Amazon's Affordable Mini Bag Is A Must-Have, According To Tech-Loving Travelers

If you're the type of traveler who shoves a rat's nest of charging cables into a ziplock bag before heading to the airport and hoping for the best, this is the upgrade you need. The BAGSMART Electronics Organizer Travel Case ($14.99 to $16.99 at the time of writing) can help make packing a suitcase more efficient and take the stress out of everything from daily work commutes to long-haul journeys across the globe. 

Measuring only 8.3 by 5.3 by 2.3 inches, this travel case won't fit a massive assortment of tech. For instance, headphones, along with a wireless mouse and all your charging cables, will feel a bit crammed. But it's not meant to be a storage depot. Instead, this mini travel bag gives your most-used tech (and the little things that get lost minutes after packing) an easily accessible home. Plus, the exterior features a pillowy design that complements the soft, neutral colorway options, including beige, khaki, and pastel pink — standard black is also available. 

"The compartments are well thought out, with elastic loops and zippered sections that hold everything securely in place," praised one techy traveler in a verified Amazon review. "Honestly, it saves me so much time since I'm not digging around for the right cord anymore." The outside has a zipper closure; however, the interior pockets are mesh and allow you to slip chargers and other tech in and out. It boasts pockets in three sizes: one large (for a phone or small powerbank), three medium (for a mouse or Apple power adapter), and four small (for a phone charger, smartwatch, or USB cable). And because the pockets are mesh, it's easy to see what's in the bag without digging around.

The BAGSMART organizer is a decent dupe of the Orbitkey 2-in-1 Tech Accessory Pouch ($79 at the time of writing). Both accessories come with an inner storage compartment that almost serves as a divider. However, while the Orbitkey's inner storage compartment can be removed, the BAGSMART's is attached. While the BAGSMART organizer doesn't have a hyper-polished look, and you won't find item-specific storage like the pen holder or the pull-through hole for charging on the go, the price is its main selling point. 

Clocking in at between $14.99 and $16.99, depending on the color, the bag delivers on almost all its promises. Reviewers consider the bag tastefully compact, lightweight, and durable under regular use. The outside is water-resistant, so you don't have to worry about a little rain on the tarmac or during your daily commute. 

Not all buyers are satisfied with the bag, however. Some travelers reported needing more space for larger items or difficulty fitting a large power bank without putting strain on the zipper. Others report awkward pocket sizes, which require you to get creative with your packing. "I think one more long pocket not subdivided would be great. When I load one side with a backup battery charger (a big one), for example, it makes the package really tight," one traveler noted in an Amazon review. However, if you use the organizer for its intended purpose (small items) and don't need it to last forever, this may be the way to go for you. And if you're trying to cut down on your overpacking habit, try out Rick Steves' mindset for packing light and identify the commonly packed items that the travel guru advises travelers to leave out of their luggage.