On the road
The ultimate kit list for hitting the highways
Wmode of transport is a car, RV or a bicycle, there are gadgets that will help you travel lightly and still be able to do everything you want when you get to your destination. If you’re going somewhere remote, you’ll need a means of powering your gear, and you’ll want to rest assured that your kit is secure while you’re away from it.
If you need to work while you’re on the move, an extra monitor and a hub to connect accessories to your MacBook may come in useful. And, of course, you’ll need somewhere to stash all your tech and be able to carry it with you. Here’s the best gear for hitting the road this summer.
1 EcoFlow River 2 Max Portable Power Station
> $469 > https://us.ecoflow.com
If your adventure is taking you off– grid, you’ll need to take your own power supply. This one has up to 512Wh, which is plenty to charge your iPhone or MacBook and power a blow–dryer, coffee machine, or even a guitar amplifier.
2 Peak Design Universal Bar Mount
> $49.95 > www.peakdesign.com
Strap this iPhone mount to your bicycle or motorcycle and use it with Peak Design’s iPhone case to keep your iPhone secure and visible. The magnetic lock means there’s no risk of it falling off while you ride.
3 Thinkware Dashcam F200 Pro
> $139.99 > www.thinkware.com
This 1080p dashboard camera has night vision and a time–lapse mode, and connects via Wi–Fi to an app on your iPhone. There’s a parking mode and the optional GPS antenna enables it to warn you of speed cameras, too.
4 Mosiso MacBook Air case
> $15.99 > www.imosiso.com
This protective hard shell case comes in multiple colors and, as well as protecting your MacBook Air from scratches and chips, includes a keyboard cover, screen protector and a separate bag for storing your mouse and earphones.
5 Nulock Bluetooth Lock
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From $35 > https://nuvending.com
This Bluetooth lock can be used to lock up a motorcycle, bicycle, or even a gate. It can be locked and unlocked via the iOS app, and has a tamper alarm to deter thieves that triggers if someone tries to break or disassemble it.
6 Asus ZenScreen MB16AHG portable monitor
> $279 > www.asus.com
This 15.6–inch portable monitor from Asus weighs just 2lbs and gives your Mac more screen real estate. Its crisp 1920x1080 IPS display boasts a 144Hz refresh rate, and it features 2x USB–C ports for easy connectivity.
7 Jabra Elite 7 Active
> $179.99 > www.jabra.com
These Bluetooth 5.2 earbuds are specially designed to fit snugly in your ear so they stay in while you’re working out. You can listen for up to eight hours and active noise cancellation enables you to shut out the outside world.
8 Chrome Industries Citizen Messenger Bag
> $160 > https://bit.ly/3B8G71L Perfect for commuting, this bag has a quick–release buckle (with bottle opener). It’s water–resistant, has wet/ dry compartments, reflective straps, and lots of pockets.
9 Satechi Pro Hub Max
> $99.99 > https://satechi.net Connecting to both Thunderbolt ports on the side of your MacBook, this Satechi hub supports the full 40Gbps from each port, supports 96W charging, and has an SD and microSD card slots as well as multiple ports. A simple plug–and–play setup.