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Are there recommendations for a portable writing surface or desk to use on one's lap when traveling?

 

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Fred

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For something light in weight that wouldn't slide off of your lap, you may want a bean bag lap desk. The writing surface on mine is 15 1/2 inches by 11 5/8 inches. I also have a Rotring Profil. This is a plastic board with 2 built-in flat clips to hold your paper, one on each side. The writing surface is 18" by about 11" or 12" and has a ruler on the longer side. I've had this for years, but it's something you might find on e-Bay. The bean bag lap desks should be easier to find.

 

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I use a clipboard... they're hard to beat for portablity, but maybe not the greatest writing surface. It's all about trade offs...

 

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I found some great ones in Bed Bath and Beyond for 3.99. They are wonderful. They are not made out of wood but rather, plastic which accounts for the low cost. They were also on sale. See if they still have some hanging around. You may be pleasantly surprised! :)

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Actually Office Depot has some very nice ones - lap desks - which is made of a solid surface mounted on a comfortable pillow like base. The top is curved to fit around the abdomen. There are varying prices up to about $69.00 IIRC, but the one I like most cost $29.95 I think it was. I use it now in place of my desk at home too. Desks (except for those school desks) have never been quite comfortable to me for writing so I'll sit at my desk, and but use the lap desk to write and the big desk for organization.

 

Drop by Office Depot and check them out. I'd guess the other office supply chains would carry a selection as well.

 

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Fred

 

Check out the thread in pen and paper parephernalia on this subject. I'm looking for the same thing but they are not easy to find here in the uk. There were lots of good suggestions that I'm following up although the dollar rate is good for me at the moment the cost of shipping is prohibitive.

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My favorite portable writing desk is a shallow Melamine tray, about 15" x 9". Similar to this one: http://shopstashtea.com/900789.html

 

Flipped over (so the tray is upside down), the edges of the tray "catch" on my knees so it doesn't slip around. It works great for writing or for using a laptop. It's lightweight and easy to pack up. Doesn't take up much room in a suitcase, and fits in a briefcase or backpack very nicely.

 

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Are there recommendations for a portable writing surface or desk to use on one's lap when traveling?

 

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Fred

 

I have an aluminum forms case that has room for paper and envelopes on the inside and is a stable support for writing. Was ordered at work but I have seen similar at Office Depot. There is a clipboard type clip on one side and a metal flap as well.

 

 

Kurt

 

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I picked up a wood one from Bed, Bath & Beyond today that has a concave cut out to fit around my belly, and a cushion underneath. I like it a lot.

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Are there recommendations for a portable writing surface or desk to use on one's lap when traveling?

 

Collect few cardboards that are in back of paper pads. Glue two of them together to make it thick enough. Put some binder clip (AKA foldback clip) or bulldog clip to its edge in order to keep your papers in place.

 

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Are there recommendations for a portable writing surface or desk to use on one's lap when traveling?

 

Collect few cardboards that are in back of paper pads. Glue two of them together to make it thick enough. Put some binder clip (AKA foldback clip) or bulldog clip to its edge in order to keep your papers in place.

How dare you exhibit such frugality on FPN!!! :ltcapd:

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Collect few cardboards that are in back of paper pads. Glue two of them together to make it thick enough.
Certainly frugal enough, but still not a broad enough surface.

 

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Collect few cardboards that are in back of paper pads. Glue two of them together to make it thick enough.
Certainly frugal enough, but still not a broad enough surface.

 

Well, maybe you should buy some plywood board and saw it to right size. Use also paint or lack, if needed.

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