The Arsenel of a Digital Nomad (WIP)


While one can go to a cafe to with just a laptop and a dream, bringing a couple of extra items can improve comfort, health, and productivity for long cafe working sessions.


Ergonomics:

Using a laptop is tough on the neck and shoulders. The screen is usually too low (by a foot or more), and navigating with a touchpad is not ideal. Below are some lightweight (and some not-so-lightweight) equipment that can help make working sessions more comfortable.


Laptop stand: Avoid laptop stands that barely raise the laptop. Below are two examples: The first raises the screen 2.4"; the second 5.7"Ideally, aim for a stand that raises the laptop 11" plus Also avoid laptop stands that look like they should be portable, but aren't

  • Ones designed like these look like they should fold laptop flat, but in real life, most of your bag taken up by a heavy rectangular block of metal or plastic (if they even fit).


Examples of some that meet height and portability criteria are the NextStand or Levit8. Nextstand impedes

11.8"


  • Eternal keyboard
  • External Mouse
  • Secondary portable monitor
  • Stand for secondary portable monitor
  • Wire for secondary portable monitor


For groups

  • Three pronged outlet
  • Powerstrip
  • Extension chord with multiple outlets


Other

  • Two to three prong outlet adapter
  • Water bottle
  • Coat
  • Hat
  • Headphones
  • iphone wire or charger
  • Don't forger your AC Adapter!
  • Discreet bag
  • Extension chord
  • Paper & Pen
  • Umbrella
  • Lunch


Miscellaneous

  • Dressing like a traveller or a worker


Meet with others! One of the most difficult parts about working in a cafe is having to use the restroom without all the above getting stolen, or just standing up and taking a walk