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EPISODE · Dec 17, 2025 · 1H 9M

Essential Travel Gear We Never Fly Without (Featuring Lovan Edwards)

from Takeoff: A Points and Miles Podcast by 10xTravel · host 10xTravel

Looking for the best travel gear for all your 2026 travel? Travis and Emily are joined by 10xTravel’s social media manager and resident packing expert, Lovan Edwards, to unpack the exact items they bring on every trip. The crew covers luggage picks, backpack setups, flight accessories, and more! From heated vests to Bluetooth-enabled sleep masks to ultra-efficient backpacks, they're breaking down what actually works after hundreds of flights, international trips, and long travel days. Whether you're a carry-on loyalist or an occasional checker, you’ll walk away with practical, tried-and-tested ideas to upgrade your next trip.  What the episode covers: Carry-on vs. checked bag strategies Why the right luggage style changes everything The backpack features that matter most when traveling ✈️ Essential in-flight comfort items The travel tech we depend on (chargers, mounts, cables, organizers)   Our favorite wellness and sleep tools for long flights  Space-saving items we wish we had earlier In this episode: 00:00 Introduction and Icebreaker 01:20 Travel Gear Fails 05:53 Debate: Checked Bags vs. Carry-On 11:04 Luggage Preferences: Clamshell vs. Top Load 18:48 Backpack Essentials 30:39 Travel Must-Haves: Headphones and Chapstick 35:04 Heated Vest Demonstration 37:20 Travel Gear Essentials 39:29 Packing Tips and Tricks 40:53 Travel Hygiene and Health 45:03 Travel Organization Debate 55:08 Tech and Gadgets for Travel 01:07:11 Final Thoughts and Recommendations Links and Resources from this Episode: Take Our Free Points and Miles Course New To Points and Miles? Listen to Episodes 1-6 of the podcast Our Best Credit Cards List (Updated Monthly) My10x: Manage your points and miles in one place Let us book your next award flight for you Upgrade your next stay with our Luxury Hotel Program  Get free, personalized advice on choosing your next card 10xTravel+: Upgrade your travel by becoming a member today Join us at an upcoming Meetup Stay Connected:Join our Community: 10xTravel InsidersFollow us on Instagram: @10xTravelblogWatch this and every episode of Takeoff on YouTube: @10xTravelSubscribe for more tips on travel, points, and miles! Don’t forget to hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode. Advertiser Disclosure: Some of the card links and other products that appear on this...

Looking for the best travel gear for all your 2026 travel? Travis and Emily are joined by 10xTravel’s social media manager and resident packing expert, Lovan Edwards, to unpack the exact items they bring on every trip. The crew covers luggage picks, backpack setups, flight accessories, and more! From heated vests to Bluetooth-enabled sleep masks to ultra-efficient backpacks, they're breaking down what actually works after hundreds of flights, international trips, and long travel days. Whether you're a carry-on loyalist or an occasional checker, you’ll walk away with practical, tried-and-tested ideas to upgrade your next trip.  What the episode covers: Carry-on vs. checked bag strategies Why the right luggage style changes everything The backpack features that matter most when traveling ✈️ Essential in-flight comfort items The travel tech we depend on (chargers, mounts, cables, organizers)   Our favorite wellness and sleep tools for long flights  Space-saving items we wish we had earlier In this episode: 00:00 Introduction and Icebreaker 01:20 Travel Gear Fails 05:53 Debate: Checked Bags vs. Carry-On 11:04 Luggage Preferences: Clamshell vs. Top Load 18:48 Backpack Essentials 30:39 Travel Must-Haves: Headphones and Chapstick 35:04 Heated Vest Demonstration 37:20 Travel Gear Essentials 39:29 Packing Tips and Tricks 40:53 Travel Hygiene and Health 45:03 Travel Organization Debate 55:08 Tech and Gadgets for Travel 01:07:11 Final Thoughts and Recommendations Links and Resources from this Episode: Take Our Free Points and Miles Course New To Points and Miles? Listen to Episodes 1-6 of the podcast Our Best Credit Cards List (Updated Monthly) My10x: Manage your points and miles in one place Let us book your next award flight for you Upgrade your next stay with our Luxury Hotel Program  Get free, personalized advice on choosing your next card 10xTravel+: Upgrade your travel by becoming a member today Join us at an upcoming Meetup Stay Connected:Join our Community: 10xTravel InsidersFollow us on Instagram: @10xTravelblogWatch this and every episode of Takeoff on YouTube: @10xTravelSubscribe for more tips on travel, points, and miles! Don’t forget to hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode. Advertiser Disclosure: Some of the card links and other products that appear on this...

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