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[ev780]

What are differing opinions on all of the damn cables, wires, adaptors and such. What do you all do to manage the unbelievable array of such items? Especially when traveling.

I have looks at Apple Cores, little clippy doodahs, some different pouches, and bags. Nothing jumps out at me as the best solution.

[Jerrymxz]

I have a larger size computer bag that has all that stuff in it. It's my personal item when I fly.

[georoc01]

I know this year I went from a 15 lb laptop to a 3 1/2 pound laptop in the Lenovo twist. It takes up about 1/4 of the space of the old laptop and is just as powerful as the old one. I need 3 cables when I travel. One power cable for the laptop, and the two USB cables, one that charges my Iphone and Ipad and the USB cable for my Nook.

I remember back when everything needed its own cable including an Ethernet cable. Nowadays between wireless and Bluetooth, most stuff connects wirelessly so I don't need nearly as much.

[Cajun Diver]

I use short velcro straps that loop on one end to tie up my cables usually. I've also simplified what I bring - just an iPad tablet for viewing pictures w/ it's charger, my camera w/ it's charger and a cell phone w/ it's charger.

Generally everything else gets left behind or uses combined chargers. I also bring a surge protector or short extension cord with multiple outlets to allow for multiple plugs when traveling and all I can find is one.

Another thing I use at times is the "snakeskin" wire management stuff - keeps a bunch of cables wrapped up - not as useful traveling but another handy thing.

[ev780]

I use short velcro straps that loop on one end to tie up my cables usually. I've also simplified what I bring - just an iPad tablet for viewing pictures w/ it's charger, my camera w/ it's charger and a cell phone w/ it's charger.

Generally everything else gets left behind or uses combined chargers. I also bring a surge protector or short extension cord with multiple outlets to allow for multiple plugs when traveling and all I can find is one.

Another thing I use at times is the "snakeskin" wire management stuff - keeps a bunch of cables wrapped up - not as useful traveling but another handy thing.

That's just it. Cell phone has a charger, laptop, still camera, GoPro, Nautilus lifeline, dive computer, all have a charger/communication cord. Some do interchange but dayam it is a lot of wire. Never mind a set of ear buds, extra cards, etc etc etc. I am experimenting with a small dopp kit right this moment but not real thrilled with that either.

Just fishing for ideas.


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[ScubaTurtle]

I use short velcro straps that loop on one end to tie up my cables usually. I've also simplified what I bring - just an iPad tablet for viewing pictures w/ it's charger, my camera w/ it's charger and a cell phone w/ it's charger.

Generally everything else gets left behind or uses combined chargers. I also bring a surge protector or short extension cord with multiple outlets to allow for multiple plugs when traveling and all I can find is one.

Another thing I use at times is the "snakeskin" wire management stuff - keeps a bunch of cables wrapped up - not as useful traveling but another handy thing.

That's just it. Cell phone has a charger, laptop, still camera, GoPro, Nautilus lifeline, dive computer, all have a charger/communication cord. Some do interchange but dayam it is a lot of wire. Never mind a set of ear buds, extra cards, etc etc etc. I am experimenting with a small dopp kit right this moment but not real thrilled with that either.

Just fishing for ideas.

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Fred, I happened upon this idea today when I was looking at some other bags. Ebags.com has these small packing cubes which they suggest for packing in general but they sell different sizes and this one here seems like it might workout pretty well to store different cables, small chargers and other items that we all have to bring along.

I'm thinking about ordering some of them for packing in general since I can't stand being not organized. My biggest struggle is usually getting things to fit back in the bag on the way back.