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Travel Gear
Back Booster Inflatable Cushion : This is simply the perfect behind-the-back lumbar sup-
port pillow. Just be sure not to leave it on the airplane, as I have on numerous occasions.
eBags Mother Lode TLS Convertible Weekender : The travel bag to end all travel
bags, I can't recommend this bag enough. Amazingly well put together, this bag is com-
fortable to wear and cavernous, yet still fits in the overhead bins on international flights.
Using these bags, my wife and I both packed all the items we needed for our three week
honeymoon in Morocco and France.
Bose Noise-Cancellation Headphones : While noise-cancellation headphones do not
actually cancel all sound, they do a nice job of removing repetitive noises such as the drone
of airline engines. I usually use both earplugs and headphones.
Bucky Eye Shades : Portable, comfortable, and effective eye shades. I sleep with my
Bucky Eye Shades every night, and not just when I'm traveling.
Hearos Xtreme Protection Earplugs : I have no particular reason to recommend one
brand of earplugs over another—Hearos are simply the brand I use and they work for me.
Space Bag Travel Roll-Up Bags : There are a variety of brands that essentially do
the same thing, but I've had luck with the Space Bag brand not breaking and helping me
to pack a lot of clothes in a small amount of space. When combined with the Mother
Lode Weekender, these bags will allow you to pack more than enough clothes for your
trip in your carry-on bags. One word of warning—the combination of the Weekender and
the Space Bags can actually cause you to exceed your allowable weight limit. If possible,
weigh your bag before going to the airport to avoid unnecessary fees.
Travelon 1st Class Sleeper : While this pillow is somewhat clumsy to use, I recom-
mend inflating it approximately 70% of the way and using it underneath your legs instead
of behind your back. Depending on the amount of leg room available, you may be able
to approximate lay-flat sleeping to some reasonable degree when you combine this pillow
with the other recommended pillows.
TravelRest Inflatable Travel Pillow : This inflatable sash is the only pillow I've ever
found that actually prevents my head from rolling forward down my neck. I consider it es-
sential for sleeping on airplanes and can't recommend it highly enough.
Vitalsox Graduated Compression Performance Patented Recovery Socks with Dry
Stat : My wife has had issues with circulation on long flights, and these socks have greatly
reduced the leg and ankle swelling that she used to experience. Also, from what I under-
stand, they're comfortable and keep her warm.