What to Pack for Your Washington DC Trip

[@TripHacksDC]

If you need to order a few things before your trip, check out triphacksdc.com/whattopack to learn about which backpacks, power banks, umbrellas and other things that Allison and Rob recommend. For a FREE packing checklist head on over to www.triphacksdc.com/downloads/.

[@obi-wankenobi2042]

This year (8th grade) we are going to WDC and NY, I’m excited and thankful for this video

[@mikekamigabigraciemiller293]

I’m going to DC in 14 hours! I’m so excited!

[@TripHacksDC]

Nice!

[@mikekamigabigraciemiller293]

Trip Hacks DC I just arrived and I saved my Grandma from embarrassment on the escalator using your tip! Thanks!

[@debraashilley1057]

Noice 😎

[@provalkryie8198]

I'm glad I found this video, because I'm going to DC for a week, so Thank you guys.

[@norah4962]

I’m in 6th grade and from Minnesota and my school is letting 6-8th graders go to Washington in 2023 and I’m SO EXCITED but the early bird special is kind of my Christmas present but still I’m happy

[@airwavesintheair]

Another thing you'll want (especially if you're visiting a lot of museums) is a smaller purse/wallet you can stash your phone in. There are buildings you can't enter (like the Senate building) with a big bag. The rule of thumb I've always been told is to keep it "roughly the size of a burrito."

[@st4rb20]

Ima going to Washington DC next week for meh spring break so ima write everything down IM SO EXCITED

[@TripHacksDC]

Enjoy your trip!

[@nicki3305]

Is it for school?

[@David-The-Movie-Guy]

I am going to DC pretty soon I am so excited.

[@kai5908]

Im going dc next week and this is so helpful

[@TripHacksDC]

Nice. Enjoy your trip!

[@avmilydiys4790]

kai's tarot I’m going in two weeks from today

[@debraashilley1057]

How many days

[@Creativefrugalfun]

He's right on about good walking shoes, a hat and an umbrella. I know the umbrella may sound silly for middle of summer but if nothing else it can provide shade.

[@TripHacksDC]

I always carry an umbrella no matter the forecast.

[@manongdodong1]

Rob a map brochure for those who prefer them than google is handy to show where the places and transpo are located.

[@keenanovrebo]

Thanks for this! I leave Sunday and I’m super excited!

[@TripHacksDC]

Have fun!

[@keenanovrebo]

Thanks!

[@nilajohnson1515]

Thanks so much! This is my first trip out of down South in about 32 years. I'm a little nervous, so taking in every tip I can.

[@TripHacksDC]

You'll do great. Enjoy your trip!

[@nilajohnson1515]

Trip Hacks DC Awesome, thank you! 😊

[@suzannahvegan9185]

Great vlog Rob and Allison! We are keeping an eye on your weather and we hope to come out for a quick visit during the National Cherry Blossom Festival. Hopefully you will be vlogging about this event!

[@TripHacksDC]

Thanks, Suzannah! Keep an eye out of a cherry blossom video in early March.

[@terryschwab53]

Good call on the allergy meds!

[@TripHacksDC]

👍

[@vincentmaltese7005]

Rob, I want to thank you for all these posts. They are super informative and have been helping me plan our trip this coming August. Thanks for all the info and keep up the great work!

[@TripHacksDC]

Happy to help!

[@debraashilley1057]

We're going in march.

[@WiscLax]

Nice job Rob ;) Live in DC but learn something new from every video!

[@TripHacksDC]

Happy to hear it!

[@dapet2258]

Are crocs OK? And rob thank you sooo much for these videos VERY helpful!

[@TripHacksDC]

I've never owned crocs. Perhaps someone else will chime in!

[@dapet2258]

Ok LOL

[@isaacmiraldi9168]

dapet 225 yeah no for a full day of walking crocs will tear up your feet since they have weird pressure points

[@dapet2258]

@Murica, mhm I just got back, (before checking your comment) and my feet were bleeding like crazy, my little brother said: " WHY ARE YOUR FEET SO BLOOD????!!" And I was just like, "I shouldn't have packed crocs...... :( anyways thanks for telling me after I knew but thats not your fault its mine.... anyways thanks

[@kivrinsagchannel791]

Hi rob my school trip is in 27 days and dis is so helpful thanks for the useful tips keep up the good work! Thanks again have a great day

[@TripHacksDC]

You too!

[@syva9036]

kivrin travel and more omg me too, are you a saftey patrol and in 5th grade?

[@taratags4499]

Does the National Gallery of Art specifically have lockers? I don’t know how families with kids get around not lugging a backpack. Even just for snacks and water bottles. We are headed to DC next week! I have much appreciated all of your videos!

[@TripHacksDC]

Yes, NGA has checkrooms and large bags and luggage has to be checked.

[@dapet2258]

If there is a CVS is there a wallgreens too? LOL I live in florida and whenever there is a CVS there is ALWAYS a wallgreeens right next to it!

[@TripHacksDC]

No. There are probably less than 10 Walgreens stores in the city.

[@dapet2258]

Coool

[@colinmcginnis6168]

Thx I needed this I'm going with my school in April

[@dallassullivan638]

Appreciate the info.

[@TripHacksDC]

You bet!

[@dianawinkler1221]

Scotte vest is awesome!

[@TripHacksDC]

I'll have to check it out.

[@theflightcrew2874]

Hey Rob! A buddy and I were looking into planning a trip to DC soon and one of the things he wanted to do was go to the top of the Washington Monument. We couldn't find much about going to the top. Any help? Maybe a video about this?

[@TripHacksDC]

I hate to be the bearer of bad news but the Washington Monument is closed for repairs until 2019. I recommend the Old Post Office instead: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6uyinepesqpiMU

[@just.kadence]

Helpful! Im going to Washington DC for my 8t grade field trip next year!!! (NEVER TRAVELED OUT OF STATE KINDA SCARED 😨) Bro i have to wake up at 2:30am and go to my school at 3:30am (at night/school night) and get on a plane at idk what time (i live in florida we go in march its gonna be cold) and right after we get there we go to a hotel get a room and start touring like WHAT this was long omg

[@dinogeorge3375]

Nice

[@rowansantos1288]

Can you give tips if you are going to New York

[@TripHacksDC]

Many of these packing tips apply to New York, especially comfortable walking shoes.

[@kivrinsagchannel791]

I'm going to Washington DC for the Skool trip in 209 days

[@loathe147]

theodd10sout 123 I go in 230 days. I can’t believe I’m keeping count... 😂

[@kivrinsagchannel791]

@@loathe147 so am I!

[@syva9036]

Blu ø I go in 13 days ;3

[@upwardsoul2182]

my son's going to washinton the end of may,what is the weather like then?

[@syva9036]

Upwardsoul 218 is it May 20th? Let me guess, is he a saftey patrol and is he in 5th grade andddddd is it a field trip? Lol

[@dakshinasilva4406]

Great

[@TripHacksDC]

👍

[@wonunigweh9903]

I am going to washington dc for a school trip so I dont know if this will apply to me

[@gymnast1284]

Hi! Watching this in 2021. Do you know how the refillable water bottle/water fountain situation is now post covid?

[@TripHacksDC]

The public water fountain situation is pretty much the same. Some private businesses might not fill up a bottle but not really sure which will or won't.

[@aprilward2588]

What about public restrooms??

[@TripHacksDC]

What about them?

[@aprilward2588]

Are restrooms difficult to locate and use? I ask because we had a hard time in California last year finding a public restroom.

[@TripHacksDC]

Most major tourist sites have plenty of public restrooms. The hardest place to find them are in the neighborhoods like Georgetown.

[@lenbata]

Is Labor Day weekend good to visit Washington DC? is it going to be hot? Coming from California 🤗

[@TripHacksDC]

It's a great time to visit! It will feel extremely humid (at least compared to California).

[@savannahfellows2016]

I’m going to DC for a field trip and I have allergies.

[@dinogeorge3375]

Really.

[@kimgreenwood5612]

Do you need a wind jacket, is Washington DC know for wind?

[@TripHacksDC]

Not really. I use a lightweight jacket in spring and fall for evenings when a full blown jacket isn't necessary. A hoodie is fine for that purpose too.

[@Drakeman2003]

If you’re touring the White House, DON’T bring a backpack

[@kivrinsagchannel791]

Alhoa

[@TripHacksDC]

Alhoa

[@elysiaduke]

Never take a purse or backpack in the White House!