Everyone knows that the pros spend a load of time on the road. With tournaments all over the world, they clock a lot of air time and spend days or weeks moving between where ever it is that they call “home” and tournament destinations all over the world. As hectic as it may seem, most all of the good folks from Full Tilt Poker that we’ve spoken with have told us that they really enjoy that aspect of the lifestyle – it’s one of the perks of the job.
That said, everyone seems to have certain “necessities” that they don’t leave at home. Here's what the pros said they couldn't go on the road without:
When I’m traveling – for a tournament or just for fun – I can’t live without my blow-dryer, iPod, cell phone and charger, or my laptop.
I’ve always got my laptop and a cell phone.
I travel with a Mac laptop and an iPhone (best smartphone ever made, and I try them all). Since the iPhone doubles as a video iPod, I listen to podcasts, watch TV shows and movies, surf the internet, do email, etc. on this one little device. I also have something called a Slingbox, which sits at home and allows me to connect to my TiVo and cable TV signal remotely via my laptop. I recommend everyone who gets addicted to a show like Lost or Prison Break run out and get both a Slingbox and TiVo. Whenever I’m at the airport I pick up an issue of Wired Magazine for the plane – it’s my “road” reading.
My laptop. I’ve got a wireless router that I can plug it into any modem outlet and use my laptop anywhere in the room – I’m always connected. I love most New York Times best seller novels, and I never travel without my iPod – I’ve got a very eclectic mix of music.
If I have my girlfriend with me, I’m all good. If I have my laptop as well, that’s a bonus.
I’m pretty low-maintenance, but I need my own shampoo and conditioner – I hate the hotel stuff!
