Springtime will soon be upon us and that means warmer weather. Instead of spending the day cooped up in your office basking in fluorescent light and breathing in circulated air, take your work outside to a park and enjoy the physical and mental health benefits that come from being out in nature. Below is everything you’ll need to make working from a park doable.
1. American Optical Flight Gear Sunglasses
It will likely be bright outside when you take your work to the park. You’re going to need some shades to keep from squinting. These aviators from American optics are affordable, rugged, and classy looking.
2. Baloney Sandwich
Make work in a park a picnic by brining along some food. I’m a simple man. I don’t need a fancy panini. Just give me some humble Oscar Meyer baloney sandwiched between two slices of Wonder Bread, and I’m a happy camper.
Some cities have installed free wi-fi access in public parks. If you’re not lucky enough to live in one of these towns, you’ll need to bring along your own internet access. Most Android phones can be turned into a mobile hotspot so you can connect your laptop to your cell phone’s network. Most phone providers charge a bit extra for tethering other devices to your phone like this, but if it means you get to enjoy the outdoors while getting some work done, it’s well worth it.
4. Steaz Energy
Clean energy with no artificial sweeteners. All of Steaz’s products use Stevia, a natural, calorie-free sweetener.
5. Evernote Smart Notebook by Moleskine
I’m a big fan of pocket notebooks as well as Evernote. With the Evernote Smart Notebook from Moleskine you get the best of both worlds. The paper in the Evernote Smart Notebook is designed specifically to use with Evernote’s Page Capture on their smartphone app. Your handwritten notes and doodles can be instantly digitized and stored in the cloud.
6. Rocketfish Pen/Tablet Stylus
Use the pen part to take notes in your Moleskine; use the stylus part to jot notes on your tablet.
7. L.L. Bean Maine Guide Laptop Bag
Made from waxed leather, this laptop bag will protect all your valuables, even if you get caught in a rainstorm.
8. Headphones
You don’t want to disrupt your fellow park-goers or the squirrels with your tunes. Make sure to plug in some headphones.
9. Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga Convertible
With its flip-and-fold design, the Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga Convertible lets you easily switch from laptop to tablet mode. Finish those TPS reports while in laptop mode and then take a break to read The Sun Also Rises in tablet mode while you relax in the beautiful surroundings.
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