I often get questions about the various chargers and cables that I use. I put a lot of thought into what I use, and that extends to my family. We have so many devices that need charging these days and so this is always an evolving approach. Especially as the landscape of cables and connectors changes.
My goal in all cases is to have the most compact, powerful and flexible system. It needs to charge all the devices I might bring with me, and ideally do them as fast as the device allows. iPhones can charge up to 25W, iPads 45W and Laptops anywhere from 30W - 100W.
The basic architecture for my setup is the following:
1. At Home - I have a bedside setup that is permanent and can charge my iPhone, Watch and AirPods.
2. Every Day Carry - A charging kit for every day use - in my daily carry
3. Overnight Travel - A charging kit for my bedside when I travel, to charge my iPhone, AirPods and Apple Watch
4. Everything Else - For all the other devices I bring, a charge and cables.
When travel it’s important to have international adapters. I chose charges that allow for you to swap the US plug with an international plug. This is much better and usually stronger / more secure vs some of those setups where the either tiny or huge adapter doesn’t work because your plug falls out of the wall or it’s too large to work. I cover some of these details below.
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