Quick answer

A practical Quad Lock travel kit starts with the mount you'll actually use every day, not the one with the most features. Pack one case, one mount that matches your primary activity, and one security accessory like the Lanyard. Add a Tripod/Selfie Stick or MAG Bottle Kit only if your trip includes the specific activity they serve.

Start with the case, not the mount

Every Quad Lock travel setup depends on the case, because the mount only works with a compatible case attached. Decide on your case first, then everything else follows. If you're carrying a Ducati edition case, for example, you're committing to that device and that aesthetic for the whole trip.

The MAG Cases - Ducati 100 Years Edition is a limited edition case celebrating Ducati's centenary, with the same dual-stage lock protection as the standard MAG range. It's a real case first and a collectible second, which matters if you're deciding whether to travel with it or keep it at home.

Pick one primary mount, then add a backup only if needed

Travel kits go wrong when people pack three mounts 'just in case' and use none of them well. Choose the mount that matches your most common activity on the trip: handlebar for cycling, tripod for photography, or a compact mount for general carrying. A second mount is only worth the space if your trip genuinely splits between two activities.

The Tripod/Selfie Stick Kit for Galaxy folds down to a compact size that fits in a large pocket or bag, and the patented dual-stage lock holds your Galaxy securely in portrait or landscape. That makes it a reasonable single-mount choice for a photo-focused trip, even if you're not a dedicated photographer.

Add one security accessory, not three

The most common travel failure isn't a weak mount, it's a dropped phone during a handoff. One tether-style accessory solves that. The Lanyard attaches to tether points on compatible Quad Lock cases released after September 2023 and to the end cap of the Quad Lock Tripod/Selfie Stick, and you adjust it to fit your wrist.

That compatibility detail is the decision rule: if your case predates September 2023, the Lanyard won't attach to it. Check your case generation before buying, or plan to bring a case that has the tether points.

Decide whether hydration belongs in the kit

The MAG Bottle Kit for iPhone combines a 700ml insulated bottle with a phone mount, which sounds efficient until you realize you're now carrying a bottle everywhere you want your phone mounted. It's a strong fit for gym sessions, workouts, and daily activity where a bottle is already in your hand. It's a poor fit for a trip where you're moving between cities and want to minimize weight.

Double-wall vacuum insulation keeps drinks cold for hours, so it doubles as a real bottle rather than a mount gimmick. The question is whether the activity you're traveling for involves a bottle at all.

Decision rules for building your travel kit

  • Case generation check: The Lanyard only attaches to cases released after September 2023. If your case is older, either skip the Lanyard or plan to travel with a newer case. Verify before you buy the accessory.
  • One activity, one mount: Match your mount to the single activity you'll do most on the trip. Add a second mount only if the trip genuinely splits between two activities with different mounting needs. Two mounts you use beat three you don't.
  • Bottle test: The MAG Bottle Kit only makes sense if you'd carry a 700ml bottle anyway. For city-hopping or carry-on-only trips, leave it home. If you wouldn't carry a bottle, don't carry a bottle mount.
  • Tether or no tether: If your trip involves passing your phone between people, mounting it on a moving vehicle, or shooting over water, bring the Lanyard. If it's a desk-and-hotel trip, skip it. Tether when a drop would end the day.

Products that earn their place in a travel kit

  • Accessory - Lanyard: The Lanyard attaches to tether points on compatible Quad Lock cases released after September 2023 and to the end cap of the Quad Lock Tripod/Selfie Stick, and adjusts to fit your wrist. It's the cheapest way to add drop protection during handoffs, but only if your case has the tether points. Check your case generation first.
  • Tripod/Selfie Stick Kits - Galaxy: The Tripod/Selfie Stick Kit for Galaxy folds down to a compact size that fits in a large pocket or bag, and uses a dual-stage lock to hold your Galaxy in portrait or landscape. One mount that covers both tripod and handheld shooting, which is often enough to skip a second mount entirely on a photo-focused trip.
  • MAG Bottle Kits - iPhone: The MAG Bottle Kit for iPhone includes a 700ml insulated bottle with double-wall vacuum insulation, and provides a secure mount for your phone during workouts, gym sessions, or daily activities. Worth packing only if your trip involves the kind of activity where you'd carry a bottle anyway. Otherwise it adds weight without replacing anything.
  • MAG Cases - Ducati 100 Years Edition: The MAG Cases - Ducati 100 Years Edition is a limited edition case celebrating Ducati's centenary, with the same trusted Quad Lock protection as the MAG range. If you're traveling with this case, it becomes your only case for the trip, so confirm it fits your device before you build the rest of the kit around it.

Who this travel kit approach fits

Best for

  • Travelers who already own a compatible Quad Lock case and want to add only what the trip requires
  • Photo-focused trips where one Tripod/Selfie Stick replaces a separate tripod and grip
  • Gym or active trips where a bottle is already part of the routine

Not for

  • Travelers with a pre-September 2023 case who want to use the Lanyard without upgrading
  • Minimalist carry-on travelers who won't use a bottle or tripod on the trip
  • Anyone looking for a single kit that covers every activity in one purchase