What’s in My Bag: The Essentials for a Productive Day at the Office [2025]
As a developer and cloud engineer (or Architect, they call me like that), my work isn't confined to a single desk. Whether I'm at the office, traveling by train, or stopping at a coffee shop between meetings, I need a setup that ensures I'm productive no matter where I am. But there's a fine balance between carrying everything I might need and keeping my bag lightweight and practical. In this post, I'll share what's in my bag when I head to the office, why each item earns its place, and how I optimize for productivity without overpacking (more or less
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As a developer and cloud engineer (or Architect, they call me like that), my work isn't confined to a single desk. Whether I'm at the office, traveling by train, or stopping at a coffee shop between meetings, I need a setup that ensures I'm productive no matter where I am. But there's a fine balance between carrying everything I might need and keeping my bag lightweight and practical.
In this post, I'll share what's in my bag when I head to the office, why each item earns its place, and how I optimize for productivity without overpacking (more or less