Lighting is one of the most underrated travel items and the right light can dramatically improve travel work, podcasting, and Zoom calls. Will and Marty share their favorite picks for lighting tech.
Our Lighting Decision Process
1. Solve for Lighting Environments First
2. Prefer Portable, Collapsible, or Magnetic
3. Battery or USB-C Only
4. Prioritize Dual Use
5. Test Before the Trip
Marty & Will’s Picks
Marty’s Picks:
Keyboard lighting
Oriemars USB reading light
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08LV78KP1
Facelight
Amaran Ace 25c Pocket RGBWW LED Light
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DD41513N
Portable facelight
Lume Cube 2.0 Portable Light
https://www.amazon.com/LUME-CUBE-Professional-Adjustable-Brightness/dp/B07XF786FR
Wall backlight for Zoom
Doreio LED Spot Lights Indoor 3W Accent Lighting Up Lights Indoor Spotlight Lamp
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B5DQ1BM8
Will’s Picks:
Keychain Light
OLIGHT MINI
Laptop Facelight
Studio Lighting Portable
Headgear
https://a.co/d/j08XKRi (Durable Extreme Weather)
Gear Tips
- Carry at least one USB-C rechargeable light.
- Magnetic or clip-on lights are incredibly useful in hotel rooms.
- A small cold shoe tripod improves any lighting angle.
- Warm lighting is friendlier on video calls.
- Always test lights before the trip.
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