The Travel Gear That Survived 100+ Countries (Some for 20 Years!)

What travel gear actually lasts? Tourism marketing consultant and co-founder of Uncornered Market, Audrey Scott has spent 20 years traveling and working in 100+ countries, and some of the gear she still uses is nearly that old. In this interview, Audrey shares her packing philosophy (light, durable, multi-purpose, easy to use) and walks through everything from the Eagle Creek packing cubes she’s used for almost two decades to her zero-waste sustainability kit, her Camino-tested hiking setup, and the blister fix a Spanish pharmacist swore by. CHAPTERS 0:00 Meet Audrey: 20 years in tourism 5:01 Her packing philosophy 7:07 The everyday item she travels with: a Bialetti moka pot 8:24 Eagle Creek packing cubes (20 years and counting) 18:00 Baggallini crossbody bag and travel safety 21:22 Eagle Creek Gear Warrior suitcase 26:42 The sustainability kit: bottle, bamboo cup, utensils, refillable toiletries, tote 35:06 Affordable compression socks for flights 36:58 Kindle plus free library ebooks 39:23 Deuter women’s hiking backpack (600 miles on the Camino) 43:29 Clothing Arts pickpocket-proof pants 46:35 Trekology foldable trekking poles 48:59 Oboz hiking shoes 51:09 Smartwool hiking socks 54:01 Compeed: the blister fix that works Which travel item have you owned the longest? Tell us in the comments! Learn more about Uncornered Market: https://uncorneredmarket.com/about-us/ Audrey's picks: https://ifthesewallscouldtalk.com/blo... https://ifthesewallscouldtalk.com/blo... https://ifthesewallscouldtalk.com/blo... https://ifthesewallscouldtalk.com/blo... #travelgear #packingtips #sustainabletravel