Perhaps I’m just a bit too paranoid, but I have a hard time taking luggage with me onto a plane beyond my hand luggage, which means pretty much everything needs to fit into my carry-on bag. I used to have a really good carry-on bag which was just the right size in compliance with the limits of a carry-on bag, with all manner of secret compartments and protective features. So I guess this is as much a post about packing and traveling light as it is about packing right so as to protect your gadgets and other fragile valuables from harm.

Put the Fragile Stuff between Your Clothes

This is the oldest trick in the book, but it is indeed an old-time classic for the mere reason that it simply works. Towels in particular work well to wrap around gadgets such as your laptop, assuming of course that you do travel with your own towels. Just make sure not to put more than one gadget between the clothes in such a manner that they’d come into contact with each other. This is how breakage and scratching occur in a manner that really defeats the purpose.

Be careful when you unpack the goods as well though, especially in the case that a customs official may be conducting personal belongings search for whatever reason.

Have Special Cases for Medical or Other Equipment

When it comes to protecting your gadgets and valuables during travel, don’t forget about special cases for medical or other sensitive equipment. Whether you have essential medications, sensitive medical devices, or specialized gear, having the right protective cases is crucial. For instance, if you’re a CPAP user, it’s important to invest in the best CPAP mask and a durable carrying case to safeguard your equipment during your journeys. Ensuring the safety and functionality of your important and essential equipment should be a top priority while packing for any trip, so explore the best options available to keep your equipment secure and in optimal condition on the go.

Get Yourself a Good Quality Phone Case

A good quality phone case is one which essentially has more than one advantage to its usage, like many of those available at Case Haven. On the one hand, you probably want something stylish enough to add to the overall beauty of your device. On the other hand, you want the case to be solid, flexible, and robust enough to protect your phone from scratches and cracks. You’d want your phone to be adequately protected against the inevitable bumps, the humid weather, and dust or debris it might suffer as part of the journey.

That said, whatever your choice of a phone case, do not indulge yourself in buying a plastic cover. Phone cases made up of plastic may look attractive but they prove inadequate in preventing damage caused by any of the above-mentioned elements. Plus, plastic is unable to absorb shock, so in case you drop your phone accidentally or it hits a hard surface, you may end up with a cracked screen or a damaged camera. In such an instance, you would need to opt for an Android or iPhone Repair diagnostic service provider to understand the full extent of the damage incurred by your device. This should ideally be followed by the process of making amendments to the device by a qualified phone repair technician. However, a good silicone phone case can be used to prevent all this from happening. They offer a better grip, are more shock absorbent, and provide complete protection (since they have button covers) from dust and debris. All in all, silicone cases can add more years to the life of any smartphone.

Use Packing Cubes

This little wonder of the light traveller’s world seems to be flying under the radar for some reason, but yeah, packing cubes are great in that they actually add volumes and volumes of space to your luggage real estate. Basically, a vacuum pump sucks the air out of some plastic bags you’d be using if the specific make of the packing cubes is one which uses heavy-duty plastic bags. Otherwise, they just fit very neatly into any interior luggage space, interlocking to make effective use of all space available.

Get Yourself a Specialised Laptop Travel Bag

Specialized laptop travel bags are essentially just travel bags that are built around housing your laptop safely and securely. They often have some nifty little pouches and straps to accommodate other fragile gadgets beyond your laptop, while at the same time not quite coming off conspicuously as being laptop bags in the traditional sense.