Finally it’s time again: the next trip is on the agenda. Whether a long awaited holiday, business trip or the next change of location as a digital nomad. In all three cases the luggage has to be carefully considered so that nothing important is forgotten. But what should be included in the luggage?
The right protection for your luggage
First of all you should consider what kind of luggage you need. Is a simple backpack enough or do you need a large suitcase? And if so, would you like to take a backpack with you as hand luggage or would the jacket pockets be sufficient to safely stow your mobile phone and travel documents during the flight?If you decide to take a backpack with you, whether as mentioned above, as hand luggage or as checked luggage, we recommend that you already think about your safety by taking an anti-theft backpack with you on your journey. Because it can only be opened with a zipper on the shoulders, it protects you from unnoticed theft. Especially if you carry a laptop, a camera and the technical accessories for it, you should take precautions.
Anti-theft backpacks are also equipped with bags made of RFID blocking material. This means that your cards cannot be read from the outside and your confidential data remains protected.
We recommend the EVERTAGS digital luggage tag so that your address data is secure and cannot be spied on. In contrast to classic luggage tags, your address is not publicly visible on EVERTAGS, but can only be accessed by scanning a QR code.
The EVERTAG also offers you the possibility to deposit your private address as well as the address of your next accommodation during your journey. You can adjust the address data at any time via your account on the EVERTAGS website so that your luggage tag is always up to date.Another digital solution that not only makes your trip more relaxing, but at the same time does something for the environment, is the BAGTAG. With this electronic suitcase label you have the possibility to check in your suitcase yourself. This works conveniently from your smartphone. Simply check in your luggage in the Lufthansa App and that’s it!
So you can check in your luggage while you are still lying on the beach or waiting for a taxi to the airport. Using the BAGTAG eliminates the traditional paper labeling of your baggage. Not only do you make your journey more relaxing, you also protect the environment.
Avoid additional costs due to heavy baggage items
Arriving at the airport you first have to go to the check-in counter. And then the most exciting moment at the airport follows. You put the piece of luggage you want to take to the airport on the scale. Internally, you hope to have stayed within the permissible weight limits so that no additional costs arise.Admitted, on the way there the tension may not be quite so great, because you have checked the weight of your luggage shortly before departure to be on the safe side again on your home scale. At the latest on your departure or onward journey, however, the uncertainty is justified. The suitcase is packed differently, the thick jacket that you still wore on the way there had to disappear into the suitcase and then there are also the numerous souvenirs and souvenirs for your loved ones.
So that you can remain relaxed in this situation and repack if necessary, it is a good idea to have a small suitcase scale with you. Simply attach it to your luggage using a loop, lift the construction briefly and the scale will show you the weight. If you don’t want to be surprised by an additional payment at the airport, you should definitely use a suitcase scale.
Relaxed in the airplane
Now you are checked in, your luggage is checked in and you are finally in the plane. This is the moment when the last tension finally falls off you and the actual journey begins. Full of anticipation you get the book out of your pocket which you bought especially for the trip and which you have been looking forward to for days. The plane rolls to the runway and when the plane is in the air and you are really relaxed for the first time in days, the light in the plane is dimmed. As you are not sitting at the window and it is already dark outside, you reach for your smartphone full of expectation and switch on the flashlight. Luckily, your smartphone will tell you that your battery is weak. It’s not a great way to start your holiday.To spare you such moments, we recommend that you pack a Hand magnifying glass for seniors. It is not only helpful during the flight. You should have at least one flashlight with you for all cases.
So that your smartphone or tablet does not let you down during the flight and on the whole journey, we recommend to take a Powerbank with you in any case. Depending on where you are going, you should also have a travel adapter with you so that you can use and charge your devices safely. If you are not quite sure what the sockets in your destination will look like, a universal adapter is just the thing. The adapter has all the usual plugs and sockets and, thanks to overcharge protection, you are also protected against a short circuit.
Work safely on the go
Speaking of smartphones or tablets: you can also protect your data during your journey here. If you work with your laptop or just want to surf with your smartphone or tablet, please use the appropriate privacy filter. Protect yourself and your data from prying eyes and don’t give hackers a chance.Often, a quick glance is enough for the latter to spy on valuable information or sensitive data.
A stable WLAN connection is required to be able to work and surf during your journey. So that you are not dependent on the possibly insecure and not always stable connection in hotels, cafés or Co-Working Spaces, you better provide yourself with WLAN. All you need is a local SIM card, a surf stick and a WLAN router.
The TPLINK TL-MR3020 router, which is compatible with more than 120 UMTS/HSPA/EVDO USB modems and also convinces with its compact size, is suitable for this purpose. In conjunction with the HUAWAI Surfstick, you ensure a stable WLAN connection and can surf and work without worries.
The WLAN Router 2.4/5 GHz LTE, 4G+ offers an even more compact solution, which is already ready for use in conjunction with a local Sim card. Thanks to the 6,400 mAh battery, the router can be operated for up to 25 hours, in standby mode the router can even last up to 1600 hours. LTE Cat.6 ensures that the router delivers 300 MBit/s in the downlink and 150 MBit/s in the uplink, so that it can also act as a power bank for other devices.
If you’re carrying multiple devices that need to be charged, it’s a good idea to purchase a PowerPort. The USB ports give you enough ports to charge more devices simultaneously in addition to your smartphone, tablet and a Powerbank.
Conclusion
Meanwhile there are some useful travel gadgets on the market. The little helpers have one main task: to help you on your journey. Be it in terms of increased safety or a more relaxed trip.
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