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Travel Tips

Before The Airport

Don't take prohibited items to the airport. See the list of prohibited items for more details. Place expensive items like jewelry, money, and electronics in carry-on baggage only. Attach your business card or some form of identifcation to the bottom of your valuables in case they are lost. To avoid the hassle at the metal detectors, don't wear clothing, jewelry, or other apparel containing metal. Shoes, boots, sandals etc have to be taken off and placed through the x-ray devices.
To keep your luggage secured, use a TSA approved lock . Keep lighters and prohibited matches at home. Don't pack wrapped gifts because the TSA may open them. Wrap them instead when you reach your destination.

 

At The Airport

You should keep your boarding pass and ID ready until you pass the security checkpoint. If you don't have valid identification you will be screened longer. 
Before you get to the screening checkpoint, put mobile phones, keys, loose change, money clips, PDAs, etc in your carry-on bag. This way you're prepared to go through smoothly and you won't hold up the line. 
When it's your turn to pass, remove laptops and video cameras and put them in a bin. Take off all coats, including suit coats, jackets and blazers. Parents, get additional advice if you are traveling with children or have children flying alone.

 

Tips for traveling abroad

Sign  your passport and fill in the emergency information. Make sure you have a current, valid passport and a visa if required. Leave copies of itinerary with family or friends, so they can contact you in case of an emergency. Ask your health insurance company if you are covered overseas, and if they cover emergency expenses. If you're not covered, look into supplemental insurance.
Familiarize yourself with local conditions and laws: While in a foreign country, you are subject to its laws. The State Department web site has useful safety information about the countries you will visit. Read up a bit on the local culture and customs so you know what to expect and don't accidently insult someone.
Take care to avoid being a target of crime: Don't wear conspicuous clothing or eye-catching jewelry and don't carry large amounts of money on you. Consider purchasing a hidden money belt or travel wallet. Also, do not leave unattended luggage in public areas.

 

Packing Tips

  1. Less is more!  Always travel with the smallest possible suitcase.  You don't want to remember your special vacation as the one where you hauled a heavy suitcase up two flights of stairs.
  2. Checked luggage should be full and well packed.  Under packed suitcases are more susceptible to damage with the airlines.  And pack those front pockets with soft items to help reduce the wear and tear from the conveyer belts.
  3. Know the baggage allowance and size requirements with each airline you are flying with.
  4. International travel is harder on your luggage.  Be sure you have a durable suitcase that can withstand the rigors of travel.  If in doubt, bring your bag to a specialist for an evaluation.
  5. If traveling internationally, be sure you have the correct adapter plugs and converters, if needed, for each country for all your electronic devices.
  6. Carry bags with integrated RFID blocking pockets for peace of mind and extra security against digital scanners.
  7. Always travel with a spare battery for your phone
  8. Using your smart phone, take pictures of your passport, credit card information, and any other important information pertaining to your trip.  Then if needed you will always have access to them.  Also leave copies at home where someone can retrieve if necessary.
  9. Start making a list well before your travel date of items you wish to bring
  10. Lay the clothing you wish to bring out on your bed.  Evaluate each piece; does it coordinate with others, is it lightweight and easily packable and will it wash and dry easily if needed. You will hopefully reduce what you think you wanted to bring by half.
  11. Use packing cubes to maximize packing capacity and create great organization.
  12. Shoes! Try to be conservative and limit the number you need to pack.  Be sure you have at least one comfortable pair for those long walks.
  13. Save some space in your suitcase by wearing your bulky clothes and shoes on the plane.
  14. Always bring pocket-sized hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes for convenient cleaning of surfaces.
  15. Compression bags are a great way to save space coming home when you may have purchased more than your suitcase can hold.
  16. Condense your toiletries into smaller travel size appropriate bottles and containers.
  17. Use a small toiletry kit as an emergency first aid travel kit.  Pack pain meds, band aids, Neosporin, moleskin for blisters, stomach medications, anit-itch remedies, earplugs and anything else you may need.
  18. Small travel fabric refreshers (like Febreze) are a great way to freshen up clothing that while worn that day, but have not been stained, can be worn again before being washed.
  19. Pack a few extra baggies/ziplocs in different sizes.  They can come in handy for quick food storage or for those sea shells you picked up on the beach.

Recent Product Questions

Q: Does the Briggs & Riley Baseline 2-Wheel Cabin Bag qualify as a personal item for US domestic flights? International? Asked by Phil
A: The Cabin Bag is designed to fit under most airline seats and therefore would qualify as your personal item on U.S. carriers. But please be aware that depending on the aircraft and where you are seated this area could be blocked or smaller than what you expect. For international flights, it is best to check with whatever airline you are flying to find out what their carry on policies are. Answered by Debbie on February 6, 2024
Q: Wondering if you stock Briggs & Riley Baseline 2-Wheel Cabin Bag in black to pick up? Asked by Danette
A: Yes, we do have these in stock. Answered by Debbie on December 15, 2023
 
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