Have used a Scottevest travel vest extensively
http://www.scottevest.com/v3_store/T...ttevest.com%2F
Loads of space for passports, documents, sunglasses, bits and pieces - has a dedicated ipad pocket plus a back pocket you can get a magazine/documents in. You could get away with using it as a carry on without any restrictions as per bags, I just found it really handy. Particularly when travelling with kids/family and assorted gubbins.
It also doesn't look too bad - pretty discrete and smooth on outside as opposed to e.g a fishing vest...
I think my iPad is my best travel accessory. That and my Fuji XE1
Just to rekindle this thread... I bought a pair of Bose soundsport bluetooth earphones recently.
The sound is excellent, as you'd imagine and the battery life is good. Whats a cool addition, is the carry case (about 3.5" x 2.5') has a small battery and lead fitted inside - so if your earphones run out of power, for example on a long haul flight - you can charge them in the case, whilst enjoying your meal and then, hey-presto, full charge again afterwards.
Thought I'd share the idea if anyone fancying some new kit.
https://www.bose.co.uk/en_gb/product...-wireless.html
and the case is here;
https://www.bose.co.uk/en_gb/product...ing_case_black
I found that some hotels I've stayed in have only had a single spare power outlet, so I bought this USB charger that plugs into a socket (with a simple travel adaptor) and has 5 high power USB ports. When I travel most of my stuff charges off USB cables so this works for me.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Anker-Charg...er+usb+charger
After looking at a thread on here (link), I ended up with the RAVPower 16750mAh as it was on offer for £16.75 at the time.
RAVPower, Anker and AUKey chargers come up fairly frequently as offers on Amazon, so keep your eye peeled. Eg Today's Deals include the RAVPower 22000mAh at £22.99.
IMO, the main things to take into consideration are the weight and the total current output available. At least one 2A outlet is a must for me...but I see that they now come with 2 or 3 such outlets (up to a maximum of 5.8A)....if you don't mind the weight.
Like has been mentioned. The firm ANKER make some of the best ones.
At the moment the 10000mAh one from them is well worth looking at. Both i terms of size/weight and the fact it'll charge the average mobile phone 4 or 5 times !
Anker PowerCore 10000 Portable Charger, One of The Smallest and Lightest 10000mAh External Battery, 10000mAh Ultra-Compact High-Speed Charging Power Bank for iPhone 7/ Plus/ 6/ 6s/ SE, Samsung Galaxy and More https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B019GJLE..._nks3ybADXV6HG
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Have a search for 'power bank' on www.aliexpress.com...you may not find the brand names that have been mentioned (except at a price) but you should find something to suit. Then, probably, it'll be down to the shipping cost.
I'm travelling at the moment, and a quick rummage through the bag reveals that my essential accessories are Tiger Balm, Advil, hand gel, sunscreen, spare watch (F-91W), universal power adaptor and an HDMI cable.
I usually have a local guide book and some other good reading material and if hold-loading luggage, a Swiss Army knife. Trips to wine producing regions mean some large Ziploc bags and bubble wrap are indispensable.
If taking hold luggage I always pack a Swiss army knife or good multitool. I also take a spork for random hotel room meals when no cutlery around. A small tin with painkillers, diarrhoea pills, antacids, chewable pick me ups, and allergy pills. I also pack a few metres of paracord for all sorts of stuff like making clothes dryers or tying across doors for extra security. Torch and the usual electronic stuff.
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I've been caught out like that a few times when abroad, so I now travel everywhere with a UK extension block, which means I only have to take one adaptor (I rarely travel hand luggage only due to all the other stuff I have to cart about, so space not at a premium). I do have an adaptor similar to the Skross one posted earlier, which has 2 USB ports and failing that, most flat screen TV's have USB ports these days, so you can always charge off those in the hotel!
I am also a kettle traveller!
I use one of these:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Anker-Power...dp/B00PK1IIJY/
together with one of these:
https://www.lindy.co.uk//cables-adap...or-p4567/s4709
and one of these:
https://www.lindy.co.uk//cables-adap...ck-p9234/s9392
No need for adapters and enough charging points for most of my electronic devices.
A technicality : it doesn't fold so it is considered as a fixed blade ( size is irrelevant) and you need good reason to carry it (= a reason that a judge would consider as good; 'just in case' isn't a good reason).
The chances are extremely slim but it would stand in court if you were searched.
'Against stupidity, the gods themselves struggle in vain' - Schiller.
Revolut bank card could be useful as it's prepaid and works in 120 currencies without any extra charge and with real time exchange rates.
Never travel without these....
also some coodamol, Dicloflenac, rennies, etc...
I travel to Europe every week for work, different hotels and cities. For me it's about traveling light so.
Two European USB plug, (they are very small and flat)
Dell laptop travel plug (won't charge but will power up)
Imodium tablets (just in case)
Iburophan
Lemsip capsules
Plasters
Those sachets for rehydration
Small toothpaste sample
Travel electric razor
I.D. Travel card
Photo copy of passport
Copy of travel insurance
iPad mini
iPhone
A pen
USB flash drive
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If you can put up with 4 ports this one also puts out 40W...and it accepts a figure 8 mains cable: RAVPower Travel Adaptor 40W .
When travelling to India:
iphone 7plus
Macbook pro 15
Shure se535 headphones
Shure se210 headphones (spare headphones)
nokia 3110 (spare phone)
Swiss army knife with mini maglite
Leatherman Ti (spare knife)
Maglite XL50
Anker battery pack
UE Megaboom bluetooth speakers (x2 to run in stereo)
Oakley sunglasses x2 pairs ( currently flakjacket and scalpel both black polarized)
Omega Seamaster F300 chronometer ( my daily wearer)
Omega seamaster deville 711 ( my dress watch)
Adidas GSG9 combat boots
Kindle
Rohan walking trousers ( tropical , black and olive)
Condoms UK ( Indian domestic ones are too tight)
Viagra (generic cheap Cialis is fine)
Modafinil (when you need to be awake for days...see above)
Creed Aventus (veritable fanny magnet so it is)
Brazi tarp hat (brim)
Brazil tarp hat (baseball)
100ft Paracord
Duct tape
Johnsons baby shampoo
Pears soap/coal tar soap
Vaseline
Sudocreme
Immodium
Ranatadine
E45
Philips beard trimmer
Underarmour underwear and underlayers
Sealskinz gloves
x3 Shemagh (black , white and olive)
Big bag Haribo (gold bears or cola bottles)
Large bottle Single Malt whisky (lagavulin or laphroaig)
When travelling in Europe for a few days I'd probably just take the iphone , headphones and use my credit cards to buy whatever I needed.
I think you've missed Rohypnol from that list?
BTW in no way am I providing medical advice here, just reporting on published evidence in the scientific literature in a spirit of mutual support on this forum, but the current best evidence-based management of travelers' diarrhoea (Delhi Belly etc) is to take 500mg of the antibiotic azithromycin (Zithromax) tablets after the third diarrhoeal stool plus 2 immodium tablets (or 'instants').
Then take 250mg azithromycin 12 hourly for 2 more doses (so, total dose 1g), plus enough immodium to control the runs (follow the advice on the insert, which varies with the exact preparation). In placebo-controlled and comparative trials (vs things like ciprofloxacin) this comes out top, and controls diarrhoea within an average of 2-3 hours and makes you feel better quickly.
I always take at least one course of azithro/immodium to anywhere outside northern Europe/N America/Oz/NZ: I've actually never needed it, but the wife was very grateful for a course a few years ago in France (I told her that shellfish looked dodgy).
Waiting for 3 poos covers the possibility that you've just had too much laphroig/chilli. Obviously don't take azithro if you're allergic to erythromycin or other macrolide antibiotics (rare) and read the package insert and discuss with your GP about possible problems (in relation to your own health profile) when you go for the private prescription. Mostly it just makes people feel a bit bloated.
Rehydration is important, and Immodium 'instants' (dissolve under the tongue) are excellent if you're feeling sick or can't get any reliably-safe water to swallow the capsule preparation.
Cipro used to be recommended, but antibiotic resistance has become a real problem in some parts of the world (especially Thailand) plus it photosensitises some people plus causes some musculoskeletal side-effects in others.
Enjoy.
The doctor is now out.
Anyone who benefits from this information (it's not advice, remember) owes me a beer.
Seriously they are great hats, cheap , stylish and they hold up well to rugged use... just the way I like my women.
http://www.tarphat.co.uk
Twin USB folding plug
Ankur power cell
Lightening/ Micro USB dual cable
Small Bluetooth speaker
Offline Google maps
Amex
Alkaseltzer
£15 Bluetooth headphones (for short trips)
B&W Bluetooth headphones (for long haul)
Tracky bottoms for lounging around in
Mini deodorant/toothpaste from Boots
Eye mask
Paracetamol
Passport & visa details clearly typed and printed which helps when completing immigration cards rather getting all passports out etc
£1 coins for luggage trolleys
Fair enough, I agree, and I did not say this should be done 'at the first sign' if you read what I wrote.
If you've got a few days planned sitting by the pool that is the best reaction, but if you are about to take a 6-hour flight or coach trip in the developing world, give a lecture, or hold an important business meeting, I guarantee your view will be different. At least it's good to have the knowledge in order to make your own decisions.
This whole area is covered quite well on the fitfortravel website, in fact.