebo]

Thanks, mate! ;-)

[@v1d300]

Why the white tape on your T-shirt?

[@Youknowthebo]

That is actually part of the print of the sweater ;-)

[@martynelson8858]

From your video I have decided to get the water bottle with a filter. That is a great idea. Good video and content.....well made/professional.

[@kidbach]

i carry povidone-iodine(wound/cut and water disinfection) and water disinfecting tablets also with my water filter bottle just in case.

[@Youknowthebo]

Thank you very much, Marty. What Kidbach is saying is a good idea as well. But if you factor in costs, then it is easier to just buy bottled water in the country you are going to. Especially in asia bottled water will be cheaper than buying iodine tablets in your country.

[@daviddesrosiers5942]

One thing I've recently started traveling with, are ear plugs called "EarPlanes". They have a little bearing inside each plug which helps equalize thre pressure inside and outside the ear, so you don't get the painful, stuffy ear feeling when flying at higher altitudes. I combine these with my QC-25s for a nice, smooth, noise-free environment. Speaking of QC-25s, I also found an adapter called "AirMod" (www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MTQGY69) which clips into the headphone jack on the left ear cup of the QC-25s and turns them into Bluetooth headphones. I keep that attached to my QC-25's in the case, as well as a fabric, braided cable from Ablet (www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XTDXPKZ) that is much stronger than the stock cable. It all fits nicely into the case + the AirMod and AirMod charging cable. Makes the kit MUCH more useful and adds more features.

[@Youknowthebo]

I just recently bought a similar Airmod thingy for my QC25s. Great upgrade!

[@franzhennig3318]

Had to giggle when you pronounced 'Bose' as German as possible :) Great video, though. Looking forward to the next one. Have you ever considered reviewing Osprey packs?

[@Youknowthebo]

+Franz Hennig 😂 thanks, Franz. I have osprey on my wishlist. I hope I can review one in the future

[@venom5809]

I love my packing cubes, never travel without them. My eBags backpack is great because I can lock all the zippers, learned that one the hard way, sort of, was on a bus overseas before I got it with a regular backpack and even though I had the backpack between my legs paying attention to it, someone on the bus opened a small side pocket and stole a battery pack from it so that's mandatory for me that all zippers on any bag I buy can be locked with a lock.

[@Youknowthebo]

That is sad to hear. If you watch my AER Fitpack video you can see a method of "locking" zippers together. So you could basically retro fit all of your nonlockable zippers with a new zipper pull and then just "knot" them together. This wont deter a thief that has time to mess with your bag, but it will stop those opportunistic pickpockets.

[@venom5809]

Yeah, it was messed up, I was literally anticipating something happening and it still happened, that's what you get on a crowded bus and you can only stand. I like to have zippers that can truly lock, even just for leaving a bag in a hotel room it gives me peace of mind, that's why I don't like the Peak Design backpack, it doesn't seem like there is anyway to actually lock that bag which is unacceptable for the kind of money they charge for it.

[@Youknowthebo]

That really sucks. At least it was "just" a battery pack. I hope that you don't get in another situation like that in the future. Stay safe, mate!

[@OneHarp]

Good tips, Bo! I like to use a collapsible water bottle such as a Platypus or Vapur. Takes up no room in your luggage when not full!

[@Youknowthebo]

+OneHarp thanks, mate. I have a Vapur. But my version kinda tastes like plastic. And the water adapts this taste after awhile. Does yours have the same issue?

[@OneHarp]

Bo Ismono Yeah, the Vapur has that problem. Not so with the paltypus, however! The new Platypus "softbottle" also has a built in clip and wider locking mouth, which is really handy. Used it on my last trip to Italy and highly recommend it.

[@Youknowthebo]

+OneHarp ok, good to know. I might check out the platypus then. Thanks for the tip

[@AndruIAO]

Adv. Sound 747 is great for price and size. Used it and satisfied

[@Youknowthebo]

+Andrew Haynal Casel agreed 👍😉

[@dark-kn6cr]

what about travel cooking? - save money - better meal what do you think about to bring a small cooker and a multi-tool(with knife, spoon,...) to cook ?

[@webbryan1]

Now they will not forget to look underside the drawers.

[@reyhanpradantyo]

😂

[@Youknowthebo]

😂 true

[@gautisteinorsson6161]

Great video, keep the good work.

[@Youknowthebo]

Thank you very much, Gauti!

[@ExhumedWolf]

Will you be doing a giveaway soon?

[@Youknowthebo]

+Heckies not sure. There are a couple of difficulties. I will probably discuss this in the livestream on Friday

[@Youknowthebo]

+Heckies not sure. There are a couple of difficulties. I will probably discuss this in the livestream on Friday

[@stvsueoka1]

When do we get to see your editing bay set up? ;) haha

[@Youknowthebo]

This is basically it ;-) kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKbHZaKhhcmgb7M

[@stvsueoka1]

ha! right on and thank you!

[@Youknowthebo]

+stvsueoka1 you're very welcome 😉 ✌️

[@bufiji07]

what kind of earbuds where those?

[@bufiji07]

Nevermind found them- www.adv-sound.com/products/747

[@Youknowthebo]

+Amit R 😉

[@travelzoomeducation3915]

Nice tips!!

[@Youknowthebo]

Thank you very much!

[@MuixEmXee]

Pretty much covered all areas ☺👌

[@Youknowthebo]

+Muix EmXee thanks for watching, mate 😉 ✌️

[@bikecommuter24]

TSA now they want to check each piece electronic gear, lets see two cameras, laptop, lenses, power bank, cables for all those items, but I keep all my cables in one pouch, plus all the concerns of lithium-Ion batteries, I got the feeling I'll be at TSA for awhile. Not to mention trying to keep up with all of the changing weight limits, one air line limits you 7kg one up to 10kg , my camera bags weighs one kg all by itself, and one of my cameras weight almost 900 grams without the lens and I'm not checking my camera gear, No wonder I'm starting to like trains and buses.

[@Youknowthebo]

In my experience, the more casual a backpack looks the easier it is to get through TSA with equipment. Which is basically why I stopped using dedicated camera bags. They just draw too much attention to themselves

[@bikecommuter24]

In the USA, its a requirement now, anything bigger than a mobile phone goes into a bin, I'm told if I sign up for Precheck I can skip, have not looked into it. I haven't flown since the new rule went into place, I travel by car or motorcycle most of the time. My Camera Bag is plain as is it gets.

[@User-kn8qd]

Asura here, You should try out those hydroflask (though every double vacuum stainless steel water bottle is the same but they're cheaper because they don't market their logo like hydroflask), it keeps water cold for 24hrs, the ice takes days to melt, they don't leak, they don't sweat. You could probably find some ones on Amazon for $15-25 (idk what that is in euros) I bring mine everywhere with me, travel, school, work. Just everywhere I use it every 20 mins seconds, it's become attached with my appearance at this point.

[@Youknowthebo]

Yes, I wanted to get one but I wasn't sure if they are actually worth the money. Do they also keep liquids warm?

[@User-kn8qd]

Bo Ismono yes for ridiculously long amount of time. I put in coffee once and I drove for 3 hours thinking it'd cool down but it burned my tongue, so now I always put ice cubes in my coffee to cool it download. If you put it in the fridge the temperature is unaffected, the double wall insulation makes it impossible for outside weather or temp to change it in any way. But you don't need a hydroflask, hydroflask (though I bought one before I realized this) is just a logo, the product isn't special, it all comes unbranded from the same warehouse in China and they stick their logos on it and charge $40 extra. I've bought two 40oz (1183 ml) for $11.99 the outside paint is cheaper but the heat and cold insulation is the same as my $47 hydroflask. But 40oz are quite large. You can find them very cheap for unbranded ones in various sizes . I've used mine for 3 years so far. But I'd get a wide mouth one if I were you, you can put coffee lids, straw lids and spout lids on it. They're very very useful in my opinion

[@Youknowthebo]

+User 01 awesome. I will try to get one here in Germany. Thanks, mate 😉 ✌️

[@dynamicduo6836]

Bo Ismono I have one from bear grylls that's triple wall insulated. It comes in 20oz and 32oz. I bring it with me everywhere too. Everyone who tries one typically can't go anywhere with out after they have it lol

[@dynamicduo6836]

Bo Ismono Bear Grylls Triple Vakuum Isolierte Edelstahl Flasche. www.amazon.de/gp/aw/d/B0755KLHR9/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?__mk_de_DE=%C3%85M%C3%85Z%C3%95%C3%91&qid=1513804457&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=Bear+grylls+bottle&dpPl=1&dpID=41hl1THl-vL&ref=plSrch

[@scubadottech]

Nice GoRuck packing cubes ;)

[@klyded8523]

My tip is to wear comfortable clothing and something that gets you quickly through security without having to start undressing. (belts, jewelry boots with metal etc)

[@Youknowthebo]

Definitely. Which is why I usually look for a quickaccess pouch on my bags. That's the perfect place to store those items before the security check ;-)

[@asphalttour1241]

Dear Bo, I can give you the ULTIMATE earplug recommendation; oh man, I am so proud to help you now!!! It's called "Flare Audio" ; just check it out!!

[@Youknowthebo]

+Iron Backpacker thanks, mate. I will Google it. 😉✌️

[@dirtskirt]

Längst überfällig die Zusammenfassung deiner Tips, Danke.

[@Youknowthebo]

+Frentzel Dirk ich danke dir fürs Zuschauen. Lieben Gruß aus Hamburg 😉 ✌️

[@travelbloggerlkomodotrip4092]

Wow tips

[@soulassasin182]

Please, put some colors in your edits. This flat image is killing me when i have to watch ur videos. Please!

[@Youknowthebo]

+soulassasin182 if you watch them on Firefox or Safari the colors are as intended. Chrome messes with my colors

[@soulassasin182]

Ok, thanks for the advice. Keep up the good work!

[@DudeNamedAdi]

Who dislikes these videos?!

[@Youknowthebo]

I ask myself the same question. It's totally ok to dislike a video, but I would actually like to know why so I might be able to improve something. I did a vote on instagram a couple of weeks back. I found out that there are actually a lot of people who dislike a review because they disliked the product. Unfortunately some people believe that the like and dislike button is based on the product and not on the video itself.

[@undrwings]

Pro Tip: Don't try to pack for 2 kids and 2 adults, lay it all out, and instagram it.

[@Youknowthebo]

+tyler belcher I can't even imagine how difficult it must be to pack for two kids. Out of curiosity: do you need to pack double the clothing for kids as they might mess up their clothes? Or do you just anticipate dirty clothes and plan to wash during your travels?

[@chaserblueboy]

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