Color Instant Film for i-Type, Double Pack (16 Exposures)

Polaroid Color Film for i-Type (16 Exposures, Double Pack) — enough instant film for a full trip itinerary

The gist: A 16-shot double pack of instant color film for the Polaroid Now, Now+, and I-2 — sized for a longer trip or multi-stop itinerary where an 8-shot single pack would run out too fast.

• Two 8-shot cartridges: Splits into two film packs, so one can live in your daypack and the other stays packed away as backup — useful for multi-city trips.
• Battery-free, self-developing: No charging, printer, or app needed — the image develops in 10-15 minutes right in your hand.
• ISO 640, classic square format: Same 3.1x3.1" glossy image with the traditional white border as the single pack, just double the shots.
• Compatible with modern Polaroid cameras: Works with the Now, Now+, and I-2 bodies.

TechGearLab's camera testing found instant color results can run inconsistent — "close to half of the shots we took ended up getting thrown out due to blurriness or a lack of color contrast" — which is exactly why buying the larger pack for a longer trip is worth factoring into a travel photography budget.

Best for: travelers on a longer trip or multi-stop itinerary who don't want to run out of instant film mid-journey. Skip it if: you're only shooting a single short outing — the 8-exposure single pack covers that without the extra upfront cost. Runs ~$29.75 — check the current price before buying.