Packing Light, 5 Tips for Wired Travelers
5. Downsize.
Crabble ($8) is a tiny phone stand that lets you or the kids watch movies hands-free, and folds down to fit in your wallet.
IHOME Mini Speakers ($44) are only a couple inches tall, and work with any audio source. They pack a lot of sound for their size, and can even be used singly if you just want to wake up to a musical alarm or have some ambient music while you work.
Do you have a smart tip for reducing tech weight when you travel? Leave a list of what’s in your gadget go bag in comments.
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