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by ashtonkem 2227 days ago
I just bring my own brick for such circumstances. It takes no effort for me to evaluate the security, and it’s more flexible than counting on built in USB ports.
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But buses, trains, planes — they all offer a USB socket, not a power socket.
I've long since taken to carrying a USB battery that can charge and provide power at the same time. It's more reliable for me than USB condoms, and, well, it's a battery, which is useful too.
That’s not been my experience, but I’m sure it’s hyper location/company specific.

As another commenter mentioned, I too carry a battery for longer trips, which is useful for charging devices when physically on the move and away from outlets. The model I chose from Anker can also top up a MBP, albeit slowly.