How I Packed for a 9-Hour Flight to London With 3 Kids

Heading to London (then Edinburgh & wild Scotland) with my wife and all three kids — 10, 7, and 5 — and I’m taking you along for the entire ride. This is the start of a new travel series showing the real highs, lows, challenges, tips, and gear that actually works for dads on the move. After a 9-hour flight from Denver, every ounce counts. Here’s my complete, honest packing walkthrough with the gear I trust after hundreds of thousands of miles. Key Takeaways: • Why the Fyro Citta Sling (1L) + Levo Travel Backpack + T22 combo is perfect for organized, minimalist family travel • My lightweight prepper/safety kit (Sierra Madre emergency gear, medical, comms) scaled for international trips with kids • Exact loadout for quick-access flight essentials, snacks, electronics (new Insta360 setup), Bible, and more • How it all feels fully loaded — and why every second with the kids is worth it Shop the exact gear from this video (affiliate links support the channel and future trips): • All Fyro products (Citta Sling, Levo Backpack, T22, etc.): https://fyro.co/RFIELD • Sierra Madre Emergency Sleeping Bag: https://amzn.to/4eJHKq6 • Sierra Madre Pure Water Straw: https://amzn.to/4w69QCK • Rode Wireless GO: https://amzn.to/4euTKgm • Insta360 cam: https://amzn.to/4oO7whA • Oura Ring: https://amzn.to/44svHZk • Stanley water bottle: https://amzn.to/43UMzrI • RXBAR: https://amzn.to/4vuiRFX • Maglite-style flashlight: https://amzn.to/4xOJ9UQ If you’re a dad, parent, or family planning a long flight, international trip, or first big travel experience with kids, this video will help you think through what to pack, what to keep accessible, and how to travel more prepared. 🤝 Collab / Podcast Guests Email: [email protected] Subscribe for more videos on fatherhood, family travel, faith, preparation, and real-life lessons from the road. #FamilyTravel #TravelWithKids #FlyingWithKids #LongHaulFlight #CarryOnPacking #TravelPacking #DadLife #LondonTravel #InternationalTravel #FamilyTrip #TravelTips #PackingTips #ParentingTips #FyroLevo Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro: Family Trip to London – The Excitement & The Gear 01:22 - The Fyro Lineup: Levo Backpack, Citta Sling & T22 02:14 - Packing the Citta Sling – Minimalist Everyday Carry (glasses, AirPods, wallet, challenge coin) 04:37 - Prepper Mode: Sierra Madre Gear, Medical Kit, PAL Link Radios & Kenwood Ham Radio 09:00 - Loading Up the Fyro Levo Travel Backpack (packing cubes, backup clothes, survivor gear) 12:21 - Capturing the Trip: New Insta360 Camera, Rode Mic & Electronics Setup 14:40 - Snacks, Quick-Access Items & Flight Comfort (low-sugar bars, wipes, meds) 16:43 - Bible, Notebook, Flashlight & Personal Touches 19:55 - Passports, Stanley Water Bottle & Security Touches (carabiner leash) 21:55 - Fully Loaded Try-On: How It Feels for Family Adventure + Final Thoughts ✅ Subscribe for the full London/Scotland series — I’ll be posting daily highlights, challenges, and tips from the road. 🔔 Hit the bell so you don’t miss a single episode. What would you pack differently? Any questions for the trip? Drop them in the comments — I read every one. Let’s win the day for our families. #FamilyTravel #DadPacking #FyroBackpack #TravelWithKids #LondonTrip #PrepperDad Traveling with kids to London can be challenging, but I am showing you the reality of navigating a major city with my family. I am packing up and heading to London with my wife and three children, documenting every part of the journey. This series covers the highlights, the lowlights, and the logistics of taking a large family abroad. Whether you are planning your first international trip or just looking for realistic family travel tips, I am sharing the raw experience of what works and what does not when you are on the road. This video is for parents who want to know what to expect when traveling with kids. By bringing you along, I hope to offer useful strategies for managing the chaos while still making memories. We will look at the specific challenges of a London family trip and how to handle the painful moments alongside the fun ones. Subscribe for weekly family travel breakdowns, and comment below with your biggest fear about vacationing with children.