Let friends in your social network know what you are reading aboutTwitterGoogle+LinkedInPinterestPosted!A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Tote this gear, and you'll be traveling with easeLast SlideNext SlideAs predictable as the coming of spring is the late-winter gathering of travel goods purveyors who roll out their latest innovations at the Travel Goods Association's annual expo.This year's confab in Las Vegas, where 260 exhibitors displayed 450 brands last week, evidenced more in the way of refinements than revolutionary changes to bags and other travel gear.MORE: Travel goods show unveils new must-have gearSome trends for 2013:Compartmentalization. New suitcases are equipped with multiple pockets and designated compartments for super-organized packing.Hard-sided luggage with exterior pockets. New bags from Briggs & Riley, Delsey, Travelpro and Guess offer added protection with the convenience of easy-access exterior compartments to stow laptops and other gear.New designs from Tumi and Briggs & Riley, among others, help prevent so-called wireless identity theft with pockets that block radio-frequency identification readers.

Here's a look at some new items to consider adding to your travel arsenal.Genius Packer 22" Carry-OnIdeal for travelers who unapologetically admit to obsessive-compulsive disorder when it comes to packing, this hyper-organized bag has compartments for socks, underwear and electronic gadgets, including a mobile charger and mini speakers (both $28). It contains a zip-out toiletry kit, water-bottle holder and magazine pocket, and a compressible zip-out laundry bag with exterior laundry chute, so dirty clothes never touch clean ones. It is regulation carry-on size but expands to add 25% more space. $198Urban Crew Campus Laptop Backpack by iSafeThis nylon backpack will not only carry your laptop, it'll sound the alarm if someone tries to steal it. It's roomy, with seven zippered compartments, and contains two battery-powered sirens (louder than a car alarm, the manufacturer says), plus a high-intensity strobe light that can be activated with the pull of a cord. $49.99-$89.99Travelon's Waterproof Portfolio for TabletThis air- and water-tight tablet cover keeps moisture, dust and sand at bay.

Added bonus: If the device does land in the water, a foam insert keeps it from sinking. Plus, the tablet's touchscreen and camera remain functional through the cover, and it converts to an easel stand for easier reading or typing. available in June, $40.00Iron Maiden No Wait Stow by PollyseonAn engineer and a hairdresser — both self-proclaimed "beauty addicts" — teamed up to create a five-piece travel ensemble targeted at the hair-obsessed. Among them: a heat-resistant bag that lets you stow a hot styling wand. udg backpack amazonIt also features a heat-resistant retractable mat and a zippered interior that prevents kinks in the power cord. baggu backpack cactusin nylon, $59 or recycled plastic, $69Travel Happens, Sealed Wet Bag by Itzy RitzyColorful patterned zippered bags keep wet stuff such as swimsuits and diapers from mixing it up with other contents of your luggage. stihl 600 magnum backpack blower price

The 100% cotton bags have PVC-free sealed interiors and are washable. $15.95-$17.95 for medium (11x14 inches); $21.95 for large (14x17 inches)Briggs & Riley Torq collectionThe luggage maker's first hard-sided collection is made of automotive-grade polycarbonate composite material with a "secret" middle layer that prevents cracking, and comes with an unconditional lifetime warranty. Available in three sizes, the bags zip open in an 80/20 configuration instead of the traditional 50/50 clam-shell design, which makes for easier packing and unpacking. puma 16 conductor laptop backpackPlus, the carry-on bag includes a protective exterior pocket. backpack not loading csgoloungeavailable this spring, $479-$5692012 PHOTOS: Innovations to make your next trip easierARCHIVES: Expandable, collapsible luggage wins awardsmefoto backpacker tripod review

Backpacks are great for carrying your essentials on extended multi-leg trips or city sightseeing, but they are risky to use for valuables and important documents in places that are known for pickpockets because you can’t see what’s going on behind you. However, if you can find the best anti theft backpack for travel, you can eliminate the fear of having your things stolen. There are a few options to look at depending on your needs. Are you looking for a carry on backpack or something smaller to use as a daypack? Do you need it to hold your laptop? Are you concerned about having the RFID blocking feature built into the pockets or do you have a separate RFID wallet? While there are many anti-theft packs to choose from, not all are ideal for travel. Some are only really meant for day to day commute. You also have the option of carrying an anti-theft crossbody bag if you don’t like the backpack style. If you want a style of backpack whose contents you can access without having to remove the bag from your person, consider a theft-proof sling bag.

If you’re worried about your wheeled carry on being a target, Pacsafe has a highly rated Toursafe 21″ bag. Want to take a look at all the options available? Here are Amazon’s 4 and 5 star rated anti theft travel backpacks! Assuming that this theft proof backpack needs to carry more than just a laptop and a few accessories to work and back, here are our best picks for travel: Travelon is a well known travel accessories brand and their anti-theft travel backpack is a simple but very effective option at a very reasonable price. This updated version includes RFID-blocking card and passport slots in the front business organizer pocket. This backpack has all of the other necessary security features too, like slash-proof chain-link construction hidden in the nylon shell, and locking closures for the main and front compartments. It is very versatile, as it can be used as a touring daypack or as a small carry on while flying. It is available in black, stone grey, pewter grey, khaki and midnight blue, measures 13 x 6 x 16 inches and weighs 1.3 lbs.

It is large enough to hold a tablet, a change of clothes, a large camera and other odds and ends. There are two side pockets – one is zippered and has an elastic mesh pocket inside. It can hold various small travel items. The other side is a simple drop pocket for a water bottle. Inside the main compartment is a large zippered pocket on the back wall. This pocket is lined with steel mesh and holds smaller zippered and drop pockets for cards, phone, pens, cash and loose change. There is another smaller zippered pocket and elastic mesh pocket on the front of the main section. The inside of the bag’s flap holds another zippered pocket and an audio port for earbud cords. The flap has a carabiner lock that can snap onto the metal loop on the front of the bag or any loop on a stationary object. A front compartment also has a locking zipper for other valuables. The only potential drawback with this choice is that the top opening of the backpack is a bit small. Pacsafe is well known for making good RFID blocking travel bags and accessories along with other security features.

This 20L PacSafe Slingsafe Lx300 Anti-Theft Backpack is their newest one for travel and it is available in some very nice colors, like black, chili red and tweed grey to appeal to women. This pack measures 5.6 x 17.4 x 11.5 inches and weighs a very light 1 pound and 1 ounce. The high density polyester fabric with PU is water resistant. There are two lockable zippered compartments on this bag. The main compartment has a padded laptop sleeve (15″ Macbook compatible) and a tablet sleeve with plenty of space for other items. The front compartment is an RFID blocking pocket with key fob for your passport, cards, pens and cords. The security features include zippers that can be locked either with luggage locks or by the discreet security hooks, RFID blocking mesh lining at key locations, like the credit card pocket, shoulder straps and bottom half of the bag, and partly detachable shoulder straps that can be locked to a stationary object with turn and lock hooks to prevent the bag from being stolen.

The well padded shoulder straps are also made of a special slashguard material. While this bag is not designed to be more than an overnight backpack that can fit nicely under an airplane seat, it can hold quite a lot and is perfect for keeping your electronics, cards and documents safe while you enjoy touring a place. Add some toiletries and a change of clothes and you’ll cover all the essentials! The only possible negative is that there is no external pocket for a water bottle. Amazon UK has this pack too. If you’re going to be traveling with your laptop in crowded trains or walking through busy thoroughfares or using it as your carry on bag, you may want a backpack that’s built for securing a laptop and other valuables. The Pacsafe Ultimatesafe 22l Anti Theft Backpack is slightly pricey but perfect for women backpacking from one place to the next and needs top class security for her belongings. It is only available in black but is light enough to be good for most women to carry.

This award winning carry on theft proof backpack measures 6.3 x 20.5 x 13.8 inches and weighs just under 3 pounds. Even if it is fully loaded, it is comfortable to carry because of the padded back support and shoulder and waist straps. This pack has a barely noticeable exo-mesh cage system running all through. It also comes with a removable slashproof lock and leave Travelsafe™ 12L insert, slashproof shoulder straps, lock and hide zippers and an RFID pocket for your cards and passport. You can clip a shoulder strap to a stationary object to ensure no one can stealthily grab the bag and run. Two side compression straps keeps the bag compact, easy to carry and provide an added security feature. If you want more free space in the main compartment, you can remove the safe bag. The travel safe can also be used to store all your valuables in your hotel room while you take the backpack with you for the day. Just lock the safe to any permanent feature in the room and you’re the only one with the key!

Inside the large zippered main compartment is a removable padded laptop and tablet sleeve that can hold a 15.4″ laptop as well as a tablet. There are two zippered front compartments holding a padded pocket, two drop pockets, a key fob and loops for pens. The padded waist strap contains a small pocket for an MP3 player or phone and two side pockets can hold water bottles or a travel umbrella. The Pacsafe Ultimatesafe Anti-Theft Backpack 22 Litres is also available to UK visitors. If you’re looking for the same security features as the Ultimatesafe shown above, but only want to use it as a daypack at your travel destination, the Pacsafe Luggage Venture Safe 25L GII is a good and more affordable choice. It is also a better option for petite women, as it measures 19.7″ x 11.4″ x 7.9″ and weighs 1 lb 8 oz. It is available in grey, black and ocean blue. It also features exo-mesh slash guard, slash proof straps, an RFID-blocking pocket and smart-locking zippers, but there is no removable travelsafe like in the larger Ultimatesafe.

There is also a padded laptop sleeve in the main compartment but it is not removable. There is a turn and lock security hook to attach the bag to a table or chair leg. In addition to the double zipper pull main compartment, there is one single zippered organizer front compartment with an RFID pocket. The waist strap also has a small pocket and there are two side water bottle pockets. Two side cinching straps keep the bag compact and the foam molded back panel makes the pack comfortable to carry. UK visitors can get the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L on Amazon UK. If you don’t need to carry valuables around with you and need to instead keep them safe in your hotel room without depending on an in-room safe, consider getting a portable safe that you can pack in your luggage but tether to any permanent object in the room. If you’re looking for the best secure backpack to use mainly on European metros, the Pacsafe Luggage Metrosafe 350 GII Daypack is compact yet can hold a small laptop or tablet along with other day tripping essentials.