How to Get Your Phone and Tablet Travel Ready

How to Get Your Phone and Tablet Travel Ready

Clear Out Apps

Apps can make your phone or tablet be a lot more useful. Some of these I use on daily basis, some weekly, and other rarer. And then there were some that I barely, if at all, has used. All apps take up space and some a lot more than others. I have plenty of great apps from travel and utilities to productivity and games, but they can fill up available space that can be utilized for photos, videos, and notes.

Going through apps on your device and determining which are still good and which take up too much memory, would help to create extra storage space for your next trip.

Traveling On Business - Packing and Travel Gadgets

Traveling On Business - Packing and Travel Gadgets

#WomanRoadWarriorDay (Today is National Woman Road Warrior Day)

My wife went on a business trip to California to the company's headquarters. She booked JetBlue to fly there and back as they are still the better choice for standard class flying. Luckily, since she booked the trip earlier, she just missed the checked bag fees that were announced by JetBlue.
Though once all packed, she didn't even have a bag to check in. More on that below. While at the airport, we discovered even more important information. Turns out that your laptop bag is now considered an extra bag, and of course, gets charged extra fees. Previously, you could have a carryon, personal bag/laptop bag, and pocketbook. No more, not for free. This should be interesting for our upcoming first family vacation.

Traveling for work by just using a carry-on for four or five days? How did she do that? 
Here are some details:

• Roll up everything to maximize space in the suitcase. That includes her dresses and a couple of pants.
• Nothing that is fully cotton, but a non-wrinkle type of material 
• Pack shoes either in the side pockets or on perimeter of the bag
• Layer heavy or rugged items with soft and flexible
• Pack small clothing items in the very bottom of the bag, in between the ridges made by the extendable metal handles of the bag
• Make a list a few days in advance of all the items you think you’ll need, both for clothing and toiletries and for business purposes. Don’t forget to bring all the necessary chargers

Make sure to charge your laptop, cell phones and anything else that needs charging the night before you leave, so that they are ready to go when you need them. Charge Your Gadget Before You Travel, Or Else

The carry-on that my wife packed and that we take everywhere (we have 2 identical) is the Samsonite Silhouette Spinner. It is a type of carry-on luggage that makes travel easier. I would not get any other bag after using this one with 4 wheels that spin 360 degrees. Very easy to maneuver through the airport. It also does not fall over if just standing. You can just let go of it for a second to switch hands, pull out phone or ticket and it won't go anywhere.
Samsonite Luggage Silhouette Sphere Expandable 25 Inch Spinner

Since I misplaced our Mophie Pack, my wife ended up taking with her the Pebble Portable Battery Charger, which has less juice, but gets the job of giving more power up time for her phone, done. We would not travel without at least one of them these days, especially on a business trip.

*Update here - the Pebble accidentally flew off of a balcony and is no longer functioning. Ordered a new power pack during the Prime Day, RAVPower Portable Charger





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Travel Gadgets for the Traveling Sports Fanatic

Travel Gadgets for the Traveling Sports Fanatic

Smartphone
Your smartphone is probably your best resource when it comes to finding things to do. It is also great for finding tickets, stadium layouts, closest bars and restaurants, as well as hotels.

Stadium Seat
Traveling to various stadiums around the country or the globe, you will encounter different type of accommodations. Even if you are shelling out for pricier seats, not all of them might be that comfortable. A portable compact cushioned seat could come very handy

Coleman Stadium Seat

Beverage Holder
And while you are enjoying your cushioned seat you are likely also enjoying a refreshing beverage. Keep these cool and your hands dry with a Beverage Holder that can be decorated with your favorite team.


Duffel Bag
You can always travel with a nice carry-on spinner, but no other form of luggage depicts sports travel like a duffel bag

Under Armour Undeniable Duffel Bag

Luggage Spoter
To make your bag standout from the rest and show your team pride, Luggage Spotter is a great travel accessory for your duffel or any other travel bag.

Binoculars
Visting many sports parks, its not always easy to score great seat close to the action. You can still see the action up close with a great pair of binoculars

Camera
To catch the best action shots, the best camera for the traveling sports fanatic is the one that has a great optical zoom, image stabilization, fast shutter speed and relatively small chassis. Below are some of the best cameras with these features:


Hat
Covering your head in the heat during a baseball game, showing off your team spirit, or flying over the glass to show respect and appreciation for the hockey hat trick, a great lid is essential

Nike Golf - Swoosh Front Cap

Phone and other chargers
For all the great things you can do with a phone before and during the game, it would not be much of use without some juice

[Most Powerful Portable Charger] RAVPower 16000mAh External Battery Pack Power Bank



Must have apps for sports fans
ESPN Sports Centre (Android, iOS)
Team Stream
CBS Sports (Android, iOS)
Yahoo Sports (Android, iOS)

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#ForceFriday - Star Wars Themed Travel Gadgets

Star Wars - The Force Awakens




American Tourister Star Wars 21 Inch Hard Side Spinner


R2D2 USB Car Charger That Whistles & Beeps in Your Cup Holder


iHome Star Wars Death Star Bluetooth Speaker


Headphones Star Wars Stormtrooper Earbuds with Microphone


SMS Audio STREET by 50 First Edition Star Wars On Ear Headphones
Funko Darth Vader DJ Headphones


8GB R2-D2 Star Wars MIMOBOT USB Flash Drive


Star Wars R2-Q5 USB HUB


Underground Toys Star Wars Darth Vader USB Hub


Star Wars Darth Vader With Apple In Hand


Zak! Designs Tritan Water Bottle with Flip-Up Spout and Straw


Girl Walking Robot - Car Vinyl Decal Sticker


LEGO Star Wars R2-D2 Key Light



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