Tips & Suggestions for long flights / trips in coach

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Given that more newbies are flying longer routes / glitch fares, I thought a comprehensive post with a wiki would be in order:

I travel with a ebags mother lode tls 21 http://www.ebags.com/product/ebags/mother-lode-tls-mini-21-wheeled-duffel/125538?productid=10150071

Always with purrel
wipes for seat, tray etc
chapstick
moisturizer
pills for everything conceivable
backup power sources and a dozen plugs of all kinds
water bottle (i'm curious if any one here does not use airline sink water to wash hands / face due to old tanks or just not drinking)
i usually pack about 4 granola bars and a large bag of pistachio's for protein etc, also usually a few fruits on top of any food I may take

this was great but hurt my neck bc of surgery http://www.amazon.com/CABEAU-Memory-Evolution-Pillow-Small/dp/B00O16B85U/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1419990994&sr=8-3&keywords=travel+pillow

i now use
http://www.amazon.com/Kuhi-Comfort-Original-Convenient-Luxurious/dp/B00EXXE86M/ref=cts_ap_2_fbt

im thinking of trying either of these

http://www.amazon.com/Comfy-Basics-Travel-Pillow-Black/dp/B00JMVYEPA/ref=pd_sim_a_6?ie=UTF8&refRID=0YKMTPCQ2C2WRNC7YGHN

http://www.amazon.com/SkySiesta-Burgundy-Travel-Pillow-Pending/dp/B00GBGK6EC/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1419991041&sr=8-12&keywords=travel+pillow


can you advise on which of these ? http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=travel%20socks&sprefix=travel+so%2Caps

curious if any one used this

http://www.amazon.com/Set-Inflatable-Travel-Footrests-Circulation/dp/B003J21SZ2/ref=pd_sim_a_4?ie=UTF8&refRID=0J4EERSFT43H7J5TTJ47

I use my backpack turned over to cushioned side but i need to take out my tefillen first and need a perfect solution

Does any one use a cushion either for their back or under their butt ?

still seeking the perfect eye mask, suggestions ?
still looking for a small when folded but large effective blanket

[Dr Moose]

http://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=41098.0

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after 2 pages i dint see any thing my post is about ?

[Suave]

after 2 pages i dint see any thing my post is about ?

Read it again, it mentioned outlets, seat rows, smoking, etc

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im talking about accessories

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stuff that will make a 36 hour trip pleasant..

[Emkay]

My modus operandei is so much simpler.
1) check-in
2) head for the lounge
3)down enough alcohol drinks that your head is spinning
4) proceed to have an enjoyable flight

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My modus operandei is so much simpler.
1) check-in
2) head for the lounge
3)down enough alcohol drinks that your head is spinning
4) proceed to have an enjoyable flight

Can I fly with you

[TimT]

My modus operandei is so much simpler.
1) check-in
2) head for the lounge
3)down enough alcohol drinks that your head is spinning
4) proceed to have an enjoyable flight
5) realize you left your carry-on in the lounge

FTFY

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Given that more newbies are flying longer routes / glitch fares, I thought a comprehensive post with a wiki would be in order:

I travel with a ebags mother lode tls 21 http://www.ebags.com/product/ebags/mother-lode-tls-mini-21-wheeled-duffel/125538?productid=10150071 (got this great condition 50$ on ebay)

Always with purrel
wipes for seat, tray etc
chapstick
moisturizer
pills for everything conceivable - a few tums, Tylenol, allergy pills are a good start
backup power sources and a dozen plugs of all kinds - got free units from anker for reviews. Took the rest fro my office
water bottle (i'm curious if any one here does not use airline sink water to wash hands / face due to old tanks or just not drinking)
i usually pack about 4 granola bars and a large bag of pistachio's for protein etc, also usually a few fruits on top of any food I may take
I take a double dose of probiotic 2 days before and 2 days after flight
To sleep, ive been trying 2 bags of sleepy tea with honey but now im trying to avoid the plane hot water too
I drink as much water and orange juice as I can
Hoodie with a zipper, nothing sucks like trying to pull on or off a hoodie on a packed plane
pj's, change of clothes, all toiletries in carry on.. I take my shoes off, put on pj's at night to sleep, change to fresh clothes when I awake unless plans to shower at destination.



this was great but hurt my neck bc of surgery http://www.amazon.com/CABEAU-Memory-Evolution-Pillow-Small/dp/B00O16B85U/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1419990994&sr=8-3&keywords=travel+pillow

i now use
http://www.amazon.com/Kuhi-Comfort-Original-Convenient-Luxurious/dp/B00EXXE86M/ref=cts_ap_2_fbt

im thinking of trying either of these

http://www.amazon.com/Comfy-Basics-Travel-Pillow-Black/dp/B00JMVYEPA/ref=pd_sim_a_6?ie=UTF8&refRID=0YKMTPCQ2C2WRNC7YGHN

http://www.amazon.com/SkySiesta-Burgundy-Travel-Pillow-Pending/dp/B00GBGK6EC/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1419991041&sr=8-12&keywords=travel+pillow


can you advise on which of these ? http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=travel%20socks&sprefix=travel+so%2Caps

curious if any one used this

http://www.amazon.com/Set-Inflatable-Travel-Footrests-Circulation/dp/B003J21SZ2/ref=pd_sim_a_4?ie=UTF8&refRID=0J4EERSFT43H7J5TTJ47

I use my backpack turned over to cushioned side but i need to take out my tefillen first and need a perfect solution

Does any one use a cushion either for their back or under their butt ?

still seeking the perfect eye mask, suggestions ?
still looking for a small when folded but large effective blanket

[Dr Moose]

after 2 pages i dint see any thing my post is about ?

i think both your thread & the thread I quoted are about travel tips, that's why you can post in that thread

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i think both your thread & the thread I quoted are about travel tips, that's why you can post in that thread

true, but im trying to address the very basics, i'm updating my post as I go along. Keep in mind, people book trps like JFK - JNB with 15 hours at CDG snd thing great i'll explore paris, wake up at CDG feeling like crap or 0 sleep and not only did you kill that but your rest of the trip will be pure hell

[moish]

ive used this

http://www.amazon.com/Travelon-Class-Sleeper-Navy-Size/dp/B003BGEVUK/ref=pd_sim_a_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=1DVXJGJVD0SAV7HZS8C8

[chaimmayer]

I saw somewhere it suggested buying an inflatable beachball instead of one of these
http://www.amazon.com/Skyrest-SkyRest-Travel-Pillow/dp/B000VKP6VW/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1420031636&sr=8-4&keywords=airplane+inflatable+pillow

I tried it and it definitely helped my sleeping a bit but I would guess that the fabric cover on the pillow is nicer than the plastic feel of the beachball.
My mother used the beachball by putting in just a drop of air and then using it as a back pillow and she found it very helpful.

[benjie1305]

My modus operandei is so much simpler.
1) check-in
2) head for the lounge
3)down enough alcohol drinks that your head is spinning
4) proceed to have an enjoyable flight

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What to do about the children going nuts on those 20 hr flights as well?

(If traveling alone +100  )

[casualchurner]

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What to do about the children going nuts on those 20 hr flights as well?

(If traveling alone +100  )

Benadryl? 

[Emkay]

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What to do about the children going nuts on those 20 hr flights as well?

(If traveling alone +100  )

wife?

[TimT]

wife?

Not if she's thinking "husband".

[Yehuda57]

Benadryl? 

Be aware: Benadryl can have the opposite affect on some kids. Test it BEFORE you fly to make sure you don't drug your kid into a frenzy on the flight.

[TimT]

Benadryl? 

When I gave my kid medicine (with a dr's ok) she slept 2 hours & was up the rest of the flight.