The Gear

The ever-evolving list of stuff I like and use

Travel tech

It's getting difficult to not forget anything these days so I made the decision to have permanent travel kits. 

They are split between multiple sets:

• Small tech case

  • Anker international charger (2x USB-A, 1x USB-c with GaN tech, so pretty light, 65W, comes with types A, C, G plugs)

  • Cables suiting my needs (3x USB-C to USB-C in various lengths, Essager 4-in1 adapter kit, 1x Apple watch USB-C generic charger)

  • Uni USB-C to USB-A adapters, because you never know if you're going to need one. Those are pretty cool because they match the MacBook's Space Gray and they are braided, so they should last a while

  • Anker PowerCore Slim 10000mAh

  • and all this fits into a Thule Subterra medium case, which I particularly like because you can fish a charging cable out without opening it

• Big tech case

  • A big(ger) Anker charger (2x USB-A, 2x USB-C, 100W) - a little heavy but it can charge two laptops

  • Another set of same cables as above in varying quantities depending on needs

  • Thumb drive, just in case I need to print something or update a rental car firmware (yes I've done that)

  • USB data blocker in case I want to charge from a potentially dirty USB port

  • Uni Ethernet adapter (works for Macs, PCs, iPad Pro)

  • Uni HDMI adapter and HDMI cable

  • Travel router, in case I need to extend range or share internet access while on the road

  • Small multi-screwdriver (TSA friendly), Leatherman Style PS (TSA friendly)

  • All this fits into an organizer pouch, there are many options, though

• Extended Work From Home kit

  • A monitor (if you can lug one, do it!)

  • Nexstand Laptop Stand

  • A wireless keyboard (I like the Magic Keyboard, but the Logitech K380 isn't bad either)

  • A mouse, either the MX Anywhere 3, or for bigger hands the Logitech M720. Both support up to 3 devices paired simultaneously

• A/V pouch

  • Chromecast

  • Cheap slim HDMI cable

  • Bluetooth transmitter/receiver, magical stuff, allows you to use bluetooth headphones with any audio source, or stream bluetooth audio to any destination

  • 3.5mm jack to jack cable, 3.5mm jack to RCA cable

  • Required adapters if your devices don't have HDMI ports (works for MacBook Pro and iPad Pro)

• Car stuff

  • Car charger, but nowadays most cars have built-in USB

  • Car vent mount, in case rental cars don't have CarPlay/Android Auto

• International Roaming eSIM providers (compare prices)

  • US Mobile (very comprehensive and competitive, their US plans are good too!)

  • AirAlo

  • AloSIM

  • HolaFly

  • Ubigi

  • GeteSIM

  • Saily