Taking my workstation along with me has never been easier and I am blessed to have the ability to use a perfectly ergonomic setup wherever I may be on Earth.
This has taken much trial and error, but I feel as if I have come to an “endgame” of sorts with it, picking the best hardware and software that fit my needs, allow me to create, and are portable enough to cart around anywhere.
Standard Office Setup #
This is the stuff that comes with me everywhere I go, to coffeeshops, libraries, and wherever else I find myself doing work.
Computer - Thinkpad T14s gen 3 #
This is a fine computer for my needs. I have thought about going to an apple macbook pro using Asahi linux for some time, and that my be something in the future, but right now, this one works!
Headphones - Moondrop Kato #
I used to carry around a set of Sony WH-x1000M2 (link to newest gen) with me, but the space to sound versus something like the Moondrops made me sell them. They are great headphones however, just a little big for my purposes. I love Moondrop’s stuff and the quality of sound is fantastic for something so little. I also personally don’t like the wireless bluetooth stuff, I consider that to be dangerous and don’t want airpods or something even smaller if it is bluetooth.
Stand - Majexstand #
I don’t usually use this when at a coffee shop, it is moreso there so that I can setup when at home and a dedicated desk/space for ergonomics. This is the best stand that I have found that allows for portability and “not forgetting it factor” as it is adhesived to the bottom of my laptop. I learned about it from Devaslife and love it.
Ultimate Office Setup #
This extra stuff joins me when I am able to set up camp for some time at a home, co-working space, or wherever I can sit and work for hours and hours on end. Generally it is my “home” setup when on the road.
Mouse - MX Ergo #
One day they will make this with USB-C and that will be amazing. It fits well enough into my bag and I set it on my lap or desk when working, though I use it less and less these days…
Keyboard - Chocofi #
The ultimate in portable ergonomics. This little 36 key board is the best thing I have bought in the last few years for ergonomic health. It is so small that I could use it on a plane tabletop with my phone for a great little mobile writing setup.
Keyboard mount - Ulanzi Superclamps with 1/4" mount on bottom of board #
These clamps come with me everywhere for mounting camera equipment and lights, but they also double as my keyboard mounting method when I want even more ERGO!
Creation Kit #
This is the setup I use for making videos and recording audio.
Microphone - Shure SM7B with Ulanzi carabon mini tripod #
This mic is bulletproof and a joy to travel with. I then use the…
Interface - Audient ID4 mk2 #
To hook it up to my laptop allowing me to record and stream audio through when I am parked somewhere. I unplug the headphones when I am going somewhere else and the interface and mic just sit on my desk waiting for me to come home and use them.
Camera - Sony A7iv #
My main camera, truly a beast and a fantastic video/still camera.
Tripod - Ulanzi Carbon Travel Tripod #
I use this for making videos and video calls mostly.
Support Equipment #
GaN Charger - Anker 120w charger #
Notebook - Moleskine notebook pocket size #
Pencil - Rotoring 600 #
Pen - Faber Castell E-Motion #
What I don’t carry #
This setup comes with me on all trips, and if working in public I generally only use the laptop, sometimes the mouse and keyboard, but never really the audio portion of the setup. Generally, I will charge the laptop overnight, head out in the early morning to a coffee shop with just the laptop and my notebook, and then return home when the juice is out (5-7 hour life on the laptop). If you are staying this long in one place, make sure you support the shop, buy food, a drink, etc. so that you don’t cause them to have zero revenue as you take up a valuable seat in the store.
You’ll note that I do not use a second monitor or iPad/tablet. I personally don’t use these for my workflow, but I am thinking of buying an iPad mini or e-ink tablet so that I can easily do signatures and draw for article pictures, graphics for videos etc. This may be something I consider in the future and I will update this post if so.
What is in your mobile office setup? Send me an email and tell me!