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Hang wrinkled clothes in a hot shower

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Hang your hotel-wrinkled shirt or dress in the bathroom while you take a hot shower. The steam smooths most wrinkles in 10 minutes.

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Use Incognito mode when booking flights

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Some booking sites raise prices based on repeat visits via cookies. Search in a fresh incognito window to see the un-cookie-d base price.

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Photograph your passport before you travel

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Take a photo of your passport's ID page and email it to yourself. If the physical book is lost or stolen, replacement is dramatically faster.

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Put a bright ribbon on your suitcase handle

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A bright fabric ribbon makes your black roller bag distinguishable from the other 200 black roller bags on the carousel. 5 seconds, no more squinting.

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Use a binder clip to protect razor blades while traveling

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Slide a large binder clip over the blade head of a disposable razor in your dopp kit. Stops it from slicing your fingers when you reach in.

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Always carry a power bank, not just a charger

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Outlets at airports get hogged. A 10,000 mAh power bank gives you ~3 full phone recharges and turns any seat into a charging station.

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Pack clothes by rolling, not folding

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Rolled clothes take ~30% less suitcase space than folded ones AND come out with fewer wrinkles. The military has been doing it forever.

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Wear your heaviest shoes through security

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Your heaviest shoes belong on your feet for the flight, not in the bag. Saves ~2lb of checked or carry-on weight every trip.

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