We spoke to professional organizer Holly Blakey of Breathing Room for advice. “To find the right product, narrow down what your goal is—an organized charging station, getting your tech up and out of sight, etc.,” she says. With Blakey’s expertise in mind, we researched organizational options for at-home and on-the-go use, including caddies, drawers, bags, and pouches of various sizes. Our top choice for organizing tech is the sleek Function 101 BentoStack, which features stackable layers and designated compartments for all of the essentials. The modular design features a bottom storage compartment with two sliding dividers, a lid with loops for smartwatch bands, and an upper lidded storage compartment. It also has a tray for a pen (stylus or ink) that doubles as a phone stand. And you’ll get a silicone strap to ensure the compartments stay together. While the BentoStack is technically designed for Apple products, it’ll easily fit tech accessories from other brands. And although it’s compact and portable when all the pieces are stacked up, a carrying handle would be nice. All things considered, we think the price is just right for this tech organizer. Price at time of publish: $40 It’s made of ultra-strong 300-denier Oxford nylon with a waterproof coating, and the lining is padded to cushion all of your valuables. This carrier is somewhat small. If you’re using it for at-home storage, you might want to get more than one. Best of all, this organizer is totally versatile. Let’s say you give up all of your tech toys. You can easily turn this into an on-the-go case to store makeup and a mirror, art supplies and stationery, or even just as an extra travel bag. Price at time of publish: $13+ The transparent design makes it super easy to see what’s inside, so you can avoid having to rummage around. These drawers come with link clips to ensure the pieces stay together when stacked. However, we don’t recommend stacking them more than two or three high when placing heavier, fragile (and, yes, expensive) items inside. Plus, if you should ever upgrade your tech storage, you can conveniently use this drawer system for a number of other uses, including for craft projects, hair accessories, or as a way to organize pretty stationery and pens. Price at time of publish: $18 Your precious contents are protected from dust, moisture, and kinks inside the sleek, sturdy resin container. You can place it on your desk or in your entertainment center and feed cords through the openings to power up your devices. One thing to note is that the edges are a little sharp, so be careful when closing the lid. Plus, we absolutely love that Yamazaki makes this organizer in three colors (brown, gray, and white), so you can match it seamlessly with your decor. Price at time of publish: $40 You can remove the base and place a power bank inside, then feed cords through the multiple cutouts. Thanks to strong magnets, the tray reattaches with ease and won’t come loose, even when the upper slots are full. Price at time of publish: $40 It zips open and lays completely flat for convenient packing and easy access while traveling. There’s a separator with stretchy cable organizers and an inner pocket for slightly larger items. The price is steep for the size, but with this brand, you can count on high-quality, thoughtful designs—plus it’s backed by a lifetime guarantee. Look for the July Tech Kit in black, blue, red, and yellow. Price at time of publish: $65 The shell is soft yet slightly rigid to prevent crushing. It’s made of polyethylene-coated nylon to ensure your lens, chargers, memory cards, adapters, and other essentials are protected from water damage. Price at time of publish: $70 It has multiple pockets, sleeves, and straps for separating cords, chargers, thumb drives, headphones, and the like, plus a built-in charging port. You can place a power bank inside, then feed a cord through to charge your devices from the outside. Price at time of publish: $30 Available in three sizes, the clamshell design has two zippered mesh compartments for separating your gadgets and accessories. A couple more pockets or dividers would be nice, but because this is technically a packing cube, we can’t really complain. Price at time of publish: $45 Another zippered compartment in the front has small pockets, cord organizers, and a key clip. Then there’s a side pocket, a mesh water bottle holder, and a trolley sleeve on the back for sliding it onto your suitcase handle. The only thing this backpack doesn’t have is a charging port. Price at time of purchase: $100 The main compartment has a cord clip and elastic loops for pens and cables, and there’s a mesh zippered pocket on the inner lid. This pouch is crafted from full-grain leather and comes in a handful of sophisticated hues. It’s expensive for the size, but it’s worth the investment. And if you’re gifting the pouch, you’ll appreciate the included wrappable box. Price at time of purchase: $95 At-home storage solutions are often slightly larger and may not have carrying handles or enclosed compartments. On the other hand, those used for travel should be compact and portable, like the July Tech Kit Organizer.
Organizational Features
Look for a product with organizational features to accommodate your unique needs. This could be zippered compartments, adjustable dividers, pockets, media sleeves, elastic cable loops, or a charging port, as with the Thule Subterra PowerShuttle. In any case, professional organizer Holly Blakey of Breathing Room says, “Choose one that is simple, keeps cords tidy, and reduces clutter.”
Material and Durability
The best tech organizers are made of materials that safeguard what’s inside. At-home solutions are often constructed from metal, resin, plastic (like the Function 101 BentoStack), or bamboo (as with the MobileVision Slim Charging Station). Travel cases typically have ripstop fabric exteriors, often with a waterproof or water-resistant coating to prevent moisture damage. A rigid or semi-rigid shell is ideal for protecting tech products from getting crushed, like the Nomatic McKinnon.
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Theresa Holland is a commerce writer and product reviewer specializing in home design and travel. For this article, she interviewed Holly Blakey of Breathing Room, a professional organizer and home stylist specializing in space design. Theresa considered dozens of tech organizers from myriad brands and retailers, ultimately selecting thoughtfully designed options that stood out for organizational features, portability, and durability. Theresa also contributes to Travel + Leisure, MyDomaine, and People.
