Working on the go this summer? As a seasoned remote worker, here's my essential kit list for productive working in the most awkward of locations

We're well and truly into summer travel season, and if you're planning on integrating some remote working into your vacation, it's worth considering your setup.

<![CDATA[ <article> <p>We're well and truly into summer travel season, and if you're planning on integrating some remote working into your vacation, it's worth considering your setup. My own job is largely laptop-based, and over the years I've done a decent amount of working away from my office desk, whether at events or in order to keep things ticking over during time off. The biggest lesson I've learned is that a few well-chosen remote-working accessories can make a huge difference. </p><p>I rely on a laptop riser so that I'm not hunched over a table (my back will start hurting after around an hour, and it's all downhill from there). If my laptop is raised, I'll then add in a portable <a href="https://www.techradar.com/news/computing-components/peripherals/what-keyboard-10-best-keyboards-compared-1028011">keyboard</a> to make typing easier — my tip is to pick one with the same proportions as your regular keyboard, so your fingers know where to go — and a <a href="https://www.techradar.com/news/best-wireless-mouse">wireless mouse</a>.</p><p>If I'm going to be in meetings, a great pair of <a href="https://www.techradar.com/audio/headphones/best-noise-cancelling-headphones">noise-cancelling headphones</a> is essential to keep things private and ensure I don't miss any info if the background noise is louder than I'd like. I also use them to help me focus in potentially distracting scenarios. </p><p>A recent addition to my own setup is a <a href="https://www.techradar.com/news/best-portable-monitor">portable second monitor</a>. It felt like a luxury when I bought it, but it's been worth every penny for me. I'm often hopping between different apps and referencing information from other sources, so having that extra screen real estate has been invaluable. </p><p>Below, I've rounded up my recommendations for an ideal remote-working setup, including premium options and budget-friendly alternatives. Not all jobs will require all this kit, so I'd recommend picking-and-mixing to suit your needs. </p><h3 class="article-body__section" id="section-remote-working-essentials"><span>Remote working essentials</span></h3> <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_standard" data-id="7777318e-94a1-11f1-aaa0-6d5ef825403a"> <div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hxccg9nfEKiRiXxxFogjFN.jpg" alt="Asus Rog Harpe Ace Mini Wireless Gaming Mouse for Esports - Black"></p></div> <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper"> <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper"> <div class='featured__brand'>ASUS</div> <div class="featured__title">ROG Harpe Ace Mini</div> <div class="stars__reviews"><span itemprop="reviewRating" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Rating" class="chunk rating"><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star half"></span><meta itemprop="bestRating" content="100.0" /><meta itemprop="worstRating" content="0.0" /><meta itemprop="ratingValue" content="90" /></span></div> </div> <div class="subtitle__description"> <p><p><a href="https://www.techradar.com/computing/mice/asus-rog-harpe-ace-mini-review">Read our full review</a></p></p> </div> <div class="pro-con"><div class="list-pros-wrapper"><h4 class="list-pros-label">Pros</h4><ul class="list-pros"><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Excellent performance</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Discreet aesthetic</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Small, comfortable size</li></ul></div><div class="list-cons-wrapper"><h4 class="list-cons-label">Cons</h4><ul class="list-cons"><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>Small size isn’t for everyone</li><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>High price</li><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>Scroll wheel is a bit stiff</li></ul></div></div> </div> </div> <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_standard" data-id="77773418-94a1-11f1-9f04-2d5dbb313991"> <div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/J4iDUTWLFvsMTKePqWZJXD.jpg" alt="Logitech Pop mouse"></p></div> <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper"> <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper"> <div class='featured__brand'>Logitech</div> <div class="featured__title">POP Mouse</div> <div class="stars__reviews"><span itemprop="reviewRating" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Rating" class="chunk rating"><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><meta itemprop="bestRating" content="100.0" /><meta itemprop="worstRating" content="0.0" /><meta itemprop="ratingValue" content="80" /></span></div> </div> <div class="subtitle__description"> <p><p><a href="https://www.techradar.com/computing/mice/logitech-pop-mouse-review">Read our full review</a></p></p> </div> <div class="pro-con"><div class="list-pros-wrapper"><h4 class="list-pros-label">Pros</h4><ul class="list-pros"><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Satisfying clicks</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Good customizations</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Easy three-way switching</li></ul></div><div class="list-cons-wrapper"><h4 class="list-cons-label">Cons</h4><ul class="list-cons"><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>No side buttons</li><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>No wired or 2.4GHz wireless</li><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>No rechargeable battery</li></ul></div></div> </div> </div> <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_standard" data-id="23dae44e-94a1-11f1-92d6-f7558a49f499"> <div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/g4VffYSPfhh63Z56ftdWPf.jpg" alt="Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones"></p></div> <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper"> <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper"> <div class='featured__brand'>Bose</div> <div class="featured__title">QuietComfort Ultra Headphones</div> <div class="stars__reviews"><span itemprop="reviewRating" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Rating" class="chunk rating"><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star half"></span><meta itemprop="bestRating" content="100.0" /><meta itemprop="worstRating" content="0.0" /><meta itemprop="ratingValue" content="90" /></span></div> </div> <div class="subtitle__description"> <p><p><a href="https://www.techradar.com/audio/headphones/wireless-headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-review">Read our full review</a></p></p> </div> <div class="pro-con"><div class="list-pros-wrapper"><h4 class="list-pros-label">Pros</h4><ul class="list-pros"><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Fantastic, detailed sound with rich bass</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Class-leading noise-stopping power</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Comfortable and premium, with folding design</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Great smart features</li></ul></div><div class="list-cons-wrapper"><h4 class="list-cons-label">Cons</h4><ul class="list-cons"><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>24-hour battery life is weak</li><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>Some will prefer a more neutral sound</li><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>No USB-C audio input</li><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>No LE Audio support (but it's promised)</li></ul></div></div> </div> </div> <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_standard" data-id="777733aa-94a1-11f1-8e32-458742611165"> <div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/C3JVFsG8kzpwRLMTsn44m8.jpg" alt="The 1More Sonoflow Pro HQ51 over-ear noise-cancelling headphones"></p></div> <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper"> <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper"> <div class='featured__brand'>1More</div> <div class="featured__title">SonoFlow Pro HQ51</div> <div class="stars__reviews"><span itemprop="reviewRating" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Rating" class="chunk rating"><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star half"></span><meta itemprop="bestRating" content="100.0" /><meta itemprop="worstRating" content="0.0" /><meta itemprop="ratingValue" content="90" /></span></div> </div> <div class="subtitle__description"> <p><p><a href="https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/1more-sonoflow-pro-hq51-review">Read our full review</a></p></p> </div> <div class="pro-con"><div class="list-pros-wrapper"><h4 class="list-pros-label">Pros</h4><ul class="list-pros"><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Customizable, satisfying sound</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Effective ANC</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Fantastic battery life</li></ul></div><div class="list-cons-wrapper"><h4 class="list-cons-label">Cons</h4><ul class="list-cons"><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>App situation is a bit messy</li><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>Button controls appear a little cheap</li><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>Build feels slightly flimsy</li></ul></div></div> </div> </div> <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_standard" data-id="777732d8-94a1-11f1-ac18-8fa4a255cc93"> <div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XsswvmQB9NmSeDv4pLq97d.jpg" alt="Anker 737 PowerCore 24K power bank"></p></div> <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper"> <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper"> <div class='featured__brand'>Anker</div> <div class="featured__title">737 Power Bank (PowerCore 24K)</div> <div class="stars__reviews"><span itemprop="reviewRating" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Rating" class="chunk rating"><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star half"></span><meta itemprop="bestRating" content="100.0" /><meta itemprop="worstRating" content="0.0" /><meta itemprop="ratingValue" content="90" /></span></div> </div> <div class="subtitle__description"> <p><p><a href="https://www.techradar.com/phones/phone-accessories/anker-737-power-bank-review">Read our full review</a></p></p> </div> <div class="pro-con"><div class="list-pros-wrapper"><h4 class="list-pros-label">Pros</h4><ul class="list-pros"><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>A powerful 140W output</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>A screen that shows charge rates</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Premium build quality</li></ul></div><div class="list-cons-wrapper"><h4 class="list-cons-label">Cons</h4><ul class="list-cons"><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>Chunky dimensions</li><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>Higher priced</li><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>No UPS mode</li></ul></div></div> </div> </div> <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_standard" data-id="777734e0-94a1-11f1-8d28-f1c42a5d1da5"> <div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DjSUJzCAhpESRVeFdRpT8d.jpg" alt="Anker 20,000mAh 87W Power Bank with USB-C cable extended from the body and 100% showing on LED display"></p></div> <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper"> <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper"> <div class='featured__brand'>Anker</div> <div class="featured__title">87W 20000mAh Power Bank</div> <div class="stars__reviews"><span itemprop="reviewRating" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Rating" class="chunk rating"><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><meta itemprop="bestRating" content="100.0" /><meta itemprop="worstRating" content="0.0" /><meta itemprop="ratingValue" content="80" /></span></div> </div> <div class="subtitle__description"> <p><p><a href="https://www.techradar.com/phones/phone-accessories/anker-20-000mah-87w-power-bank-review">Read our full review</a></p></p> </div> <div class="pro-con"><div class="list-pros-wrapper"><h4 class="list-pros-label">Pros</h4><ul class="list-pros"><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Large power output</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Well-made</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Integrated USB-C cable</li></ul></div><div class="list-cons-wrapper"><h4 class="list-cons-label">Cons</h4><ul class="list-cons"><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>Some rivals are smaller</li><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>Unnecessarily powerful for many</li><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>Display lacks detailed information</li></ul></div></div> </div> </div> <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_standard" data-id="77773346-94a1-11f1-8d1f-0109bcb277d8"> <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/UGREEN-Adjustable-MacBook-Portable-Aluminium-white/dp/B08TLVKBMJ/" data-model-name="Ugreen foldable laptop stand" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:129.87%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Lgig9EpnkQVjvS35xRohxH.jpg" alt="Ugreen Laptop Stand for Desk Adjustable, Macbook Stand"></p></div></a> <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper"> <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper"> <div class='featured__brand'>UGREEN</div> <div class="featured__title">Foldable Laptop Stand</div> </div> <div class="subtitle__description"> <p></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_standard" data-id="777735b2-94a1-11f1-a5cb-636990bfd7ed"> <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Amazon-Basics-6-Angle-Adjustment-Laptops/dp/B09WNH5ZT9/" data-model-name="Foldable Laptop Stand (UK only)" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/i6BX3SninbSgiYCk9QSi24.jpg" alt="Amazon Basics Foldable Laptop Stand, 6-Angle Adjustable, Lightweight Portable Design, Recommended for Ergonomic Viewing, Fits 10 (25.4 Cm) - 15.6 Inches (39.6 Cm) Laptops, Silver"></p></div></a> <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper"> <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper"> <div class='featured__brand'>Amazon Basics</div> <div class="featured__title">Foldable Laptop Stand (UK only)</div> </div> <div class="subtitle__description"> <p></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_standard" data-id="700fa650-94a7-11f1-ad52-4ba2eaf77e45"> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Adjustable-Portable-Aluminum-Computer-Ventilated/dp/B08BJ64D47/" data-model-name="Foldable Laptop Stand (US only)" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pjBEMakxHhtRCrYVSdDSvK.jpg" alt="Tonmom Laptop Stand for Desk, Adjustable Laptop Riser, White"></p></div></a> <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper"> <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper"> <div class='featured__brand'>Tonmom</div> <div class="featured__title">Foldable Laptop Stand (US only)</div> </div> <div class="subtitle__description"> <p></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_standard" data-id="7777326a-94a1-11f1-b582-65e7a8f20748"> <div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:85.80%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kqH8ExpiheP2TczChNKhDT.jpg" alt="Logitech K780"></p></div> <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper"> <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper"> <div class='featured__brand'>Logitech</div> <div class="featured__title">K780 keyboard</div> </div> <div class="subtitle__description"> <p></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_standard" data-id="7777347c-94a1-11f1-837e-c30de056bac6"> <div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:56.24%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/E5bBgwhNGFq567NBFQwMeJ.jpg" alt="Logitech K380"></p></div> <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper"> <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper"> <div class='featured__brand'>Logitech</div> <div class="featured__title">K380 pebble keys keyboard</div> <div class="stars__reviews"><span itemprop="reviewRating" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Rating" class="chunk rating"><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star half"></span><meta itemprop="bestRating" content="100.0" /><meta itemprop="worstRating" content="0.0" /><meta itemprop="ratingValue" content="90" /></span></div> </div> <div class="subtitle__description"> <p><p><a href="https://www.techradar.com/reviews/logitech-k380-keyboard-review-the-perfect-remote-work-companion">Read our full review</a></p></p> </div> <div class="pro-con"><div class="list-pros-wrapper"><h4 class="list-pros-label">Pros</h4><ul class="list-pros"><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Comfortable to type on</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Thin and compact</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Great, useful shortcuts</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Arrow keys are great</li></ul></div><div class="list-cons-wrapper"><h4 class="list-cons-label">Cons</h4><ul class="list-cons"><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>Surprisingly cheap</li><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>Keys might be too small for some</li><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>Not rechargeable</li></ul></div></div> </div> </div> <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_standard" data-id="7777354e-94a1-11f1-8206-414a412b5f63"> <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/ARZOPA-Portable-2560x1440-Kickstand-External/dp/B0FJ1XMX24?th=1" data-model-name="Arzopa Z3FC" data-model-brand="" ><div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:79.47%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UBqip7FYV4VRBodBqYvg7J.jpg" alt="Portable monitor"></p></div></a> <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper"> <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper"> <div class='featured__brand'>Arzopa</div> <div class="featured__title">Z3FC portable monitor</div> <div class="stars__reviews"><span itemprop="reviewRating" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Rating" class="chunk rating"><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star half"></span><meta itemprop="bestRating" content="100.0" /><meta itemprop="worstRating" content="0.0" /><meta itemprop="ratingValue" content="90" /></span></div> </div> <div class="subtitle__description"> <p><p><a href="https://www.techradar.com/pro/arzopa-z3fc-portable-monitor-review">Read our full review</a></p></p> </div> <div class="pro-con"><div class="list-pros-wrapper"><h4 class="list-pros-label">Pros</h4><ul class="list-pros"><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Lightweight and thin for travel</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>High refresh rate for gaming</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>2.5K resolution</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Sleeve and braided cables included</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Better speakers than you might think</li></ul></div><div class="list-cons-wrapper"><h4 class="list-cons-label">Cons</h4><ul class="list-cons"><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>No built-in battery</li><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>Can be clunky using the OSD</li><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>Runs warm after a while</li><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>Washed-out HDR on Switch 2</li></ul></div></div> </div> </div> <div class="featured_product_block featured_block_standard" data-id="777731fc-94a1-11f1-9e11-d5a69ac5f06c"> <div class='product-image-widthsetter'><p class='vanilla-image-block' data-bordeaux-image-check style='padding-top:100.00%';><img style="width: 100%" class="featured_image" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tiANhbpCtavVRmUuviC3B.png" alt="ASUS ZenScreen MB27ACF on a white background"></p></div> <div class="featured_product_details_wrapper"> <div class="featured_product_title_wrapper"> <div class='featured__brand'>ASUS</div> <div class="featured__title">ZenScreen MB27ACF 27-inch portable monitor</div> <div class="stars__reviews"><span itemprop="reviewRating" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Rating" class="chunk rating"><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><span class="icon icon-star"> </span><meta itemprop="bestRating" content="100.0" /><meta itemprop="worstRating" content="0.0" /><meta itemprop="ratingValue" content="80" /></span></div> </div> <div class="subtitle__description"> <p><p><a href="https://www.techradar.com/pro/asus-zenscreen-mb27acf-27in-portable-monitor-review">Read our full review</a></p></p> </div> <div class="pro-con"><div class="list-pros-wrapper"><h4 class="list-pros-label">Pros</h4><ul class="list-pros"><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Big screen</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Portable</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Thin</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Ideal for collaboration</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>2.5K resolution</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>99% sRGB</li><li class='list-item list-item-pros'>Includes kickstand, hanging hooks, and monitor arm</li></ul></div><div class="list-cons-wrapper"><h4 class="list-cons-label">Cons</h4><ul class="list-cons"><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>Not everyone needs a 27in portable display</li><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>Average brightness</li><li class='list-item list-item-cons'>Not wide color gamut</li></ul></div></div> </div> </div> </article> ]]>