In today's podcast episode, we're sharing our favorite travel gear (like Nick's Japanese nail clippers), and we'll explain why a UK power adapter is especially useful, and why we carry backpacks in our backpacks. Giant Mailbag (01:18) - One reader writes in about their first big redemption (03:14) - Preferred Hotels & Resorts safari lodges, bookable with iPrefer points, hiccups and all Read more about Preferred Hotels & Resorts with points here. (07:28) - Mother and son plan a 9-country, 1-month itinerary booked on points Main Event: Our favorite travel gear (11:40) - Which backpacks and go bags do we like best? (17:57) - Our favorite luggage and toiletries (33:38) - Which tech gear do we keep in our backpacks? (45:50) - Why we carry backpacks inside of backpacks (48:28) - Travel Wallet (52:25) - Misc weather gear (58:45) - Miscellaneous clothing tips Question of the Week (1:05:40) - When deciding between an option that costs more miles and less cash, or more cash and fewer miles...how do you decide? Want some of these products for yourself? Disclosure: With the following product links, Frequent Miler will earn a commission for qualifying purchases. Greg's Tumi backpack: https://amzn.to/4gvAiiL Greg's Briggs & Riley carry on suitcase: https://amzn.to/4mcnG1i Packing cubes with compression zipper (similar to cubes Greg uses): https://amzn.to/4ghB5nc Greg's toiletry bag: https://amzn.to/45ZR3Pw Nick Stick (for shaving cuts): https://amzn.to/3KhkX9k Greg's travel-size antiperspirant roll-on: https://amzn.to/3JZzIgX Greg's tiny usb-c charging brick: https://amzn.to/46v7sM1 Greg's magsafe wireless charging battery: https://amzn.to/462ad7x International power adapter that won't fall out of wall socket: https://amzn.to/3VhirlU (this is not one we have, but it looks useful!) UK adapter: good for staying put in airplane power sockets (Greg uses similar item): https://amzn.to/45ZyICe Kindle paperwhite (Greg has an older model): https://amzn.to/3VhirlU Greg's portable laptop stand: https://amzn.to/4gli9nR Greg's magnetic phone holders for selfie photos and videos: Clamp style: https://amzn.to/3Im3wUD Suction cup: https://amzn.to/4nstX9V Greg & Nick's backpack inside backpack: https://amzn.to/47BUcq1 Greg's passport wallet:
