One of the smallest but most useful pieces of gadgetry that you will likely use in your business (and everyday life) is the USB flash drive. It’s just not appropriate to use any ancient floppy disk anymore, nor is it as convenient to use any sort of optical media. If you want to quickly save and carry files with you on the go, the trusty flash drive is a great way to go. However, these thumb drives can also be quite easy to lose.

Imation has come with a simple yet effective solution that is easily in line with the rugged “outdoor lifestyle” that many West Coasters (and others across the nation) enjoy leading. Rather than leaving the flash drive as a plain old stick, they’ve created something called the Imation Clip Flash Drive. The rubberized shell on this drive will be able to survive a little bit of damage, but the more notable feature is the included carabiner. Some people call these bike hooks.

The metal carabiner can be easily clipped to a backpack, messenger bag, suitcase, or even your jacket. This way, you’ll also have a place to stash your documents and it gets much less likely that you’ll lose those precious files. Flash drives may be relatively inexpensive these days, but the documents you store on them could very well be invaluable. You don’t want those secret business docs to get into the wrong hands, right?

The Imation 1GB USB 2.0 Clip Flash Drive is available on Amazon for $16.99.