The Portable AeroTrack Workstation System, for Creatives On the Go
When designers rove between spaces, they're typically spaces equipped with desks. But for furniture-free fieldwork, the laptop wants a surface to rest on, and a mobile desk would come in handy. This problem has been solved by Tether Tools , an Arizona-based manufacturer of photography accessories. The company's Aerotrac WorkStation System recalls workshop T-track jigs. It's made of aluminum extrusions arranged in two leaves, like a book. Folded shut, it measures just 8.5" x 11" and is just ¾" thick. Once unfolded, the two surfaces are rendered into one by a locking insert bar. The worksurface can then be attached to a tripod, via a threaded insert integrated into the underside. (You can also use optional quick-release tripod adapter plates, if you don't feel like screwing the thing on each time. Two orange-knobbed "tech clamps" hold your laptop in place, securely enough that you can even carry it while attached to the worksurface. A handle is included. Additional accessories allow you to manage cables and attach hard drives and other accessories. Overall it's pretty versatile, as you'll see below: The AeroTrac runs $300.
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Updated Oct 12, 2025