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Mac Camping
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Opening
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Every year I take a weekly vacation to go camping in Pismo Beach.
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Of course most people like to completely unplug on vacation, but being the geek that I am I like my tech and I take it with me.
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As I set about getting things ready I thought you might be interested in my packing list and why I take the things I do.
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Packing light
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I thought about this, no I really did.
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Could I get away with just my iPad and an iPhone?
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For sure it would be nice, but I want to work on some podcast stuff and play around with some web programming, so I decided I had to take my Macbook Pro with me too.
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Keep in mind this is fun personal project coding and not work work.
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With apps like Textastic, I could do the coding I want to play with, but testing my PHP would require uploading via FTP and my connectivity and bandwidth will be limited
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The gear
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Macbook Pro
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Radtech Screensaverz and Sleevez
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Use the microfiber to clean the screen
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STM Bag, Medium Loft - Love this bag. The "Alley" is the most like it
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iPad 3 64 GB Wi-fi with dark grey smart cover
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iPhone 4S
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Virgin Mobile LG Optimus V Android Phone
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This is my mobile hotspot
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$25/mo pay as you go unlimited data
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Uses the Sprint 3G data network
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iMainGoX, portable speakers
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has a compartment with a clear window so my iPhone can slide inside to protect it
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great sound from an integrated portable unit.
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Direct connect. There are now BT solutions like the Jawbone Jambox, but bluetooth sucks power.
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Get Music from iTunes Music Match or Pandora
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Small accessory case
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$10 zipper case with mesh pockets from target
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Holds my Styluses
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Jot Mini is my current favorite
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Paper by 53
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Share on Tumblr
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Apple Camera Connection Kit
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Don't leave home without it
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Direct connect my iPhone to my iPad using the USB adapter
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Transfer images to iMovie and iPhoto to edit
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All my cables
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A few 30-pin iPod cables, always handy
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Incipio Lloyd Mic
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For long iPod nano, but great for the iPhone or iPad too
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Dr Bott Mini Display Port to HDMI cable
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Not for camping, but in a hotel to connect Macbook Pro to a TV
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Power struggle
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Power will always be a problem, especially when camping. Not a hook up site, but it is "car camping"
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Charge up at morning trips to Starbucks to get coffee, in the car, etc.
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The campground also had bathrooms with power outlets. Funny to see people hanging out their charging their gear.
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Belkin Dual Auto Charger
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500Mah and 1Mah ports. The 1 Mah chargers more like a standard 5V wall charger
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10W Apple USB iPad Charger
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Wish I didn't need this, but only 10W charger for iPAd
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Kensington 4 port USB wall charger
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Since we have multiple device to charge simultaneously
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Radio Shack 12VDC 140 Watt Portable Power inverter
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Lets be lug into the cigarette lighter in the car and has a standard plug to plug in phone chargers.
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Mophie Juice Pack Plus
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More than double my iPhone 4S battery life
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Good thing too since the iOS 5.1.1 update my battery has become really bad.
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FastMac TruePower iV (for 3GS)
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Fit's my iPhone 4S, but also has a standard USB port
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Has a bright LED light so doubles as a camping flashlight.
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Monoprice has a 3000 mAh battery pack with 2 ports
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1 amp of 5 VDC charging power
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But the other port is a 2.1A which will charge the iPad at the same rate as the 10W wall charger.
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Just $23 bucks
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Mobile Studio
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Zoom H4n Handy recorder
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Records directly to SD card so I can pop that in the SD slot on the Macbook to transfer files
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Also doubles as an audio interface if I want to record right into Garageband
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Sennheiser MD46 microphone
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I really want to get away with the iPad as my sole portable podcast studio, but haven't found the perfect mic yet for going direct
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Apogee is selling the MiC in the Apple Store, a bit pricey, but should be a good quality Studio Condenser mic made for iPad.
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Reading Material and Apps
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Navigon
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Tweetbot @maccast
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Instagram
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Pocket
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Reeder
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iBooks
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Steve Jobs biography
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Insanely Simple, Ken Segall
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Bartending: Memoirs of an Apple Genius
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Audiobooks
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The Lightning Thief
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Neverwhere, Neil Gaiman
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Games
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Tiny Wings, Fruit Ninja, Jetpack Joyride, Ticket to Ride, Scotland Yard, Carcassonne, Infinity Blade (original), Marathon Infinity (free)
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