ithaca gal Posted February 23, 2018 #176 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Love this thread! It's hard to pick one lol I never travel without my travel cubes. They keep our clothes organized, less wrinkles and save space! I also have a cruise emergency kit that stays packed with items like charcoal, duck tape, pins, sewing kit, bandaids, pepto etc. Sent from my iPad using Forums Yes, what is the charcoal used for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ithaca gal Posted February 23, 2018 #177 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Yes, what is the charcoal used for? Oops! Got the answer after I hit Submit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrolleyGirl Posted February 23, 2018 #178 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Activated charcoal (Norit) is great for funky stomachs, be it from food, booze or motion. Ah, that makes sense. I was visualizing charcoal briquettes and thought maybe you were going to have your own BBQ poolside to replace the now extinct Lido BBQ I used to enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanGre66 Posted February 23, 2018 #179 Share Posted February 23, 2018 My RTIC tumbler. It keeps beverages much colder than a regular glass. Just curious, what is a RTIC tumbler? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KroozNut Posted February 23, 2018 #180 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Yes, what is the charcoal used for? I had the same question. And to be honest, my first thought was that they were using it for illicit barbeques in their cabin, in order to avoid the $4.95 In Room Dining charge for a Dive-In hamburger. Oh, that's another thread... never mind! ;):D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrolleyGirl Posted February 23, 2018 #181 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Just curious, what is a RTIC tumbler? If you are familiar with Yeti brand, it’s similar just a different brand name that is much much less expensive but just a good. They are stainless steel triple walled drinking tumblers with lids and come in 20 and 30 oz sizes. Ice will stay frozen in them for hours and hours even in the Caribbean heat. Mine travels everywhere with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanGre66 Posted February 23, 2018 #182 Share Posted February 23, 2018 If you are familiar with Yeti brand, it’s similar just a different brand name that is much much less expensive but just a good. They are stainless steel triple walled drinking tumblers with lids and come in 20 and 30 oz sizes. Ice will stay frozen in them for hours and hours even in the Caribbean heat. Mine travels everywhere with me. TrolleyGirl, thanks, I’ll look them up! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curtdesilets Posted February 23, 2018 #183 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Passport. In fact I ask my wife constantly weather we packed them, fear of not having them at embarkation. oh no! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lka1012 Posted February 23, 2018 #184 Share Posted February 23, 2018 My sense of humor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatbush Flyer Posted February 23, 2018 #185 Share Posted February 23, 2018 This has already been mentioned, but we also bring a small roll of duct tape...because you never know. For a few pennies more, folks who feel a need to bring duct tape can purchase "gaffer" tape (at most hardware stores) instead (actually, if you need the tape, you can "borrow" it from the entertainment personnel on the ship). Gaffer tape holds as well as duct tape for most applications but leaves zero residue when removed. Also, any contemporary smart phone has a flashlight, nightlight, alarm clock, camera (pix quality on iPhone 7+ and later models is excellent), and capability for TV remote app, off line maps, all essential travel docs, et al. IMO, if you need OTD shoe hangers, extension cords (ship will provide for CPAP), etc., you're bringing way too much stuff. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tampa Girl Posted February 23, 2018 #186 Share Posted February 23, 2018 A night light for the bathroom and a small flashlight! But if there is no outlet in the bathroom, besides the razor outlet, what do you plug it into? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tampa Girl Posted February 23, 2018 #187 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Command strips when walls won't take magnets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Eyes Are Sailing Posted February 23, 2018 #188 Share Posted February 23, 2018 But if there is no outlet in the bathroom, besides the razor outlet, what do you plug it into? I have always had someplace to plug it in on HAL cruises but I am hearing on this thread that due to changes in decor (?) in staterooms, that not all ships have outlets in the bathroom for a night light. So I am taking a cue from some posters here and I bought the flameless battery operated candles (I got mine at Walmart for less than $5) just in case there is no outlet for a night light anymore. I take a night light even for land tours and for hotel stays and have never had an issue with an outlet. But I am hearing differently on this thread. So I wanted to be prepared so I bought the flameless candles. Sounds like a good idea to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Eyes Are Sailing Posted February 23, 2018 #189 Share Posted February 23, 2018 For a few pennies more, folks who feel a need to bring duct tape can purchase "gaffer" tape (at most hardware stores) instead (actually, if you need the tape, you can "borrow" it from the entertainment personnel on the ship). Gaffer tape holds as well as duct tape for most applications but leaves zero residue when removed.Also, any contemporary smart phone has a flashlight, nightlight, alarm clock, camera (pix quality on iPhone 7+ and later models is excellent), and capability for TV remote app, off line maps, all essential travel docs, et al. IMO, if you need OTD shoe hangers, extension cords (ship will provide for CPAP), etc., you're bringing way too much stuff. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Electrical tape works wonders at times also. I always bring a roll. I don't turn my phone on except on land, so I bring a flashlight, travel alarm clock, camera, etc. Maybe that is why others do too. When travelling on land, I just use the smartphone for everything...except the flashlight. I always have a small one handy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare *Miss G* Posted February 23, 2018 #190 Share Posted February 23, 2018 For a few pennies more, folks who feel a need to bring duct tape can purchase "gaffer" tape (at most hardware stores) instead (actually, if you need the tape, you can "borrow" it from the entertainment personnel on the ship). Gaffer tape holds as well as duct tape for most applications but leaves zero residue when removed.Also, any contemporary smart phone has a flashlight, nightlight, alarm clock, camera (pix quality on iPhone 7+ and later models is excellent), and capability for TV remote app, off line maps, all essential travel docs, et al. IMO, if you need OTD shoe hangers, extension cords (ship will provide for CPAP), etc., you're bringing way too much stuff. Sent from my iPhone using Forums This is me. Without the tape. I am a minimalist. I hate clutter. The stewards probably love me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not-enough-cruising Posted February 23, 2018 #191 Share Posted February 23, 2018 A power-strip. Then you can charge everything in one place and be surged protected! Sent from my iPad using Forums Surge protectors are prohibited on cruise ships. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwally Posted February 23, 2018 #192 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Passport. In fact I ask my wife constantly weather we packed them, fear of not having them at embarkation. oh no! It's the very first thing on my packing list, and there is a special pocket on the back of my rollaboard case where it's kept. So it's the first thing packed and that pocket is the last thing I check before walking out the house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare richstowe Posted February 23, 2018 #193 Share Posted February 23, 2018 My sense of humor Excellent suggestion! Now if all people would bring the same to CC or at least bring civility . (yn)(yn) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epicureangirl Posted February 23, 2018 #194 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Certain food/drink items I can’t get onboard. But that’s a whole other thread... Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ithaca gal Posted February 24, 2018 #195 Share Posted February 24, 2018 If you are familiar with Yeti brand, it’s similar just a different brand name that is much much less expensive but just a good. They are stainless steel triple walled drinking tumblers with lids and come in 20 and 30 oz sizes. Ice will stay frozen in them for hours and hours even in the Caribbean heat. Mine travels everywhere with me. My sister bought these for my husband and me for a cruise we took together. THEY ARE AMAZING! (The cups AND my sister!) In a glass, the ice melts so quickly that my drink is watered down almost immediately ... but in the RTIC, the ice lasts ALLLLL day and doesn't water down my beverage of choice! The YETI is "famous" and pricey ..... The RTIC is the lesser known, less expensive equal of the YETI. Indispensable for cruising! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwenmarie Posted February 24, 2018 #196 Share Posted February 24, 2018 But if there is no outlet in the bathroom, besides the razor outlet, what do you plug it into? I used a battery operated type , easy to find in most variety stores Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ithaca gal Posted February 24, 2018 #197 Share Posted February 24, 2018 I used a battery operated type , easy to find in most variety stores Sent from my iPhone using Forums Love your signature line! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare SpainAlien Posted February 24, 2018 #198 Share Posted February 24, 2018 A flameless candle for a bathroom night light. Sent from my iPhone using Forums I tried one of these but my husband hated it, he said that in the dark it looked like the room was on fire lol Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willowtak Posted February 24, 2018 #199 Share Posted February 24, 2018 We always have a balcony so I bring some vinyl clings to put on the big glass doors.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwenmarie Posted February 24, 2018 #200 Share Posted February 24, 2018 We always have a balcony so I bring some vinyl clings to put on the big glass doors.:) What are those for? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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