BETTER BREAK PICKS
Better Things
to Bring.
Lily
Luggage & Bags
My travel companions, tried and taken along.
MiaMily Original Carry-On
Approx. US$390
The carry-on I keep coming back to.
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Patagonia Black Hole Duffels · 55L & 70L
Approx. US$180–210
A little extra room for the trip home.
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MANDRN · Atlas & Remy
Approx. US$190–200
Beautiful leather, simple shapes, no bulky nylon straps.
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The Sak Tess Sling
Approx. US$99 sale / US$130–150 regular
Plenty of room. No bulk. No dangling strap.
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Thule Compression Packing Cubes
Thule reference: approx. US$24–30 each · US$54 set
The Toyota Sienna of packing cubes. Mine just keep going.
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Little travellers, well looked after.
Joolz Aer Original
Aer+ reference: approx. US$450
Countless countries. Now off on another family’s adventures.
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Tushbaby Hip Carrier
Approx. US$75 Lite · US$85 Original
I own the Original. I’d go Lite next time.
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hiccapop UberBoost Inflatable Booster
From approx. US$40 on sale
Minimal effort. Maximum impact. From carpools to carry-ons.
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RideSafer Travel Vest
Listed from approx. US$179
My son “tolerated” it. My luggage appreciated it.
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hiccapop Inflatable Toddler Travel Bed
Approx. US$100
If only my kids slept by themselves on holiday.
Why it caught my eye
hiccapop Inflatable Bed Bumpers
Approx. US$60 for two on sale
Well used at home. Easy to pack. Easy to forget at checkout.
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iDIGMALL Kids’ Clip-On Earbuds
Check Amazon for current price
A pair for each kid. A little step towards AirPods Pro 😉
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Golvery Kids’ Wireless Headphones
Check Amazon for current price
Owned in two colours, well travelled and easy for the kids to use.
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Posh & Cozy City Code Tee
Approx. US$27 · C$38
Made in Canada. Airport codes with a little personality.
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Pieces that earn their place in my bag.
Travel Tech & Apps
A little less travel admin.
Roamless Travel eSIM
Pay as you go or buy a plan
Install once, keep it for the next trip. My referral code is inside.
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TripIt
Free · Pro US$49/year
All your bookings together, so that missing hotel night is easier to spot.
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Splitwise
Free tier · Optional Pro upgrade
The group trip, without the who-owes-who merry-go-round.
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More good finds to come.