Software I use, gear I love, and other things I recommend.

Researching gear is one of my favorite forms of procrastination. Here is a list of my favorite things.

Hardware

  • 13” MacBook Air, M1, 16GB RAM (2020)

    The M1 chip makes a difference. Since I do most of my work in the cloud, I don't need the most powerful workstation.

  • Logitech MX Master

    Better than any trackpad. You can move between mac window spaces seamlessly.

  • Keychron K3 Ultra-slim Wireless Mechanical Keyboard

    Slim mechanical keyboard with hot-swappable switches.

Software for Solo Projects

  • Cloudflare

    I use it for DDoS protection, DNS, and caching static assets. Plus it allows me to avoid paying AWS $$$ in egress fees.

  • Terraform

    Infrastructure as Code makes it much easier to reuse pieces from similar projects and separate things out into dev/prod accounts.

  • TailwindCSS

    I'm no master of CSS, but I can use Tailwind to make things look less bad. I was an early adopter.

Outdoor Gear

  • Hyperlite Mountain Gear Elevate 22 Backpack

    The best backpack for long days in the mountains. It's waterproof, narrow for climbing, and rolls down small when it's not full.

  • Arcteryx Sun Hoody

    When UV is strong, like on a high altitude glacier, a lightweight hoody keeps you cooler than bare skin. Who knew?

Film Gear

  • Sony A7 IV

    Lightweight mirrorless camera for videos and photos.

  • Hyperlite Mountain Gear Camera Pod

    I attach Peak Design clips and a strap to this pod. It protects my camera while keeping it accessible. If things get spicy while climbing I can carabiner it to the back of my pack.

  • Insta360 Action Camera

    The last thing you want to think about when hanging onto rock by your fingertips is framing your action shot. Film 360 degrees and crop later.

Travel Stuff

  • Outlier Slim Dungarees

    I used these exclusively as my only non-exercise pants for two years. They are what jeans wish they could be.

  • Flint & Tinder Trucker Jacket

    Reliable travel jacket.