The One Gadget I Never Leave Behind for Content Creation
I travel a lot.
And when I travel, time is always the thing I don’t have enough of.
Charging batteries sounds like a small problem until you’re on the road for two or three days straight, filming continuously, moving between locations, and relying on a camera that drains power fast. At that point, battery management stops being technical and becomes practical. It either works, or it slows you down.
This is why my favorite content creation gadget right now is the 2 Batteries Sealed Case Charger Kit by SmallRig.
I didn’t buy it because it looked clever. I bought it because it solved a real problem in my workflow.
Why Charging Matters More Than You Think
The camera I use most is the Sony A7IV, often in high-performance settings. That means excellent image quality, but also fast battery drain. On multi-day recordings, especially when I’m filming back-to-back, battery planning becomes critical.
I don’t always have access to wall sockets. I don’t always have time to wait.
What I do always have is a backpack full of devices charging via Type-C: iPhone, MacBook, drone, camera accessories.
So adding another proprietary charger to that mix never made sense.
Type-C Changed Everything
The biggest advantage of this kit is simple: Type-C charging.
One cable. One ecosystem. No extra adapters.
I can charge it from my laptop, a power bank, a car charger, or the same cable I use for my phone. That flexibility alone already makes it travel-friendly, but it goes further.
It charges two batteries at the same time, and it does it fast. Not “acceptable” fast — actually fast. The kind of speed that lets you regain control of your schedule instead of planning your day around a charging cycle.
Designed for Movement, Not Desks
What really sealed the deal for me is the sealed case design.
Most battery chargers are built to sit somewhere.
This one is built to move.
The case protects the batteries, keeps everything together, and fits easily in a backpack or pouch. No exposed contacts, no loose parts, no fragile plastic trays. Compared to bulkier charging stations, this feels intentional — like something designed by people who actually travel and work on location.
When you’re carrying gear all day, small design decisions matter more than specs.
Why This Fits My Workflow
When I’m filming for two or three days in a row, the last thing I want to think about is whether I’ll run out of power. This kit lets me focus on the work instead of the logistics.
For me, that’s what good tools do.
They disappear.
And when a tool disappears from your thinking, it’s usually because it’s doing its job very well.
