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Datanauts 160: The Hitchhiker’s Guide To IT Travel
Do you know where your towel is?
Today’s Datanauts episode offers travel advice for IT pros who spend a lot of time on the road. Our three guests have logged millions of miles parachuting in to remote sites, driving to data centers, and flying all over the world to make customers happy.
They share their experiences on how to stay connected, how to maximize space in luggage and equipment cases, and how to get from point A to point B as smoothly as possible.
Our guests also discuss how to get work done when on the road, and how they manage time and tasks when they don’t know where they’ll be next week.
Last but not least, they share tips on maximizing travel programs, and recommend their favorite travel gear, clothing, and cherished accoutrements.
In this three-part show we interview travel veterans Ron Fuller, an NSX specialist with VMware; Tony Bourke, an IT instructor; and Greg Shipley, who works at InQTel.
Show Notes:
Bonus Tips From Greg Shipley:
PACKING: GEAR
I started off with bags that have a lot of compartments, but I could never remember which compartment I put things in. I eventually moved to having one big open bag (with few compartments) and then using smaller organizers to keep things separate. This accomplishes two things:
* I stopped needing to unzip and open a gazillion pockets to find something
* I can keep the smaller things near the object they store. Example: small (computer) cable bag stays near my laptop on the hotel desk, toiletry bag stays in the bathroom, etc. So when it’s time to go, everything goes into the (nearby) little bags, little bags go into the big bag. I can usually clear out of my hotel room in 5 minutes or less now.
Northface basecamp duffel bag – small
https://www.thenorthface.com/shop/base-camp-duffel-s-nf0a3eto
* Practically indestructible – mine has been in dozens of countries and logged 100s of thousands of miles
* Does not scream “luggage” / is low profile
* Fits in overhead
* In a pinch, fits UNDER many airplane seats, too
* Toss it on your back or throw it over your shoulder and go
Clothing cubes
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-4-Piece-Packing-Cube-Set/dp/B014VBHNDU/ref=asc_df_B014VBHNDU/
Toiletry bag
https://www.workbygravel.com/products/the-explorer-slim-the-best-toiletry-bag-for-traveling
* Was originally a kickstarter.
* A little pricey, but so worth it; you will never again be plagued by a toothpaste explosion
Laptop sleeve
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ICV5E28/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
* Protects the laptop while it is packed
* Doubles as a light-weight item to carry your laptop on days you don’t need all of your gear. (shoulder strap included)
Baubax jacket
https://www.baubax.com/
* I like having my passport physically on my person, but without advertising it
* I’d recommend the sweatshirt or vest; soft-shell might be too much for a flight
(Computer) Cable bag
* Apple’s approach to international power adapters is superior to everything else I’ve seen