Hey, Johannes from GearUpYourLife here…

Right now, as I’m writing this, I’m in the middle of setting up the last room in my new apartment here in Burgas because I’m trying to turn it into some kind of workspace and content room.

Which sounds simple, but honestly it’s been way more complicated than I expected.
There are still built-in beds and a big wardrobe in there that all need to be taken apart first, so I decided to take a break on the balcony and write this instead.

And while setting up that room, I noticed two things.

First, how badly I actually work most of the time while traveling.
Whether it’s sitting in bed, on the couch, or even worse setups like working on the floor or on tiny tables where I end up looking down for hours.

And second, how much tech you actually need, not just for traveling, but also to create a setup that really works at home.

So I thought I’d share a few tech products today that personally help me work better, but also just make everyday life a lot easier, whether I’m at home or on the road.

🧳 Everyday Travel Tech I Like

(Rated with how much I actually use them)

($40–$50) ESR MagSafe Car Mount — ⭐️ 9.0/10
I think this makes sense for a lot of people, whether you use it while traveling or just in your daily life.

I used this across pretty much my entire Europe trip over the last years, driving more than 100,000 kilometers in total, and it just made everything easier.

You don’t have to think about where to place your phone, navigation is always in front of you, and the built-in charging is actually strong enough to keep up while using maps.

It’s one of those things you don’t really think about at first, but once you have it, you don’t want to go back.

($180–$200) Anker Prime Powerbank — ⭐️ 9.2/10
If you just want one powerbank that works for everything, this is probably one of the best options.

Whether it’s your phone, iPad, or even your MacBook, this one can handle it without any issues.

It’s definitely not the cheapest option and i much rather go with the Anker Maggo, but from my experience the Prime is just extremely reliable, and that’s exactly what you want when you travel.

Instead of carrying multiple smaller powerbanks, this just simplifies your whole setup.

($70–$90) Soundcore Liberty 4 NC Earbuds — ⭐️ 9.1/10
This is probably my favorite “budget” pick for something I would still consider an absolute essential.

The noise cancelling is really solid for the price, and especially on flights or in noisy environments, it just makes a huge difference.

I use them all the time, not just for traveling, but also at home or while working.

For the price, they’re just one of the easiest upgrades you can make.

($35) MOMAX Universal Travel Adapter — ⭐️ 8.6/10
This one is relatively new on my list because I’ve been testing some alternatives to my usual Anker Nano and the Epicka adapter.

It’s slightly more expensive, but so far, I have to say it actually delivers.

You get a clean design, solid build quality, and most importantly, a simple way to charge multiple devices in one place.

It’s one of those things you don’t think about much, but it makes your setup way easier when you travel.

💻 Travel Tech to Work Everywhere (even at home 😅)

(Rated with how much I actually use them)

($40–$60) Nulaxy C1 Laptop Riser — ⭐️ 9.0/10
This is a relatively heavy laptop stand, but still my favorite one.

The reason is simple, it actually puts your laptop at a height that feels natural, so you’re not constantly looking down.

Especially when working longer hours, this makes a huge difference for your neck and overall comfort.

It’s not the most travel-friendly option, but if you care about ergonomics, it’s 100% worth it.

($150–$180) Blackview Portable Monitor — ⭐️ 8.6/10
This is definitely not for everyone, and also not something I would bring on minimal trips.

But I have to say, a second screen would have helped me so many times while traveling.

What makes this one interesting is the flexibility and especially the ergonomics.
You can position it in a way that actually feels natural, instead of constantly turning your head.

If your workflow depends on it, this can completely change how you work.

($30–$40) Samsers Foldable Keyboard — ⭐️ 9.3/10
This has been one of my favorites for a long time.

It’s extremely small, easy to carry, and you could technically even fit it in a jacket pocket.

What I really like is that you can just connect it to your phone.

So instead of working on a laptop all the time, you can sit anywhere, open your phone, and still write properly.

I’ve literally written full newsletter posts while traveling just using this setup.

($15–$20) UGREEN Revodok USB-C Hub — ⭐️ 8.6/10
This has a lot of advantages, even for people who don’t work while traveling.

You can connect your devices to a TV, transfer files, or just expand your ports when needed.

But especially if you work while traveling, this becomes way more important.

It turns a simple laptop setup into something that actually feels functional, without adding much weight or complexity.

So yeah, I’m definitely not a tech expert, and there are probably a lot of people out there who can judge some of these things better than I can.

But at the same time, I think that’s exactly why it makes sense to share what I actually use 😅

If you want to see 15 more travel tech products that actually make traveling better, you can check out the latest video here:

👉 15 Travel Tech Products That ACTUALLY Make Travel Better!

And with that, I’ll go back to taking apart and rebuilding this room…
which is honestly ranking somewhere in the top 3 most exhausting things I’ve done in the last few years 😅

Safe travels,
Johannes

PS:
And in case you missed it, I also uploaded a quick review a few days ago about one of my favorite small travel accessories lately… the NanoBag.

It’s basically the most shown, most bought, and most loved product on this channel, so I thought it just made sense to finally do a more detailed look at it.

👉 This Tiny $15 Packable Tote Changed How I Travel Forever! | Nanobag Review