Comments on: My Natural Travel Packing List (and Tips)

By: Shalar

Shalar — Sun, 18 Dec 2022 06:20:06 +0000

Hi there,

So how are you packing tactical pens and CBD exactly? In checked luggage, carry on? Unless you’re flying where it’s legal, CBD is illegal in many states and internayionally. Also, tactical pens will absolutely not make it past TSA in the US. So how exactly are you traveling with items?

By: Stephanie Canete

Stephanie Canete — Tue, 12 Nov 2019 04:03:30 +0000

In reply to Faith. Arnica 30c is a beautiful homeopathic remedy for jetlag. Take one dose every hour while traveling on the plane. It is also multipurpose. Can buy at a health store or amazon.

By: Rachel Winker

Rachel Winker — Tue, 02 Jul 2019 05:56:06 +0000

Some things I do/bring when flying:
-Cambridge Mask: N99 military grade respirator designed for military and extremely polluted cities; it filters out germs, and warms up cold air in winter; being chronically ill and very immunocompromised as a result, I never go anywhere without it.
-Berkey Sport Bottle: the basically non-existent amount of plastic exposure is far more than worth the risk of everything it filters out of airport water… or any water, for that matter: mossy horse trough water or “smells like pool”, it purifies it all.
-Ginger chews: I’m prone to AMS and other GI upset, so ginger chews are my life saver.
-Long skinny pillow: Old SI joint injury acts up badly if it doesn’t have proper support, so this saves me from back, hip, and leg pain. Mine fits in my backpack.
-Full-zip sweatshirt – Used as a blanket so I can have A/C on full blast (I overheat otherwise) but still stay warm enough.
-Soap I’m not allergic to: Being allergic to all regular hand soap, I use castile or BB.
-Pack as minimally as possible: Pretty self-explanatory. Having to use a wheelchair for long distances makes this even more important for me.
-Pack change of clothes & all essential toiletries in carry-on when checking a bag: Has saved my butt more than once when my flight got cancelled but my suitcase still went on ahead, and I was stuck overnight in the layover city with only my backpack.

By: Kim

Kim — Sat, 20 Apr 2019 19:32:13 +0000

Katie, I just saw the company that makes Mason jars is making some nice glass ovenware now. The handles looked like they’re coated with silicone. -K Bach, CA

By: Eaman

Eaman — Fri, 15 Feb 2019 19:30:02 +0000

Hi!
Has anyone evertried:
1.Travelan – supposedly prevents diarrhea
2. powdered psyllium – supposedly relieves constipation (can I give it to kids too?)

Also what can I do to relieve traveler’s diarrhea if it hits hard and I’m only staying at a place for a few days?

Thanks!

By: Faith

Faith — Sun, 10 Feb 2019 14:18:37 +0000

Perfect timing! We’re traveling to the Indian subcontinent very soon. We’ll be there for about two weeks. I’m trying to pack minimally, however it’s very difficult.
*Luggage: I prefer Delsey. The kids will have their own rolling back packs
*I’ve purchased the propolis spray, yet haven’t tried it. Are the affects similar to eating honey?
*Do you think I can just take the regular Biokult probiotic with us? I think the package says to take double the amount prior to travel. .
*What are you currently using for Jetlag?
*We’ll be gone forabout 17 days. Is it a good idea to bring our daily supplements with us? Such as: FCLO (will it be affected by heat?) ; elderberry(although it’s not typically the season for the locals to have colds)
*Do you pack anything for motion sickness? My son seems to suffer from it even on short car rides.

Thanks for your time in advance!

By: Lenore Cangeloso

Lenore Cangeloso — Sat, 09 Feb 2019 08:05:49 +0000

Love this post! I believe traveling light is so important, leads to less stress and also allows for more room to bring back goodies and gift from your travels. I find that my cosmetics/ medicine case is always the heaviest item I travel with. I love your suggestion of bringing products that are multi use. I always travel with some DR. Bronners soap. As I can use this for washing my body and my clothes by hand! It helps me pack light and is easy on the environment. I always travel with a Chinese herbal formula called BaoHeWan which helps with tummy troubles. Keep the good vibes coming!

By: Ashley

Ashley — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 21:25:54 +0000

Girl yes! I hadn’t even though to tape those annoying lights in hotel rooms! My husband and I always sleep terribly in hotels and while I know there are a vast number of reasons I know that one I always recognize it tiny green lights on everything in the room from the phone to the microwaves.

I always pack flip flops for quick on and off through TSA, and walking around the hotel when I’m not quite ready for the gym shoes I normally wear while traveling.

By: Maria

Maria — Tue, 05 Feb 2019 21:00:37 +0000

Something I’ve found super handy for traveling with supplements is a mini version of your standard weekly pill box. Mine fits in the palm of my hand and has eight separate compartments that close as well as an outer case that latches shut to prevent any individual compartment from opening and spilling mid-route. I use it for my multi-vitamin, probiotic, and activated charcoal capsules when traveling, and it’s a great way to keep all the pills contained and organized. I don’t know the brand, but I found mine for cheap in the suitcase section of TJ Maxx, and a local travel store in my town sells a similar version.

By: Katie Wells

Katie Wells — Tue, 05 Feb 2019 18:48:27 +0000

In reply to Courtney. I've never had any issues. TSA isn't looking for those types items anyway. They have much bigger issues to worry about...

By: Katie Wells

Katie Wells — Tue, 05 Feb 2019 18:47:31 +0000

In reply to Kathy. No I haven't.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Tue, 05 Feb 2019 17:01:58 +0000

Have you ever been questioned about your homemade products while flying since there’s no brand name on the bottles?

By: Courtney

Courtney — Tue, 05 Feb 2019 16:27:52 +0000

Thanks for this helpful post! Do you have any issues traveling with CBD? I’ve heard it’s best to refrain, even with the recent federal legalization of hemp, but definitely would benefit from taking it with me while I travel.

By: Katie Wells

Katie Wells — Mon, 04 Feb 2019 15:35:42 +0000

In reply to Carol L. These days I do, since I'm traveling a lot more and it's more convenient, but when we were traveling less and finances were tighter, the majority of items I traveled with were homemade...

By: Delilah Pugsley

Delilah Pugsley — Mon, 04 Feb 2019 14:47:30 +0000

Hey there,

I wish I saw this post before my trip to Thailand last November! So many cool products! One thing I was so glad to bring on my trip was Four Sigmatic Mushroom Coffee packets. They were so nice to have on a layover when I wanted coffee but didn’t want to pay $5 for a cup at the airport, and they make you feel great too when traveling! 🙂

By: Carol L

Carol L — Mon, 04 Feb 2019 01:44:33 +0000

So I guess you buy all of your stuff rather than make your own? I noted with a few exceptions that you link to products already made.