Somber voice….“My name is Kelly. Â I am a packing addict.”
Yes, I am obsessed with packing. Â I am blessed to travel frequently and packing has become a game… an Olympic sport… a challenge! Â If you remember my crazy Walt Disney World packing list (even my mom said that was over-the-top), I tend to over plan. Â Ahem. Â A bit.
But really, doesn’t it make a huge difference in your comfort level when you travel if you a. have everything you need; b. can find everything you need; and c. can carry your bags more than a few feet?
Traveling with a little one has added more challenges. Â I can truly say, I’m glad I don’t have the diaper bag challenge anymore!
But one thing that I didn’t have before children is a need to take food with me when I travel. Â But, especially when traveling, (but really all the time) my daughter has a much more positive attitude (ie she’s not grumpy) if she isn’t hungry or thirsty. Â When you are traveling, the restaurant lines can be long, it can be difficult to even find somewhere to eat, whatever the reason, we can’t always buy food when traveling. Â Necessitating what I call our “snack bag”.
Combine the need for handy snacks with trying to eat healthy, and you have a challenge on your hands. Â Fresh food/healthy food, often needs cooling. Â Generally the longer the shelf life, the unhealthier the food.
When we went to Walt Disney World earlier this year, we traveled with my daughter’s best friend who has a number of food allergies. Â That kicks the travel food challenge up to a whole new level and it becomes a necessity to travel with food.
Welcome the Crew Cooler II!
Who designs the best travel gear?  Those who use it the most, of course – Flight Attendants and Pilots!  The Crew Cooler II was designed specifically for their unique needs.  There are several compartments.  The main body is insulated on every side and has a PVA liner that is replaceable.  The top compartment is perfect for food items that don’t need to be kept cold.  It’s roomy and has easy access with two high-quality zipper pulls.  The front compartment has  “tip-out pocket” so you can find things easily without dumping them all out. Mesh bottle holders on each side give you a convenient place for open beverages.
The Crew Cooler II currently has 971 reviews on EBags.com and 97% recommend it!! Â It comes in 6 different colors and sells for $31.99 right now, with free shipping!
We took a quick camping trip and I didn’t want to abandon my diet so I had “my” food to take. Â The Crew Cooler II was perfect! Â Everything was neatly organized in one place. Â Kept cool. Â And it is a perfect, neat little size. Â Our camper has narrow, vertical cabinets and the Crew Cooler II fit perfectly. Â *High five* for packing success!
I’ve been very impressed with the numerous purchases I’ve made from EBags.com. Â The website is easy-to-use, their are many helpful customer reviews. Â Prices are reasonable and shipping is reliable. Â It doesn’t get any better than that! Â This is the second bag I’ve had that is actually branded “EBags” and I’ve been very satisfied with the quality. Â For me, a piece of luggage is only as good as it’s zipper and EBags has very good zippers!
The other “bag” I have from EBags is their packing cubes. Â Have you tried packing cubes? Â I’ve read rave reviews over the years, and finally gave in and bought some for the Walt Disney World trip. Â Wow. Â No wonder people rave! Â These things are awesome. Â It lets you separate your clothes from the kids, keep outfits organized, keep clothes from bunching up in a pile. Â Nothing like your kids throwing your underwear all over the room trying to find their pajamas. Â Know what I mean? Â Packing cubes end that nonsense. Â They also worked perfectly on our little camping trip – fitting into cabinets that luggage never would have.
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Notice of Material Disclosure:  All opinions are my own, unless otherwise stated.  I received the Crew Cooler II for review purposes.  This review was made possible by Mom Spark Media.Â