Ep. 120 Travelling with Carry-On Only with Jocey Newman

Travelling with kids doesn’t have to require packing the whole house. Jocey Newman and her spouse took off on a year-long adventure with their kid and only carry-on. Let’s learn how! 

 

Jocey Newman is a mom, adventure traveller, and the founder of First Peak, a line of sustainable adventure wear for babies and toddlers. All her clothes are made in the USA using eco-friendly fabrics that are designed to stand up to mess, moisture, and exploration. She’s currently living on the road with her husband and 2-year-old, testing out First Peak clothes every day.  

 

Reasons to Pack Carry-On Only: 

• No lost luggage 
• Less to haul 
• Makes travel faster 
• Teaches children value and purposeful consumption 
• Kids are really good at finding anything to play with 
• Allows you and your kids to work on letting go and saying bye to items  

What to Pack: 

• Camping packs as carry-on (using packing cubes) 
• A smaller backpack for day use 
• Stroller (Baby Zen YoYo Stroller) 
• Carseat, if you’re not borrowing  
• Clothes 
• Books 
• iPad 

What to Buy On Travel: 

• Snacks 
• Perishable food 
• Diapers 
• Toiletries   

What to Borrow: 

• Big items 
• Air BnB has a filter, so you can search for homes with cribs, etc. 
• Carseat, even from Facebook Marketplace (car seats are a tricky one, because different places have different regulations, and you don’t know how a car seat has been treated…this one may take some looking into) 

Tips for Travel: 

• Don’t overpack for the “what if’s” or plan for every possible scenario 
• Consider using transit, bikes, rentals 
• For liquids, pack some small ones, but then buy larger there as needed 
• Before arriving, look up park, pharmacy, and grocery store near you 
• Wash clothes in the sink as needed  
• When exhausted, get outside, have snacks, change the scenery, and give kids a chance to lead! 

First Peak [Sustainable Kids’ Clothing]: 

Inspiration for this business came from her son spilling milk on himself while hiking/travelling. She was inspired to create something sustainable, that’s quick to dry, uses safe fabrics, and lasts! 

Check it out: 

www.firstpeak.co 

IG: @firstpeakbaby  

 

Check out KWE’s #patch4apurpose to support 1, or all 8, charities:

https://kidswhoexplore.com/product/original-explorer-patch4apurpose/ 

 

Today’s Host: @laurenrodycheberle from @kidswhoexplore
Production: @kpmediaproductions. Music: @michaelferraro_music