How to World Travel With a Carry-On: Part 4 - Work

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Naser Dashti
March 21, 2024

As a remote worker who has traveled a lot over the past two and a half years, I’ve gained an appreciation for tools that make it easier to get things done, and I have a few favorites that are really worth looking into if you also travel and like to get things done.

It’s by a company called MOFT. I actually came across this thing by seeing another remote worker using it in a hostel. He loved it, and I ordered one as soon as I could. What makes this better than other stands is that, firstly, it is so portable you’ll forget you’re bringing it with you. Second, even though it folds flat beneath your laptop, when you stand it up, it is very stable. It’s about $25 and worth every penny. It’s not the biggest height gain in the laptop stand world, but for its portability, it is perfect. The best stand is the one you have with you, and unlike other stands, I don’t need to remember to bring this one with me.

This is the Mogics Super Bagle. If you watch or read other digital nomad vlogs or blogs, you’ll probably see this one come up. It’s a bit pricey, coming in at about $60, but this thing is incredible. It’s an extension cable with 5 AC sockets, into which you can plug any cable from anywhere; it also has fast charge USB-C. And it can plug into any socket anywhere. I had my doubts about this thing, but 9 months later, I treasure it, and I’m even thinking of buying an extra. It’s super small and incredibly useful. I’ve even let other travelers use the extra sockets when they need them. Highly recommend.

Honestly, that’s kind of it. I could tell you a few other gadgets I carry, but none I love as much as these two. But here are a few honorable mentions.

I like this one in particular because it’s fairly cheap at $16 and has held up better than my $30 cables. The retractable part, I think, is key for protecting the cable from damage, and it’s just convenient in keeping it orderly and out of the way.

Need I say more? Make sure each of your bags has at least one. It’s given me a lot of peace of mind, knowing where my bags are when traveling by plane or bus, or when leaving them behind.

Plastic keyboard protectors generally suck, but these are the highest quality I’ve found, and I forget they’re on the keyboard. Keeping your laptop safe against the elements is generally valuable, but it’s even more essential when repair or replacement in a less developed country is less practical.

I hope you found some value in this guide. Make sure to check out my other guides on what I carry. I highly appreciate it if you used any of the links in this post, as they are affiliate links and will benefit me at no extra cost to you.

Take care,

Naser

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