Top tips for packing all those gadgets

Top tips for packing all those gadgets
By Kate Webster


In this day and age, travelling with all your gadgets can be a nightmare, keeping them safe and organised, a mission.

From phone chargers to camera batteries, cords all over the place can soon become a tangled mess. It can be frustrating to ensure all your gear is secure and tidy. However, you don’t have to sacrifice all your tech gadgets for travel bliss.

Here are some tips to keep all your gear organised when packing, right where you need them, when you need them, while you’re on the road.

  1. Take only what you need

Save your sanity and only take what is essential. The more you throw in, it will not only weigh you down physically, but too many accessories will only take up time and space. You also don’t need to bring three USB cables if one multi-use charger will suffice. Simplify whenever possible.

  1. Valuables and breakables go in your carry-on bag

The best way to ensure that your high-tech gadgets don’t end up somewhere in the Bermuda Triangle of lost luggage is to keep them with you at all times. There’s also less of a chance that your valuable electronics getting broken if they are in your carry-on bag.

  1. Get a good bag

A good carry-on bag makes all the difference when it comes to traveling with technology. Look for one that has easy organization, such as laptop sleeves and divided pockets for quick access to things like chargers or headphones. A Hedgren Connect backpack ticks all these boxes…check out below for your chance to win one!

  1. Keep your cables together

There’s nothing more annoying than losing essential cables or having all of your wires get tangled together at the bottom of your bag. Avoid this hassle by keeping your wires in an extra glasses case. This ensures your cables are well organized and ready to use in a pinch.

  1. Coil those cords

This travel hack will keep your chargers and wires neatly organized. One of the best ways to keep your cords coiled is to wrap them around a standard binder clip. Holding the coils together with a rubber band also does the trick. Both will keep your wires from becoming tangled, even when packed with other cords.

  1. Bring bubble wrap

It might sound crazy, but pack a bit of bubble wrap around your valuable tech accessories if you’re doing particularly arduous travel.

  1. Packing cubes are your friend

Packing cubes are small, lightweight zipper bags that can be used to organize virtually anything, both on and off the road. Think of them as little dresser drawers for your suitcase. Use them to keep your larger and smaller gear all in one place, as well as to make packing and repacking a breeze.

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To win a Hedgren Connect 15′ backpack tell us in 25 words or less what is your best packing tip and why. Its that easy. Email competition@themisfits.media with your answer, name and address. Winners will be chosen on Friday 15 July.

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  • Stylish and functiona
  • Room for a laptop and a plethora of gear (camera, Smartphone, tablet).
  • Ample extra bag space.
  • A designated section for a battery holding four Smartphone charges for on-the-go recharging
  • EVA-moulded guard pocket to safely store your camera or headphones, which you can also clip to the shoulder straps when not in use.
  • An easy clip-on pocket is the flexible home to your Smartphone, while the safe travel pocket on the back of the backpack pouch boasts RFID protection to shield you from electronic pick pocketing.
  • The main compartment comes with a Snap Safelock zipper for that extra bit of safety and security.
  • When not using your cables and connectors you can store them hassle and tangle-free in the Integrated Cable System pouch.

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