Tech Nomad's Essential: A Compact Power & Connectivity Kit
Hi, this is my first post on r/onebag.
Here's my essential power and connectivity kit setup, all fit nicely into the Tom Binh Travel Tray (small size)
Core Devices
- MacBook Pro (not pictured)
- iPhone (not pictured)
- Supernote Nomad (not pictured)
EDC Organization
- Tom Bihn Travel Tray (Yellow, small size) - Main organizer
- Hightide Nhe General Purpose Case - Secondary storage for tiny adapters and Yubikey nano, etc.
Power & Charging
- Baseus 65W GaN Charger (White), 4 ports: 2 USB-C and 2 USB-A
- 2x Momax 5000mAh Power Banks (Black and Green), with attached USB-C plug and USB-C cable
- Kikkerland Universal Travel Adapter (Black/Yellow)
- Extension cord (White, 50cm)
Audio
- AirPods Pro (White case)
- Soundcore C30i by Anker (Black case)
Cables & Connectivity
- 2x 18cm USB-A cables with microUSB to USB-C adapters (adapters ensure universal compatibility)
- 3x USB-C long cables (White), all from Apple, 100 cm each
- inCharge X 6-in-1 cable (Blue/Black), mostly for backup use, rather redundant but is really lightweight
Storage
- SanDisk USB Flash Drive (Turquoise), with both USB-A and USB-C Adapter attached
- SanDisk 2TB SSD
Accessories
- USB Fan (Blue), it's really light, sometimes I need some fresh air, LOL
Organization Strategy of Tom Bihn Travel Tray
- The Tom Bihn Travel Tray (Yellow) serves as an open-layout solution, preferred over compartmentalized bags because:
- All items visible at a glance
- Quick access without unzipping multiple compartments
- Easy to grab and pack items, most of the items have unique shape and texture so I could just feel them
- No need to remember which cable is in which pocket
Weight
- Everything in the pictures (incl 2 x power banks and 2 x headphones): 806 grams
- Just 2 power banks (5000 mAh each): 228 grams
- Just AirPods Pro and Soundcore: 112 grams.
- While not ultralight, this setup balances necessity with portability.