USB CD/DVD drive – This is tops on my list of things to get rid of. Mine also turns into a tripod, which is very handy. Selfie Stick with Tripod attachment – Loathsome as selfie sticks are, they’re admittedly very useful for vlogs. Lav Microphone (PowerDeWise, with extension cord) – For even better sound quality yet, this lavalier mic is a winner for staged video shots. I’ve had a few e-readers along the way, and I like the Paperwhite the best it has a killer battery life and is easy on the eyes.īoom Microphone (Ampridge MightyMic Shotgun Video Microphone) – Whenever I record video for my vlog on the fly, I just plug in my little boom mic for drastically improved sound quality. Kindle Paperwhite – Physical books are completely impractical. Wireless Earbuds (not pictured) – In addition to the earphones that came with my phone, I have some wireless earbuds which are handy especially for walking. IPhone 6S (unlocked) – It’s very important to get an unlocked phone, so that you can insert local SIM cards as you travel. I like the Macbook Air (with upgraded guts) because it’s small, light, has solid state storage (which is faster and more rugged for travel’s hard knocks), and Apple is very user-friendly. Macbook Air 11” (souped up) – I always buy the best computer I can afford at the time of purchase. Here is exactly what I travel with, and why: Now my electronic travel gear (and all the associated adapters and chargers fit easily into my daypack which is considered my hand baggage when flying. I’ve since returned to iPhone now that the on-board cameras are better. So, I ditched the Canon and the phone and got a smartphone with an excellent camera (at the time it was a Nokia Lumia 1020 with a 41mp camera). But it was a pain to carry around, and routinely the “Kodak moments” happened when I only had my smartphone. For example, I used to own (and love) a Canon G9 Camera which I used for pictures and video. This included streamlining my electronic travel gear as well. (See also: How to Travel Ultralight With Carry-On Luggage). I started off with way too much stuff (electronic travel gear included), and slowly streamlined to the point where I travelled for a couple of years with carry-on luggage only. I’ve been travelling the world full-time since 2007. Between all of us, hopefully you’ll find exactly what you need to make your trip a breeze. So I asked some of the industry’s most experienced travellers to show us what electronic travel gear they travel with and why ( one of whom travels without a phone!!!). Much of it depends on what you want to do on the road. But there’s no one-size-fits-all solution to electronic travel gear. And depending on the gear in question, trial and error is a pretty crappy (and expensive) way to learn. I learned through trial and error what the best electronic travel gear is for my travel style and needs. What gadget(s) have worked best for you? Any specific hard drive you can recommend? What’s the best battery charger for androids and cameras, etc? – Malcolm I am putting my affairs in order to travel the world indefinitely, and I need your help with regards to electronic travel gear. Here is your guide to all the electronic travel gear you might want to consider for your next trip, with recommendations from the travel industry’s most experienced voyageurs. “There’s so much stuff out there! I don’t even know where to begin! I got stuck on chargers alone!” Tell me about it. A friend of mine who is about to take a trip spent half a day looking at portable chargers.
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