Portable Desk Setup for Working from Cafes and Coworking Spaces

Sometimes you need to work from a different location -- a cafe, coworking space, or library. A portable desk kit lets you be productive anywhere. Here is what to pack.

Laptop Stand. A portable, foldable laptop stand raises your screen to eye level and improves typing angle. The Roost Stand and Nexstand fold flat and weigh under 5 ounces. They fit in any bag.

Compact Keyboard and Mouse. A small wireless keyboard and mouse are essential for comfortable typing on the go. The Logitech Pebble Keys 2 K380 is compact with a familiar key layout. The Logitech Pebble Mouse 2 is flat and silent.

USB-C Hub. A compact USB-C hub with HDMI, USB-A, and power pass-through. Use it to connect to external monitors at coworking spaces or for presentations.

Noise-Canceling Headphones. Essential for cafe work. Over-ear headphones block more noise than earbuds. The Sony WH-1000XM5 folds flat for easy packing.

Power Bank. A 20,000mAh power bank charges your laptop and phone. Look for one with USB-C Power Delivery output for laptop charging.

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