These are the things we use on trips.
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Rain Suit
For fall trips a rain suit is a recommendation, since September and October can be wet months.
If you are not planning on going out side much, and not doing excursions that might expose you to the elements, then a rain poncho might be enough.
Rain Pancho
If you are planning on staying on a bus, or not walking much outside, then a rain poncho like this might be a substitute for the rain suit.
This is a pack of 5 and should be enough for a short cruise tour. They are light and will fit in a pocket, purse, or backpack.
Fleece Jacket with Hood
Depending on how cold you get, we think a fleece jacket with a hood is a good choice.
It can be layered underneath a raincoat, and the hood will let you keep your ears warm.
Waterproof Gloves
Waterproof gloves are a good option if you are planning on doing much outdoors.
When it is cold and rainy, keeping your hands warm and dry is an important factor in being comfortable.
Sketchers Waterproof Boots
Cheryl loves the fit and feel of these boots. They have very good traction, and they keep her feet warm, which is a challenge for her when it is wet and cold outside.
Scooter Pancho
When it is raining outside, and you want to be outside, a scooter pancho is a great way to protect your device.
Typically they will also have enough room to protect your basket and what you are carrying.
These work good on the airplane to watch videos on a device, plus they work well for a cell phone or computer.
I installed this on my wife's wheelchair on our Panama Canal cruise, and in one port we traversed some very bumpy terrain. This kept my gimbal with my action camera mounted steady.
This is our favorite tripod for pics with us together on trips. It's lightweight but stable enough to hold either camera.
This is our 2nd Delsey bag. It has two unevenly sized compartments, only one side zippers shut. It has spinner wheels. This bag has held up really well through our last 3 cruises, and the associated flights.
We purchase the small travel tubes in bulk. They are much cheaper than buying them at the grocery store, and if you lose one, it is not a big deal.
This is Ken's pill minder. It is large enough to hold his meds and vitamins. Be sure to take a photo of your med bottles in case you need an unexpected refill on your trip.
This makes it much easier to push the wheelchair with one hand. I need this because often, I am pushing the wheelchair and pulling a laptop or other rolling case.
This is Cheryl's med minder. She loves the small size per compartment. Using 1 compartment a day this holds med for a whole month. The small size is perfect for discreetly taking your meds to meals.
We purchased these for ourselves and our friends who are traveling with us. This size will work for both the wide luggage tags and the narrow ones.
We bought these locks for use on some of our suitcases which we no longer have the key to the lock. They worked well and held up well.
Having lost a few of these in our travels, we try to carry a spare to mount the camera on the tripod.
Cheryl loves hew new smaller makeup case. One zipper makes it easy to use, but several compartments in the top section make it easy to find and select the items she needs.
Arm rests have been torn off the wheelchair several times by taxis. The shorter size is long enough for our chair and has less overlap. That reduces the risk of them being torn off. Positioning them more inside than outside the arm frame helps them stay on as well.
This is Cheryl's camera case. It is large enough to hold the Lumix FX80, a battery charger, manual, lens wipes, batteries, and extra SD cards. It is lightweight, but cushions the camera.
Nearly identical to Cheryl's wheelchair this reclines to rest her back. We remove the headrest and carry it on the plane. Usually we do not use the foot rests as they take room and Cheryl can use her legs to help move her as her long legs reach the floor comfortably. The head cushion was too firm, to minimize space, she uses on a jacket or other small item for a pilow when traveling.
One of these clear bag holds all the small personal items we both need. Each of us has a large and a small section. Being clear it is easy to find what you need. Waterproof for bathroom use. The bottom section zips off to leave by the bed for your nightly routine.
Cheryl's lightweight, water resistant carry on. Clear to easily find that item you are looking for. Holds a water bottle for each of us on excursions. Outer pocket is perfect for extra masks and sanitizer.
This luggage scale has provided us with accurate weights of our luggage before we leave for the airport. No more repacking at the airport to minimize bag fees.
Laundry strips work so well, we even use them at home. A few can be tucked into a small ziplock bag, taking up almost no space. No more buying expensive detergent at hotels.
This is the type of budget-minded wheelchair cushion Cheryl usually uses. But she has covered hers with a flower print to make it less easily forgotten on excursions and flying.
This is Cheryl's most preferrred cushion. Add air to the level of firmness you desire. The fabric cover is very durable. Because it is air filled it is lightweight. You may need to take the air pump with you in case it deflates on your trip.
Our favorite way to charge our phones and cameras on board. The extra outlets are wonderful on older ships.
We use these to protect our camera while taking photos when its raining.
This is the camera model Cheryl uses for photo and video. It is lighterweight and less cumbersome than the model used by Ken. Having similar cameras makes it easy to use each other's camera.
This is Cheryl's most preferrred cushion. Add air to the level of firmness you desire. The fabric cover is very durable. Because it is air filled it is lightweight. You may need to take the air pump with you in case it deflates on your trip.
This is our favorite tripod for pics with us together on trips. It's lightweight but stable enough to hold either camera.
We use this for phone selfies and taking video with a phone sitting on a table. The Bluetooth remote makes it easy to take a photo from a distance.
GB camera SD cards are the smallest size we use. We also have a few 256 GB SD cards.
This is our favorite tripod for pics with us together on trips. It's lightweight but stable enough to hold either camera.
This is my go to camera for filming. It allows me to capture everything that is happening and then I can use the free software to pick the shot I want.
