Lighting is one of the most underrated travel items and the right light can dramatically improve travel work, podcasting, and Zoom calls. Will and Marty share their favorite picks for lighting tech.

Our Lighting Decision Process

1. Solve for Lighting Environments First

2. Prefer Portable, Collapsible, or Magnetic

3. Battery or USB-C Only

4. Prioritize Dual Use

5. Test Before the Trip

Marty & Will’s Picks

Marty’s Picks:

Keyboard lighting
Oriemars USB reading light
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08LV78KP1 

Facelight

Amaran Ace 25c Pocket RGBWW LED Light
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DD41513N 

Portable facelight

Lume Cube 2.0 Portable Light
https://www.amazon.com/LUME-CUBE-Professional-Adjustable-Brightness/dp/B07XF786FR 

Wall backlight for Zoom

Doreio LED Spot Lights Indoor 3W Accent Lighting Up Lights Indoor Spotlight Lamp

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B5DQ1BM8

Will’s Picks:

Keychain Light

OLIGHT MINI

https://a.co/d/hnm5NA6

Laptop Facelight

https://a.co/d/0RlkMqf

Studio Lighting Portable

https://a.co/d/6KpVajW

Headgear

https://a.co/d/c2qRnhr

https://a.co/d/j08XKRi (Durable Extreme Weather)

Gear Tips

- Carry at least one USB-C rechargeable light.

- Magnetic or clip-on lights are incredibly useful in hotel rooms.

- A small cold shoe tripod improves any lighting angle.

- Warm lighting is friendlier on video calls.

- Always test lights before the trip.

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