In our constant quest to pack light, there is always one thing that we can’t seem to downsize or organize efficiently: electronics and their cables.

Recently, I bought these awesome cord wraps and thought I’d do more research to see what else is available to help travelers keep their cables and cords in place. Take a look at these travel cord organizer options and tips on how to pack them!

 

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Travel Cord Organizer Options

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CHAFON Multi USB Cable

 

Downsize Cords

 

The first step in dealing with several electronic cables is to try to eliminate them. Because I travel with an iPhone, mini-mic, portable phone charger, and external flash drive – they each seem to have a different power cord.

My solution to this was to find a multi-use charger cable like this one. However, one of the downsides is that it’s hard to keep track of the little adapters so now I’ve found this new multi-charge cable, which seems to be the perfect downsizing solution!

 

 

Vaultz Mesh Storage Bags

 

Pack Your Cables

 

One of the most convenient and lightweight items I’ve been using this past year to store my cables have been mesh drawstring bags like this. I LOVE THEM.

I have all my cords in one place and can easily throw them in my purse or daypack when I’m on the go. They don’t weigh anything plus it makes working in various places an easy task to prepare for.

As a bonus, I can also use them as stuff sacks to store other items like clothing, underwear, or other random things.

Alternatively, many travelers swear by portable organizers that hold all your gear so everything including electronics and cords are accessible in one location.

 

 

Organize Cables

 

The step in the organization of your electronic cables is to keep them in place. Avoid tangles and a disarray of cables in your luggage by using one of these useful travel cord organizer options.

 

Here are some tips on how to avoid tangles by organizing your cables!

 

 

Bobino Cord Wrap

 

Cord Wrap

 

I just bought three of the Bobino “cable buddies” in various sizes for my laptop extension cord, cell phone USB wire, and headphone cord. One of the reasons why I like these cable organizers is that they’re extremely compact, lie flat, and they’re also featherlight.

 

 

Nice Goldie Cablekeep Light

 

CableKeep

 

Alternatively, my second choice to these would be the CableKeep for laptops and cell phone cords. Although not as compact as the others, they also have a layer around the power supply, which is nice to keep them clean and protected.

 

 

Reusable Cord Organizer Keeper Holder

 

Cable Tie Straps

 

A couple other handy cable organizers include Cord Snap Cable Ties for small wires such as phone chargers and reusable velcro ties for just about everything.

 

 

Tophome Cord Organizer Earbud Holder

 

Earbud Holders

 

For earbud cords, here are two more ideas: Tophome Cord Organizer Earbud Holder and the Grapperz Earbud Holder, which also offers hygienic storage for your ear buds.

 

 

Reusable Rubber Twist Tie

 

Twists Ties

 

For less expensive travel cord organizer options (and items you may like to use at home) I would suggest these reusable garden ties, rubber tie twists, and the ever versatile but more permanent zip tie.

 

 

International Travel Adapter

 

Use a Travel Adapter

 

So now that you have all your electronic cables organized beautifully, the last thing you need is to downsize your chargers. I use one of these universal travel adapters so I can use one item to fit my plugs in any outlet around the world. As a bonus, it also has dual USB ports and a surge protector, too. It doesn’t get any better that that!

 

Read this post for tips on international voltage and travel adapters!

 

 

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What’s your preferred travel cord organizer? Comment and share!

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For more packing tips, please read:

• 75 Packing Tips that Will Make Your Travels So Much Easier
• Traveling With Jewelry: 10 DIY Packing Tips & Tricks
• 6 Travel Wipes to Help You Avoid Packing Liquid Toiletries
• How to Choose the Best Luggage Organizer

 

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