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Travel Essentials: A Peek into the Author's Camera Bag and Carry-On
In the realm of travel accessories, two items stand out in the author's journey - the ONA Brixton camera bag and the Away carry-on suitcase.
The ONA Brixton, a sturdy camera bag, is known for its extra padding designed to accommodate camera equipment. Even when empty, it maintains a hefty weight, a testament to its robust construction. The author suggests potential buyers to compare the measurements of the insert against the bag before making a purchase.
The bag's interior boasts removable velcro dividers, providing ample organization for photography gear. For those seeking an alternative, the roomy tote by LiveFashionable is another option. This bag comes equipped with a zip top, multiple pockets for organization, and external pockets for essentials like phones and lip balm.
The author's travel tote also serves as a portable library, housing a Kindle loaded with thought-provoking titles such as "The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle", "Chasing Slow by Erin Loechner", and "Fraud by David Rakoff".
When it comes to charging devices, the Away carry-on suitcase offers a built-in charger, while an iPhone cord is always on hand for additional power needs. The author's travel tote contains a laptop and Kindle during the trip, with everything else staying inside.
For organisation within the tote, the author prefers using a camera insert, which divides the bag into simple sections. This insert, designed specifically for the Brixton, has three sections - one for a Hydroflask, one for a toiletry bag, and one for regular purse items.
The author's essentials also include a Hydroflask water bottle, lavender essential oil hand sanitizer, power bars for flights, Gin Gins (a ginger candy to combat motion sickness), and noise-cancelling ear buds (specifically Beats).
On sightseeing days or days with lots of walking, the author downsizes to a small black purse, keeping only essentials. The author's sunnies, lip balm, and phone usually fit perfectly in an interior or exterior pocket of the travel tote.
It's worth noting that the LiveFashionable tote is made responsibly, coming from a company respected by the author. The recommended travel bag mentioned indirectly in the article is the EVOC World Traveller, noted for its robust fabric, compartment design, telescoping handle, and replaceable wheels.
Lastly, the author uses a headphone splitter to share podcasts or shows with her husband, ensuring enjoyable travel time together.
