There can be a lot of anxiety when it comes to travelling with your valuable items. One wrong move or mind lapse, and your favourite necklace, tablet, or sentimental keepsake could easily become lost, damaged, stolen, or held up at security.
With airport rules changing and tech getting smaller and easier to misplace, it is more important than ever to pack smart.
Know the Latest Travel Rules Before You Pack
First, you need to look up the latest travel rules before you pack.
Rules surrounding travel are always changing, so you need to know about any restrictions before you head off.
For example, the TSA has recently said you no longer need to take your shoes off at most US airports, and is looking into removing the liquid limit.
It’s these kinds of rules that end up affecting your journey as well as what you can or cannot pack in hand luggage.
Be sure to also check the rules for your flights home, as different countries/states may have different rules and guidelines that you need to follow.
Smart Ways to Carry Jewelry Without Losing It
Practical organisation is key when it comes to travelling. Use things like small pouches, travel jewellery rolls, or even a repurposed pill case to prevent misplacement and the tangling of jewellery.
If you are travelling with something extra special, like an engagement ring, be sure to keep it in your hand luggage rather than your checked-in baggage and try to go through the scanners ahead of your partner so you can quickly grab it once it’s passed through security.
If your bag does get flagged, quietly mention it to the staff so they can do their best to be discreet.
Tech Essentials: Don’t Let Gadgets Slow You Down
Pack your carry-on luggage strategically so that electronics are easy to access when it comes to passing through security.
At the majority of airports, tech must be removed from your bag before passing through the scanners.
You don’t want to be the person to hold up the whole queue as you unpack all the contents of your bag, so try to keep tech towards the top.
Remember that lithium-ion devices must also be in carry-on bags due to the fire risk, which includes things like laptops, cordless tools, and other items with rechargeable batteries.
Keepsakes, Gifts, & Irreplaceable Items: Protecting What Matters Most
Wrap them up in something soft, whether that is a blanket or sweater, and pop it in a central area of your luggage to avoid it getting knocked or bashed.
Jewellery, tech, and sentimental items need to be carefully considered when travelling.
It may be best to leave extremely valuable, sentimental or breakable pieces at home, as you do not want the trip to be ruined by having items lost, stolen, or taken from you at security.
