Transporting your drawing tablet
General advice for all drawing tablets
Avoid any kind of drop from a height
Ensure that nothing will scratch the surface/screen
Don't leave the cables in the ports, disconnect them. If you leave them in, they might push and pull on the port and loosen it
If you are using a case, consider one with a hard shell
If you are using a case, ensure that the tablet doesn't shift around as the case moves
Protecting pen tablets (screenless tablets)
These are simpler devices than pen displays so they are more rugged in general
Avoid scratching the surface.
For example, I once put a pen tablet in my bag and also my car keys.
When I arrived at my destination I found that my car keys had scratched up the surface.
Protecting pen displays (screen tablets)
Ensure that nothing is going to press hard into the screen
Ensure that nothing will scratch the screen
Consider getting a case
Or maybe taping something like foam to cover the glass
Cases for tablets
If you are carrying your tablet with you or transporting it, consider some extra protection via a case. More here: Protective cases.
Protecting your pens
Drawing tablet pens are also very delicate
Don't let them get thrown around
Don't let them fall
Ensure that the nib isn't subject to any force while in transit
Cases for pens
See: Protective cases for pens
Preparing for the worst
I think it's always good to have a backup pen.
If after transport the screen of your pen display isn't working you might still be able to use it as a pen tablet: see Using a pen display as a pen tablet
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