What I'm NOT Packing for a Cruise in 2024 *What I'm bringing instead*

Wondering what cruise items to pack for your vacation? I've audited my own favorite cruise essentials & tried some awesome new cruise accessories over the last few months. In this video, I share 30 cruise travel essentials I always pack for a cruise in 2024 - Plus what I'm no longer bringing on a cruise!!
First time cruisers & repeat cruise passengers will love these cruise cruise essentials for 2024!
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ABOUT ME
Hi! I'm Ilana! I live in Montreal, Canada with my husband Frank. We can often be found dreaming about and planning future cruises, ideally to hot and sunny destinations! I believe in having fun, being kind and that you are never too old, or too young, to live the life of your dreams!
Please note that I do not sell cruises on Life Well Cruised. This and all other videos are for entertainment purposes only. I share my own opinions, personal experiences and information with other cruise travellers, which I hope can be helpful. Please contact your travel agent or the cruise line directly for advice and any information specific to your booking.
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[@LifeWellCruised]

Planning a cruise? Get The Ultimate Cruise Planner. It's a 47 page cruise travel planner with packing checklists, shore excursion planning forms and much more! ($10 off for a limted time). Details here: lifewellcruised.com/ultimate-cruise-planner/

[@WandaMontgomery2744]

I do this every time. 😊

[@Honeymybiscuits]

You can get them free online.

[@jenniferargo2340]

As a Flight Attendant, I learned a little toiletry hack that works like a charm. Just unscrew the top/lid to any bottle, put a piece of Saran wrap on top, and then screw the lid back on. I've never had any trouble with leaks and it's a cheap hack. Happy Cruising!

[@Aisha.The.Traveler]

I do this too and it works great! 😊

[@shord140]

THanks for this tip!

[@cindylizardi5538]

I do the same.

[@williamoday573]

Believe it or not, after 50+ cruises over 20+ years our latest "cruise gadget" is a travel pepper mill! We really enjoy fresh, crushed pepper with our meals. Royal Caribbean used to offer it at every meal, but stopped a few years back. So we now carry our own. On our last cruise a passenger at a neighboring table borrowed it (she thought it belonged to Royal Caribbean and wondered why she didn't have one on her table!) It is pocket sized, and has a cap to keep ground pepper from ending up in your pocket. I do pack it in a zipper top silicone bag anyway, just to be safe.

[@conniebrierly3778]

My son and daughter-in-law invited me on my first cruise! I had no idea what to expect, so I have been binge watching videos. Yours are definitely the best! I have gotten so many tips on packing and what to bring. Thank you!

[@LifeWellCruised]

So exciting!! So glad my videos have been a help as you plan :)

[@AndreaShink]

you've got a great son & DL, there, lady! have an amazing time. cruises are the BEST!

[@justjessy0115]

Omg me too. My son & soon to be daughter in law invited us to join them on a cruise this Dec (none of us have ever been in a cruise) in so excited but have NO clue what i need or how to dress. I've been binging her vids. It's gonna save my life lol. Hope you enjoy your cruise 🙋🏽‍♀️

[@AndreaShink]

​@@justjessy0115 so exciting!!! Which Cruise line and to where??

[@penny7205]

Just be sure not to overpack, which is easy to do.

[@ranellmueller2972]

My husband takes pictures of his dinner all the time. At home. I saw that light you had for the phone and said to myself, "Yep, that's exactly what he needs to really make that broccoli beautiful." He's going to laugh until he cries when I give it to him. Thank you!

[@sandraridgway1282]

Magnetic hooks are a must have! We love them. Also, we take 2 small magnetic motion sensor lights that we put on the wall close to the floor, and on the bottom of the bathroom door. That way if we get up during the night, there is enough light to see, but not too much light that can disrupt being able to fall back to sleep.

[@BostonHeather]

As an RN, I will do anything to NOT wear a lanyard so card holder works for me!!!!😂

[@LifeWellCruised]

Haha it seems a lot of people have a negative association to lanyards & work. I hear you 😂

[@terregagnon2049]

RN here - no more lanyards for me!

[@NYnative61]

On board, I use one of those small cross body wallets, big enough for a phone, your card, some tissues and a chapstick.

[@Aisha.The.Traveler]

I’m not an RN but I had to use one for work for years and I absolutely hate them! My last 2 cruises I used a retractable lanyard clip and it worked great! 😊

[@nailahshae3043]

I have a coach card holder. Caught on a black Friday sail for little of nothing

[@lorimasterson8427]

I bring towel bands too. But, as someone else mentioned, they are similar to the rehab/exercise bands. So I actually bring the exercise bands which I use for a quick workout, and I use them for towels. 😊

[@rallegra]

Great idea!

[@LifeWellCruised]

Very smart 👏

[@CallmeMrKelly]

Great hack!

[@scottmilo2971]

Great tips Ilana!!! I also changed from towel clips to towel bands and it is so much easier to pack and take up a lot less room. Touché on the idea of using a packing cube for your dirty clothes on your return home. It is so simple when you get home to do your laundry and, then I wash the packing tube separately in Coldwater and hang it up to dry to reuse on my next trip

[@rickdee1983]

I always travel with 3 or 4 clothespins, the kind you squeeze. This way if the curtains don't close tight and you want to sleep in it helps keep the sun out better, plus you can use them as intended to hang up items to dry.

[@CallmeMrKelly]

The toothbrush cover is something I use even when at home, bathrooms are full of all kinds of bacteria and germs. Even flushing a toilet sprays germs all over. Any help protecting your toothbrush is a must.

[@LifeWellCruised]

Good point

[@kylegray738]

On my first two cruises I used a sea-sick patch. This left me a little light-headed but I didn't get sea sick. Regular Dramamine (Diphenhydramine) makes me sleepy. I have switched to "Less Drowsy" Dramamine (Meclizine). I take two on embarkation day when we are in the buffet and then one a day with breakfast after that. The only time this hasn't helped is when we were near a tropical storm.

[@JaniceCrowell]

I believe Bonine is millions also. For me it works better than Dramamine and not drowsy!

[@5peas442]

Ilana, your recommendations are amazing. My husband and I went on our first cruise last summer and before we left I binge-watched all your videos. It made a huge difference to us. We were much better prepared than we would have been if we had gone on board without all that info. Thanks for all you do.

[@GeriGeriGrasso6-xw7eg]

A good tip use those throwaway shower caps . Sold in packs of 10 dollartree I use for shoes AND for liquid leakage on bottles works great Also I buy those clear plastic handle bags sold at dollartree. I separate everything and lable. Meds in one bag. Seasick items meds in another. Sanitizer, gloves, wipes in another I lable each bag makes it so easy to carry on and get to things quickly without looking for things. I hang on those magnetic hooks in the room Also I use black garbage bags for my husband dirty clothes and white for me to separate to put back in your own suitcase

[@Next_Cruise_Please]

I don't leave my toothbrush out. I repack it along with other stuff in my small bag. If you take a bag on an excursion, I recommend one that zips or snaps shut. Your things like to jump out on excursions.

[@penny7205]

Instead of a backpack for myself....I wear a fanny pack. I have cinch bags packed for each excursion with water shoes, coverup, sunscreen, ziplock baggies, bottles of water, water camera, envelope of small bills for tips and paper work/ tickets for excursion. Then, on the day of excursion, grab and go...saves so much time!! I still like ziplock baggies for things that could spill. The cruise we just took in November we took magnetic hooks! Oh my gosh, great idea!!!

[@sharonsusa1049]

Oh brilliant! Going on my first cruise this spring & I love your tips! Will definitely be doing this!

[@kengodbold1142]

Best thing we have ever found was for the small showers on the cruise ship that never has a place for all of our stuff. Amazon has a "S&T INC. Shower Organizer, Shower Caddy or Bathroom Organizer with Quick Drying Mesh" that we can hang on the inside of the shower on the shower curtain hooks. Best shower addition ever!!

[@LifeWellCruised]

Very good!! Thanks for sharing

[@penny7205]

Wonder if this mesh shower organizer can hang from a magnetic hook in the shower?

[@kengodbold1142]

@@penny7205 Not sure if the showers are metal for magnets but this hangs on the inside of the shower hooks perfectly (as long as they are open hooked). I would also worry about magnet and moisture, I hung an outside thermometer on a Panama cruise and the magnet part of the hook is probably still part of that ship.

[@penny7205]

@kengodbold1142 oh goodness too funny. Thanks for sharing though. I've already added your SNT mesh shower organizer to my Amazon cart!

[@tinasmith3560]

Thank you! I’ve got this in my Amazon cart.

[@katiewilliams6238]

Thanks for a great video! Love your planner!!!

[@rossfortini1856]

I am not in *any* way affiliated with Life Well Cruised--other than being a subscriber--but Ilana's Ultimate Cruise Planner document was *invaluable* for helping us keep our 3 cruises (all within 6 months!) organized. Well worth every penny for this downloadable document. It's easy to choose/print the pages you need/don't need (e.g. our kids are grown so those pages are irrelevant). If you purchase only one thing mentioned in this video, the planner should be the one. (FYI, most other cruise channels pronounce it BOH nine, i.e. a long 'O'. But maybe the Canadian pronounciation is different, sort of the opposite of the way you pronounce "process" vs. your neighbors to the south. 😁)

[@LifeWellCruised]

Thanks for your purchase & for sharing your experience with the LWC Ultimate Cruise Planner. I’m so glad it was helpful & appreciate your feedback 😊 lol, it seems like pronouncing Bonine is going to be a continual challenge 😂

[@bernicetodd9717]

Yes but Ross, is it boh-NINE or boh-NEEN?

[@brookenelson2085]

Love your suggestions!

[@beckyshinlever5142]

We have used that hamper for years and love it. Thank you for all the great information.

[@parkerjensen7698]

The lighting looks great😀

[@kmstronski4742]

Can’t believe u got me and my mom in your ascent videos at the pool 😂😂😂

[@LifeWellCruised]

lol, was that in my Ascent video or this one? I’ll have to look back

[@RandyRaphael]

Your lighting looks great.

[@gatorguy7711]

Always interesting to see your updated list! We use many of your suggested items. Thanks...

[@mikeyinthecity]

That beach bag is cuuuute!

[@sharonwendt529]

I do use a towel band, but mine has an added benefit it has a pillow attached to it. I absolutely love it you can use it at the beach or for camping . All you have to do is blow it up, and when done, just pull the plug and empty the air. It rolls up into a small tube and is lightweight.

[@LifeWellCruised]

That’s awesome 👏

[@tjs201971]

Hey great advice for anyone planning a cruise or trip! Thank you for the helpful tips!!

[@sonyamckillip5150]

Thank you for your helpful and informative videos! You have made cruise planning much more enjoyable and worry free!

[@405Lenny]

I’m looking forward to my very first cruise and your videos have been very helpful. 🙏

[@dawnpowers7626]

I loved those magnet clips and the hanging toiletry bag. Never would have known about those without your videos.

[@laurenschenck5355]

So glad you are having a good time on ur Crusie can’t wait for your reviews on this cruise ship ✨🛳️🛳️🛳️🩵🛳️🛳️✨💕💕✨🩵🛳️🛳️🛳️✨✨✨🩵🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🩵✨✨🩵🛳️🛳️🛳️🩵✨✨💕✨🛳️🛳️🩵✨💕💕✨🩵🛳️🛳️🩵💕💕✨🩵🩵🩵🩵🛳️🩵🛳️🛳️🛳️🩵✨

[@meddyven]

Ilana, the lighting is just right. You're good!

[@stevesutherland824]

Love your tooth brush covers, these will be a must have now.

[@stephanierobison1842]

That phone case lanyard is a GAME CHANGER! We loved them on our last cruise!

[@mariuszp4530]

Absolutely amazing...THANK YOU

[@skillet4068]

As always great tips here! Going to pack some magnetic clips/hooks.

[@annettegrimes2931]

❤ we love the towel bands!! They are so much easier than clips but I do miss my cute clips. ❤

[@HOlsen-xe1xy]

We love the toiletry bag you recommended. It's been a year and it's so convenient.

[@ashleynbjohnson7623]

Love this. My must have item is a scent cone that I place on a corner day 1 and hooks

[@jeffreyclinard2002]

I love those multi-country power adapters.

[@tduck828]

I love these videos as well as links. I recommend you to everyone! Even as a seasoned cruise traveler I love it!!

[@LA-sj5vz]

Nice vid. The towel bands will also help you find your chair.

[@luddie84]

I'm getting ready to go on my first cruise. Your videos have really helped me prepare.

[@annettependergraft120]

Thank you for all the awesome recommendations! I have added quite a few to my Amazon wish list!

[@user-dr1bn4db8h]

Thanks for another great video!

[@angelasimmons8392]

Great tips- love that dress!!!❤

[@iieshacarter]

That laundry kit was so helpful on my last cruise. I kept my wrinkle release spray in there too.

[@suzanneakerley1354]

Welcome back!!

[@suzanneakerley1354]

Whoops you’re not back yet!

[@LifeWellCruised]

Thanks so much! We are back 😂. I recorded this on the ship but we got back a couple days ago & are getting back to routine :)

[@theseasonaltouch]

Thanks so much for introducing me to towel bands! Genius idea and so easy to pack 👌 I’ll be ordering some for my summer cruise on the new Sun Princess - can’t wait!

[@jansamuels6800]

I'm going on my first cruise around the Caribbean from 6th February and watching you over the past 6 months has been brilliant for all of your hints and tips. Thank you for sharing xxx

[@ramonavargas4960]

I love all your videos. My daughter and I are going on our first cruise on 2/17/24. You have been a great help. Thanks

[@jamieroberts900]

Love love the towel bands, love the light motion esp on a princes ship newer ones bc when in the middle of the night you have to get up and go to bathroom you turn the light on and the whole cabin lights up, so these motion lights are great. We use the cubes packs the cover for tooth brushes are great idea, also we bring our own shampoo and the covers are a great idea. Thank you so much 😊

[@CMB0401]

Going on my first SOLO cruise in June!!! Your tips are fabulous, thanks for sharing. I always learn something new 😊

[@kathleenabell5933]

Highly recommend your Ultimate Cruise Planner - so helpful!

[@amariestevens6978]

Woo, Didn't know there were towel bands out there. Thanks for sharing.

[@heathahlee]

We tried the towel bands on our last cruise and loved them! They will go with us on every warm weather cruise from now on!

[@pamgriner3624]

I find the towel bands so easy to pack and use! Bonine...pronounced BowNeen. I orded the travel clock, toothbrush covers and bottle cover skins. Great additions to my cruise supply box. You always have such great advice!!!

[@LifeWellCruised]

Thanks for the tip 👏

[@clairesamia7079]

Thank you, lots of great information ❣️

[@lisah2383]

The one thing I have found SUPER useful on a cruise, especially older ones is Febreeze small spaces air fresheners. I put one in the bathroom and in our room! They last the whole week and I am sure our cabin stewards appreciate it too! 😅 Thanks for all the tips & tricks! It helps so much! 😊

[@williamoday573]

We use the Gain scented version and love them!

[@erinf4712]

I love the travel alarm clock as well. Our recent cruise (#24) was a two bedroom, 2 bath suite. There were no outlets in the second bedroom, so phones and devices had to be left in the living area to charge. That meant, no nightlight and no phone alarm. The alarm clock came in handy for the early port day wake ups.

[@mjandres4451]

I always think I have learned it all and then you do another video. thanks for the great work you do. I so enjoy watching and learning new things about cruising. I now have several (and about to buy more) of your travel items. I love them all.

[@parkerpayne36]

The lanyard with detachable clip is also great when you are lounging by the pool and they need your sea pass for your drink

[@shermanbrendaoraas5096]

Thank you, Ilana. You are helping me to get ready for my cruise. I especially like your Amazon links as the items are in Canadian dollars.

[@nanaclaus]

We have almost all of the items you recommended in your video. Just bought the towel bands to use for our cruise in May 😊

[@andreawright1357]

Thanks for you hints and tips. I have purchased quite a few of the things that you have recommended . The latest purchase is the towel bands as the clips are so bulky! I’m looking forward to my cruise in April to try them out. I like my cabin to be neat and tidy too. I will soon be a pro 😊

[@zaidagarcia8369]

Love all your suggestions!!! 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻 thank you

[@laurenschenck5355]

I love ur videos so much welcome back llana! 🩵🩵💕✨✨✨✨✨🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵✨✨✨💕💕💕✨✨🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵💕✨✨💕✨🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🩵✨✨🩵💕💕💕✨

[@LifeWellCruised]

Thanks so much Lauren!! I appreciate you watching! Were back now & will be back to routine :)

[@laurenschenck5355]

@@LifeWellCruised Hugs 🥰

[@shelbyjones2032]

I bought the same nautical carry on bag a few years ago and it's been the best cruise purchase I've made so far. Absolutely LOVE it!!!

[@crumcake3]

I have not cruised in a long time … over ten years and now I’m going in August on a 9 day Mediterranean cruise … so excited … your videos help me a lot thanks for sharing

[@julietodd2597]

Hi Llana, love your channel and all the tips. We will be going on a cruise for our 50th anniversary, can't wait. So, till packing day, I've been looking for a few really cute items. Your beach cover-up is so fabulous. Could you share where you got it? Happy cruising. ❤️

[@user-jj1zi9mp8z]

Yes, per your recommendation I bought and use those towel bands. Wonderful space saver not only in my luggage but in my beach bag on beach trips!!

[@LifeWellCruised]

Great tip! True so good for all vacations

[@pgijoy5037]

Love your planner. I have used it several trips. It really helped on our 74 day cruise

[@LifeWellCruised]

Wow!! What an incredible cruise! So glad it was helpful for you :)

[@user-qq9dj5zk7x]

Great video, as always! I have also switched to the towel bands for travel due to weight. And on my recent cruise, I stuffed my laundry into my compression cube and put it in my carryon. It weighed quite a lot but this kept the weight down in my checked luggage. Can I also suggest that, especially if you are doing a cruise or trip that is not your usual holiday, you keep a diary so you will remember all the little details of what you saw, who you met, etc. I just do it on my ipad so I can print it out later and keep it with the hardcover photo book I do for the trip.

[@itouchten]

These are great tips! Thank you. I got some cable ties with magnets on both ends that I use for hanging papers when they are not securing cords. Two uses for one item. I got them on Amazon. Smart&Cool Reusable Silicone Magnetic Ties. I got a 20 pack and love them.

[@mariemichalak8372]

I love your videos! Thank you! 🥰

[@LifeWellCruised]

I'm so glad! Thanks so much for watching 🛳️☺️

[@LifeWellCruised]

Thanks so much for watching! 😊

[@borg1964]

I’ll get some of those towel bands, handy on a windy beach too👌🏻

[@denasullivan4134]

Thank you, your suggestions are always so helpful! We use a fold up hamper, bring our own snorkel gear, laundry sheets, mini clothes line, magnet hooks, a non surge power strip, water bottle, on longer cruises a large thermal coffee container, a little medical kit, and a hanging toiletry bag, I made our packing cubes, they are so nice, we just plop them in a drawer or on a shelf! Something NEW we plan to bring on our next cruise is a small night clock, it’s nice to see the time at a glance, a hand scale for luggage, and a bar of shampoo, I have never tried this product before, I hope I like it because I really don’t like the shampoo’s on the ships!

[@pamelabottino9293]

I’ve been watching you for a while now and love your tips. I bought the motion sensor light last year and we use it all the time. Not just on cruises, but in hotels too. Also have the magnetic hooks, lanyards and bought the plastic luggage tags for specific cruise lines after seeing them on your channel. We had the paper ones ripped off one time and that was a nightmare.

[@cathycooper1426]

We bought towel clips (because they're cute);and they broke on the first trip. We love the bands. So lightweight.

[@amkirsch2000]

Hi Ilana!!! Sometimes you get lucky in that both the Celebrity Apex and Holland America Rotterdam cruises gave us total bags! Also, on our 4-day mini cruise on the Carnival Conquest (Old ship, Oceanview), we forgot our motion sensor light.. as luck would have it, our old cabin had its own motion sensor light underneath the closet doors! Enjoy your "old ship/Oceanview/mini cruise"! Often those old ships have character and beauty of their own!

[@janismccabe3622]

I found packing cubes that you fill, then zip then down to a smaller size. I love them!

[@LifeWellCruised]

Great tip!

[@j.m.7056]

They are great! Some folks call them compression cubes. 😊

[@bonniefleenor409]

I love the towel bands! I think they hold the towel better than the clips too. I just learned something about the magnetic hooks. Mine didn't hold much weight at all. I need to get the 75 lbs. ones for the next time. I was able to hang lightweight things on them and they were a lifesaver!!

[@vonniebench]

Looks great!

[@user-rb7ki4ej9b]

Ilana , just came back from our first family cruise & used a lot of your recommendations ! Thanks so much for your time & consideration we had a blast ! 🏝️💓

[@LifeWellCruised]

So glad you enjoyed your family cruise!! I’m actually thinking of doing a bit more tips geared for sailing with kids so please share any tips you picked up 👏😂

[@meddyven]

Had not hrard of the towels bands. Great info. Always good picking up new tips from your new videos. Enjoy the rest of your cruise. I have two Royal Caribbean cruisrs for '24. On Navigator, mid may to Baja, and on Rhapsody early Sept. from San Juan to St. Lucia, St.Maarten, Antigua and Barbados. Finally found one itinerary to cross off all four. All aboard...Let's get started!

[@banimaharaj8325]

I am taking that cruise on Rhapsody in July. 1st time cruising and soooo excited!!

[@joshualemke8692]

Love your videos! Going on my first ever cruise to Alaska this year with NCL. So excited for it. Your videos have give me so much advice and help on what to take and not to take. 😊

[@LifeWellCruised]

Fantastic cruise!!

[@chackett99]

Really enjoying your videos. Taking my first cruise on Ascent in May .. from Barcelona to France to Italy, Turkey and Greece! You're videos are great; not a lot of fluff, right to the point, and very practical. Thanks!

[@LifeWellCruised]

Beautiful ship & itinerary 👏

[@chackett99]

@@LifeWellCruised Thanks! We're very excited! Appreciate all your great content.

[@stevenkukene9970]

I hadn’t been on a cruise since pre Covid so the ultimate cruise planner was very handy. I was able to leave behind stuff I really didn’t need and lived without just fine. Thank you!

[@LifeWellCruised]

So glad it was helpful! Thanks for your purchase 😊

[@maryb2798]

Ilana, we took your advice about the magnetic hooks and clips and they were brilliant! A must-have if you want to stay organized.

[@LifeWellCruised]

Awesome!!

[@mariaboehlke1809]

We bought a kids travel alarm clock that lights up and even had the temperature (I can’t figure out how to share it but it was on Amazon). I got the night light you recommended. I really enjoy your videos!!!

[@donnamoy4232]

I use a towel clip to clip my sun hat to my tote bag if I’m wanting to bring it, but not wear it all the time- perfect for embarkation day and on excursions

[@lisamerriman255]

Another great video, Ilana. Btw LOVE your nails!!

[@LifeWellCruised]

Thank you!! 😊

[@lisamerriman255]

I always take bandaids, gauze pads and Leuko tape. Never needed any of it… until this cruise. St. Maarten was very rainy and I slipped and fell on the metal grating leading back onto the gangway and really scraped up my knee. Gauze pad and Leuko tape to the rescue to make a big “bandaid!” Then I went to Guest Services to get some spares.

[@HollyNabours]

We're going on our very first cruise in June (me, my husband, our 5 kiddos, and my father-in-law)! I'M SOOOO NERVOUS! Your videos have been very helpful, especially since I have no idea what I'm doing! We're going on a 10-day Mediterranean cruise, and I'll definitely be getting some of the items you discussed. Fingers crossed that I'm not seasick the whole time!! 🤞

[@StamperWendy]

Great ideas! 😊

[@Brody2477]

I bought a collapsible laundry hamper after one of your videos and I wouldn’t be without it now. I pack it for all my holidays, not just cruising.

[@rachnailedit]

We just use a washing bag to store our dirty clothes. Takes up way less space.

[@Zippitybippity]

I bought towel bands 2 years ago. They don’t take up much space and even if I don’t use them, I feel it’s a win.

[@ChrisRomanoDrum-Covers]

We love watching your channel you give the best tips. We are going on RC Odyssey of the Seas next week can’t wait!!!!

[@LifeWellCruised]

Have a fabulous cruise!!

[@bustopninja4520]

Nice! Again thanks! Kinda like that new light and I know you said it was rechargeable but I've turned into a USB C snob (no searching for which way is up). 😜