When your trip requires enough luggage that you MUST check a bag, what does the experienced traveler do?

 

Time Stamped Show Notes:

0:25 – Intro (Steampunk Girl by John Anealio)    Host Introduction; Gail Carriger and Piper J Drake

1:01 - Gail went to PHX (Phoenix) and has THOUGHTS

2:26 - The internet told her it would be hot, sure, duh - but the taste of the filtered water is... awful - the worst Gail has experienced the world over

3:28 - Piper's water heater that had a hole eaten through it: Zojirushi --> https://amzn.to/2Ela16h 

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Main Topic -> Checking a Bag

6:34 - What is it that makes even experienced/prepared travelers like our hosts check their bags?  (Hint: it tends to be lengthy cons where sales are necessary and/or bringing things internationally to family)

7:36 - shared checked bag protocol (when traveling with a partner) - plus details on being prepared for a cruise and dealing with porters

9:539 - be aware of the maximum possible overhead space

10:04 - its never as big a deal to fly home with a checked bag as it is to check a bag on your way to your travel destination; traveling with a non-expanded bag on your way out allows you to expand it and check said bag on the way home

11:15 - checked bags allow you to reduce bulk; take advantage of this redistribution luxury

12:30 - traveling with a camera (DSLR) or a Gary Fong light filter (that fits inside your hat?)

13:13 - changing the "how" and "type" of your bag when knowing you'll be checking a bag (clam-shell, hard-sided, and other options)

14:42 - tiny rolly totes can be stacked on the checked bag once you get it back (...if you do...)

16:00 - a continuation of the ongoing roller-bag versus backpack argument between Piper and Gail

17:45 - look back in the archive for the achilles' tendon damage podcast

18:15 - have an emergency outfit in your carry-on regardless of if you're checking your bag

19:30 - obtaining a "care-kit" from the airline you're flying

20:05 - take a picture of your bag so you can show it to a luggage attendant, just in case

21:00 - can you tell the ladies have favorite travel stories?  :P

23:11 - make sure you do something to differentiate your checked bag from other checked bags and DO be prepared for said bag to be lost (don't allow a missing bag to ruin your trip)

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Gadgets!

23:35 - luggage accessories

 Gail - tupperware with snap-top for hats/fascinators'/steampunk accouterments/snacks https://amzn.to/2Pts3Wn

 Piper - space-saver compression bags https://amzn.to/2EcBtUg

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26:31 - Outro and thanks to: Producer Matt

Special thanks to Dan Sawyer of Artistic Whisper for editing this episode!

Thanks for listening; Travel smart and pack the snacks!

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