Reddit reviews MOSO NATURAL: The Original Air Purifying Bag for Shoes, Gym Bags and Sports Gear. an Unscented, Chemical-Free Odor Eliminator (Charcoal) 2 Pack
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WHAT IS A MOSO BAG? An extremely effective air purifier that naturally absorbs odors and moisture. Filled with just one powerful ingredient: moso bamboo charcoal, the Moso Bag will keep your shoes and sports gear fresh, dry and odor free.ELIMINATES ODORS WITHOUT MASKING THEM: Traditional shoe sprays are filled with harmful chemicals and fragrances. The Moso Natural Air Purifying Bag is a safe alternative to eliminate the odor. 100% fragrance free and chemical free.USE IN SMALL SPACES: Perfect for shoes, gym bags and sports gear.LONG LASTING AND EASY TO USE: With routine rejuvenation, the Moso Bag lasts up to 2 years! Simply place the Moso Bag outside in the sun once a month for one hour. After two years as an air purifier, the bamboo charcoal inside can be sprinkled into your garden to promote plant growth. How cool is that?HIGHEST QUALITY: We control the entire manufacturing process to ensure that the highest quality moso bamboo charcoal goes into each Moso Bag. You will be owning the best charcoal air purifying bag on the market.
A lot depends on the style you're looking for. I'll also say that security in a bag is a myth. There are things to discourage certain behavior, but ultimately a bag should never be seen as a secure container. (after all it can always be cut)
What I chose.
I traveled for about a month in Europe staying in hostels. Even though it was only a month I could have traveled for about a year (adding only a tablet) with the bag/things I brought.
Osprey Farpoint 40 Travel Backpack - $150 (Discontinued)
[Osprey Farpoint 40 Travel Backpack
I love this bag but it might not be the single best option for you. It's low profile, turns into a duffle bag (more about that later) and although it doesn't look like a school backpack, it doesn't standout like this either.
The reason I love that it turns into a duffle bag is because theres a semi hidden velcro pocket in the bottom where the cover rolls into. This is a great place to sew or velcro a small zippered wallet or bag to store extra money or valuables. It's not secure as much as its hidden. This won't help you if they steal the whole bag, but it will help you if they just ransack the place and steal from the open compartments.
Other Options
There are a ton of other options. I suggest watching the VagaBrothers Video - How to Choose the BEST Travel BACKPACK | Pros & Cons Minimalist Backpack Review and Travel Tips: Packing Hacks, Tips & Essentials
The F Stop bags look great, but are pretty pricy. Depending on what lenses you're bringing (18-55mm kit lens VS 70-200mm VR f2.8) it may or may not be worth it for size and configurability. I personally bought a Sony a6000 and left my big DSLR at home. That was actually a really good choice for the type of trip I did, but if I was going for a year (like you are) I understand needing the big camera. You might want to get camera/lens inserts like this (but not necessarily that one, I just clicked on the first one I saw on amazon) to store and protect those other lenses.
Hope that helps.
The following is copy and pasted from an email I sent to family friends traveling abroad. It gives links and ideas for things that help when traveling minimally.
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Security:
Since I was traveling alone, and in hostels, security was a slightly bigger deal for me. I carried my passport on my person or locked in my hostel (many had lockers or metal lock boxes).
At all times I had a photo copy of my passport and everything in my wallet, some local currency, and a print out of all the embassies in the area. (Attached to this email.) I printed this double sided and had multiple copies with me.
I told my mom, "At any time I want to be able to have everything stolen, but still have a way back home.” My credit card will do cash transfers internationally and also includes a continuous travel insurance package.
I would highly suggest making three copies of your passport and all credit cards and other ID you are taking. One lives on your person when your passport is stored elsewhere (hotel, for example), one lives in your luggage (preferably hidden/tucked away), and one stays with a trusted friend or family member that will be in the States for the duration of your trip. If anything happens they will be able to assist with proving your identity to the State Department, thus speeding the process along. I suggest keeping some cash tucked in your passport (along with that embassy list), your copy of the passport in the luggage, and then the copy of the passport and embassy list in your wallet. At this point you have three possibilities of things to grab to prove your identity/pay for a cab/tell you where to go.
While this may seem a little overboard, I find it doesn't take that long to set up and helps greatly should anything bad happen. Also consider registering with the State Department. This helps them track Americans abroad should anything happen, and also gives you alerts, should anything happen. https://step.state.gov/step/
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Tech Tips
I also used a service called Line2 to give me a US phone number to call from and receive calls to while I was away. I have T-Mobile that gives me included unlimited international data. As long as I had a 4g signal, I also had a phone I could make and receive calls on. Google Voice and Skype would also do this. Do be aware of how much international data costs. Wifi is easy to find, but I suggest using a VPN on your phone or laptop for any web surfing. And even with the VPN I would not suggest logging into any financial (bank, etc) while abroad unless you are on a trusted wifi network (aka, friends).
For maps you can download parts of Google Maps by searching the city and clicking “Download." This should work on Android and iOS versions of Google Maps.
This can be dealt with.
Here are a few options to consider. First, Zinc will help with the stink. You can take a Zinc supplement AND use a topical ointment on your feet. If you decide to take a Zinc supplement, don't take it everyday and be mindful of your copper levels. OptiZinc has copper included although you want to supplement even a little more. The ideal zinc-to-copper ratio is 10:1.
This works very well because it contains 40% Zinc. One of the highest you can find. I've used this on my feet with success and I've even used it on my face before to help with complexion issues and it never dried me out. I think using daily on your feet would be fine although I wouldn't recommend putting it on your face every day. You can find this in Walmart in the baby isle (where the Pedialyte is located). Start with a small amount and rub it in. A little goes a long way with this stuff, you don't want your feet feeling greasy all day.
I bought this because I was looking for safer deodorant options. I was amazed at how well it worked on my armpits (much better than traditional deodorants containing aluminum) and the upside for you is, it even specifically mentions being used on feet to treat foot odor. I haven't done that but I imagine it would working swimmingly.
This product is along the same lines as BodyMint, but much cheaper. It is typically used to deal with bad breath that originates from odor created in the gut, but it has also been used to treat general body odor as well. I recommend starting with the top 2 recommendations first but considering this can be tried for only ~$7, it may be worth just adding it to your odor fighting stack.
I was told this is the product that bowling alleys use to disinfect the bowling shoes. I bought a can sometime ago when I was running and wanted to keep my running shoes from getting rank. I can't find it right now but I seem to recall a warning about harmful/caustic chemicals coming into contact with skin so use this one carefully if you decide to try it. You should be disinfecting your shoes anyway since it sounds like your issue could be bacterial or fungal, seeing as it spreads so rapidly to new shoes.
I got these for running and I love them. They are super light and are made from a breathable mesh. The thicker your socks are, the more likely your feet are to get hot and begin sweating. These are a bit expensive but you can think of them as an investment that pays dividends.
These are designed to naturally remove odor. I keep them in my shoes when they're just sitting in my closet. I assume they are working because my shoes don't stink. They are cheap and got good reviews on Amazon. Check 'em out.
In conclusion
I believe if you are washing your feet thoroughly, making sure your socks are clean and your feet have some Zinc ointment rubbed into them (or the crystal deodorant applied) and your shoes are properly disinfected and dry, I think you will see an appreciable reduction in foot funk if not a complete eradication.
Good luck.
I use these odor eliminators in any shoes I wear without socks and they make SUCH a difference. I have one set at home that I pop into my shoes as soon as I take them off and one set I keep in my shoes in my gym bag. They're great!
I also have something similar to these which add comfort and can go in the wash. But mine only work with sneakers - they wouldn't work with flats that show the top of your foot.
Nylon will help some, but I find natural fibers breathe better. And don't consider your shoes ruined! Try some activated charcoal shoe bags first to eliminate the odor!
I use these http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0099K6OVQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I like this glove deodorizer I got off amazon, I wipe down the inside of my gloves with the same mixture as you once a week. I usually spray my shoes down with this deodorizer daily. I have a bunch of these mini deodorizers that I put in my gym bag + sneakers on my way home. Haven't had one foul smell emerge from my bag/gear to date so I think I'm doing everything right lol.
ETA: I wash all my clothing (socks, shirts, leggings/shorts)/sports bras with a odor eliminator along with laundry detergent as well.
Has anyone ever used the air purifying charcoal bag things (like this) in their gym bag or shoes? Thoughts? I don't have an outdoor space to lay the bags in the sun... wondering if they'd be able to recharge on my window ledge.
A couple options.
Charcoal deodorizer: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0099K6OVQ/
Spray: https://www.amazon.com/Natural-Shoe-Deodorizer-Spray-Eliminator/dp/B013TSRYUS
DIY Spray: http://craftyourhappiness.com/2015/07/22/cure-smelly-feet-naturally-diy-foot-shoe-spray/
The charcoal ones fit inside the shoe and work well in combo with the spray.
I got these Mini Moso Natural Air Purifying Bags.
They are essentially the same thing (bamboo charcoal) without the essential oils (add a few drops if it's necessary) or the hefty price.
They've made a huge difference. My shoes smell a lot less, and more importantly, my bag no longer stinks like hell. I no longer fear putting other clothing in it. I still occasionally spray the insides of my shoes with cheap unflavored vodka, but these mini moso things have made a huge difference.
Oh, FYI the riveted hole isn't big enough for a biner. I just tied them together with loop of spare cord.
None of the maintenance solutions I'm about to suggest to you work with an already super stinky pair in my experience but this is okay! As far as I know Ocun doesn't have any leather shoes so you should be fine taking the nuclear option and scrubbing the inside with rubbing alcohol. While I don't know the particular chemical make up Ocun uses for their rubber, many rubbers lose elasticity through prolonged exposure to alcohol so don't do this every day.
The general recommendations I see are either [Boot Bananas] (http://www.bootbananas.com/shop/) or Mini Moso's (I use these).
As for the stink being particular to your brand, well I don't know it to be notably stinky but certainly synthetics tend to hold stink far more than leather does. If you're willing to deal with the stretching issues for sizing you might consider making your next pair leather.
The deodorant brand Secret came out with this little portable ball of deodorant. I always have one with me. I don't mind sweating nearly as much if I know that I smell somewhat decent.
Face mist
I cut my hair to shoulder length and got an undercut. It's on the extreme side, but I love not having a mess of hair to deal with.
Shoe deodorizer if you have to wear close toed.
Try hockey/sports deodorizer sprays and moisture absorbers (bamboo charcoal, cedar chip, desiccant)
These charcoal bags work wonders.
Best of luck!
And just in case, here's what I use. It's even a 2-pack! 😆
MOSO NATURAL Mini Air Purifying Bag Shoe Deodorizer. Odor Eliminator for Gym Bags, Sneakers and Sports Gear Charcoal Color 2 pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0099K6OVQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_sAt5CbD8VB09T
Buy a pair of these - it's what I stick inside my gym shoes (I have ultra sweaty feet) and it makes my shoes smell fresh as a daisy.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0099K6OVQ/ref=pd_aw_sim_hg_1?refRID=0PWRQGQMJZA0Y2A93HG8
The air freshener thing reminded me, I'm looking at these right now. Supposedly surprisingly effective.
I've read that Oxyclean is good for getting rid of stink. This is my routine for keeping them smelling clean:
Sometimes that funk just doesn't go away. I've had it happen with other clothing, but not a gi yet.
If the vinegar didn't work to get the smell out I would just continue to wash it regularly (after every roll). Also try drying it in a dryer on the very lowest heat setting, or "air dry" if you have that option, and throw in a few dryer sheets to try and absorb the smell.
You could also try charcoal. I bought these on Amazon and keep them in my gym bag.
Haven't tried it with my hydration pack yet, but I got some little charcoal bags to put in my gym bag with my sweaty clothes. They work surprisingly well.
i think this is what she's talking about. they're reusable for up to like 2 years i believe. and they seem to work pretty well. you reactivate them in the sun every couple weeks or so.
https://www.amazon.com/Moso-Natural-Purifying-Deodorizer-Eliminator/dp/B0099K6OVQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1526151845&sr=8-1&keywords=charcoal%2Bsachet&th=1
Non-mobile: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0099K6OVQ/ref=pd_aw_sim_hg_1?refRID=0PWRQGQMJZA0Y2A93HG8
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Based on the specs the Active Airclean captures 99.95% of particles down to 0.5 microns. The HEPA is 99.99% down to 0.3 microns. You should be able to find some charts to see what types of particles would fall in this range. Pet dander should be caught fine on either of these. 0.5 microns is the lower end range for bacteria.
I have a Miele S5 with the HEPA. With 2 dogs and a cat though, I'll be trying the Active Airclean filter as I get some pet smells when I run it.
I've also seen it suggested to put one of these in the dust collection bin. While it'll help with odors and let you use a HEPA as well, it also takes up some space in there.
I got some charcoal bags that are designed to go into shoes and get rid of the smell. It's worked really well. https://www.amazon.com/Moso-Natural-Purifying-Deodorizer-Eliminator/dp/B0099K6OVQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?crid=DX9OIZ9W0MTC&keywords=charcoal+bag+shoes&qid=1551207351&s=gateway&sprefix=charcoal+bag+sho&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1
I use these and have no issues, also helps out in gym bags that smell.
https://www.amazon.com/Moso-Natural-Purifying-Deodorizer-Eliminator/dp/B0099K6OVQ/ref=pd_bxgy_201_img_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=0K3ZVT9R68H8DKFRY13E
These charcoal-based deodorizers get rave reviews. I haven't used one of these, but I have used a similar thing filled with cedar shavings to great success.