“Gear” content like this is my weakness. It can take many forms, from What’s in your Bag articles to videos to Every Day Carry posts. Even holiday Gift Guides are basically the same genre of post. They’re a guilty pleasure.
These types of post are a perfect storm of consumerism and procrastination. Each post or video is a chance to avoid doing actual work by yearning over shiny new toys. Maybe you’ll find that one magic item that will boost your productivity or efficiency!
And honestly, I have found lots of great new gear that I’ve grown to love myself! That’s why I keep consuming this content. It’s like hunting for pearls—one of those oysters is going to have a big fat jewel inside.
So, here you have my own Gear page. For ease of reference, I’ve included links to the products where I could. Many of these links are affiliate links, which means if you click that link and purchase an item (even if it’s not the item I linked to), then I’ll get a small percent of that sale. Using these links is a great way to show your appreciation for this content, but in no way should you feel obligated to click.
My Hardware
Computers
- 16-in 2019 MacBook Pro, 2.6 GHz Core i7, 16GB RAM: Work laptop
- 13-in 2020 Macbook Pro, 2.3 GHz Core i7, 16GB RAM: Personal Laptop
Tablets & Readers
- 12.9-in iPad Pro: mainly media consumption, gaming, workout videos
- ZryXal New iPad Pro 12.9 Inch Case: basic case, love this one
- Apple Pencil Gen 2: mostly for when I’m inspired to draw
- Kindle Oasis E-reader
Mobile
- Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max: 512GB storage, daily driver
- Apple 12 mini: extra mobile, primarily video, love this phone
Wearable
- Apple Watch Series 4: old, but still works great
Home server
- Intel NUC i7 4.5GHz 16GB RAM: runs various automation services
- Synology NAS DiskStation DS416j: storage
- 3x Western Digital 4TB WD Red
Desk
- Uplift Desk, Rubberwood Solid Wood 48"x30”: standing desk, the largest that fits in my space
- Apple Studio Display Nano-texture Glass: purchased with a company WFH stipend. Nice, but too expensive, would not have purchased for myself
- VIVO Single LCD Monitor Desktop Mount (similar): holds the Apple Studio Display
- Gas Spring Laptop Arm Mount (similar): holds my laptop
- Apple HomePod Mini: this is almost good
- Echo Dot (3rd Gen): Mic off permanently in favor of HomePod, mainly used as a link to my family
- iPhone Continuity Camera Mount: for using my iPhone as a webcam
- Wood iPhone Stand: home for my iPhone while working
- Under Desk Drawer 2 Pack: small bit of extra desk storage
- 2-in-1 Magnetic Charging Station: next to my bed for StandBy/Nightstand mode
- TotalMount Headphone Hanger: mount for Airpods Max on wall next to desk
- Apple Magic Keyboard
- Apple Magic Mouse
- Apple Airpods Max: for desk use and flights
- Oriental Rug Style Mousepad
- Adhesive Cable Clips Clear: great for cable management
- elago W2 Apple Watch Charger Stand: home for my Apple Watch
Everyday Carry
- Mokeskin Classic Hard Cover Notebook, Squared/Grid: daily driver, catchall for notes of all kind
- 17oz S’well Bottle, Onyx: always with me
- Airpods Pro Gen 2: only gen2 because my gen1 broke
- Bentgo MicroSteel Leak-Proof Lunch Box: love this lunch box
- FireTV Stick: lives in a travel pouch for hotel stays
- Anker 45W USB-C Charger: have four or five that live in different locations
- Cosmetics See Through Bag/Organizer: great for keeping things in my bag organized
Content Creation
- Sennheiser MKE 600 Shotgun Microphone: got this as a gift, all recorded audio goes through here
- Neewer Professional Microphone Pop Filter
- Vocaster Two: XLR to USB mixer
- H4n Digital Multitrack Recorder (new model): audio recording on-the-go
- Neewer Portable Desktop Mini Tripod
- NEEWER Metal Phone Tripod Mount Adapter
- Sony a6300 Mirrorless camera: for video when I want greater depth-of-field
- Lume Cube Lighting Kit: ad hoc lighting as needed
Other
- Beautyrest Sleeptracker Monitor: sleep tracker that lives under my mattress
- Anker PowerCore III Elite 25600 mah: it’s like always having an outlet with you
- YubiKey 5C Nano: one for each laptop, plus a couple spares
- YubiKey 5Ci: lightning on one end, for iPhone
- Orbitkey: a decade old now, and oh so soft