Originally Posted by
RichardKenner
Best is to avoid "clutter" and pack giving a little thought to how your bag might look under x-ray. Wind the cables up tightly, perhaps with wire ties. Distribute "dense" stuff around the bag and perhaps put one or more of the densest things in a bin.
Yes, keeping things tidy and organized makes the image easier to read and simpler life for you. It is easy for them to pass a bag when there is a clear image of all your devices. Try to distribute the "toys" so it would clearly show up on the image as to what it is. Avoid "stacking", imaging the position of your bag on the conveyor and try not to pack items so they show up on top of each other on the image.
Cable tie, small pouches or parts organization boxes are best. I have a pouch with compartments and a small clear plastic box of all the wires/adapter/chargers that I need on the road and it is a quick grab and go when I need to go anywhere.
Another option, since you mention this is a "move" you might look into shipping stuff UPS insured to your destination. I have been able to ship extra items to client's premise to hold for me without any issues.