Takeoff: A Points and Miles Podcast by 10xTravel Essential Travel Gear We Never Fly Without (Featuring Lovan Edwards)
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Dec 17, 2025 Lovan Edwards, a travel content creator and social media manager at 10xTravel, joins the hosts to share essential travel gear that elevates any journey. They delve into carry-on versus checked luggage strategies, highlighting why the right style makes a difference. Lovan reveals his favorite backpack features, in-flight comfort items, and must-have wellness tools for long flights. From heated vests to innovative tech gadgets, the trio offers practical packing tips and effective organization methods to enhance your travel experience.
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Choose Carry-On When Practical
- Favor carry-on only when possible to save time and avoid baggage claim delays.
- Use a good carry-on and backpack combo to extend carry-on viability to about a week of travel.
Pick The Right Suitcase Style
- Prefer a top-load carry-on suitcase for vertical packing flexibility and easier layering.
- Invest in durable luggage with a warranty to avoid replacing broken wheels and handles.
Clamshell Backpacks Pack Like Luggage
- Clamshell backpacks pack like a suitcase and open fully for organized layering of packing cubes and tech.
- That full opening effectively gives you extra usable carry-on space and easier access on the road.