Pet-Friendly Vacations: 10 Tips for Traveling with Dogs

Henry and Charlie in New York City.

For some of us, our pets are like our family and we don’t like to be separated from them for too long.  When we travel, the only thing that really makes us want to come home is being able to see our two tiny dogs again.  So, while we don’t always travel with our pets, we are always looking for travel opportunities like weekend getaways where we can bring our dogs along.  However, traveling with pets is no walk in the park.  Here are our 10 tips for traveling with dogs to make your pet-friendly vacations as stress-free and enjoyable as possible.

Call Ahead for the Hotel’s Full Pet Policy

Henry trying out glamping in Buellton.

Sometimes hotels advertise themselves as pet-friendly, but the hotel website doesn’t always list all the terms of their pet policy and sometimes those pet-friendly hotels are anything but.  One of our pet peeves (pun intended) is when “pet-friendly” hotels won’t allow pets to be left unattended in the room.  We don’t like to leave them alone all day, but it’s rare that you can take your pets with you for every single activity, especially meals, like breakfast or dinner at the hotel’s restaurant.  Also, exorbitant pet fees like $150 per pet per day indicate to us that the hotel isn’t really interested in having our pets visit.

Charlie likes glamping too.

We find it best to call the hotel ahead of time and ask for the terms of their pet policy, including (1) can they be left alone in the room, (2) are they required to be contained in a crate or pen when left alone, (3) what are the pet fees, and (4) are there any dog friendly restaurants and activities nearby.  Listen for other restrictions, like pets not being allowed on the furniture or not being allowed in common areas.  Get the name of the person you talk to.  Once we called the hotel ahead of time and were told pets were allowed to be left unattended, but when we arrived we were handed a policy saying the exact opposite.  Since we had called ahead of time and I was able to give the name of the person who had told me the policy, we were allowed to leave them unattended as long as we left a phone number so we could be reached immediately if there were any complaints.  We loved that when we checked out, our hotel bill had a note saying it was a pleasure to have our very well-behaved dogs visit. 

Henry and Charlie at the Grand Canyon.

Our favorite dog-friendly hotel chain is Loews Hotels.  Loews loves pets (it says so on their dog bowls) and they even have a separate room service menu for dogs, cats, and even birds.  We have also had good luck with Radisson, Best Western, and Holiday Inn Express, though the pet policy varies among properties, so be sure to call about the pet policy before booking a room.

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Bring Extra Delicious Food and Treats

Loews loves pets and has a pet room service menu. 

If your pet eats as soon as a bowl is put in front of him or her, feeding during a trip may not be a problem.  Our dogs self-feed throughout the day when they are home, rather than having scheduled meal times, plus everything is new and distracting, so it can be difficult to get them to eat their food on demand when they have the opportunity.  We bring a Tupperware of chicken we cooked at home to mix into their food in small amounts to entice them to eat when we want.  Just be sure the extra treats you bring are something your pet is used to, is healthy, and isn’t too rich, as you don’t want them becoming sick.

Henry and Charlie in Oregon.

Charlie has a very bad habit of sometimes howling for a few minutes when we leave.  This can be disconcerting and embarrassing for us, and surely is annoying to other hotel guests if they happen to hear him.  We have found that giving him a Greenie, a chewy treat that takes a few minutes for him to eat, keeps him occupied for long enough that he forgets to be upset when he’s done.

Bring the Appropriate Equipment

Henry and Charlie feel safe when confined to their pen.

Even if a hotel doesn’t require pets to be crated when left alone in the room, we have found that we have the best results when we confine our two small dogs in a dog pen.  They get nervous when staying in a place that is unfamiliar.  They are much more relaxed when we enclose them in their familiar pen with potty pads, food and water, and their favorite dog beds and toys.

A pet car seat keeps pets safe while driving.

If heading out on a road trip, we suggest using a pet car seat or pet seatbelts to keep your pet safe in the car.  While our dogs would prefer to sit in our laps, this isn’t the safest place for them.  We use a pet car seat that is stabilized with the seatbelt plus has leads connected to it to attach to their harnesses.  For larger dogs, you can use pet seatbelts to keep them in place and safe.

Henry and Charlie keep an eye out while we take photos.

It is important to use the right equipment when traveling by plane with pets as well.  When our friend moved cross country, she brought her cat with her on the plane.  The airline’s online pet policy said to use a hard-sided crate, but when she arrived at the airport she learned it actually needed to be soft-sided so it could slide under the seat.  We have used soft-sided pet carriers when we have traveled by air with our pets, as they can travel in the cabin with us.  Pets that have to travel in the cargo hold need to be contained in hard-sided crates.

Sometimes Charlie's a daredevil.

It is important to keep dogs hydrated.  We carry with us a water bottle and collapsible water bowl so our dogs always have access to water and a squeeze water bottle with a built-in bowl that drains back into the bottle for the car.

Henry and Charlie at Mission San Xavier del Bac.

While we have our dogs take care of business outside whenever possible, we always bring a supply of dog potty pads for the hotel room.  This way, if they do decide to take care of business inside, they have a place to do so without damaging the hotel carpet.

When we bring our dogs on trips with us, we bring a bag dedicated to their supplies.  We bring dog bowls for food and water, water bottle, collapsible water bowl, Ziploc bag of dog food, Ziploc bag of treats, Tupperware of cooked chicken (which we store in the hotel room refrigerator), potty pads, sweaters or jackets in case it gets cold, travel-size dog shampoo and conditioner for when they get filthy, and their favorite blankets and toys which make them feel more at home.

Walk the Perimeter

Fancy free on the bridge at Arroyo Hondo Vista Point.

This might seem like an odd tip for pet travel, but it really works.  Have you ever noticed that your dog walks the perimeter of your yard?  Dogs do this because they want to ensure that the borders of their family pack have not been breached by an intruder.  This makes them feel secure and able to relax.  We tested this theory with our dogs when staying at hotels.  Staying at an unfamiliar hotel in a strange room can be stressful.  We found this was especially the case with our Yorkie, Henry, who is an alpha dog and is very protecting of his four-member pack.  When we arrive at a new hotel, we walk the dogs around the perimeter of the hotel so they can become familiar with their new temporary home.  We’ll also take a walk up and down the hallway where our room is located.  We have found that our dogs are calmer and get comfortable in the room quicker after we have walked the perimeter. 

Build in Dog-Friendly Activities

Charlie goes from white to orange in Sedona.

No pet wants to travel with their family just to be left in the hotel room alone all day.  If traveling with dogs, be sure that your travel itinerary includes a number of fun dog-friendly activities so your pet feels included and can have fun traveling too.  We like to take them on a walk or hike in the morning, keeping them active, so when we do leave them alone in the afternoon to visit museums or go out to eat, they are tired, ready to nap, and don’t mind that we’re leaving them alone.  We also try to find dog-friendly restaurants so we can leave them alone as little as possible.  It’s an added bonus when we find museums that allow dogs.  Many wineries are dog-friendly, which is fun for both us and them.

Slow Down

Photos mean a break from walking.

When traveling with dogs, you may need to travel at a slower pace than usual.  When we travel, we like to do a lot and have full itineraries.  However, this doesn’t work so well when traveling with the dogs, so we slow down, plan fewer activities, and build in fun walking time for the dogs.  Also, frantic owners make frantic pets, so doing everything in a calm and collected manner helps keep your pets relaxed so they can enjoy their travels too.

Pay Attention to the Weather

Henry's not sure about the snow at Crater Lake.

It’s a lot harder to travel in extreme weather situations with pets.  It’s important to know what the weather will be like before you go and when making the decision whether or not to bring your pet.  If it’s going to be hot, it won’t be safe to leave them alone in the car.  It might be hard for them to walk because the hot pavement might burn their feet.  You’ll also need to make sure to carry plenty of water so your pet doesn’t get dehydrated.  Extreme cold can also be stressful on dogs that aren’t used to that type of weather.  You may want to bring sweaters or jackets for dogs that aren’t fans of cold weather.

Henry and Charlie brave the wind at Monument Valley.

Weather is also extremely important to consider when flying with pets.  Airlines won’t allow pets to fly in the cargo hold if the temperature is going to be below or above certain points at any time during the day.

Make Sure Your Pet is Healthy Enough to Travel 

Henry's favorite part of a road trip is looking out the window . . . and the french fries.

Before traveling with your pet, make sure it is up-to-date with all its vaccinations and certifications.  Your pet will be exposed to more opportunities for catching something while traveling than at home and the stress of travel may also make it more susceptible to getting sick.  If your pet is already in poor health, it may not be a good candidate for travel.  Senior dogs may also have a harder time traveling as a lot of walking might be hard on their joints and they may not be as active as they were in the past.  Conversely, older dogs are sometimes easier to travel with because they are more relaxed and don't mind taking advantage of some in-room alone time.

Bring a List of Emergency Veterinarians

Henry and Charlie at Montezuma Castle National Monument, just before Charlie inhaled a foxtail and we had to find a vet.

On a recent road trip, one of our dogs became ill.  We were up all night with him and it was an incredibly stressful situation.  At 5:00 in the morning I made the decision to take him to a veterinary emergency center I had found prior to leaving for our trip.  The last thing you need is the added stress of having to find someplace to take your pet when something goes wrong.  Before you leave, do a little research and make a list of veterinarians in every town you will visit, preferably that are near your hotel.  Be sure this list includes an emergency vet hospital that is open 24-hours a day.

Consider Leaving Your Pets at Home

Henry and Charlie won't speak to us if we go without them.

We love traveling with our pets, but sometimes it is better to leave them at home.  While our dogs love to be with us, traveling can be stressful for them.  Staying in an unfamiliar room is stressful.  Being left alone in the room or the car is stressful.  Not being on their regular day-to-day schedule is stressful.  As pets get older, walking long distances becomes more difficult and can be painful.  Traveling with dogs can also be stressful on the humans, which can make for a less enjoyable trip.  We stress that they are going to bark at an inappropriate moment.  We stress that we’ll get a call from the hotel about bad behavior when leaving them alone.  We stress they might have an accident.  If the trip will be enjoyable for both the humans and pets, by all means, bring them along.  But if traveling with dogs will be more stress than fun, leave them at home.

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TraxPack Luggage: The Luggage That Climbs Stairs

Luggage has come a long, long way.  Remember when they first put wheels on luggage and you didn’t have to carry it around by its handle anymore?  Then came the spinners, yet another miracle that made moving luggage around even easier.  Now the next great thing in luggage is coming, and that is the ability to climb stairs.

Have you ever arrived at your hotel to find a set of marble stairs leading up to the entrance?  I hate dragging my luggage up those stairs!  Or how about the hotel that doesn’t have an elevator and you have to lug your luggage up a few flights of stairs?  Usually Rome ends up taking multiple trips to bring up both his luggage and mine.

TraxPack has found a way to make it easier to get luggage up flights of stairs.  TraxPack luggage has the TraxPack Track System, a track system kind of like tank tread, which allows the luggage to be pulled up a flight of stairs. 

Another feature of TraxPack luggage that helps the luggage climb stairs is the tilting handle.  The tilting handle not only helps make climbing stairs possible, it also adds to the maneuverability when using the spinner wheels.

TraxPack luggage has a lot of other innovations too.  You can track your TraxPack with the Baggage Positioning System, which tracks the bag from city to city, and the Proximity Sensor, which alerts you when it’s on its way to baggage claim.

Another great feature is a built-in luggage scale so there’s never a question of how much your luggage weighs and if it will be overweight.  It also has built-in TSA locks.

TraxPack is also built with your electronics in mind.  The luggage has a mobile device stand to prop up your devices during your layover, and it also has two USB ports and can charge two devices.  The power pack is removable and can charge a phone up to eight times.

This article has been sponsored by TraxPack.  To learn more about TraxPack, visit their website.

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10 Tips for Jet Lag Prevention for International Travelers

Jet lag.  Jet lag is the enemy of all travelers, especially those who, like us, work full-time and only have a week or two to get the most out of their vacation.  We’ve been traveling for almost 15 years together and fighting jet lag for the same amount of time.  I’ve always been a little better at preventing jet lag than Romeo, mostly because he really enjoys a good nap on vacation.  Over the years, we have learned the hard way how to prevent jet lag so we can hit the ground running.

Get a Good Night’s Rest before Boarding the Plane

Procrastination is not your friend if you want to prevent jet lag.  This is one of the hardest things for me.  No matter how much I plan to start getting ready for a trip in advance, I am invariably up until 2:00 in the morning packing the night before we leave.  This is a terrible habit if you want to avoid jet lag.  Don’t go into the trip already lacking sleep.  Try to go to bed early or at least at a decent time the night before a trip.

Drink Lots of Water, Then Drink More Water

Hydration is important for staving off jet lag.

Dehydration gives the feeling of a horrible hangover, which is why jet lag feels so bad.  The best thing to do to prevent jet lag is to stay hydrated by drinking lots of water.  Airlines usually don’t serve passengers nearly enough water to stay properly hydrated, so buy some bottled water or fill up a reusable water bottle at the airport before boarding the plane and accept water every time the flight attendants come by.

Avoid Caffeine and Alcohol

Caffeine and alcohol are dehydrators plus they tamper with your sleeping patterns, so it is best to avoid caffeine and alcohol both before and during your flight. 

Use Jet Lag Supplements

1Above helps prevent jet lag and keeps you hydrated.

In addition to staying hydrated, you can use supplements to help prevent jet lag.  I recently started using 1Above, which contains six essential electrolytes along with B vitamins and Pycnogenol.  These ingredients hydrate, increase energy, and reduce the length and severity of jet lag.  1Above comes in a concentrated liquid or as effervescent tablets that can be added to water.  They also can both pass through security.  I much prefer the taste (and smell) of the tablets.  I have never used it, but I have also heard great things about using melatonin for jet lag prevention from fellow travelers.  I avoid sleeping pills as they usually just make me feel groggy and I never seem to get the full amount of sleep needed.

Sleep on the Plane

I love my memory foam neck pillow!

This has always been one of the downfalls to Romeo’s jet lag prevention.  Now that planes have personal in-flight entertainment options, he is always worried that there’s some great movie he’s going to miss, so he ends up watching movies for the entire flight rather than getting any sleep he possibly can.  Especially if you are arriving at your destination early in the day, try to get as much sleep as possible and turn off the entertainment.  An eye mask and ear plugs can help block out sound and light during the flight and a good memory foam neck pillow will ward off a neck cramp.

Arrive In the Late Afternoon or Evening

Arrival time isn’t always a factor you can control, but when you can, opt for arriving later in the day so you don’t have to stay awake for too long before it is bedtime.  No matter how much sleep you’re able to get on the plane, it’s never really enough to feel completely refreshed and rejuvenated for an entire day.

Stay Awake Until Bedtime

If you do have to arrive early in the day, don’t fall asleep!  The exception to this rule is if you arrive at the ungodly hour of 4:00 in the morning, as we did when we traveled to Georgia (the country).  Then you can get a few hours of sleep before you start your day, but start your day you must.  At any other time of arrival, avoid the nap and get out there and start your vacation.  It will feel brutal, but doing so is sure to cut your jet lag time down from multiple days to just one or two.

Adjust to Your New Time Zone as Quickly as Possible

Adjust your watch to your destination's local time. (Jord Swiss Luxury Wood Watch Frankie)

Sometimes jet lag prevention is about mind over matter.  As soon as you get on the plane, adjust your watch to the local time of your destination.  Once you’ve arrived, don’t think about what time it is back home, as that will make you feel exhausted immediately.  If your spouse starts telling you what time it is back home because he just can’t help himself, give him a dirty look.

Drink in the Sunlight

Being in the sunlight is one of the best things to help your body adjust to your new time zone.  On your first couple days, try to spend as much time walking around outside as possible so the natural light will reset your body’s time clock.  Plus walking around a new city is a great way to gain your bearings and get acquainted with your destination.

Eat Breakfast While Traveling

We don’t usually eat breakfast at home, especially during the workweek.  However, we have found that eating breakfast while traveling does us wonders.  For one thing, it gives us something we do every day for a little bit of schedule and structure.  It also provides us with lots of energy for the day, which is especially useful when fighting the effects of jet lag.

This article contains affiliate links.  If you purchase through them, it costs you nothing extra and we earn a small commission which goes towards bringing you more travel stories.  Thank you to 1Above for providing us with samples of their jet lag prevention product so we could test it out ourselves.  Also thank you to Jord for providing us with one of their unique wood watches. As always, all opinions are our own.

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The Best DSLR Camera Backpack I Wish I Hadn’t Needed

Allow me to provide you with my review of the most versatile, easily configurable, best DSLR camera backpack for travel . . .

Actually, may I first give you the sob story of why I needed a new camera backpack in the first place?

The end of last year was a really bad time for me and cameras.  I managed to get an entire outfit stolen from the back of my car.  In addition to my favorite and most sentimental camera, I lost lenses, battery stuff, memory cards, lights, tripod, you name it.  The only positive was that I did have my main go-to camera safely inside the house, or I would have lost that too.  Somewhere some thief is rolling around with a pretty nice rig along with a whole bunch of my other stuff.  Sadly, I had to replace it all out of my own pocket. 

Fast forward a mere month later.  Equipped with all new stuff, we headed out for a leisurely drift down the Danube with Viking River Cruises.  After a departure from home at 5:00 in the morning, four hours to Atlanta, a three-hour layover, eight hours to Amsterdam, another two-hour layover, and two more hours of flight, we arrived in Budapest.
 

Needless to say, there was a bit of jetlag involved, but we only had one day in Budapest.  After walking around Budapest for a few hours, the wife suggested we go get a bite to eat at the nearby Christmas market.  (You should know that, typically, I exist in a state of general discombobulation to begin with, but no excuses.)  After a delicious dinner, we decided to get a gluhwein at a place a few stalls over. 

Can you believe I stood up, grabbed my main camera, and walked lethargically away from the table where I had only twenty minutes earlier placed my camera backpack containing, again I repeat, all new unused stuff including a secondary camera, lenses, tripod, etc.?  Aaand GONE!  I felt like I wanted to throw up for a week.  I didn’t even have a charger for the camera I managed to keep.  Thankfully Sarah Shumate of The Wanderblogger helped me out with the battery thing.

Having divulged my tale to any poor soul with patience enough to listen, I was recommended by a photographer friend, Ron Stern of The Global Gumshoe, to make sure my next travel camera backpack was a Tenba.  I am the sort to do a bit of research before I get anything.  Not an excessive amount mind you, but enough to feel comfortable about what I own.  I was happy with my previous backpack.  It was roomy enough for my purposes and seemed as sturdy as others I had tried out.  Before my Tenba, I was what I’ll call more than content.  I guess I really didn’t know what I was missing.

I went with the Tenba Shootout 24L Bag , which is their midsize model.  I carry a full-frame DSLR with a battery grip and a substantial walkaround lens, a couple prime lenses, a fairly large 150-500mm lens, another mirrorless camera that I use with a wide angle lens, two battery chargers, four extra batteries, hoods and filters, cords and converters, a mini tripod, and a good size tripod which mounts easily on the outside of the pack. 

Even with all that, there is still room for a jacket and stuff like sunglasses, lip balm, and a flash.  There is also a pocket on the back to accommodate a 15” laptop and there are extra features like a memory card wallet which is almost as thoughtful as the door it has on the side.  I don’t even have to take the whole thing off my back to easily access my camera through the side door, or another lens if you prefer. 

The Tenba DSLR camera backpack is totally customizable to whatever configuration you would like, be it bringing all your stuff to a big shoot or a perfect carry-on with plenty of room for all your necessities (or your wife’s recently purchased souvenirs). 

Tenba has a more compact model too, so if you’re looking for a small camera backpack to travel lighter, consider the Tenba Shootout 18L Bag.  There’s also a much larger Tenba Shootout 32L Bag for folks with a ton of gear.  Mine is perfect for what we do and what I most often find myself having to carry.

I’ve since had the opportunity to do a bit of field testing.  I’ve worn my new Tenba camera backpack to hike the Sierras and the Alabama Hills.  I’ve worn it while we walked through the dry heat of Yuma.  It has handled the rain in Munich.  I’ve taken it to the snow, hiking to Trinity Cathedral in the Kazbegi Mountains of Georgia.  I walked around in more rain in Kutaisi, Georgia, this time with the waterproof cover which conveniently tucks away when not in use.  I carried it on my back during our Old Tbilisi walking tour. 

The Tenba DSLR camera backpack is as comfortable as it is durable and it’s made with water-repellent nylon (which protects the contents even if you don’t use the rain cover).  It is weather-sealed with rubberized zippers.  It has expedition-grade harnesses and shoulder straps, so it’s good for hiking/walking all day because the straps don’t create friction with clothing. 

Beyond all that, it’s very professional looking.  It looks as good as new and I’ve literally worn it on my back every waking hour in week-long stints. 

If you’re in the market for the best DSLR backpack for travel or hiking, I highly recommend giving Tenba a try.  Beyond the backpacks, they have a variety of products which are specifically designed for photography professionals including carry-on compatible luggage, rolling cases, shoulder and messenger bags, transport cases and accessories. 

Tenba stands behind its product and you would be hard-pressed to find a better-designed carrier.  If you already own a bag and feel content, research; there’s a big difference.  I love mine. 

It even has a clear pocket where I can put my “Reward if Found” note.

Thank you to Tenba for providing me with the Tenba Shootout 24L Bag to review and making this post possible.  As always, all opinions are my own.

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Packing Tips and Travel Style: PACK Gear

There are lots of different travel packing styles.  Some travelers roll their clothes.  Some use packing cubes.  Some fold their clothes in an intricate overlapping fashion which could rival origami.  Some just throw everything into a suitcase and sit on it until it zips shut.  We recently tried out a new style of organized packing with PACK Gear to see what kind of difference it could make in our travel packing style.

We can’t tell you one style is right and one style is wrong.  We all have to do what is best for ourselves.  For instance, I’ve used packing cubes for years and I swear by them.  Yet, while we can’t tell you a packing style is right or wrong, I can tell you that Romeo’s packing style is way wrong!!!  Mostly because it involves his clothing exploding out of his suitcase to cover the bed, the chair, the desk, and any other previously empty surface.  I like our hotel room to be neat and tidy and relaxing, so his exploding suitcase results in my exploding head.

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When PACK Gear approached us to test and review their packing product, I turned them down at first.  It looked like a great product, but the website said it was for backpackers, which we are not.  When they explained they weren’t only marketing their product to backpackers and that PACK Gear is very popular with flight attendants, I said we were happy to try it out.  I already had plans for PACK Gear.

PACK Gear is a one piece packing solution.  When it comes out of the package, it is small and as light as a t-shirt.  But when you open it up, you find that it can hold as much, or even more, than six medium packing cubes.  It is designed to fit into a 30L backpack, which means it also fits well in a carry-on size bag or fills part of a larger suitcase. 

The point of PACK Gear is that you can pack your clothes in PACK Gear’s compartments, put it in your suitcase (or backpack) and then unpack in seconds by either putting the whole thing in a drawer or hanging it up in the closet using the built-in hooks.

I wasn’t ready to give up my packing cubes, but I was hoping PACK Gear would be the perfect solution to the exploding suitcase situation.  All of my hopes were pinned on the ease of filling one single item.  My previous attempts of offering packing cubes to Romeo hadn’t worked out for me.

Rome first tested out his new PACK Gear for a weekend trip to Bishop, California.  He actually forgot about the PACK Gear and had already packed his suitcase before I reminded him.  He pulled out his clothes, rolled them, and stuffed them into the PACK Gear.  It was filled within a minute.  It hurt a little as I watched boxers go next to sweaters that went next to socks that were next to t-shirts, but I tried not to let the disorganization bother me.  After all, it wasn’t my suitcase.  It was actually good that he had forgotten, because after he filled the PACK Gear and put it in his suitcase, he had an area of empty space that hadn’t been there before, enough room for his dopp kit which wouldn’t have fit previously.

The miracle of PACK Gear continued when we got to the hotel.  The drawers in the room were far too shallow to hold the PACK Gear.  They were too shallow for my packing cubes as well.  It was just as well because Romeo was quite content to pull the PACK Gear out of his suitcase and hang it from the rod in the closet, above his suitcase which he left open on the luggage rack. 

During the trip, Romeo pulled out what he needed from the PACK Gear.  Sometimes items would be returned into it, other times they would wind up thrown in his suitcase.  The good news is his items were contained to a much smaller area thanks to PACK Gear, and I was able to have clutter free surfaces.  When it was time to pack to go home, repacking was as quick and painless as packing.

We were pretty amazed by how much the PACK Gear holds.  If you’re a traveling couple, then perhaps you’ve noticed how much more room men’s clothes take than women’s clothes, so it was pretty astonishing to see how much Romeo was able to fit into the packing organizer.

We’ve decided PACK Gear is a great packing organizer both for the organized traveler and for the person who simply wants to protect their wife’s sanity.  It takes up minimal room when not in use, it fits A LOT of stuff, and whether you are hyper-organized or not so much, it keeps everything in one place with very easy access.

Thank you to PACK Gear for providing their packing organizer for our test and review and making this post possible.  As always, all opinions are our own.

Don't forget, you can save 15% off your PACK Gear by using the discount code Travel15!

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