What Accessories Do You Carry With Your rMB?

[JoePa2624]

I'm curious to see what accessories you guys carry around with your new MacBook? Cases, sleeves, adapters, mice, etc. Whatcha got?

So far, I only have a few items with me:

• My simple sleeve that I use to carry around the MacBook so that it doesn't get scratched.
• USB-C/USB-A thumb drive for transferring documents. I really think this is a smart product, thought somewhat expensive.
• Apple USB-C to USB-A adapter. No way in hell am I paying $79 for the multi-adapter. I'll wait for a more reasonable option.

I've got a couple of other products that I'm either deciding if I want to pull the trigger on, or waiting for them to release.

 

[MyopicPaideia]

Here's my before and after laptop bags. This is what I carry with me every day for the commute around to all my clients. The first one is essentially what I'd been carrying around for 4 years prior to the rMB. Of note is that I have found that even with the one port, I still only have two adapters with me, and have gained a USB-A port slot!

2011 11" MBA + iPad Air 2 + iPhone 6 Plus

• MBA Charger Brick w/charger cable
• iPhone charger Brick (backup)
• 2 Lightning/USB-A Cables
• TB/Ethernet Adapter
• TB/HDMI Adapter
• 16GB USB-A nub drive

2015 12" rMB + iPad mini 3 + iPhone 6

• iPad Charger Brick w/USB-A Charging Cable
• iPhone Charger Brick (backup)
• 2 Lightning/USB-A Cables
• USB-C/3 USB-A + Ethernet Adapter
• Apple USB-C to multiport HDMI Adapter
• 16GB USB-A nub drive

 

[kingofwale]

I carry:

1. USB-A to USB-C cable (from mono-price)
2. usb wall charger capable of 2.1A (not fast enough to charge rMB when using, but will when it's turned off, perfect when I sleep over at my girlfriend's)
3. USB-C to USBA dongle (from mono-price)
4. powerbank

 

[ZachNathan]

Literally, I carry the MacBook in a felt sleeve. That's it. Occasionally a solar power bank able to charge the laptop up to 75%, but I rarely have to bring it.

 

[JoePa2624]

Next up is a Dbrand black leather skin!

 

[No-Me]

I carry my rMB in a smooth grey Joli originals sleeve and in my Crumpler Bag I usually have:
- Logitech Master MX
- Apple USB-C to USB adapter

And surprisingly enough I barely bring my spare adapter, but in the future I hope to add the Voltus battery/hub in my bag.

 

[JoePa2624]

I carry my rMB in a smooth grey Joli originals sleeve and in my Crumpler Bag I usually have:
- Logitech Master MX
- Apple USB-C to USB adapter

And surprisingly enough I barely bring my spare adapter, but in the future I hope to add the Voltus battery/hub in my bag.

I like your sleeve. For now I'm using a cheap one until I find the right one. I have the Voltus on order also. As well as the KADi Port.

 

[Mark Kappert]

At school, work and home I am carrying my golden rMB in the 11+ Felt Case and further I am using/carrying:

• Apple USB-C to USB-A
• MacBook adapter
• iPhone 6 lightning cable
• Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H3

 

[soulreaver99]

Thought there was another thread similar to this but here it is again anyway

Using a 15-inch Thule Stravan bag. Fits everything great!


Here's my Go Bag for May 2015!


May 2015 Go Bag!

MacBook Retina 2015 1.1Ghz/8GB/256GB/Silver
Thule Stravan 15-inch
Grid-It
Mini USB Cable
Lightning Cable
iClever Dual USB Wall Charger
USB-C to USB-A cable
Business Cards
Free Pen
USB-C to USB-A Adaptor
USB Thumbdrive
Chromecast (Not Shown)
Verizon MiFi HotSpot (Not Shown)

 

[jimboutilier]

Most of the time I just carry the rMB alone. But when traveling for longer than battery life permits I add:

• Apple 29w USB-C charger and cable
• Apple Digital AV Adapter (allows charging while connected to HDMI monitor and/or USB 3)
• Anker 3-Port USB 3.0 HUB with 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet Converter and cable (combines with the previous two items to form a pretty good wired docking solution thats light and compact and modular)
  
• Apple USB-C to USB 3 adapter (haven't used it but just in case)
• Sandisk 32gb USB-C/USB-A flash drive
• Pawtec MacBook 12-Inch Retina Neoprene Sleeve (holds all of the above along with the rMB)

The best part is that its still lighter than my equivalent 11" MBA setup