Leaving, on a jet plane… don’t know if I’ll ever see my luggage again… Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNETTraveling with expensive gadgets, such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops, has become a part of life — and while the majority of travel goes without a hitch, there are times when things go wrong.Items can be lost, left behind, or stolen, putting a crimp on your day. Theft, in particular, can be upsetting, especially if it involves physical violence.Also: When is the best time to book your flight? Google just spilled all the airfare secretsHere’s how I use tech to prevent things from going wrong, and how to make things better if the worst happens. Note that this is what I personally do when traveling, and your mileage may vary, so feel free to alter and customize these tips to match your needs and preferences.1. Get insurance for your gadgetsFirst things first — get insurance. While it won’t prevent items from being lost or stolen, it does take the sting out of replacing them.2. Use common senseIf you walk around with a smartphone in your hand, a laptop under your arm, and buds in your ears, you’re advertising what you own, but you’re also making yourself an easy target because you lack situational awareness. On top of that, the more items you carry in your hands or under your arms instead of in a bag or pocket, the more likely you are to leave something behind when you stop for a break.Think carefully about what you need to take with you. Do you really need that MacBook Pro, or can you get by with just your smartphone? If you don’t take it with you, it can’t be lost or stolen. More