Founders travel more than almost any other profession. From investor meetings in New York to conferences in Singapore, the modern startup journey is global. But with mobility comes exposure.
The Travel Risk Matrix
Every trip introduces new variables into your risk equation:
- Unfamiliar environments — You don't know the safe neighborhoods from the dangerous ones
- Public visibility — Conference badges, panels, and social media posts broadcast your location
- Routine disruption — Jet lag and new schedules lower your situational awareness
- High-value target signals — Business attire, laptops, and startup talk signal wealth
TSA and International Considerations
The Modusware Puffer is designed for the traveling founder. Here's what you need to know:
"Body armor is legal to own in all 50 US states. The Modusware Puffer is TSA-compliant for carry-on luggage."
Domestic Travel
Pack the Puffer in your carry-on or wear it through security. TSA sees thousands of protective garments. It's not unusual, and it's completely legal.
International Travel
Laws vary by country. We provide a comprehensive country-by-country guide with every purchase. For most business destinations (UK, EU, Japan, Singapore, Australia), civilian body armor is legal to possess.
The Airport-to-Hotel Gap
The most vulnerable moments of any trip are the transitions: airport to hotel, hotel to venue, venue to dinner. These are the times when you're carrying valuables, navigating unfamiliar streets, and most visible as a visitor.
The Modusware Puffer transforms these moments. Instead of vulnerability, you move with quiet confidence.
