The checklist...

Gear for your new outdoor office

■ Because you don’t want a weak signal limiting your range.

■ Unless an extension cord will be long enough to keep your laptop charged. The Jackery Explorer 160 is an excellent portable power station.

■ To cool you down, repel mosquitoes, and supply a gentle, mind-focusing white noise.

■ For the moments when the sun becomes too much.

■ Maybe one that has a slot for your phone and definitely one that provides enough ventilation to prevent your laptop from overheating.

■ Because your fingers can’t be getting all oily.

■ If you can’t find shade or create some with a patio umbrella, a folding camping chair with a built-in canopy, like Renetto’s, could be the answer. Sources: TheWirecutter.com and

Wi-Fi extender: Portable power bank: House fan: Anti-glare screen: Lap desk: Sunscreen stick: Canopy camping chair: