The travel tech I actually use

My travel kit starts with a pouch I picked up from an airline. I cannot remember which airline, but the pouch still works. It holds my chargers, adapters and cables, so I keep using it.

That is how I approach most of this setup. Some pieces are recent additions. Others came with a laptop I bought a while ago. I would rather keep using something that does its job and replace it when I have a reason to. In the video, I unpack the kit, show how it goes back together, and share a little flight footage and a few stops around San Francisco.

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The battery bank stays within reach

The Anker Prime power bank is the center of this setup. I keep it separately in my backpack so I can reach it without opening the whole pouch. If my phone or laptop needs power, it is the first thing I grab.

I like the display because I can see the battery level and what is happening while devices charge. I show more than one device connected in the video. That is a practical demonstration of how I use it, not a test of its maximum output.

The linked model is rated for 26,250mAh and up to 300W of combined output. That is not 300W from one port. Its two USB-C ports are each rated for up to 140W, with output depending on the device, cable and connections in use. The charging base is sold separately in the linked listing. The tradeoff is weight. I like having the capacity, but this is a substantial item to carry.

My Anker 735 Nano II charger covers another useful job. It gives me two USB-C ports and one USB-A port in a compact brick. Most of what I carry uses USB-C now, but the USB-A port still comes in handy. Its 65W rating is total available output, shared when more than one port is in use.

The small pieces still matter

I still travel with the power bricks that came with my laptops. I know there are smaller options. These work, and I do not feel a need to replace them just to make the kit look more consistent.

A detachable extension cord gives me more reach between the outlet and where I am sitting. The linked Ostrich replacement extension cable is a third-party reference listing. I cannot confirm the maker of the cord in the video or its compatibility with my particular power brick. The cable ties are another small improvement. I printed them, and they keep the cables from becoming a mess inside the pouch.

The Logitech G PRO X Superlight 2 is the mouse I bring. It is expensive, but I like it and always bring it with me. A little Belkin USB-C hub comes along because I still need USB-A for the mouse receiver when the display I am using does not provide a suitable port. The linked hub is a reference listing. Belkin branding is visible in the footage, but I cannot confirm that the filmed hub is this exact SKU.

There are also charging pieces for my ring and Garmin Forerunner 970. The ring's battery life has been inconsistent for me, so its charger stays in the kit. The watch lasts much longer in my use. I use its built-in flashlight every day, which is a bigger part of its appeal to me than running features. The watch model is visible on its back in the video, though I cannot confirm that my color variant matches the linked one.

The small USB-C charging adapter for compatible Garmin watches helps me use a cable I already carry. Check the listing against your particular watch before choosing an adapter.

Why I bring two pairs of headphones

The Sony WH-1000XM6 noise-canceling headphones appear to match the pair I bring for long flights. I like the fit and the magnetic latch on the case. I am less enthusiastic about how easily the finish shows fingerprints. The filmed model label and exact color are not legible.

My Shokz open-ear earbuds have a different role. I reach for them when I want a break from the pressure of over-ear headphones, or when I am walking through an airport or around the city. I like having music while still hearing more of what is happening around me. The link opens an OpenFit Pro reference listing; I cannot confirm that the earbuds in the video are that exact generation.

They are a little less convenient to connect within my setup, but I have enjoyed using them day to day. Carrying both pairs takes space. For me, their different uses explain why both are in the bag.

A stand that folds away

The OMOTON TP02 folding phone stand is easy to overlook because it was holding the phone while I recorded part of this video.

I use its clamp when that makes sense, or unfold it into a small tabletop stand. It also gives me somewhere to put the phone when I am watching a video while eating on my own or traveling. The joints are stiff, so folding it takes some force, but it packs down into a front pocket.

Once everything is packed, the pouch keeps the small pieces together and the battery bank stays easy to reach. I charge the kit at night, then use the bank during the day as needed. I also like being able to share a cable or some power with whoever is traveling with me.

This is the setup that has been working for me. The useful question for each piece is simple: does it solve a problem I actually run into while traveling?

Sources

• Anker Prime 26K 300W official specifications
• Anker 735 Nano II official specifications
• Logitech G PRO X Superlight 2 product information
• OMOTON phone-stand range