I couldn’t watch the Travel Skills with Lisa Friend video live. I just finished watching the tape. When Lisa was going through her items she uses on the plane she showed 2 items:
Apple watch portable charger
Loop ear buds
Does anyone know the manufacturer and/or where these can be purchased? I checked apple.com but it is not there.
Hey, Barbara, there are a lot of Apple Watch portable chargers, and probably loop ear plugs. Do you have a link to the video? Or a photo of the items?
ETA: Found the video, and saw the watch charger. I don't know why they wouldn't post who makes it, but you can find chargers that look like that on Amazon. There are a number of ones in this search that look very similar:
Also, I don't know if these are hers, but this is what the NYT Wirecutter recommends: Loop Experience Earplugs
Loop has a variety of earplugs for different situations. I have both the Experience Plus (which is good for blocking loud sounds and has an insert for making them even quieter), and the Engage, which is good for situations where you want to tamp down the sound but still participate in conversations without your voice echoing in your head. They also have models that block more sound than the Experience Plus. We bought ours directly from Loop which often runs specials or sells combo packs. The different sized ear pieces were a game changer for me as far as comfort--I have fairly small ear canals and one size fits all doesn't fit me.
I watched and remember her speaking about those items but not the specific brand. I checked the thank you for attending email I received for information about them. A link to Lisa's packing list is listed but it is does not have brand names listed. The email does ask that you submit questions or comments to rick@ricksteves.com. That may be the best way to find out the specific information about the charger and ear buds that you need.
Hi, thank you all for watching.
The wireless portable charger that I use for my phone and my Apple Watch is below. I didn’t want to specifically endorse it because I haven’t had it long enough to feel that it stands the test of time but so far I love it. Kurdene wireless portable charger, 3 in 1 magnetic power bank. I got it on Amazon for about $20 and I traded speed of charging for a low price and the ability to charge my watch too.
The straight up earplugs are Loop brand and I only wear them if something noisy is happening very near to me but they’re so tiny that I don’t feel bad throwing them into my bag. Hope this helps and hope to see you on Monday Night Travel in the future-Lisa
Thank you everyone and Lisa for responding. I, like most people here, are always looking for New and lighter items for travel. I’ve been able to get my bag down to 24lbs, some cords/chargers are very weighty.
And Lisa, your presentstion was great. I like that you went down to the nitty-gritty and exposed all. We hope one day to be on one of your tours, I’m sure they are fun.
Thanks, Lisa! I didn't even know about the presentation till Barbara's post and enjoyed it a lot. And Barbara, thanks for posting so I could find out about it, lol!
