40 Genius Carry-On Hacks That Make Traveling So Much Easier

31. Digitize Your Documents (and Keep Backups)

Don't let lost or stolen documents derail your trip. Before you leave, scan or take clear photos of your passport, visa, driver's license, hotel confirmations, and flight itineraries. Email copies to yourself and save them securely in a cloud storage service (like Google Drive or Dropbox). Having digital backups accessible from your phone or any computer provides crucial peace of mind and can significantly speed up replacement processes if the worst happens. It also reduces the need to carry bulky paper copies for everything.