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Takeoff is a podcast that will teach you how to save money and travel better. Join Bryce, Emily, Matt, and Travis from 10xTravel as they teach you the fundamentals of points & miles and dive into the latest strategies, deals, and news in the industry. If you want to travel more (and better) without spending more money, this show is for you.
Essential Travel Gear We Never Fly Without (Featuring Lovan Edwards)
Takeoff: A Points and Miles Podcast by 10xTravel
1 hour 9 minutes 32 seconds
3 weeks ago
Essential Travel Gear We Never Fly Without (Featuring Lovan Edwards)
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
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Takeoff: A Points and Miles Podcast by 10xTravel
Takeoff is a podcast that will teach you how to save money and travel better. Join Bryce, Emily, Matt, and Travis from 10xTravel as they teach you the fundamentals of points & miles and dive into the latest strategies, deals, and news in the industry. If you want to travel more (and better) without spending more money, this show is for you.
