Cocoon Innovations GRID-IT! Organizer

There’s no such thing as “too organized” when it comes to traveling. In most cases we’re probably not organized enough, myself included. Admittedly I can’t think of the last time I thought I packed a suitcase “too neatly” or found a misplaced boarding pass “too easily.”

If you’ve ever had thoughts similar to these before, this installment of Travel Gear of the Week isn’t for you. If not, listen up. The GRID-IT! Organizer from Cocoon Innovations can help you cut back on clutter next time you travel.

In addition to clothes and toiletries, many travelers’ suitcases contain gadgets and gizmos like cameras, USB cords, headphones, and so on. These accessories are often tiny, making them easy to lose. Searching for that iPhone charger buried at the bottom of your bag? Good luck!

The GRID-IT! Organizer keeps all your go-to accessories in one place. This way they won’t get lost amidst the abyss that is the inside of a suitcase packed to the brim.

Aptly named, the GRID-IT! Organizer is a grid made of woven elastic bands. When you want to attach something to the organizer all you have to do is lift one of the bands and slide it underneath.

The taut bands keep objects of all sorts of shapes and sizes securely in place while the interwoven pattern makes the GRID-IT! Organizer endlessly configurable. Since it doesn’t have pockets, the layout is entirely up to you.

Best of all, there are many different kinds of GRID-IT! Organizers to choose from. Some are big, some are small, and some even have a sleeve for your tablet or laptop.

Having trouble deciding which GRID-IT! Organizer is the right fit for you? Go with the Sun Visor Organizer. Although it’s designed to be put in your car instead of a suitcase, this model is popular because of its narrow, perfectly packable shape.