Travel Gear Recommendations
Travel Gear Recommendations
Welcome to our travel gear recommendations page! Here, we've compiled a list of essential items that will make your journey more comfortable, efficient, and enjoyable. From luggage and backpacks to tech gadgets and personal care items, we've got you covered. Whether you're a frequent flyer or planning a once-in-a-lifetime trip, these recommendations will help you travel like a pro. ✈️ #letsgetjetlaggy
Luggage
Below, you'll find a list of our top luggage recommendations for every traveler, including what we personally use and have found to be the most effective!
Scooter Luggage for Kids
If I received a dollar for every person who has stopped us at the airport to ask where we got our kids' scooter luggage, I would be rich. The answer is: Didi. My mom, Didi, who is a flight attendant for United Airlines, bought these for the kids one Christmas and they have been a blast! The scooter board clicks down and locks to convert the small suitcase into a scooter. When it's time to board the plane, the scooter board clicks back into the rear of the suitcase, transforming it into a roller suitcase that your child can pull themselves. The suitcase itself is spacious enough to fit all the children's clothes and belongings for shorter trips (1-2 weeks). And it packs up perfectly to fit under the seat in front of you or in the overhead bin.
Why Mom and Dad Love It: Kids can keep up with us while walking through the airport. Now we just have to keep up with them!
Electronics
These are our favorite devices to take with us while we travel that we won’t leave without!
Apple AirPods Pro
I LOVE taking my AirPods Pro with me when I travel, especially on flights. The noise-cancelling feature is supreme in blocking out loud airplane noise and maintaining sanity. They’re also my favorite way to listen to movies and shows I’ve downloaded on my phone for the flight.
Kids Connectible Headphones
We love these headphones for our kids! Not only are they comfortable, but they fold up for easy packing, have max volume control to protect little ears, AND they connect together so multiple kids can watch shows on one device. These come in super handy for long travel days, whether on the plane or on a road trip.
iPad Car Headrest Mount
We bought this mount to hold our iPad so kids could watch movies on road trips in Big Blu (our 2013 Sprinter Van) and we love it! The mount itself is sturdy and holds the iPad securely over bumpy roads and the occasional pothole surprise. The arm adjusts out so the iPad sits center, making it easy for all three kiddos to see from their seats. We also use connectible headphones (see above) so all three kids can watch together, giving Chris and I some time to talk or listen to a podcast together.
Fujifilm Instax Mini Camera
All three of my kids have their own Instax Mini Camera and we love bringing them on trips. It is so fun to watch my kids expand their creativity, capture what memories they want to keep, and see the world through their eyes. The polaroids make for fun decorations for our van or gifts we can give to friends we meet along the way!
Van Life
Ready to hit the road in your van and embark on a nomadic adventure? Below you’ll find our top Sprinter / Camper Van recommendations that will enhance the quality of your next road trip. 🚐
4 Season Window Covers
Discover the game-changer that revolutionized our family's van life experience: 4-season Sprinter van window covers. These remarkable additions have become our sleep saviors, completely enveloping the van in darkness, allowing us all to sleep in. During a winter trip through the Rockies in Colorado a couple years ago, temperatures dipped down to 22 degrees overnight and these covers kept us warm, transforming our van into a cozy haven. And even during a few hot summer nights while camping in Zion National Park, they kept our van nice and cool. We highly recommend these!
iPad Car Headrest Mount
We bought this mount to hold our iPad so kids could watch movies on road trips in Big Blu (our 2013 Sprinter Van) and we love it! The mount itself is sturdy and holds the iPad securely over bumpy roads and the occasional pothole surprise. The arm adjusts out so the iPad sits center, making it easy for all three kiddos to see from their seats. We also use connectible headphones (see above) so all three kids can watch together, giving Chris and I some time to talk or listen to a podcast together.
