If you regularly shoot and edit on location, you'll likely need to transport a collection of memory cards, along with a card reader. Add in a separate USB cable and, at best, you've got an annoying bundle of clutter. But at worst you could easily lose one element of this critical workflow bundle. That's where the PGYTech CreateMate comes into its own. It's an all-in-one memory card reader and card storage case, which also contains its own built-in USB-C cable. It's even water- and shock-resistant, giving even more peace of mind. Several versions are available to suit different card formats, but here we're testing the CFexpress Type B / SD reader (see our full review of the SD/microSD CreateMate).
A separate but similar version of this CFexpress CreateMate Card Reader Case is also available for those using the smaller Type A CFexpress cards, commonly used on Sony mirrorless cameras.
