From the content of Padre's inbox, a lot of our KITAs are planning trips in 2018. Of course, travel for the TWiT army isn't as simple as dropping some clothes in a bag. We need our GEAR to truly enjoy a trip, be it across the country or across the pond! Megan and Padre take a look at some practical tech for you to bring on your next jaunt.

"I'm planning a 6-month adventure and I need some tech advice. I'll be spending two weeks each in Dublin, Amsterdam, Berlin, Paris, Rome & Venice, Barcelona, Mykonos, Seoul, Tokyo, and Manila. I'm really good at packing light as far as clothes are concerned, but I need tech that will work everywhere so I can upload stories, pictures - and videos. I'll be bringing my 13" Macbook Pro (2017) to write and edit videos. Also, a dozen USB-powered devices, including my unlocked iPhone 8S, Plantronics Backbeat Pro, Apple watch, and an international hotspot through which I plan to use my phone. I'll also have a few AC-powered gadgets, like my electric tea kettle and a UV water sterilizer, that can support all voltages. Suggestions for travel efficiency? Secrets you've learned over the years that you can share?" - Seamus from San Diego, CA.

Let's break this down: 1. The equipment he's bringing: - 2017 Macbook Pro (2017) - iPhone 8s (Unlocked) - Apple Watch - USB-charged headphones - USB-charged Hotspot - (Total of a dozen USB devices) - AC Tea kettle - AC UV Water Sterlizer 2. This is what he needs to do: - Power ALL his devices, no matter what country he's currently in - Stay connected - Stay Mobile 3. These are the maxims that I follow when I travel: - Flexibility (I like to bring tech that can be used in many different ways) - Portability (I like tech that lets me REDUCE the amount of tech I have to bring) - Redundancy (I assume that gear will break or be lost. Do I have a critical point of failure? Can I fix it?) 4. So these are the things that I see him needing: - Power (Charging) - Power (Portable) - A connection fallback 1st Issue: Power (Charging) * Seamus' itinerary has him traveling to 11 countries using four different power standards. - Denmark, Ireland, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and Greece all use 230volts, 50Hz. - South Korea & the Philipines use 220 volts, 60Hz - The United States uses 120 volts, 60Hz - Japan uses 100 volts 50 & 60Hz * Some of those destinations will have power grids that can be a little unpredictable. * It sounds like he's got gadgets that all use the US standard and plug. Anker Power Strip ~$30 * Will operate on voltages from 100 to 240. (So it works in ALL countries he'll be in) * Provides 6 outlets that use the US standard plug + 4 x 2.4amp USB ports * 18-month warranty (Good... b/c this thing will get some use!) myCharge HubMax Portable ~$90 * Will operate on voltages from 100 to 240. (So it works in ALL countries he'll be in) * 10,050 mAh of capacity * Integrated Lightning and micro-USB cable * 1 x 3.4A (shared) USB Port * Fold-out-prongs * This unit will do Pass Through! Anker USB Type-C Premium Wall Charger ~$30 * 60 Watts of power * 4 x 2.4amp USB Ports * 1 USB-C PD Power 2nd Issue: Power (Portable) * Seamus now has TWO different ways to get power INTO his devices (the power strip and the Wall* B

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Hosts: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ and Megan Morrone