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Reddit mentions of Power Strip Surge Protector 3 AC Outlets with 3 USB Ports (5V/2.4Ax3), HITRENDS Outlet Strip with USB Charger, Extension Board with 5ft Extension Cord for Indoor, White
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We found 5 Reddit mentions of Power Strip Surge Protector 3 AC Outlets with 3 USB Ports (5V/2.4Ax3), HITRENDS Outlet Strip with USB Charger, Extension Board with 5ft Extension Cord for Indoor, White. Here are the top ones.
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- ▶6 IN 1: 3 outlets & 3 USB charging ports and in one power strip which allows you charge 6 devices at the same time, suitable for most phones, tablets and other electronic devices.
- ▶UPGRADED USB PORTS: Exclusively upgraded 5V/2.4A*3 USB charging ports and built-in IC, the surge protector will detect your devices intelligently to deliver the fastest possible charging speed.
- ▶6-GRADE ENERGY EFFICIENCY BOARD: Exclusively 6-grade energy efficiency board supports higher current than other brand power strips, more efficient and more secure.
- ▶COMPACT & PORTABLE DESIGN: This Small Travel Power Strip is easy to carry or neatly placed on desk; It's your ideal solution for travel power supply.
- ▶QUALITY GUARANTEED: The USB power strip is certified by FCC, RoHS, made of fire-resistance PC shell and 100% copper wire, the performance is guaranteed by HITRENDS.
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Specs:
| Color | White |
| Height | 1.1 Inches |
| Length | 7.6 Inches |
| Size | 3 Outlet |
| Width | 1.8 Inches |
There was nothing that I left at home that I wished I had brought with me. But there were things that I brought with me that I should have left at home. You can always buy things along the way - clothes are the easiest to buy, but if you have a favourite style/brand of underwear, that would be the only thing I would recommend you take enough of.
Minimize adapters, chargers, cords as much as you can. I found that a good power board/strip (with USB) and 3m cord came in very handy, similar to this, where you can plug in your gadgets, etc from your country, but just use one adapter. And the long cords helps in hotel rooms and apartments so you can maximise your work area.
A large collapsible umbrella. Many here I am sure would find it unnecessary, but if you are travelling for work (in tropical areas especially) and need to get places dry, a good large umbrella is worth its weight in gold. You might only use it a few times a month, but it keeps you and your things dry. Don't go for a small "travel size" one, get a large, automatic-opening one like this.
It does depend on how much you will be moving around. If you are only moving every 2-3 weeks, that would be very different to if you were moving every 2-3 days. Too much luggage is just a PITA to get to from hotels/airports, no matter who is paying for it. I used a baglike this one and started with 20kg (absolutely full!), but now I have left some things behind and it is 16kg, plus I always have a small backpack for my laptop/electronics and a change of clothes for carryon. Less is best.
I just did a project at work where I made 11 ‘all in one’ computers using 3b+s. I used a vesa mount pi case mounted on the backs of monitors, and I used super strong double sided tape to mount power strips with USB on the back.
I’ve had major problems powering rPis with those USB power strip combos before, I think because they are inconsistent on how they share the power between ports. So I found one on amazon that said each USB port received 2.4 amps independently. Sure enough- they have worked great!
I’ll edit with a link when I get to my office. I think they were like $15, which is great for a 3 outlet power strip with a 5 foot cord that can also power a pi!
Edit: Here is the link to the power strips I used. Great for anyone who needs a power strip and also needs to power a pi.
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What about this one? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N1XHHMD/
Doesn't really seem like a deal, I bought a very similar one (99% sure it's a generic rebrand item) but with 3x 2.4A USB-A ports for $14.99.
It's good if you need a few outlets and some USB ports but that's really about it. It's not particular good bang for your buck IMO, the one I got I replaced with an APC 12-outlet surge protector with 2 USB charging ports.
The APC 12-Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip with USB Charging Ports, 2160 Joules, SurgeArrest Home/Office (PH12U2), right now it's going for $23.68 with a $5 clippable coupon on Amazon which brings the total to $20.69 with free Prime shipping and CA sales tax. I paid $35 for mine at my local computer store :/