My laptop bag is my office away from the office. It's how I get work done when I'm out and about, whether that's a coffee shop down the road, or a coffee shop on the side of a volcano.

I can whip out my laptop and start getting work done.

But what's in my laptop bag?

Here, let me take out on a tour.

Do note that my laptop of choice is a 16-inch M1 Pro MacBook Pro. The side and the operating system dictate some of my choices, but to be honest, most of the items I've listed here will work with most laptops.

Also, on top of the things listed here, I carry the stick Apple MacBook USB-C charger and a bunch of different cables.

Helikon-Tex Urban Courier Bag (Large)

A great bag for both my laptop and all the other stuff I carry. It's super robust, has loads of pockets and compartments, and closes securely.

I've also fitted aHelikon-Tex Natel pouch  to this bag for things like my wallet and keys. 

• Size: 15x13x5 inches, 1.89 lbs
• Inner velcro panels to attach organizers, pouches and holsters. Universal carrying strap allowing detachment and use with our other bag models.
• Detachable stabilizing strap, useful for bikers.
• Two external flask pockets (0.5L)
• Spacious main chamber with foam-lined laptop pocket, internal zippered mesh pocket, two drawstring closed pockets. External zippered pocket at the front.
• Rugged Cordura fabric.
• Zippered secure, loop-velcro lined rear (body side) inner pocket, organizer, pouch and/or holster ready

Smatree 16-inch MacBook Pro 2021 laptop hard sleeve

I don't just throw my laptop into my bag, I put it into a protective sleeve. And the Smatree 16-inch is a perfect choice.

This sleeve has done a great job of protecting my laptop from bangs and scrapes, and is a bit of added peace of mind.

• One-step molding process, provide 360-degree protection
• Heavy duty bag made of 600d EVA nylon
• Internal shock resistant bubble padding layer
• Slim, portable and lightweight 

Netgear 5G mobile hotspot

Sometimes the hotspot feature on my iPhone just isn't enough for the job. Either the network I'm using for my phone isn't good in the area I'm in (and swapping SIMs is a faff), or I just need a more powerful hotspot.

And the Netgear 5G mobile hotspot is perfect. It packs a lot of power into a small device and has enough power to supply high-speed Wi-Fi for up to 32 devices.

• Delivers up to 7x faster speed than 4G
• Backward compatible for 4G devices
• WIFI 6: Connect and stream up to 32 devices simultaneously at fast 1.8Gbps speed
• Unlocked for 5G around the world using your provider's Nano SIM card
• Requires Nano SIM card from carrier and activation of compatible BYOD (Bring Your own Device) 5G data plan that meets your data needs
• Connect to your existing home router using the Gigabit Ethernet port for fast, reliable backup Internet connection
• Battery lasts up to 13 hours on a single charge
• Large 2.4-inch screen provides data usage monitoring, mobile signal strength, and network management information

Chargeasap Flash Pro Plus

The Flash Pro Plus is a chunky power bank made of aircraft-grade anodized aluminum and batteries that weighs in at a reassuring 580 grams.

It's a big power bank housing five 21700 Panasonic lithium polymer graphene composite cells holding 25,000mAh of power.

And the power bank can push that power out of four ports and two wireless charger pads.

• Capacity: 25000mAh / 92.5Wh 
• Interface: 
  - Max 100W USB-C Power Delivery Input/Output
  - Max 50W USB-A  Oppo 50W, Vivo VOOC 50W, Oneplus 50W, VOOC Flash Charge SVOOC Super Flash charging 50W, Huawei Super Charge 22.5W
  - Max 18W USB-A QualComm Quick Charge 3.0 
• 100W USB-C Power Delivery 3.0 Input: 5V/3A, 9V/3A, 12V/3A, 15V/3A, 20V/3A, 20V/5A (PPS: 3.3-6V/5A, 3.3-11V/5A)
• 100W USB-C Power Delivery 3.0 Output: 5V/3A, 9V/3A, 12V/3A, 15V/3A, 20V/3A, 20V/5A (PPS: 3.3-6V/5A, 3.3-11V/5A)
• 60W USB-C Power Delivery 3.0 Output: 5V/3A, 9V/3A, 12V/3A, 15V/3A, 20V/3A (PPS: 3.3-6V/5A, 3.3-11V/5A