Not Tech related, but Adam Savage did a bag dump video once and he mentioned he carries a spoon. A metal spoon will come in handy if you need to eat and don't have or want plastic. It will roll through security with no problem and you can eat about anything with at least a spoon. I carry one and it has been handy on more than one occasion.
Thats not a terrible idea. I have a couple titanium backpacking spoons that I could easily toss in my bag, I'm always angry about plastic silverware when traveling.
In addition to my MacBook Air 13" ... I really like taking my Apple Keyboard and Mouse. They are both extremely thing and are very light. When at a foreign office most places have loaner desks and monitors in my experience so having a great keyboard is awesome. Also, I stuff a couple disposable (though environmentally friendly) spoons, forks and straws in my backpack. And agreed on the AirPods Pro ... those are essential.
The "Anker GaNPrime 65W Charging Station, 615 USB C Power Strip for Travel" is a powerstrip with an extension cable that wraps up on itself. It is super easy to pack away and perfect for hotel rooms where the power outlet is never in the right spot.
Hey man get you an Apple Watch something simple like the 2nd gen SE is what I have. Totally makes my life easier on the road. I don’t even have cellular data on it, it’s like a mini iPhone on my watch that I can use on the fly. That gets most of the use, especially with tracking my workouts. It’s a must. Also the apple mouse! I’m looking into the air tags
Your advice is absolutely spot on, except for one possible point of contention: IMHO, the absolute best travel laptop is the M2 MBA 13. The one item you listed that I don't carry is that wifi router --- I need to look into one of those.
I went back and forth on the 13 vs 15 MBA. I agree the 13 is smaller but I've really come to enjoy the extra screen space for not too much more weight of the 15.
Not really gear, but I host a vpn at home on a raspberry pi, so I can always connect to my home network and get some security out of it if I have to use hotel Wi-Fi
How can I do this man?! Lol damn I wish I was more tech savvy. I have to research this now. I go to Mexico for work and wifi and internet sucks everywhere
As a backpack, I use AER travel pro 3 - the greatest backpack I ever had. It even has a place for an AirTag. In it, I have a table that sucks to a window - DeskView. But also affordable meditation bench from decathlon. So I can work standing or sitting with a desk anywhere I want - even in the airport.
I bought the Lenovo backpack on your recommendation and it looked very good at first. After two times of usage the inner lining of the laptop sleeve cracked. Buy cheap, buy twice.
I'd switch the notebook for a Kindle Scribe (Apple Pencil + iPad isn't even close IMO) but otherwise that's a great set up. Selling my 14" MBP M2 Max for the 15" MBA and I'll be full set up. I carry around a 12.9" iPad Pro when I'm away for longer periods primarily for Sidecar and the streaming apps. So my set up ends up being: 15" MBA, Kindle Scribe (sometimes),12.9" iPad Pro (sometimes), iPhone 14 Pro, AirPods Pro 2nd Gen, Baseus Blade HD 100W battery (awesome form factor), Samsung 65W GaN charger, screen wipe12.9" iPad Pro, Portapow data blocking USB cable/adapter for emergencies. Detol wipes for cleaning tray tables, hands, stains off of clothes - kept in a ziplock to ensure no leakage, mask for when someone near me is clearly ill.
I really love this kind of studio set up please make more videos in that shape kind of like your 2 year ago set And please bring back “ let’s find out “❤❤❤❤❤
I use Peak Designs messenger camera bag for travel. Great for easy access to my boarding passes and laptop as well as my camera stuff just a great all around for travel.
Agree! MBA 15 was amazing on my last vacation, I work remote and I took it to a mall cafeteria, the gym, the pool, a restaurant, so easily. I actually earned even more money just because it’s more portable than my MBP 16. I also agree with the AirPods Pro, works just as good as big headphones. I find that big headphones are only good for flights 5+ hours. Other than that for general listening while travelling + work, doesn’t make sense to lug around a headsets. One thing I recommend is to get a chest strap bag for traveling. Keep all docs in there, water, my MagSafe charger, AirPods, gum, and keys. I find it comforting to have all these always within reach, and not up in the luggage compartment when flight attendants force you to put it up and god knows what happens when you sleep
Yes much better. It's way faster and I find the connection more reliable. Its stupid expensive so if you don't need the extra speed its probably not worth it, but for me its been incredible.
There’s one issue with the AirPod Pro: If the flight is super long like 15hrs, you’re gonna need to recharge them and you’ll be exposed to the noises again.
@@berelentless2572 ANC? The #1 reason for headphones on airplanes to drown out engines, crying babies, coughing, and a$$holes. Hard to sleep packed in like a sardine in a hurricane.
Not Tech related, but Adam Savage did a bag dump video once and he mentioned he carries a spoon. A metal spoon will come in handy if you need to eat and don't have or want plastic. It will roll through security with no problem and you can eat about anything with at least a spoon. I carry one and it has been handy on more than one occasion.
Thats not a terrible idea. I have a couple titanium backpacking spoons that I could easily toss in my bag, I'm always angry about plastic silverware when traveling.
@@TheEverydayDad - a spork might be handy. Just don't try to slip the KABAR Spork through security. :-)
Look up the human gear Duo. Compact, lightweight spoon and fork
That's why I carry a spork with me everyday 👍🏻
In addition to my MacBook Air 13" ... I really like taking my Apple Keyboard and Mouse. They are both extremely thing and are very light. When at a foreign office most places have loaner desks and monitors in my experience so having a great keyboard is awesome. Also, I stuff a couple disposable (though environmentally friendly) spoons, forks and straws in my backpack. And agreed on the AirPods Pro ... those are essential.
The "Anker GaNPrime 65W Charging Station, 615 USB C Power Strip for Travel" is a powerstrip with an extension cable that wraps up on itself. It is super easy to pack away and perfect for hotel rooms where the power outlet is never in the right spot.
Hey man get you an Apple Watch something simple like the 2nd gen SE is what I have. Totally makes my life easier on the road. I don’t even have cellular data on it, it’s like a mini iPhone on my watch that I can use on the fly. That gets most of the use, especially with tracking my workouts. It’s a must. Also the apple mouse! I’m looking into the air tags
“You never know what TSA is going to do”
So dang true!!!
Your advice is absolutely spot on, except for one possible point of contention: IMHO, the absolute best travel laptop is the M2 MBA 13. The one item you listed that I don't carry is that wifi router --- I need to look into one of those.
I went back and forth on the 13 vs 15 MBA. I agree the 13 is smaller but I've really come to enjoy the extra screen space for not too much more weight of the 15.
@@TheEverydayDad I just checked the price on that Netgear router you have and Holy Moses it's expensive! Now I know why I don't have one 😅
@@bryans8656 gl inet makes a good $40 travel router with giga ports. ED got some pricey stuff, i never buy routers over $50
AirPods Pro 2 OR Beats Fit Pro - they have the exact same amount of ANC
I actually like this. it is all the essentials.
Notebook in 2023 is a real deal. Haha! Relate much to youuu.
where is the secure wifi device? need link please.....good video
Not really gear, but I host a vpn at home on a raspberry pi, so I can always connect to my home network and get some security out of it if I have to use hotel Wi-Fi
How can I do this man?! Lol damn I wish I was more tech savvy. I have to research this now. I go to Mexico for work and wifi and internet sucks everywhere
As a backpack, I use AER travel pro 3 - the greatest backpack I ever had. It even has a place for an AirTag. In it, I have a table that sucks to a window - DeskView. But also affordable meditation bench from decathlon. So I can work standing or sitting with a desk anywhere I want - even in the airport.
Oh nice I'll have to check that backpack out, I'm kind of a backpack hoarder.
@@TheEverydayDadcan 100% vouch for Aer. Their 20L Pro pack is my EDC and I love that bag
+1 for Aer. I don’t carry a suitcase anymore for short travel stints (3ish days max).
The best ultra system is usbc charging/cables. A 12 inch dell or swift 3050 gets the job done.
Good to know I’m not the only one that uses the AirPods noise cancellation to relax and not for music lol
I bought the Lenovo backpack on your recommendation and it looked very good at first. After two times of usage the inner lining of the laptop sleeve cracked. Buy cheap, buy twice.
Pens! Multiple pens!! Over time they just migrate … to somewhere else. So at least a couple of extra pens, in different parts of the bag.
I'd switch the notebook for a Kindle Scribe (Apple Pencil + iPad isn't even close IMO) but otherwise that's a great set up. Selling my 14" MBP M2 Max for the 15" MBA and I'll be full set up. I carry around a 12.9" iPad Pro when I'm away for longer periods primarily for Sidecar and the streaming apps.
So my set up ends up being: 15" MBA, Kindle Scribe (sometimes),12.9" iPad Pro (sometimes), iPhone 14 Pro, AirPods Pro 2nd Gen, Baseus Blade HD 100W battery (awesome form factor), Samsung 65W GaN charger, screen wipe12.9" iPad Pro, Portapow data blocking USB cable/adapter for emergencies. Detol wipes for cleaning tray tables, hands, stains off of clothes - kept in a ziplock to ensure no leakage, mask for when someone near me is clearly ill.
Get merino wool tees and you will be able to travel anywhere with just that one bag which means no more waiting at the baggage counter.
Oh, I have never had the AirPods Pro so makes sense if they really do have good noise cancellation
I’m glad I don’t have to do any traveling against my will. Good luck and stay safe on your travels.
AirPods Pro + AirFly Dongle is a killer combo on flights with on board entertainment.
I haven't heard of AirFly, I'll have to check that out!
Great video. I have nearly everything you showcased, except the netgear router....gotta look into that. Oh and a dongle since I just went to MBA 15 😀
You still have the Lenovo backpack!?!?
I really love this kind of studio set up please make more videos in that shape kind of like your 2 year ago set
And please bring back “ let’s find out “❤❤❤❤❤
I use Peak Designs messenger camera bag for travel. Great for easy access to my boarding passes and laptop as well as my camera stuff just a great all around for travel.
Finally took your backpack suggestion a few months ago and there’s no looking back now!
You will not regret it, I'm shocked at how good it is for the price!
Zero Stress! I agree. Spot on last point about the airpods pro 2! Great video as always
They are so good its hard to even talk about anything else.
Could you make a video about the Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Ultra, please?
Very nice video
do a video on the new sony a6700
love ur videos u put some real effort in making these
I thought it cost like $80 to be TSA prechecked. What do you mean when you say you dont have to buy anything?
I am using the Netgear M5 and it's incredible. I use it as a modem and use an Orbi Lbr20 as router.
I haven't heard of the Orbi, I'll have to check it out thanks!
@@TheEverydayDad It gives me a better WIFI coverage for the M5 and also better routing features.
Agree! MBA 15 was amazing on my last vacation, I work remote and I took it to a mall cafeteria, the gym, the pool, a restaurant, so easily. I actually earned even more money just because it’s more portable than my MBP 16. I also agree with the AirPods Pro, works just as good as big headphones. I find that big headphones are only good for flights 5+ hours. Other than that for general listening while travelling + work, doesn’t make sense to lug around a headsets. One thing I recommend is to get a chest strap bag for traveling. Keep all docs in there, water, my MagSafe charger, AirPods, gum, and keys. I find it comforting to have all these always within reach, and not up in the luggage compartment when flight attendants force you to put it up and god knows what happens when you sleep
Cables? :)
Is the puck better than hotspot from your own device?
Yes much better. It's way faster and I find the connection more reliable. Its stupid expensive so if you don't need the extra speed its probably not worth it, but for me its been incredible.
that Netgear router looks absolutely fantastic but my god is it expensive..
It's amazing, but stupidly expensive.
There’s one issue with the AirPod Pro: If the flight is super long like 15hrs, you’re gonna need to recharge them and you’ll be exposed to the noises again.
Why are you on devices for 15 hrs? Take a nap for an hour or two
@@berelentless2572 ANC? The #1 reason for headphones on airplanes to drown out engines, crying babies, coughing, and a$$holes. Hard to sleep packed in like a sardine in a hurricane.
We need a NOTHING PHONE 2 review👀
Amazing
How many Star Wars shirts do you have? I'm jealous - my count is only around 5.
The answer is too many.
@@TheEverydayDadthe correct answer is, NOT enough! 😂 😂 😂
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plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz make a video in NOTHING PHONE (2)