Not tested yet Anker Nano MagSafe power bank, 5,000 mAh
8.6 mm thin. For days when the VEGER is too much: it snaps onto the back of the case.
Simo ElaljFounder of RefurbMe The iPhone and MacBook accessories I carry every day
I carry 12 accessories with my iPhone 16 and MacBook Pro 14. Four keep everything charged: a 165W Anker power bank that charges the MacBook, a slim VEGER battery with USB-C and Lightning cables built in, a 100W UGREEN charger with a retractable cable and a foldable MagFlow stand. Four put my keys, wallet and backpack in Find My. Two cases, a passport case and AirPods Pro complete the kit.
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My kit in 12 objects
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Charging: one charger, two power banks, one stand
The charger tops up the MacBook and the iPhone at the same time, and both power banks have their cables built in.
- 1
Anker Laptop Power Bank, 25,000 mAh, 165W
Three USB-C ports at up to 100W each, enough to charge a MacBook Pro 14 on a train. One 70 cm (2.3 ft) retractable cable and a second 30 cm one.
- 165W
- 3 USB-C
- 2 built-in cables
- 2
UGREEN Nexode 100W retractable charger
The 75 cm (2.5 ft) USB-C cable winds back into the block. Two more USB-C ports and a USB-A: MacBook, iPhone and Watch on one outlet.
- 100W
- 4 ports
- Built-in cable
- 3
VEGER 10,000 mAh power bank with built-in cables
I picked it because it's slim: 0.66 in (1.6 cm) thick and 6.3 oz, it fits in a jeans pocket. It charges an iPhone 16 up to 1.7 times (maker's figure), with USB-C and Lightning cables molded into the shell.
- 0.66 in
- iPhone 16 × 1.7
- USB-C + Lightning
- 4
UGREEN MagFlow 2-in-1 foldable stand
iPhone in front, AirPods behind. Folded, it's 6 × 6 cm (2.4 in). It charges at 7.5W, so it's a nightstand charger.
- 7.5W
- 207 g
- Foldable
More options in our guides to the best MagSafe accessories and the best iPhone accessories.
Finding things with Find My
One AirTag on my keys, another stuck inside my backpack and a card in my wallet. All three show up in the Find My app.
- 5
Apple AirTag (2nd generation)
One in the key case, one stuck inside my backpack. With Precision Finding, the iPhone walks me right to it.
- Find My
- Precision Finding
- 6
Spigen Valentinus Pro AirTag key organizer
My keys fold into a vegan leather case with an AirTag inside. They don't scratch my iPhone, they don't jingle in my pocket, and Find My knows where they are.
- Up to 5 keys
- AirTag 1 and 2
- 7 Stand-in, not tested
Elevation Lab AirTag adhesive mount, 4 pack
I use AXFEE's holders, stuck inside my backpack. AXFEE doesn't sell them in the US; this mount does the same job with a screw-on lid.
- Adhesive
- Waterproof
- 4 pack
- 8
UGREEN FineTrack Slim wallet tracker card
As thin as a credit card, it lives in my wallet. It shows up in Find My and charges wirelessly.
- Find My
- iOS only
Protecting the iPhone and the MacBook
Pick your model in the list. Each one has its own Amazon listing.
- 9
JETech 360° Ring Stand Case for iPhone
The ring turns 360° and props the phone up, portrait or landscape. MagSafe magnets work through it.
- MagSafe
- 360° ring
ASIN B0F7RDW7L8 View on Amazon.com - 10
Spigen Urban Fit MacBook case
A hard shell covered in knit fabric. It doesn't slide off my lap and doesn't get scratched in the bag.
- Knit fabric
- Hard shell
ASIN B09R2KCXD2 View on Amazon.com
More cases and stands in our guide to the best MacBook accessories.
Travel and audio
- 11
Spigen Life RFID passport case
Passport, cards and boarding pass in one case that closes. A SIM eject tool lives inside, for a local SIM abroad.
- RFID
- SIM tool
- 12
Apple AirPods Pro
The one thing on this list that doesn't come from Amazon. RefurbMe compares refurbished AirPods Pro across refurbishers, with live prices.
- Refurbished
- Live prices
What I'd add next (not tested yet)
I haven't tried these yet. They follow the same rule and fill gaps in what I already carry.
Not tested yet 
Not tested yet ESR Geo MagSafe wallet with Find My
Tracker and wallet in one, stuck to the phone. Five cards and an adjustable stand.
Not tested yet UGREEN Nexode 65W travel adapter
US, UK and EU plugs fold into the block. Abroad, it takes the 100W's place.
Not tested yet UGREEN Electronics organizer pouch
So the charger, power banks and trackers don't roll to the bottom of the bag.
Not tested yet UGREEN MagFlow Qi2 25W 2-in-1 foldable
The fast MagFlow: 25W on an iPhone 16 or newer, instead of 7.5W.
How I pick
My rule: no loose cables, nothing that scratches the phone, and anything I could lose shows up in Find My.
I only list what I use. The five ideas above stay marked "Not tested yet" until I've had them in hand.
What I left out: the MOFT stick-on laptop stand, whose adhesive wants a smooth surface while the Urban Fit case is fabric, and USB-C hubs, which a MacBook Pro 14 with HDMI and an SD slot doesn't need.
Further reading: best iPhone accessories, best MacBook accessories and refurbished AirPods Pro.
Frequently asked questions
Does a refurbished iPhone come with a charger?
Usually not. Most refurbished iPhones ship with a charging cable but no power adapter, the same as a new iPhone since the iPhone 12. Plan on a USB-C charger of at least 20W. A 100W one like my UGREEN also charges a MacBook, so one charger covers both.
Can you put an AirTag in your wallet?
You can, but an AirTag is a round puck and makes a slim wallet bulge. A card tracker such as the UGREEN FineTrack Slim is the size of a credit card, slides into a card slot and shows up in Find My like an AirTag. It only works with an iPhone.
Which power banks have a built-in Lightning cable?
The VEGER 10,000 mAh I carry has two cables molded into its shell, one USB-C and one Lightning. So it charges an iPhone 15 or later and an older Lightning iPhone without a spare cable, and an iPhone 16 up to 1.7 times, per the maker.
Can a power bank charge a MacBook Pro?
Yes, if it delivers enough USB-C power. My Anker 25,000 mAh puts out 165W in total and charges a MacBook Pro 14 on the go. A phone battery like the VEGER, capped at 22.5W, only slows the drain while the Mac is running.
Can you take AirTags and a power bank on a plane?
Yes. AirTags are allowed in carry-on and checked bags. Power banks go in your carry-on only, never in checked luggage, and under 100 Wh they need no airline approval. A 25,000 mAh battery is about 90 Wh. Some airlines also ban using a power bank during the flight, so check yours.
What accessories should you buy with a refurbished iPhone?
A USB-C charger first, since the box rarely has one, then a case for your exact model. A screen protector and a small power bank come next. For earbuds, compare refurbished AirPods Pro offers on RefurbMe.