Business travel tips

TechnoDad's 10 top travel tips for road warriors

Mike Ferrara – the Technodad – is a former newspaper and magazine product editor/writer for publications such as Home Mechanix, Organic Gardening, Practical Homeowner and Consumers Digest who now spends his time visiting companies and going to trade shows to evaluate the best products for busy parents. For more information check out Mike's website: http://technodad.tv

1. Use a padded backpack to carry personal items, including your iPod and laptop. This bag should stay with you at all times.
2. NEVER CHECK LUGGAGE. If you have a lot of stuff, ship it ahead of time to your hotel.
3. Don't overpack. If you run out of clothes on your trip, you can always buy a t-shirt or pair of socks on the road.
4. Always pack a small first aid kit that contains bandages and pain relievers.
5. Pack your toiletries in an easily accessible pocket in your roller bag to speed up airport security.
6. A DC/AC converter can come in handy if you are on a road trip and need to charge several devices such as your cell phone and laptop.
7. Always check the firewall settings on your laptop when using public internet access to encrypt your personal data.
8. Bring a multiple plug tap so you can plug in all your devices when at an airport or hotel room.
9. A portable set of speakers that connect to your iPod or Mp3 player allow you to hear your tunes in your room without your headphones.
10. A digital photo frame is a great way to keep your family with you at all times and doesn't take up a lot of space.