2022 has dumped us right back into the height of travel and it is officially summer in the Northern Hemisphere so we know there is a lot of planes, trains, and automobiles in everyone’s future. Making it through the gauntlet of traveling often means channeling your inner superhero as you make your way to your next adventure! We, personally, encourage embracing your inner Steve Rogers a little more than your inner Emma Frost so we’ve compiled a list of 5 Geeky Travel Accessories we know will help you “be one with the Force” and even make those times when you’re waiting to get to the place of your dream.
5. Make Your Own Continuity Tote
Full disclosure: this is a Geek History Lesson design. Professor Jason actually designed it himself from a popular phrase which arose from our podcast. Tote bags are the best thing you can bring with you to the airport. They are bigger than most purses and they stretch to the nth degree. Professor Ashley always takes what she knows she’s going to need on hand out of her purse and folds her purse away inside the carry on to take out and use again on once we’ve arrived at our destination. Plus, a tote bag is a perfect accessory to have when traveling because it doubles for anything! Take it shopping - fill it up! Carry snacks, treats, drinks, and any supplies to the beach or on a hike! Bring all the gifts to the family you may be visiting! If you are the type of traveler who wants to bring less back than you left with the message of Make Your Own Continuity
4. Star Trek Passport Holders
If you’ve been around Geek History Lesson long enough you know we are both diehard Trekkies! Everything from Federation travel pillows to SS Botany Bay luggage tag we have gone through them all. Some of our favourite Star Trek accessories are these incredible passport holders (available with Deltas ranging in designs from Star Trek: the Original Series, Star Trek: Picard, and Star Trek: Discovery). Your passport is the most important document you’ll have with you - particularly during international travel - and these Passport Holders will keep your document safe and sound and you’ll get to feel like you’re carrying a 24th Century Padd as you make your way through the airport.
3. Ahsoka Travel Bag
Bioworld has made these incredible handheld Ahsoka Tano bags! It’s often branded as a cosmetics bag, but because this Togruta bag fits easily in the palm of your hand you can use it for makeup or toiletries, of course, or you can also use it to hold some of the other travel accessories we’ve listed here or which may be staples of your travel kit. What is Ahsoka the perfect size to hold? Medication, travel documents, device chargers, snacks, phones, money, and important stray action figures who may be joining you on the road for reasons. This Ahsoksa Travel Bag is also the perfect size bag to collect small keepsakes you may find along your way. If you’re a person who collects small treasures like rocks every time you visit a galaxy far, far away or if you keep tickets and receipts to make shadow boxes when you get back home Ahsoka will protect your goodies with all the power of the Force.
2. Batman Hardshell Carry On Suitcase
Suitcases are the crux of travel accessories. They are king and queen of your travel life and often carry precious cargo within. In the DC Comics Universe Batman is one the hardest character who “armous his head” so naturally we have found the toughest, most protected suitcase possible in the guise of The Dark Knight, himself! What we love especially about this carry on suitcase is that it comes on wheels. It’s easy to maneuver and it looks like your own little Batmobile - how cool is that? It’s also a carry on. We always try to travel light and rarely check bags unless we’re on our way to a convention and have to bring a collection of books with us for tabling. If you are looking for an instantly recognizable, sturdy, and geeky carry on suitcase this one comes Alfred Pennyworth-approved, which means none of the rest of us should have any doubt in its ability to get the job done!
1. Silver Buffalo Marvel Comics Grid Cup with Lid and Straw
If you’ve been following us on social media (GHL Twitter & GHL Instagram), for a minute you know how important the beverage game is for Professors Jason and Ashley. Even when we’re recording episodes in our home studio at The Mind University there is always coffee and tea (and water! hydrate!), present. When we’re at an airport or visiting a new city we make an effort to find our favourite version of our drinks of choice wherever we are. What better way to bring your drink in style than with this Marvel Comics tumbler? If you’re also on a Zero Waste journey this 16oz reusable cup (recommended for cold drink and perfect for our Southern California life, but good for hot drinks too!), can be washed and handed over to your barista of choice. The art features mostly from the Avengers roster ready to keep your drink safe!
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