I&#x27;ve had similar experiences when taking electronics along on business travel.  When it&#x27;s me and a boring hotel room for the week, why not?  Lots of fun, and I enjoy low level programming.<p>Conform is the word of the day for travel.  Wish it wasn&#x27;t.  I&#x27;ve since learned to avoid batteries.  Most of the other stuff won&#x27;t be at issue.  There is no significant mass, and that means no significant threat.  (mostly)