10 Items that Help You Travel Stress Free

Do you want to have a great travel experience and one that is stress free from start to finish? The following are 10 essential items that you should carry on your next trip:

1 – An anti-theft cross body bag or backpack is an essential travel item. Anti-theft bags are made with slash proof materials and RFID protected credit card pockets to keep your valuables safe and secure while you travel.

2 – A handbag organizer with several compartments for organizing credit cards, cosmetics, toiletries and other small items you want to carry along .

3 – Bringing your iPad or eReader? You’ll want to buy a padded iPad case to keep your device safe and protected. Your electronics are a big investment so it pays to invest in a quality case.

4 – A cosmetic bag or beauty case to organize your toiletries and makeup essentials; an essential travel accessory for every trip.

5 – A waterproof pouch. Whether is your iPad, eReader or phone, you’ll want to protect your electronics from water, sand or dirt while having fun outdoors.

6 – Bring a jewelry organizer case. This will allow you to separate your jewelry, keep it organized and together, and will prevent your items from getting broken and tangled.

7 – Antibacterial hand sanitizer and wipes. For your own safety, it is better to bring your own antibacterial hand sanitizer and wipes to make sure that you can protect yourself from germs while you travel.

8 – Laundry soap and a stain stick. There are travel size laundry soap packages you can pack in your luggage as well as stain sticks that will come in handy while you travel.

9 – Multi plug adapter. Be prepared to charge your electronic devices anywhere with the appropriate adapter. Make sure you are bringing a “worldwide” or “universal” plug so that you won’t have any problems charging up.

10 – Use packing cubes to organize your clothes and small items. Packing cubes are available in different sizes to accommodate larger clothing items as well as small items like socks and underwear. They save tons of space in your luggage because everything is contained and the cubes can be easily stacked and arranged in your case.

Anti Theft and RFID Blocking Wallets and More

 

RFID signals and RFID-Blocking wallets are relatively new compared to suitcase locks and spinner wheels, but in the realm of identity protection it is a very important concept to understand.  This video should help.

PacSafe and Travelon both offer a variety of RFID blocking wallets, travel handbags, passport wallets, backpacks, sling bags, and more in a variety of colors and styles, so you can have form as well as function.

 

Theft is a bit less techno savvy than RFID identity theft, but Pacsafe has a number of anti theft countermeasures (in addition to RFID blocking) to keep your personal belongings safe.

 

Luckily, the solutions are pretty simple as well with anti theft accessories.

PacSafe and Travelon offer anti theft bags, travel packs, and tablet cases to deter/hinder theft in a variety of ways.  While you should still be aware of your surroundings, these accessories can make things a little bit easier on you if that proves difficult.

 

 

But beyond the human factor, nature has a way of making a vacation go sideways.  Inclement weather, or in some cases, gravity takes over and your fabulous camera/electronic device goes into the water or something like it.  In such instances a waterproof pouch from Travelon is perfect to keep your devices protected from the elements!

As covered in a previous post, Packing Cubes and Packing Folders help keep your belongings and clothes orderly and clean.  With everything organized, it can also be a lot easier to fit more stuff into less luggage.

Travel Easier, Travel Organized.  But also travel safe and Travel Out Loud!

Seeking the Right iPad Cases or Laptop Bags? We’ve got it.

We’ve all been there.  Trying to hold a cup of coffee, your tablet or iPad (without a case, as you were too busy packing last minute to shop around the myriad of cases out there) precariously balanced on your carry-on, reaching for that boarding pass, and… bang.   Something slips and you see your shiny gadget slip and hit the floor with a sickening crack.  Maybe it’s ok.  Most likely, it’s not.   If only you’d had the right iPad case or laptop bag.

Irv’s Luggage empathizes with you, and we refuse to let you risk that indignity if you visit our stores.  As such, we have a number of iPad cases, briefcases, and other solutions that not only protect your toys from coffee, but gravity as well.

Say hello to Yves Francois; he will help you find what you need!

From GearProtection

We carry a variety of products and an even wider variety of prices, but a good range would be between STM, Tucano, and Le Donne.  No matter what your price range is, you’ll find something for yourself amongst those three brands.  Let’s have a closer look at the Tucano and STM, for starters.

 

Tucano – So many ways to keep your laptop or iPad safe   STM Bags – Protect your digital cargo

From GearProtection

A favorite iPad sleeve would be the Tucano Finatex Sleeve which is more moderately priced, compared to another favorite, the Le Donne Leather iPad Day Bag.

Whatever your preference, it’s there on the show floor.  And if you can’t make it to either of our brick and mortar stores, find us on the web at IrvsLuggage.com.  Our items offer sturdy construction, soft lining, and robust fastenings to ensure the safety of whatever you’re carrying.  Sure, some pieces will take a drop better than others but whatever you feel you will need, whether it’s to protect from the elements or greasy fingers, we can accommodate.

For demonstrative purposes, here’s a comparison shot of an STM “Jacket” against the size of my own tablet with a hard case.  Nothing says you’re protected like giving yourself a double measure of safety from crashes, bangs, and bumps.

From GearProtection

Fall means the holidays, and the holidays mean travel.  We offer high-quality, tough, merchandise for your device and look to have whatever fits your needs and preferences.  As you begin to make your travel plans in this new day and age our phones and devices are almost as important as remembering your boarding pass.   Don’t take the risk of going out there with your device unprotected and leaving you out in the cold or looking for a pay phone.