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