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Are you known among your circle of friends as a consistent winner in computer games? If so, perhaps you have taken an opportunity to travel to another city with the purpose of participating in a gaming tournament. If you have been part of gaming tournaments before, you already know pretty much what to expect, right? However, if you've never traveled to another city, from buying a 16" gaming checkpoint friendly backpack to packing the right clothes, here are some ideas that might help you.

A Gaming Backpack - If you're very young, you might not realize how much the terror of 9/11 changed air travel. Before 9/11, there was security at airports, for sure. However, security has been stepped up to a much higher level. While going through security might be bothersome and time consuming, it's also a really good thing, isn't it? 

Make your trip through airport security lines and any other security lines easier by purchasing a 16" gaming checkpoint friendly backpack. The description of the backpack says it all. In other words, going through security will be made easier. The backpack will fit your laptop. Everything in your backpack will be well protected, because of extra padding in the construction of the backpack.

In addition, there are easy-to-access accessory pockets that will hold games and other things you'll need for your tournament. The frosting-on-the-cake feature is that a 16" gaming checkpoint friendly backpack will be easy to carry, because the shoulder straps are designed for comfort. For ideas, check out TRAVEL: FORM + FUNCTION.

Pack Smart - Whether you are checking a separate suitcase or whether you are allowed a second carry-on piece or luggage, you'll still want to pack smart. That simply means that you'll have everything you need, once you get to your destination. For example, if you wear a comfortable nice-looking pair of pants or jeans, you probably won't need a second pair, will you?

Count how many days you'll be at your event and pack accordingly. For example, if you'll just be there over a weekend, pack three T-shirts or other comfortable shirts, but also pack a shirt your can change into, for a more formal event. Think of bringing a second pair of shoes, too. For example, if you know you'll be dressing for dinner or another nice event, you'll want dress shoes instead of your athletic shoes, won't you? 

Think of packing a collapsible bag inside of your second carry on. You can then use it for things like souvenirs, on your return trip.