Tech backpack (Gear, tools)

[George.]

Hey, I am a tech and pc enthusiast (and also the guy who fixes the family and friends pc (both hw and sw) and I'm LF suggestions about what I should always have with me when travelling (or attending my tech university, friend houses, whatever) in my backpack (a medium size basic backpack).

So far I carry:

- a cheaper version of an ifixit kit

- a flash drive (with a bunch of portable programs and some repair tools)

- a USB a to c converter (mostly used for my phone lol)

- a guitar pick (for opening things)

- a Swizz knife 

 

Gonna buy an usb hub, an USB to rj45 lan card because some of my friends own devices without Ethernet ports...figured I may need it and maybe a card reader dongle...

 

What do you carry around? 

[im_borealis]

I always carry a USB-C Power Delivery charger and a 4-inch USB-C to Micro B adapter (as well as a Type C cable, obviously). That way I can charge basically anything. I like the 30W one from Anker that has both the Type C with PD and a Type A port. I also like having the C to Micro B because I can charge my headset from my phone and that's priceless.

On 4/21/2020 at 8:28 AM, George. said:

- a cheaper version of an ifixit kit

Damn, even I don't carry an iFixit-type kit. You go hard.

[Worstcaster]

It might be worth having a bootable Linux USB stick.  If the Windows portion of their HDD failed and prevents boot, you might be able to save some files from the rest of the drive (If they aren't damaged as well).

[George.]

Thinking about making a live linux distro usb flash drive for futher troubleshooting purposes + added functionality of internet.

Looking into multifunctional usb hubs but they're kinda expensive...