Comments on: What’s in My Bag, 2023 https://ma.tt/2023/12/the-bag-post/ Unlucky in Cards Fri, 21 Jun 2024 14:29:04 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9-alpha-60134 By: RC Lations https://ma.tt/2023/12/the-bag-post/#comment-598863 Fri, 21 Jun 2024 14:29:04 +0000 https://ma.tt/?p=101009#comment-598863 In reply to Matt.

It’s probably a little bulky for a bag, but longer-term testing has turned me away from the Eve (I’ve had to hard reset it several times + noticed it is slow to register changes in air quality), and I’ve really grown to enjoy IKEA’s VINDSTYRKA usb-c-powered air quality monitors – https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/vindstyrka-air-quality-sensor-smart-30498239/

]]> By: Matt https://ma.tt/2023/12/the-bag-post/#comment-597423 Wed, 10 Jan 2024 11:41:27 +0000 https://ma.tt/?p=101009#comment-597423 In reply to Jonathan.

Maybe a separate post someday. 🙂

]]> By: Matt https://ma.tt/2023/12/the-bag-post/#comment-597422 Wed, 10 Jan 2024 11:40:46 +0000 https://ma.tt/?p=101009#comment-597422 In reply to Roger Dooley.

Well you have to practice for it to be useful, but I’ve used it to open luggage a friend got locked out of, a drawer in an Airbnb to get a wine opener, and on doors to access networking equipment, usually to plug in my own access point.

]]> By: Matt https://ma.tt/2023/12/the-bag-post/#comment-597421 Wed, 10 Jan 2024 11:38:40 +0000 https://ma.tt/?p=101009#comment-597421 In reply to MICHAEL.

Guilty as charged!

]]> By: Matt https://ma.tt/2023/12/the-bag-post/#comment-597420 Wed, 10 Jan 2024 11:38:13 +0000 https://ma.tt/?p=101009#comment-597420 In reply to Joe McLean.

The laptop has 8TB of storage so I don’t need anything external.

]]> By: Matt https://ma.tt/2023/12/the-bag-post/#comment-597419 Wed, 10 Jan 2024 11:36:35 +0000 https://ma.tt/?p=101009#comment-597419 In reply to Kelly.

I want to do a follow-up where I weigh everything!

]]> By: Matt https://ma.tt/2023/12/the-bag-post/#comment-597418 Wed, 10 Jan 2024 11:35:34 +0000 https://ma.tt/?p=101009#comment-597418 In reply to Arthur.

No, it’s usually direct to my Macbook or with a converter to the iPhone.

]]> By: Matt https://ma.tt/2023/12/the-bag-post/#comment-597417 Wed, 10 Jan 2024 11:34:46 +0000 https://ma.tt/?p=101009#comment-597417 In reply to Guy.

I actually used to carry masks before mask mandates, I’d use them like they do in Japan when the air was bad, smoky, or I was feeling sick and didn’t want to spread.

]]> By: MICHAEL https://ma.tt/2023/12/the-bag-post/#comment-597357 Mon, 08 Jan 2024 12:29:41 +0000 https://ma.tt/?p=101009#comment-597357 You seem to have a bit of a charger/USB cable fetish. :p

]]> By: Joe McLean https://ma.tt/2023/12/the-bag-post/#comment-597222 Sat, 06 Jan 2024 17:03:53 +0000 https://ma.tt/?p=101009#comment-597222 I’m also a road warrior, less tech savvy and have only ever traveled with an IPAD. Contemplating adding a laptop for the road (more weight..ugh) Starting a docuseries/Blog in 2024. Is a laptop a must for that? What do you use to store content on the road or everything on your desktop? Thank you! The Tim Ferris podcast was yet again inspiring and informative..

]]> By: Matt https://ma.tt/2023/12/the-bag-post/#comment-597047 Wed, 03 Jan 2024 07:32:55 +0000 https://ma.tt/?p=101009#comment-597047 In reply to Joey.

That’s funny you say that, my uncle gave me one for Christmas! And Automattic has a run of custom branded Tactile Turn pens.

]]> By: Joey https://ma.tt/2023/12/the-bag-post/#comment-597031 Wed, 03 Jan 2024 00:06:50 +0000 https://ma.tt/?p=101009#comment-597031 All you are missing is a Tactile Turn pen!

]]> By: polymathematics https://ma.tt/2023/12/the-bag-post/#comment-596969 Tue, 02 Jan 2024 03:58:09 +0000 https://ma.tt/?p=101009#comment-596969 Super cool post Matt! Also wanted to say I loved your recent appearance on Tim’s podcast. Great way to start the year, especially since I am planning my own sabbatical after 5 years of working at the same spot (sadly my company doesn’t offer them). Funny that I naturally started feeling I needed one at year 5.

]]> By: Birthday Gift | Matt Mullenweg https://ma.tt/2023/12/the-bag-post/#comment-596964 Tue, 02 Jan 2024 01:49:37 +0000 https://ma.tt/?p=101009#comment-596964 […] admit I’m not the easiest to shop for, I can be quite particular in my preferences of this cable versus that one, but the good news is the gift I most want for my 40th is something everyone can […]

]]> By: Frank https://ma.tt/2023/12/the-bag-post/#comment-596963 Mon, 01 Jan 2024 20:11:00 +0000 https://ma.tt/?p=101009#comment-596963 In reply to Matt.

Enjoyed the post: As for guitars, I recommend the Furch LJ (Little Jane) with detachable neck. Great little guitar that fits in its own little backpack. When detached, the neck is stored in the actual body of the guitar… …and most importantly plays like a real instrument, not a toy. (not associated with the company, just love the LJ)

]]> By: Festive fortnight notes: 18-31 December 2023 | Neil Williams https://ma.tt/2023/12/the-bag-post/#comment-596959 Mon, 01 Jan 2024 14:31:02 +0000 https://ma.tt/?p=101009#comment-596959 […] analogue productivity system looks promising. Via Matt Mullenweg (who has too much in his bag) via […]

]]> By: Yuri Moreno https://ma.tt/2023/12/the-bag-post/#comment-596954 Sun, 31 Dec 2023 19:43:50 +0000 https://ma.tt/?p=101009#comment-596954 Thanks for sharing that Matt, I ended buying a few things for my next travel.

]]> By: Kelly https://ma.tt/2023/12/the-bag-post/#comment-596944 Sun, 31 Dec 2023 13:32:09 +0000 https://ma.tt/?p=101009#comment-596944 Great post! How heavy is it?

]]> By: Six Links Worthy of Your Attention #705 - Six Pixels of Separation https://ma.tt/2023/12/the-bag-post/#comment-596921 Sat, 30 Dec 2023 11:01:20 +0000 https://ma.tt/?p=101009#comment-596921 […] What’s in My Bag, 2023 – Matt Mullenweg. ”I pride myself on both how light I can travel and optimizing every component to be useful, light and as small as possible. My everyday carry is a source of pride and I do spend time – every month or so – looking for new gadgets to make the time away from home as convenient as possible. I also take personal pride in knowing that if my speaking bureau called right now and asked me to be half way around the world tomorrow for an emergency, I could easily pick up my bag and head to the airport without concern. It turns out that Matt Mullenweg (founder of WordPress) cares about this about as much as I do. This article was like being able to compare notes with a kindred spirit. I should probably (at some point soon) create my own ‘What’s In My Bag’ article, and share what I’ve learned over close to decades of business travel and nearly two million miles flown ‘up there.’ Until then, here’s a great primer (with some great tech suggestions) on what it takes to be a digital nomad.” (Mitch for Alistair). […]

]]> By: Lloyd Dewolf https://ma.tt/2023/12/the-bag-post/#comment-596911 Fri, 29 Dec 2023 23:00:25 +0000 https://ma.tt/?p=101009#comment-596911 There is no former in scouting. For anyone else searching for (flash)light, the answer is: “Petzl e+LITE Headlamp”. I’ve been trying some toques with built-in lamps, but have not been satisfied with the toque materials, so I’ll likely follow you down the headlamp path.

The Xlear Natural Saline Nasal Spray with Xylitol, in your “rocking earlier in the year” picture, is magic!

]]> By: Kyle https://ma.tt/2023/12/the-bag-post/#comment-596890 Wed, 27 Dec 2023 15:03:45 +0000 https://ma.tt/?p=101009#comment-596890 Thank you for the REI mitten shell recommendation. I’ve been looking for a pair of Goretex shells for a while, so when I saw what you were using, I ordered them up and took them on my first rainy run this morning. These will come in handy for years to come! Thanks again.

]]> By: David Hornik https://ma.tt/2023/12/the-bag-post/#comment-596888 Wed, 27 Dec 2023 00:20:29 +0000 https://ma.tt/?p=101009#comment-596888 Good stuff. I also gave up on the Airpods Max. Too heavy and too much space. I like the anker chargers, but have never really done a proper comparison. Thanks to this post, I bought a couple of the retractable USBC cords. Those seem excellent. And your international adapter. I have never had a good solution for that problem. They’re all so bulky. I think I probably should buy Baseus 60 and see how it is. I use the Mogics Bagel, which has always been good. But only has 1 USBC. Happy travels in 2024!

]]> By: Arthur https://ma.tt/2023/12/the-bag-post/#comment-596886 Tue, 26 Dec 2023 14:05:09 +0000 https://ma.tt/?p=101009#comment-596886 Don’t you use any sort of audiophile walkman with your premium earbuds (UE premier) ?

]]> By: Roger Dooley https://ma.tt/2023/12/the-bag-post/#comment-596885 Mon, 25 Dec 2023 16:12:46 +0000 https://ma.tt/?p=101009#comment-596885 In reply to Matt.

Under what circumstances have you used the lockpick set? I’ve got variations on a lot of your gear in my own travel laptop bag, but a lockpick set never occurred to me. I’m intrigued…

]]> By: Jonathan https://ma.tt/2023/12/the-bag-post/#comment-596875 Sat, 23 Dec 2023 14:48:11 +0000 https://ma.tt/?p=101009#comment-596875 Great post! The details were very informative. I’m especially curious about the AI-generated passport photo you mentioned. Could you delve into the method and tools used for that?

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