tech bag overhaul

[teksavyguy]

I am redoing my laptop bag and my goal is to keep the weight down, look more sleek/professional.

Here are some of the neat things that I am investigating for this new tech bag and am looking for some feedback and suggestions.
Bag:

http://www.booqbags.com/us/backpacks/taipan-shock/TSH-BLK

http://www.booqbags.com/us/briefs/BBL-GFT

Cables:

http://www.aviiq.com/collections/cable-accessories/products/quick-change-universal-dock-adapter (Less cables getting tangled and less of them)

http://www.bluelounge.com/products/kii/ (Iphone keychane usb)

Network cable tester:

http://www.linksprinter.com/

Tools:

http://www.amazon.com/Kelvin-Tools-Kelvin-23-All-Tool/dp/B004VXZZ3O (Screw driver, level, hammer, measuring tape all in one.)

http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B006M9NIDO/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (mini multi purpose tool)


Peripherals:

http://www.lynktec.com/Sale-on-Apex-Fine-Point-Active-Stylus-p/lttg-0011.htm (For taking signatures on the ipad/android phone and not having clients sign with a crayon sized tip.)


Mini first aid kit: http://www.amazon.com/IFAK-Individual-First-Issue-Black/dp/B005UP22QK (Need to add a couple of bandaids and perhaps some visine for long days on the computer)

http://www.amazon.com/ZM-VE300-B-2-5-SATA-External-Enclosure/dp/B007B5Y4BI (enclosure)


Caffein for the longer days

https://www.vat19.com/item/energy-gummy-bears (Caffein edible gummy bears)

 

[glricht]

This has been discussed previously here on TN. Doing a search should give you other ideas.

In addition, Micah Lahren published a TN article on this just 5 days ago.

 

[teksavyguy]

This has been discussed previously here on TN. Doing a search should give you other ideas.

In addition, Micah Lahren published a TN article on this just 5 days ago.

I have seen what is in the forums as well as read that article which is why I decided to start this thread.

I wanted to discuss what brands and models everyone is using for their tech tools as well as what type of gadgets they are using.

Something like "The Repair Tool of the Week" but to focus on the gadgets and hardware that we carry around everyday.

 

[A/CPC]

I have the zalman enclosure with a kingston 120GB SSD. I love it, but it does have mixed results on UEFI systems, so I wouldn't toss the CD collection yet. I also have an isostick, which has a boot menu called isosel. Unfortunately, the menu doesn't appear on any UEFI boards I've tried it on, but you can place it in another system, edit the config file to the bootable iso you want and it usually will boot to that iso. A bit of a pain (menu not appearing), but it does work. You'll need a micro SD with that one (I have a 64GB class 10 msd in mine). The developer is a nice guy, but is very slow to make improvements. The last fw update was over a year ago. That said, I'm glad to have both.

 

[georgenoise]

Although it wouldn't be something i would take down at every job I've considered building what I would call my Nuke Box. I haven't worked out the logistics yet but basically it would be a pelican case with a laptop or smallest shuttle I can find running a stripped down / lean server OS with my MDT/WDS setup, a small PoE Switch, and a couple of external drives. It would come in handy for those clients that I get onsite and learn a re-install is in their best interest or offices that are transitioning to new desktops or OS and need to start clean. Power on the box, connect the machine, boot over PXE, backup & reinstall and I'm out the door. If it's a larger network I could accomplish the same thing setting up by the switching closet. It's just a thought but should i ever get it setup I'll be sure to post a pic. Maybe there is already something out there, I don't know.

 

[Cornerstone Technologies]

Although it wouldn't be something i would take down at every job I've considered building what I would call my Nuke Box.

I have only encountered one client where I needed to perform such an operation on site. Instead of sinking a bunch of money into a specific machine just in case, I re-purposed an older Dell Optiplex with removable drive bays to do quick backups to a onboard secondary drive. If I choose to make a backup disk, I have an external blu-ray drive that comes in handy. With exception to the external optical, the setup cost me maybe $50. The idea is sound, but I have found that I only end up needing it a few times a year. I guess Im saying is to not dump a bunch of money into something that has little return in the end.

 

[TAPtech]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AMXXR6E/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

For the win. I love mine.