[Business Trip Gadgets] The 'Optimal Solution for Luggage and Comfort' I Felt During a Two-Day Tokyo Business Trip

Hello.

The other day, I visited Tokyo for a business trip.

The temperature was already like summer, and I regretted bringing a jacket just in case.

Speaking of summer, it's camping season for everyone. When I started this blog, I thought about doing both camping and tech, but since my camping season is mostly in winter, I hope to write about camping once winter arrives.

Putting that aside for now, I'd like to write about various things I felt during this business trip. Since this isn't a gadget review, I'll try using plenty of AI.

Introduction | A Remote Worker's First Business Trip in a While

I am a remote worker living in Fukuoka, almost 30 years old.
Usually, I go to the Fukuoka branch office, but basically, I work remotely from home.

Despite that, I finally went on a business trip to Tokyo the other day.
The purpose was to attend a large company event. While meetings are usually done online, this time face-to-face interaction was the main focus, so it was a valuable opportunity to meet members from inside and outside the company in person.

Taking this trip as an opportunity, I brought my usual 'remote work environment' with me, and... I learned quite a few things.
So, this time, I will summarize my thoughts on 'luggage and comfort during business trips and travel' as a personal reflection.

Challenges I Felt During the Business Trip

Too much luggage. It's hot. It's heavy.

Thinking I wanted to handle both work and events comfortably, I brought all the gadgets on my desk, and as a result,

It became quite a lot of luggage for a two-day trip.
The contents included a laptop, keyboard, mouse, AR glasses, a stand, as well as toiletries and clothes.

At the time of departure, I thought it was a 'perfect lineup,' but what I realized on-site was the 'difficulty of moving around'.
With the rainy season in Tokyo almost over, the temperature and humidity were high, and moving around with a backpack packed to the brim really drained my energy.

Since the schedule involved a lot of movement—from the hotel to the office, from the office to the event venue, and from the venue to the restaurant—I keenly felt that 'light and easy to move' might have been the correct answer rather than a 'comfortable work environment'.

Things I Want to Reconsider or Didn't Need

Toiletries

Until now, I thought 'things I'm used to using are best,' so I brought everything, but when I think about it, Japanese business hotels almost certainly have all the amenities provided.

• Toothbrush → Completely unnecessary. I can use a new one every time.

• Shampoo/Face wash → Since the hotel's products often don't suit me, I bring small portions of my own from home.

• Electric Shaver → My #1 regret this time. Bulky, heavy, and inconvenient because it requires a dedicated charger.

Regarding the shaver, I'm considering switching to a compact, USB-C compatible model like the Lamdash Palm In.
Even for just one night, I'm still concerned about stubble, and being able to quickly groom myself changes the impression I make.

PC & Gadgets

• Keyboard → It was a split type with a palm rest, so it was a pain to pack.

  1. A thin or portable lightweight model, or perhaps just sticking to the HHKB, would also be an option.

• Mouse → Because I love trackballs, I brought my SlimBlade Pro, but the case is big and hard...

  1. I'd like to consider a setup where I remove the ball to make it more compact.

• Charger → Bringing this was the right move! It was comfortable to have one device with multiple ports and PD support that handled everything.

Other Observations

• Battery consumption on the iPhone while using XREAL One is much more intense than I imagined

Watching Netflix on AR glasses while traveling → using maps for navigation → battery was dying. I managed with a portable battery, but I'm considering introducing the XREAL Beam Pro.
That said, I'm holding off for now because I'm concerned about running costs like SIM contracts.

However, I also think that for my line of work, it might be better to have a non-iOS device.

• Magnetic charging adapter → It's great at my desk, but there's a risk of it falling off or getting lost during business trips. Using a standard cable might be better for travel.

Points for Reviewing Clothing

Since my company allows casual attire, my clothing choices were quite free.
This time, for a two-day trip, I brought one set of tops, pants, underwear, and socks, but honestly, it was a bit too much...

• Tops → I sweat, so I want to change; this is necessary.

• Pants/Underwear → If the schedule doesn't involve much sweating, one day's worth is enough. Compressing them is fine.

• Ziploc-style compression bags → Extremely convenient because they are lightweight and have good compression power. I want 1-2 more sets in different sizes.

Also, if the hotel has a washing machine, it's totally fine to minimize your change of clothes and wash them there.
Especially in the summer, lighter clothing equals energy conservation directly.

Things I was glad I brought

🎒 MYSTERY RANCH District2

It's an ultra-compact shoulder pouch, and it was a huge hit.
Even though it's small, it has 2L of space, and it fits my work phone, wallet, power bank, IQOS, and more.

Because of its wide-opening design, “being able to take out what you need in one go” was subtly comfortable.
Using it alongside a backpack and keeping only the things I use immediately in front of me was quite convenient.

🪝 HERO CLIP (Carabiner with hook)

I wasn't usually the type to use carabiners, but this was a revolution.
Even on seats without hooks on planes, I could hang my backpack in front of the seat, and being able to hang souvenir bags to keep my hands free was incredibly helpful.

From now on, it's definitely a gadget essential for my travel bag.

🎒 Cybtron Camping Backpack

I brought the backpack I usually use for camping as is, and it was surprisingly good.

• Overwhelming storage capacity

• Design that doesn't tire out your shoulders

• Easy to organize small items with many sub-pockets

However, since it's not for business, it lacks a cushion for a PC or side access, so ease of access in the city is a bit of a challenge.

Items I'm interested in next

💼 MNL City Pack

This is the backpack I'm interested in right now.
It's a model co-developed by Elecom and YouTuber Ryuk, with specifications specialized for gadget storage.

• Includes an independent sleeve for a PC

• Side access and back access are also available

• Dividers to keep pens and small items from getting scattered

For someone who carries a lot of gadgets, 'ease of organization' and 'usability' are super important, so
I'm paying so much attention to it that I might just buy it before my next business trip.

💼 Evoon Transformable Gadget Pouch

This is a gadget pouch I'd like to prepare along with it.
It stands on its own and the opening is wide, making it easy to take things out.

If you're bringing multiple gadgets, something like this might be just right.

🪫 Philips 10000mAh MagSafe Magnetic Power Bank with Integrated Plug

It's a bit large, but I'm interested in it because it seems like it could cover the charging needs for most of my devices.
But then again... I already have so many power banks.

Summary | The Balance Between 'Lightness' and 'Comfort' is Everything

It was a business trip where I packed as much as I could with the desire to 'bring my home office environment with me,' but
in reality, in exchange for that comfort,the difficulty of moving, the stress of packing, and physical exhaustionwere the price I paid.

That said, it is also a fact that it was a good opportunity to learn 'what is necessary and what is unnecessary.'

From now on, I want to pursue even more 'light and comfortable business trip gear,' and I think this experience was quite valuable as a first step toward that.

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