Looking for a “rugged” external hard drive

That’s what I was thinking, but wanted confirmation.

Thanks.

Any specific brands that you like?

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Depending on how much storage you need, consider a USB thumb drive.

256GB are now common for less than $40.

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I am looking more for the multi-TB range, but I’ve considered that as well.

Thanks.

I've seen 2TB flash drives, can't speak to speed or reliability. SSD is likely more robust.

Years ago, I used a USB drive to move data from a process control computer to my work computer (pre-Stuxnet). One day I lost it, forgot about it and got another one. About a year later, I looked down in the gravel of the parking lot and spotted the remains of the old drive. It was worse for wear but the connector was mostly intact. Plugged it in and the damn thing still worked! I know, CSB.

I'd buy a 2TB SSD. And stick it in a rugged external drive enclosure, like: USB-A or USB-C.

Didn’t even think of this. That is a great option.

Thanks.