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When packing for a trip — or even worse, a family trip — there are quite a few things you need to remember to bring, especially if you’re going somewhere more remote. Fortunately for the rest of my family, I always remember to bring a charger — several, in fact.From towels to pool noodles and everything in between, our car was absolutely packed when we finally pulled out of my driveway. While everyone else made sure to have their beach gear and plenty of extra clothes, I was in charge of electronics per usual.Now, we don’t let our four-year-old use a tablet at home, but with a six-hour drive ahead of us, I had no problem making an exception to that rule. So I charged and loaded the TCL NXTPAPER 14 with all of his favorite movies. Even though I consider it one of the best tablets, it doesn’t have a headphone jack, which meant this would be his first time using Bluetooth headphones instead of wired ones.
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With my son squared away, it was time to pack my own tech bag. After packing my Nintendo Switch 2 and a pair of the best smart glasses so I could get the big-screen experience on the go, charging was next. While I always bring a plug-in GaN charger to quickly top off all my devices, this time around, I decided to do things a bit differently.You see, as I had Satechi’s new ChargeView 140W Desktop Charger waiting on my desk, I threw it in my bag at the last minute — and I’m glad I did. While it’s designed for your desk, it ended up being the perfect charger for our trip. Here’s why.From the wall to your desk
