[x_section style=”margin: 0px 0px 0px 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; “][x_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” bg_color=”” style=”margin: 0px auto 0px auto; padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; “][x_column bg_color=”” type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; “][x_custom_headline level=”h2″ looks_like=”h3″ accent=”false”]My Kit[/x_custom_headline][/x_column][/x_row][/x_section][x_section class=”center-text ” style=”margin: 0px 0px 0px 0px; padding: 0px 0px 45px 0px; “][x_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” bg_color=”” style=”margin: 0px auto 0px auto; padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; “][x_column bg_color=”” type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; “][x_custom_headline level=”h2″ looks_like=”h4″ accent=”false”]My Kit Bag[/x_custom_headline][/x_column][/x_row][x_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” bg_color=”” style=”margin: 0px auto 0px auto; padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; “][x_column bg_color=”” type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; “][x_image type=”none” src=”https://mattkeil.files.wordpress.com/2015/09/kit-bag.jpg” alt=”” link=”false” href=”#” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=””][/x_column][/x_row][x_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” bg_color=”” style=”margin: 0px auto 0px auto; padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; “][x_column bg_color=”” type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; “][x_text]This is the equipment in my day-to-day kit bag. I’ve listed everything below with links to buy each item.[/x_text][/x_column][/x_row][x_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” bg_color=”” style=”margin: 0px auto 0px auto; padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; “][x_column bg_color=”” type=”1/2″ style=”padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; “][x_text class=”left-text “]

A – Retina MacBook Pro 15″
This computer is a beast. Supports external 4K displays and handles my music and video editing easily.
Available from Apple

B – Rode SmartLav+
The lavalier microphone I use for recording whilst I’m filming tech videos.
Available on Amazon

C – Sony HX20V Camera
It’s a bit old now, but I carry around a point-and-shoot until the day the iPhone has optical zoom. This might be a while.
No Longer Available

D – WD My Passport Ultra 2TB Hard Drive
I’ve always found hard drives from Western Digital to be very reliable and I keep a large amount of media on these drives.
Available on Amazon

E – RAVPower 6-in-1 NAS
On the occasions I need to get media off of a memory stick on to the iPad, I use this to transfer files wirelessly. Also includes a MicroSD slot so it can be used as a wireless hard drive.
Available on Amazon

F – Bose SoundTrue Around-Ear Headphones
I’m a bit fan of Bose since I could the SoundLink Mini a while back. These headphones are comfortable and sound very good for the price.
Available on Amazon

G – Cocoon GRID-IT Organiser
This is a great accessory to organise cables in your bag. I use it for lightning cables, SD Card reader, iPad cables and headphone leads.
Available on Amazon

H – Masterplug USB Charger with Surge Protection
Great for when you’re staying in hotel rooms and need to charge multiple devices. The surge protection is a useful feature too.
Available on Amazon

I – Joby GorillaPod Tripod
I always carry these around as they’re so useful. I use it not only for the camera, but the sound recorder and phone too.
Available on Amazon

J – iPhone Tripod Mount
This is a very quick-to-setup iPhone mount for use with a tripod.
No Longer Available

K – Apple USB Power Adaptor
Good for charging iPhones, rubbish for charging iPads. I always keep one in the bag in case I need an extra charger.
Available on Amazon

L – RAVPower 26800mAh Power Bank
I call this ‘The Beast’. It holds enough power to charge my phone or iPad several times over.
Available on Amazon

M – Anker 13000mAh Portable Charger
I’ve had this quite a while, but I use it as a backup charger or if someone I’m travelling with needs one.
No Longer Available

[/x_text][/x_column][x_column bg_color=”” type=”1/2″ style=”padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; “][x_text class=”left-text “]N – RavPower Luster 3200Ah External Battery Pack
Got sent this as a product sample and it’s a very handy charger to keep in a coat pocket.
Available on Amazon

O – iPad (4th Gen)
Yeah, it’s a bit old now, but it still does everything I want it do, including music production and gaming.
No Longer Available

P – Anker TC940 Ultrathin iPad Keyboard Case
Turns your iPad into a laptop. Useful when on a long commute.
Available on Amazon

Q – Kensington Presenter Expert
I use this in the classroom. There’s nothing worse when having to deliver a PowerPoint or Prezi and having to be glued to the front to change slides.
Available on Amazon

R – SureFire 6PX Tactical
A 200 lumen flashlight which is built like a tank.
Available on PatrolStore

S – Maglite Mini Torch
A backup flashlight. Nothing special but useful to have around.
Available on Amazon

T – Sony MDR-EX650 Earphones
Award-winning earphones with fantastic sound. Sound better than earphones that cost 3 times the price.
Available on Amazon

U – Casio G-Shock GB-X6900B Smartwatch
A tough watch with smart functions. G-Shocks are built to take knocks and get soaked.
Available on Oki-Ni

V – Apple iPod Shuffle 2GB
Brilliantly portable and easy to use. One of two different iPods I carry around with me.
Available on Amazon

W – Apple iPod Nano 16GB
For when I want more control over what I listen to, I use the iPod Nano. It also has Bluetooth which is useful for the car.
Available on Amazon

X – Apple iPhone 5S
I’m not going to have this for much longer, mainly because I want a bigger screen and more space, however the iPhone is my phone of choice.
Available on Amazon

Y – Rycote Mini Windjammer
Rycote make fantastic windjammers and I have this one for my Tascam sound recorder.
Available on Amazon

Z – Tascam DR-07 mk2
A great little sound recorder with plenty of options. I frequently use this with the SmartLav+ to record voiceovers for video.
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