Staying Organized and Keeping Track of Your Stuff While Traveling
Track Your Luggage Like a Pro
Use Apple AirTags (or Tile trackers)
- Drop one in your checked bag, carry-on, and even your purse or backpack.
- If your bag is delayed or missing, you’ll know where it is—even before the airline does.
- Set up notifications in the “Find My” app to alert you if your bag is left behind.
Solo tip: Also put one inside a pouch of essentials (passport, meds, or wallet). If it slips under the airplane seat or gets left behind in a café, you’ll know.
Mark Your Bag Like a Boss
Add a brightly colored luggage tag, ribbon, or sticker
- Make your bag easy to spot on the carousel and less likely to get mistakenly taken.
- Bonus if your tag includes your email and phone number.
Take a photo of your bag before checking it
- Especially helpful if you need to describe it for lost baggage claims.
Digitally Organize Your Travel Docs
Keep screenshots of important confirmations
- Boarding passes, hotel details, and emergency contacts, just in case Wi-Fi fails.
Store everything in a travel folder in your phone’s Notes or Files app
- Pro-level: Create a shared doc with yourself or travel companions with flight info, addresses, and backup plans.
Smart Carry-On Strategy
Pack at least one outfit and essential toiletries in your carry-on
- If your checked bag gets delayed, you’re not stuck in airport clothes.
Use packing cubes or compression bags
- Not only do they save space, but they keep your stuff from becoming suitcase soup.
Keep Your Tech (and Mind) Charged
Travel with a portable charger + dual USB adapter
- You will run out of phone battery at some point so be ready.
Bring an extra charging cord in your personal item
Bonus: use a brightly colored one so it’s not forgotten in outlets or airport lounges.
