{"id":18644,"date":"2014-10-28T10:45:05","date_gmt":"2014-10-28T14:45:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mediastorm.com\/blog\/?p=18644"},"modified":"2014-10-28T10:45:18","modified_gmt":"2014-10-28T14:45:18","slug":"erics-travel-bag-for-presentations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mediastorm.com\/blog\/2014\/10\/28\/erics-travel-bag-for-presentations\/","title":{"rendered":"Eric&#8217;s Travel Bag for Presentations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Last week, I traveled to Norway to discuss the MediaStorm <a href=\"http:\/\/mediastorm.com\/train\/product\/post-production-workflow\" target=\"_blank\">workflow<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/mediastorm.com\/train\/workshop\/methodology\" target=\"_blank\">methodology<\/a>. Here\u2019s what I brought:<\/p>\n<h2>BAGS<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18645\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18645\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tombihn.com\/backpacks\/TB0104.html\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-18645\" alt=\"\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/TB0104_01b-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18645\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tom Bihn Brain Bag<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tombihn.com\/backpacks\/TB0104.html\" target=\"_blank\">Tom Bihn Brain Bag<\/a> &#8211; A really large and comfortable backpack with two main compartments and lots of outside room. I love this bag and can\u2019t say enough good things about it.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tombihn.com\/PROD\/TB0344.html\" target=\"_blank\">Vertical Freudian Slip<\/a> &#8211; This is an insert for the Tom Bihn bag that has 12 pockets and compartments. Great for cables.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cargo-works.com\/products\/macbook-air-ipad-sleeve-11-black\" target=\"_blank\">Cargo Works 11&#8243; MacBook Air + iPad Sleeve<\/a> &#8211; A small pouch that snugly holds my Air and iPad inside the Tom Bihn and keeps them from rattling around.<\/p>\n<h2>HARDWARE<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/macbook-air\/\" target=\"_blank\">11\u2019\u2019 MacBook Air<\/a> &#8211; My Air is the second generation so it lacks USB 3 and thunderbolt connectivity. Still, the size is perfect for traveling.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.apple.com\/ipad-air-2\/\" target=\"_blank\">iPad Air<\/a> &#8211; I don\u2019t really need to bring an iPad, but what the hell, the screen is great for watching movies on the plane or in the hotel.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B007HSKOVI\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B007HSKOVI&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=mediastorm01-20&amp;linkId=XM3Y5DSVMDHIGD2N\" target=\"_blank\">G-Technology Portable Drive<\/a> &#8211; I feel safer traveling with a backup of my Keynote presentations and G-Tech makes durable, reliable drives.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/store.apple.com\/us\/product\/HA255ZM\/B\/mophie-juice-pack-powerstation-duo-external-battery?fnode=2b8ab8fe7b8a18b6dfde0ae44cbf0bc3c1508e1a43bc8f6229bb23ee2ef0c9db15cb372465b599568dab34849c03e77f05d37b0fcfa98479c280a445460173d8871f42f6d1c8281de4943d1fdd1baa3c55b830be5b98a0bfb099b5d00520712da6cb0ed108c42cbfc65c1d64e2dea1f9\" target=\"_blank\">mophine Juice Pack Powerstation Duo External Battery<\/a> &#8211; External battery power to recharge an iPhone or iPad up to four times.<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>ACCESSORIES<\/h2>\n<p><strong>AC adapter<\/strong> &#8211; If you travel to an array of countries, consider the <a href=\"http:\/\/store.apple.com\/us\/product\/MB974ZM\/B\/apple-world-travel-adapter-kit?fnode=3c\" target=\"_blank\">Apple World Travel Adapter Kit<\/a>. If you\u2019re only going to Europe, you can pick up an adapter for a few dollars at a hardware store. Just make sure it fits in to recessed outlets.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/store.apple.com\/us\/product\/MD827LL\/A\/apple-earpods-with-remote-and-mic?fnode=75\" target=\"_blank\">Apple EarPods (2)<\/a>&#8211; I always bring an extra pair, just in case.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/store.apple.com\/us\/product\/MD810LL\/A\/apple-5w-usb-power-adapter?fnode=ad308436edbe911958b3cd294e9f802d5c2592e0d847d231ad14fba538908947f80ec90b9133e41cc4bc99533816584d01e61e6863ba78a40f19decf651e7e00a0ff267600d868db39eb5fbdf490a9280627f6eea482bfcf8629fa1a4404585e23d7ffd22ebfa8899769d2f30cd866e0\" target=\"_blank\">Apple 5W USB Power Adapter<\/a> &#8211; Plug your USB-chargeable devices into an outlet. All iPads and iPhones come with one as well as a lightning to USB cable.<\/p>\n<p>Pen and Notebook &#8211; Sometimes analog is all you need.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.radtech.us\/products\/notebookscreensavrz\" target=\"_blank\">Radtech ScreenSavrz<\/a> &#8211; Store this piece of felt between your keyboard and screen and you\u2019ll save your screen from damaging imprints.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/store.apple.com\/us\/product\/MB572Z\/B\/mini-displayport-to-vga-adapter?fnode=e8414d462123f9fd410d156c5f48d0a73af68a708f4129a4c848f82b45583f633073a14a9bba797d272ca7e59274e9ffeafd3f9946250254b80e5fe544fac56cc6a580ab7c5518f333347efeea930b43d127e5b70a2894789b635bab83d1f3b01fbf570c725ea5a74520984385b0420e\" target=\"_blank\">Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter<\/a> &#8211; Connects your Mac to most modern overhead projectors. I also bring along the Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter to be on the safe side.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/bnh\/controller\/home?O=&amp;sku=446893&amp;gclid=CMfBm6Kny8ECFQyMaQodMngAEg&amp;Q=&amp;is=REG&amp;A=details\" target=\"_blank\">Kensington Wireless Presenter with Laser<\/a> &#8211; I like to walk around when I present and I like the feel of the Kensington remote.<\/p>\n<p><em>Got a secret stowed away in your travel bag? Let us know in the comments below.<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Last week, I traveled to Norway to discuss the MediaStorm workflow and methodology. Here\u2019s what I brought: BAGS Tom Bihn Brain Bag &#8211; A really large and comfortable backpack with two main compartments and lots of outside room. I love this bag and can\u2019t say enough good things about it. 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