
Packing for a work trip always involves trade-offs. Do I want to bring my Steam Deck for the long flight, or would it make more sense to use that space for the tea kettle I like to bring to hotels? Can I fit my DSLR and tripod, or will I have to figure out something else? Maybe I can just pack lighter and get away with not having to lug around a bunch of equipment.

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