– Intro (Steampunk Girl by John Anealio)    Host Introduction; Gail Carriger and Piper J Drake 1:01 Gail went to PHX (Phoenix) and has THOUGHTS 2:26 - The internet told her it would be hot, sure, duh - but the taste of the filtered water is... awful - the worst Gail has experienced the world over 3:28 - Piper's water heater that had a hole eaten through it: Zojirushi --> https://amzn.to/2Ela16h   - - -  Main Topic -> Checking a Bag 6:34 - What is it that makes even experienced/prepared travelers like our hosts check their bags?  (Hint: it tends to be lengthy cons where sales are necessary and/or bringing things internationally to family) 7:36 - shared checked bag protocol (when traveling with a partner) - plus details on being prepared for a cruise and dealing with porters 9:539 - be aware of the maximum possible overhead space 10:04 - its never as big a deal to fly home with a checked bag as it is to check a bag on your way to your travel destination; traveling with a non-expanded bag on your way out allows you to expand it and check said bag on the way home 11:15 - checked bags allow you to reduce bulk; take advantage of this redistribution luxury 12:30 - traveling with a camera (DSLR) or a Gary Fong light filter (that fits inside your hat?) 13:13 - changing the "how" and "type" of your bag when knowing you'll be checking a bag (clam-shell, hard-sided, and other options) 14:42 - tiny rolly totes can be stacked on the checked bag once you get it back (...if you do...) 16:00 - a continuation of the ongoing roller-bag versus backpack argument between Piper and Gail 17:45 - look back in the archive for the achilles' tendon damage podcast 18:15 - have an emergency outfit in your carry-on regardless of if you're checking your bag 19:30 - obtaining a "care-kit" from the airline you're flying 20:05 - take a picture of your bag so you can show it to a luggage attendant, just in case 21:00 - can you tell the ladies have favorite travel stories?  :P 23:11 - make sure you do something to differentiate your checked bag from other checked bags and DO be prepared for said bag to be lost (don't allow a missing bag to ruin your trip)   – – –  Gadgets! 23:35 - luggage accessories  Gail - tupperware with snap-top for hats/fascinators'/steampunk accouterments/snacks https://amzn.to/2Pts3Wn  Piper - space-saver compression bags https://amzn.to/2EcBtUg  - - -  26:31 - Outro and thanks to: Producer Matt Special thanks to Dan Sawyer of Artistic Whisper for editing this episode! Thanks for listening; Travel smart and pack the snacks! - - -  Get your question featured on an episode by saying hi on social media:       Facebook.com/20minDelay      @20minDelay      @PiperJDrake      @GailCarriger Use the hashtag: #20mindelaypodcast