The ROAMies Podcast
This travel and inspiration podcast will motivate you to explore the world, make a positive impact, and live your best life. Award-winning musical duo The ROAMies—Rory and Alexa—share insights, resources, and products to make travel and life on-the-go easier and more enjoyable.
Whether you're a frequent traveler, super busy and always on-the-go, or simply dreaming of more adventure, you'll find practical tips, helpful info, Rory’s infamous "dad jokes," and plenty of laughs. The ROAMies dive into where to travel, why to travel, and how to travel, sharing personal stories, favorite brands, and tools that support a busy, travel-filled lifestyle. Along the way, they welcome insightful guests who bring fresh perspectives and expert advice.
It’s the perfect mix of practical guidance, motivation, and inspiration—designed to spark your own adventures, fuel your creativity, and seamlessly integrate travel into your lifestyle.
The ROAMies Podcast
What to Pack for the Perfect Carry-On
Want to travel lighter and smarter? In this episode, we share exactly what to pack (and what to skip) to create the perfect carry-on. Learn how to stay organized, maximize space, and make your trip easier from takeoff to landing, so you can travel confidently with everything you need right at your fingertips.
*Pack a tote that holds things you'll use during the flight if you're not planning to place your carry-on underneath the seat in front of you. Remember our previous episode about Loungaroo? Their hoodie can serve this purpose and so much more. Also pack:
ENTERTAINMENT/WORK:
Books/magazines (physical and digital)/movies/music
Phone/tablet/laptop
Chargers and cables for electronic devices (solar charger)
Headphones/earplugs
Universal Adapters
Paperwork and Pen
Wifi wherever you go
COMFORT:
Empty water bottle/thermos to fill up after security in the airport before getting on the flight
Healthy Snacks
Hand sanitizer/wipes to sanitize your personal area
Compression socks (plan to wear them on long flight days).
Feminine hygiene (unless you're a guy ;) )
Warm cozies: socks-cozy cardigan that wraps like a blanket-hoodies - Rory's flannel shirts :)
Healing Balm that protects, soothes, and moisturizes the skin
Sleeping mask with black-out lining
Travel blanket/pillow
Tissue
DOCUMENTS:
Passport
Insurance cards (health, travel)
Credit cards/Cash- currency in the country you’ll be visiting
Tuck away printed versions of your reservations, confirmations, itineraries, addresses, maps, copies of your passport, and license.
ESSENTIALS:
Prescription Glasses/Contacts
Prescription Medications
Vitamins
Valuables -always carry on any camera equipment and/or jewelry.
*WHEN your carry-on is also your main suitcase for your trip:
TSA-approved liquid carry-ons - liquids will fit inside a single quart-sized plastic bag.A
small pill case for general ailments such as a headache, nausea, and allergies.
CLOTHING:
RAINPROOF JACKET that you can dress up or down.
5-6 TOPS (shirts, blouses, T's, sweaters, sweatshirts)
3-5 BOTTOMS (shorts, pants, skirts, workout wear)
(All tops and bottoms can mix and match with each other. Let workout wear double as sleepwear - then you're ready to work out when you wake up.
Swimsuit
6 pairs of undies
4-6 pairs of socks
Accessories: belt, jewelry, scarves, tights, packable hat: one that you can throw in a bag without it losing its shape.
2 Total pairs of shoes (Pack one, wear one).
If you have room, ladies, bring a second bra or sports bra, and pack a dress that you can dress up or down, that
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