Packing for the Indieweb Summit

Rosemary Orchard challenged me to talk about what tools I use. To start, I decided to go over some of the things I’m bringing to the Indieweb Summit this weekend.

Computer

Dell Inspiron 7370 – This is a 13.3″ laptop running Linux  which I bought open-box. As I spent more time away from home, I needed something that wouldn’t slow down under load.

Eleduino 13.3 Inch 2K HDMI Portable Gaming Monitor – There are a variety of these available on Amazon and other sites. I use this as a second monitor for trips.

Kabcon Quality Tablet Stand – This is a bit more stable then the tiny stand that came with the gaming monitor. It is designed to hold larger tablets.

Nexstand Laptop Stand – This brings the laptop high enough to handle a keyboard.

Royal Kludge RK61 Wired/Wireless Keyboard – This will be this keyboard’s first trip. It is a new mechanical keyboard, even smaller than the previous one I carried, that doubles as a bluetooth keyboard.

Travel Gear

Lectrofan Mini – I use the full sized version of this at home, and used to carry it around. This is a miniature noise generator that doubles as a bluetooth speaker. There is a new version of this now.

Aukey USB-C PD Dual 18W Wall Charger – When I bring my USB-C Chromebook and my phone, this allows me to charge both at the same time.

A GL.iNet GL-AR750S Gigabit Travel AC Router with a microSD card full of movies and music

A Roku Stick. Carry this for watching video in hotel rooms.

Monoprice Fast Wireless Charging Pad/Stand – A collapsible wireless charging stand that uses USB-C if needed

Monoprice Mobile Series USB-C 3-port USB3.0, RJ45 Gigabit Adapter

Camera Equipment

Acer 4K Holo 360 Camera – Also the first trip for this item. I saw it on extreme discount and ordered it. It is a small Android LTE capable device that doubles as a 360 camera. I keep wanting to do more with 360.

Smatree Q3 Telescoping Selfie Stick with Tripod Stand – I use this to hold the 360 degree camera. At the last IWC Austin and last years IWS Summit I used it to hold a webcam for remotely streaming one of the rooms. Will use this to experiment with the 360 camera.