For deodorant, just take an empty lip balm stick and a deostick (antiperspirant to be preferred) and try to work as much of the deostick into the lip balm stick as you can fit. Yeah, it's a bit messy and I bet not all deosticks like to be handled.
Was about to suggest that. You should be able to melt the antiperspirant and pour it into the tube. Empty lip stick tubes are also easy to purchase online if you don't have a used up lip balm on hand
@@DeviantOllam Native travel size deodorants are way teenier than the deodorant you have there!! 0.35oz 2 1/2" by 1 1/2" and I love their deodorants, plenty of scents to choose from, and you don't need to make a mess! (little bigger than a lip balm though)
A few things: 1. We were surprised at how much happier people were to serve us in Italy once they found out we were Australian. 2. If you can get a hold of it, No Pong All Natural Anti Odorant is pretty good. Comes in a neat little tin that I carry with me in my bag. 3. Like you said: thermal underwear is a must have. I was on an overnight hike near Sydney with my scout group and the leader had us unpack all our gear and explain why we brought it. I'd packed thermals even though it was late spring or early summer, so I said that I probably wouldn't bring the thermals next time. The leader instantly shot that down, and explained that if we got caught out in bad weather, they could save my bacon. I've luckily never had to experience that, but they've turned a cold night into a comfortable one on several occasions. Thanks for sharing Dev, I always feel like I come away from your videos with something I can improve.
I travel internationally a few times every year and my bag looks much the same. Some recommendations I have to make your life smoother when travelling internationally, avoid military looking clothing and bags/gear. There are several countries that ban civilians from wearing camo. It ends up encompassing most military clothing and gear. Depending on the mood of the customs agent or the police officer that you encounter, a coyote brown molle bag might be considered camo military gear. Nothing like having to leave your backpack behind and getting a large plastic bag to carry everything. Since i don't want to change bags depending on my destination I keep a very nondescript bag for all of my travels. I also avoid military/firearm looking moral patches when traveling international, why encourage a conversation with the customs/authorities. When you're out and about, military and firearm related patches are just another way to say "I'm an American" without saying "I'm an American". Also a lot of countries require that you have any medications in their original packaging and some ban medications that are OTC here in the US. They aren't necessarily going to take your word for what's in that little baggy and again, why encourage an unnecessary conversation and a potentially long delay with a customs agent. Buy individual travel size medications. The packaging is small. Pro Tip: It's on you to know the laws of the country that you're entering and sometimes custom agents aren't very forgiving if you're ignorant of their laws.
How do they feel about backpack covers I wonder. I have a "kangaroo" backpack but would happily put a "bright sulphur" rain cover over it if it would get it past an over enthusiastic government agent.
So sad we really have to hide military gear and patches from other countries. I fear it might be like that here soon if people don't wake up from all the silliness of what's going on in America!😢
Even if you don't travel having a 'go bag' like this is a great idea for those unplanned trips to the ER. (Like they're ever planned!) Hospitals really don't have; changes of clothes, real eating utensils, phone chargers, and a long list of other things you might really wish you had for, potentially, weeks.
I have tried to argue with our Canadian equivalent multiple times including citing their website and it’s never done me a lick of good but maybe the U.S. is better on that
Agreed, definitely doing that as well. I had to throw out a couple decent knives once because I forgot to put them in my checked bag and didn't want to risk missing my flight trying to figure out if and where I could ship them.
Used to be a TSA agent. Can confirm other terrible agents pull food bars all the time. The good ones can instantly identify 99.9% of everythign in your bag in an instant. That's just .01% of agents though...
Yup not everyone can be a fast and efficient xray operator. DHS has a fairly low bar for hiring requirements to be a screening officer and even then if you know what you're doing it's just a a stepping stone job transfer to a better department. The lifers aren't always good at the job and some people still don't understand how to find the 3d printed objects.
Deviant: The gap is there to prevent the door from rattling when the exterior door opens and closes. I’ve been in properties where they seal great and have gotten horrible nights of sleep because every single time someone came in from outside not only did my door rattle, but all the rooms around me did and they all had different frequencies.
@@EyeMWing Ideally, yes, but even the mid-range hotels tend to get revised by the cheapest possible crews these days. I routinely see really silly HVAC situations and I'm nowhere near that field. Even if HVAC does it right, they ain't hangin the doors. It's just like the thing with the integrators fitting the most open strike plate they can to a door frame so they don't have to fuck with it. "Hang that door high Tony, we don't want to have to come back and rehang em like that one time"
On food items I keep a set of just add hot water items. 2x oatmeal, 2x chicken noodle soup, 2x Minestrone soup, 2x miso soup. Not all places but most places you can find hot water and I can quickly warm myself up or divert from "repetitive bar syndrome" [Clif, Kind, etc]. Once I while flying in First I got dealt with the "we only have X breakfast meal option left" and I cannot eat that without hours of hurt. So I asked for everything else on the tray, hot water and extra coffee cup. Oatmeal was the new meal offering.
Something I mention every time bringing meds is mentioned: Look into the local laws of where you're going! Some countries require you to bring meds in their original packaging and can become quite upset with you for not doing so. You're not likely to get into trouble but it can easily be a pain in your butt for some time. Also ending up here (Norway) with no prep in February can be rough if you're not used to the weather, good thing you prepared for such a scenario just in case
Even here in the US, laws change in every state. In theory you need the original container with rx on it. In practice...Just make sure to do that with controlled substances. Since pills cannot harm an airliner, there's also a matter that the TSA and everyone else cannot ask to examine them. Fourth amendment.
Dev, Amazon now has USB-C to C plugs that have an ATTACHED USB-A adapter on one end. So you don't need A-to-C duplicate cables or loose adapters to lose anymore. First time I've seen such a clever convenient cable.
I was trained on CPR just a few months ago, and theyve said that airway masks are essentially useless. If you care about the person it wont matter, and if its a stranger just stick to compressions. The compression itself draws air through the diaphragm.
On the IFAK - it's definitely more useful than you'd think. One time I was driving along on a roadtrip, just me and my dog. Stopped to let the dog go to the bathroom, and the dingus got some of those spiky seed burrs stuck all over him. Tried to help him get rid of them and the little jerk bit me on the hand. Got me real good. Blood, swelling, deep punctures. Good stuff. Problem is, we were in like the middle of nowhere in Wyoming, I didn't have my IFAK and this car was so new I hadn't put a big first aid kit in it yet. I ended up stopping 3 places and driving about a hundred miles before I could get some hydrogen peroxide and a couple bandaids - at an actual pharmacy, because gas stations out there apparently don't sell anything more medical than tylenol and condoms.
Just a note on British sockets. The standard UK socket runs at 32 amps, with the current to the appliance limited by a fuse in the plug. Since most (if any) adapters are unfused be careful how much stuff you plug into the adapter as the socket will happily melt it.
Tons of valuable information in this video. I used to travel a lot for the Military and Contracting. More than anything, packing stuff you're not willing to get tossed and those prepaid shipping envelopes are definitely a thing. I had a Military ID, a Military US Customs credentials and you will still get the TSA gestapos. Phenomenal content. 🏴☠️
It still pisses me off that the terrorists managed to win by getting us all treated like criminals and letting the junior varsity gestapo feel up grandma.
Even if you do not travel, make yourself a small aid bag of sorts of bits and bobs that you might need. I always have a small hard case in my backpack full of things I realized I needed at some point and didn't have so I added them in there. Basics like wet wipes, zip lock bags, some bandaids, a pen, lighter, toothpicks, basic meds etc etc whatever suits your needs. Just having that with you at all times will make your life so much better whenever you need it or some one else around you needs it.
The envelopes are an awesome solution to the airport problem. A lot of little cool things. I need to containerize more. I added a small zip pouch to my sling bag and freed up a bunch of room, wanted to do it properly for a minuet now. Might want to give some though to having a cheap LiPo stuffed in your kit though. It's probably fine but I've seen enough sketchy batteries on bigclive's table to be hesitant.
As a woman, when I travel alone, I find it helps to broadcast a little bit of that "tactical" look (and also know where the heck I'm going). The guys who target women don't see me as an easy mark, and the military guys instantly adopt me as a sister to protect if necessary. I just don't tell them about how I washed out of basic.
Tactical Douche Bags are ruining perfectly good gear for the rest of us. My life is tactical, pelican and Harbor Freight Apache. Ive set molle up inside the pelcian cases. Not to mention you can get decent Molle bags cheap, while the other stuff that is similar costs a fortune. I decorate with Disneyland Ride Patches, probably better than DeviantOllman's canada patch.
It really is amazing what needing to actually work in harsh conditions does for a product development cycle. I absolutely love pelican cases, and I'm currently debating using their air cases for luggage, as my current stuff is aging. I travel with like $10k in tech just in my carry on, and I've been regularly nervous about when they say they'll check some carry ons, because holy fuck do I not need them breaking several laptops in one fucked up toss. Pelican would calm my feelings on the matter a lot. That said, boarding with the disability group tends to short circuit that problem, but then ... not everyone can use that strategy [and please people, don't fake it for that].
Great video, thanks. I travel all over the world and have a bag set up pretty much identically to yours. One thing you may want to consider is making sure ALL your go-clothes are merino wool. The stuff is absolutely amazing at both cooling and warming and, most importantly, you can wear the same stuff for days without it getting stinky. Oh, also the Sea to Summit syl-nylon backpack is simply amazing. Packs down to the size of a film cannister and can carry a ton of stuff. Never leave the hotel without it.Also, reupping the "what dump pouch is that" comment that everyone else asked.
Another pro tip: keep an elastic drawstring raincover for your pack in your go-bag, not just for rain but to protect your bag if you're ever forced to check it at the gate. I had a really nice pack similar to Dev's destroyed when the buckle to one of the shoulder straps got caught on the baggage cart belt as the plane was being loaded - got to watch from my seat as the shoulder strap was ripped off my pack and a seam tore open, dumping my belongings all over the baggage cart and the ground. Now when I travel I keep a tight fitting rain cover in my backpack to put the back into to keep all the buckles and straps contained.
Passport and IDL need to go in a buttoned shirt pocket or deep pants pocket when you are on a plane. If you ever have to evacuate the plane, you won't be able to bring your bag with you, and you won't have time to get them from your bag. Not a bad idea to have them in a ziploc bag, too.
Very good video. Back when I had to travel more I would make sure to carry a few empty plastic grocery bags. I would also put all the small electronics and cords in ziplock bags so I can slide them out, get inspected, and slide them back into my bag without having cables all tangled up.
I don't do much flying but I do make frequent trips to datacenters. I keep a C14 (male) to Nema 5-15 (female) in my bag. So many times I needed to charge my laptop, but all the accessible outlets were C13/C14 in the server racks. It can also convert a PC/Server power cord into a normal extension cord.
7:17 Just a little note I feel I have to add anytime someone mentions noise-cancelling in this context; ANC is NOT hearing protection! ANC counters noise with other noise, but that does not mean full removing the energy that can damage your ears, it just mushes the sound until your brain no longer processes it as such. It's like putting two 200 watt fans against each other; if aligned perfectly you won't feel the air on the other side, but the 400 watts of power still goes somewhere, and if that has nowhere to go (like when it happens inside your ear) it's not going to just disappear. There's no scientific evidence supporting that ANC does anything for protecting your ears, which I think is a very important thing that lots of people don't know about. You're better off picking up a pair of ISOTunes if that's what you're after.
This isn't exactly true. The ANC in most devices attempts to counteract the frequencies outside the headset by playing the inverse frequency inside the headset. This means that it works similarly to suspension for the air and actually reduces the decibel rating of most loud noises down to a safe threshold! You should look into how they use ANC in major industrial plants to create sound-safe rooms!
@@fightme5543 There's very little and mostly circumstantial evidence supporting the idea that ANC would be able to reduce hearing damage. You can scramble sound waves, but you can't simply make their energy disappear. Decibel ratings aren't the only thing that matters when you're talking about damaging your ears.
@@daylen577 In principle you absolutely can cancel waves by transmitting the same signal 180 degrees out of phase, and that is a real reduction in the amplitude of those waves and the energy they can transmit in the region the waves are out of phase. You are of course correct about the energy has to go somewhere, but the important thing for hearing protection would be the energy going somewhere that's not your ears. The better question is do those ANC earbuds approximate that ideal enough to provide any protection?
I don't know about the ones he shows but the ones I get (eargasm) aren't ANC, there's no active component. They use filters and are meant for things like concerts but wouldn't work at all for things like shooting.
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ANC counters sound with another sound as perfectly as possible out of phase, so that they cancel out thanks to destructive interference, as far as I understand it.
for ear plugs, I highly recommend Loop brand. They have a couple different levels, and they all are very low profile so you can wear them under a motorcycle helmet if you need to. They have ones from like a 10dB reduction all the way to really loud concert. They have such a small case, that I always carry a light duty pair with me, just in case I need to block out noise while I am out an about. I have quite a few friends who get overstimulated easily, and they are great for that.
I get overstimulated occasionally and I definitely like loop earplugs. Though, I basically never go anywhere without my IEMs, and they block enough to get me by, so I don't use them a whole lot, but I take my loops with me any time I leave on a trip, you never know.
I keep a set of Loops on my keys, and have another few sets I use at work (allowed because they have actual hearing protection ratings). The clear ones shut down the "how can I tell those aren't earbuds" argument real quick.
This is something that I feel like my travel bag would become in 10 years, and you already have done a lot of good r&d into yours! I'm certainly going to be modding my pack with some of these attributes, especially the blowout bag molle pouch. That's genius.
"You're all gaget hags" I mean.... you're not wrong, I do love me some gagets. Also when you mentioned iron jean patches, look into gear aid gear patches. They come in a few colors but i just get the common black ones. They're self-adhesive, waterproof, very durable and don't require an iron. I've patched everything from air mattresses, to raincoats to my pants with them.
Being British, I have no need for air con at home and have never used it, and was similarly disappointed last week on holiday in southern Europe to find that the hotel air con also couldn’t match the outside temperature. Cold air came out, a bit, but it stayed a bit warm, and it would have been awful in the summer at 40C. And on the subject of being British…our plugs are the best! But I cannot deny being jealous of how compact US ones are. I’m also always jealous of the pouches you have, so many of them, all perfect for the job. Also lots of these little things are liquid or creams and so on. European airport security is going to make you take every one of them out from the multiply nested pouches and put them in a clear plastic bag when you get checked. The lighter (UK at least) is permitted, but only "on your person", not in the bag or checked luggage.
On knives: I carry a little WorkPro box cutter. It's dirt cheap, I bought a couple of 3-packs. I can drop the blade out of it if necessary or I can lose it altogether.
Ditto this. Drop out the drywall blade and suddenly the TSA doesn't have a real reason to take it, and blades cost pennies. Gerber makes a really small folding one that I like, though it does require a screwdriver to remove the blade. Home Depot Husky brand has a cheap toolless one that's only a bit bigger.
Something you see lying on the bed that he's covered before. The hotel door lock strap. Wife and I never travel without one. We don't always travel together especially when work is involved. And talking of work Dev, your name came up in a work meeting and not from me!
i'm so glad that you like the strap! it seems like that company has gone out of business, tho. they are out of stock and we can't order more or get them to respond to our requests. 🤫 don't tell anyone yet, but we're planning to produce our own.
I have the Gen 3 Tadgear FASTPack that I have dragged all over the world myself. I had the Gen 2 sold it to get this one and its been with me ever since. I think I have 15 years with this pack. Nice tip on the prepaid envelope. I wish I had thought of that. I probably would still have a spyderco that I left in a pocket in the pack today if I had one.
The only thing missing that i would require is allergy pills. I thought i was allergic to the cats when we got them, so had a test done. Turns out im not allergic to cats and dogs, however every thing outside instead. The pollen was really bad that year i guess. Great video as always Deviant. Hope everyone is taking care
Would love to have a PDF download of all of that documentation you have for the TSA! Those prepaid envelopes are a good idea too. I've been very lucky not to have lost expensive knives and multitools but came very close a couple of times. I'll be doing that! I, too, rock a "tactical" bag for the same reasons. I don't care what other people think. They are everywhere now anyway so it's not like it used to be. MOLLE bags are almost gray man (way overrated concept anyway) themselves now. There are so many MOLLE bags out there that if someone went whacking everyone with a MOLLE bag it would be a while before they got to me.
Speaking of pens: I highly recommend the Uni Power Tank, it's pretty much a Space Pen but for a fraction of the cost. It's also ridiculously durable, the body is one-piece polycarbonate top to bottom.
Uniball makes great stuff. I travel with their "vision elite" pens. The vision line is rollerball, the "elite" part is just that it won't explode on planes [rollerball pens are sort of known for that little party trick], and the ink has certifications for being hard to fuck with. It won't come off with like, acetone or naptha. Also, rollerball writes on more stuff more easily, although you can run into challenges with sealed artificial stuff like metal glass and plastic, but that's what the sharpie is for. At the same time, as fancy as all that shit is, they're still cheapo disposables, rather than anything "nice", easily replaced, and they write nice, feel good, and the ink quality is so good that they're basically the only pen I use.
14:00 Make sure that the charger you get to replace this one can actually output 20V from 12V socket, there are some that require 24V truck socket for full range of voltage output. Baseus makes a couple of nice models, up to 160W (100W+30W+30W). They also have very nice magsafe-ish USB-C to Lenovo rectangle power plug cables.
Here somethings to consider as replacements and add-on for your kit: 1. Lencent 20W Universal Travel adaptor, small and versatile PD charger, works in any country and has USB-A and USB-C connector, 2. Lencent Universal 65W travel adaptor (there is also a 100W version), several variation with a combination of USB-C and USB-A socket along with a universal regular AC socket. Those two could replace any power charger/ connector you have and wont be US connector only. 3. I always have a tine clothe line in my bag, I found it silly at first but I used it so many times during my travels, I would recommend the Sea to Summit clothe line, its a tiny package and its light.
My battery bank is the Milwaukee M12 battery adapter. Need to see if they have a Usb-C one available for a reasonable price (HA!), it charges off micro (booo) & the outlet is USB-A. I have so many M12 batteries, it makes sense to keep it despite the bulk (also, my battery-operated warming sweatshirt works off the same, i can charge & be warm at the same time)
a pocket organizer with a spare flashlight, a little pen light, spare batteries, a small pocket knife, pocket screw drivers, and broken key extractors, have saved my tail many times at work, i might have to add a small power bank to my organiser as well as a just in case, since we had a power failure a week or so ago that lasted several hours, a usb powered LED "reading light" would also be good for a small area light (kind of like a lantern), good ideas and now you've got me thinking of things i can add and remove from my EDC to make it more usable so i'm not having to dig through other items to find what i need
Please--especially given current circumstances--carry your passport in an RFID-shielded case or sleeve. The Canadian flag patch won't help you if somebody pings your passport and they get a return saying you're an American.
It's like watching airport security open up my own bag and go through it. Some differences, though: A clear garbage bag is my solution for keeping clothes dry in the pack, while electronics get ziploc bags. And to each their own, but I hate heavy, rigid water bottles. I've got some particularly well-made "single-use" 1L plastic bottles that flatten out without crinkling noises or damage, and those are my water carriers. Having a shemagh is great, but mine became just a travel souvenir when I got an evaporative cooling towel for my neck. It's long enough to still serve as a face covering for dust or animal smells along a trail. Space age materials win again! There's a Tide pen in there, for when a quick wash under the sink doesn't quite get the job done. Doing laundry for real is Plan A, of course. And I keep some duct tape, not a roll, but a good amount wrapped tightly, in one of the pockets.
That canadian flag is hilarious because the only people I've *ever* seen with those are paranoid americans. Get a bag with no molle that's a normal color (not FDE/drab/multicam) and you'll be infinitely more innocuous. Also avoid fanny packs, dad jeans and socks+sandals , more dead giveaways :D
I very stupidly traveled with my Wera redbull edition set and got it taken by security in Costa Rica. I was able to convince them to give them to my friend outside security and he shipped it back to me. The whole ordeal was pretty exspensive.
I brought Phillip's smart zero water bottle, a bit pricey, but it is insulated and has a UV light in the cap to sterilize water, for dodgy water in airports and on planes.
If you are looking to replace you battery pack you might want to take a look at the Anker GaNPrime Power Bank, 2-in-1 Hybrid Charger. USB-C Charger and Power Bank.
I recently had a similar desire for smaller deodorant in my travel bag. The brand Native makes travel size deodorant that's the smallest I've seen. I see it in all the typical store travel sections these days (Target, etc.)
Anger makes a car charger with a USB A and a USB C plug that is also an FM transmitter, not sure how often you're stuck in vehicles without bluetooth these days but it works great.
Got a job as a field service engineer starting later next year. Have been following you for awhile and while i wasnt expecting to be a traveling professional, i'm grateful to have some advice when it comes to traveling prepared when you travel often.
As a former hotel manager, I can give your the answers. 1. The door to the hallway has the gap so the hotel folio can be slid under it the night before checkout (not that most hotels do this anymore, but its why it was built that way) 2. The door to the bathroom has a super tight seal as there are water flow sensors between the floors (at least in modern US hotels) and if you flood the bathroom it sets off the fire alarm, that’s also why there is the slight threshold at the bathroom door.
19:10 you can even do that with seat belts. it's not recommended, but a TÜV inspector once did that on my frayed seat belt, and told me that while I'd have to replace that at some point, melting the frayed bits together is apparently safer than leaving them open.
Huge thing that i have used most to close wounds is medical grade superglue i find it fantastic for those smaller cuts that you want to seal and just apply the glue over the wound
The only thing I think you are missing that is great to have is a small battery operated ham radio. The license is super easy to get and it’s a great communication device to have because it works regardless of where you are. It’s also the only type of communication guaranteed to still work in a disaster. The little $25 Baofeng UV-5R is great. They can output 5 watts, work on both the 70cm band (400mHz - 470mHz) and the 2 meters band (140mHz - 180mHz) you don’t get much range but you can always tap into a repeater.
@@DeviantOllamgo a little more expensive and you can go digital with a gd77, much nicer interface to load frequencies and zones once you flash opengd77 onto it
You do need to make sure it is legal to bring to and operate in the country you are going to. Many countries have reciprocal treaties with others to allow it.
It makes less sense these days with the internet and phones, but you can bring a small am/fm/shortwave radio. I have a Tecsun PL-380, and it is probably the best budget choice. Good as an alarm clock, as well as bringing in the BBC and other services. Scans for signals & saves to memories. Stereo earphones for FM. 3AA batteries, can charge NiMh via USB mini plug.
Eargasm makes some cheap musicians ear plugs that are better than average, fit most people's ears, and have a tiny case. I'd highly recommend them to keep in your bag.
As a backpacker, you can shave most pit stick into a smaller microwave safe containers and re-melt it at like 10 sec intervals until it works. Once it cools you can deploy it from 28:48 a fingernail to your pits. Not elegant but ultra light . Alternatively , alcohol or something else that kills bacteria on the pits also works ... Bacteria causes pit stink.
At 24:45 you talk about a cool little zippered dump pouch that I am having a heck of a time finding... I found something similar on amazon, but it is only with a single zipper and not rapid deploy like the one you show. Any info on what it is called or what the proper name is to make my google-fu stronger ;)
You haven't mentioned them yet, but those two small carabiners look like the cheap aluminum variety, and they are so weak. I've used one to hold down a toolbox in the back of my car, and it spread open just by the weight of the box and inertia of the vehicle. If I was using them ion your context, I'd have the stainless steel versions. OK they are $10 each and shiny so likely to be stollen, but they aren't going to let you down. Have you ever taken that bag into New Zealand? We have crazy strict MAF (Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries) laws here. If you get of the plane and forget about an orange in your bag, that might cost you NZ$400! Chocolate bars are probably OK, but those tiny condiments might not be because they are not commercially vacuum packed and sealed. Just tell them what you have, and they'll say OK or throw it away. We bought tea bags home with us last trip, and they were OK with them.
Pro tip - better hotels, better bathrooms. Europe is not one uniform thing. Nordic countries for instance will have very functional bathrooms even if the building is 60 years old - and low cost!
i have a shaving styptic pen instead of the liquid bottle because the pen is way, way smaller and can't leak. you have to wet the pen to apply it though, so the liquid is faster to put on. you can't have it all lol
Now a days EVERYONE has a tacticool bag. Used to be only ( yeah a long time ago I know) only folks who were actually in the field carried Molle, heck now I have a Christmas stocking with Molle lol.
I put long red shoe laces on seat pocket pouches, cause when I get there I am going to be messed up. And your name inside it. Some people will try really hard to return your stuff if you help them even a little.
Holy hell $400 for the bag For Le Poor, lookup the Condor Compact Assault Backpack It's a similar style, 24L, ~$60 (I found mine at a military surplus for ~$40)
I wouldn't trust plug adapters in cars, they aren't going to give clean power, i would buy an anker car charger, in my opinion they consistently offer high quality power
Hey Deviant, you might like the the Gerber multi plier 600 bladeless. It has a removable grit blade that TSA is OK with as it would be hard to cut skin, but cuts most other things!
Do you have a link to that expandable dump bag? I think I found similar stuff on bezomart but they're a little more than I want to risk on a random product. If I could get your vouch for a specific brand that'd change.
Buses makes a 65w, 100w and 160W type C type a USB car charger. It gets a little picky with my MacBook but it can charge most things and I am really liking them.
Highly recommend adding a little bit of leukotape to your med kit. I would just wrap some on the handle of the med shears. Great for little cuts, abrasions, and perfect for blisters and hotspots.
PSA: If you're concerned about the looks of the bag attracting attention, a cheap sack pack or rain cover that the main bag will fit inside of is a great addition.
*QUESTION* about Phones: as I'm someone who considers my 📲 semi-disposable (in case it's stolen, broken, lost, whatever), I've taken to carrying an old-fashioned li'l black book (as well as cash) wherever I go to call important people. The book doesn't have the unimportant numbers (someone I flirted with gave me their digits), but is a lifesaver in emergency situations where my phone died and I need to use a payphone. It's a habit I kept as an '80s kid who grew up into the digital age. Do you think this is a good idea or am I carrying something I shouldn't? (I also carry condoms, pocket-sized Red Cross med kits, and I'm planning soon to get plastic handcuff keys to hide in any pants/jeans I wear.)
Security tip: lace your cord zipper pulls together to make it more difficult for pickpockets to get into your bag or to prevent the zippers from separating on their own. 2-4 times will give you different levels of security.
i love a good drop pouch as my outer most pouch because i find myself just having to quickly jam things in a bag very often. the drop pouch is designed for that! and its even got the nice opening on the bottom for cleaning it out later. its not great for organizing really at all because its just a void space, but i use the dang thing literally every time i wear my pack. my pack is also a USAF camel back from around 2012 so its got all the water i could need. that bag actually has really really good internal design for its sewn in pouches so the only add on i use is the one drop pouch.
What's that blowout pouch @ 24:24? Googled around and couldn't find anything similar. Edit: I haven't been able to find the exact one, but "molle dump pouch" gets much closer than "blowout pouch".
For deodorant, just take an empty lip balm stick and a deostick (antiperspirant to be preferred) and try to work as much of the deostick into the lip balm stick as you can fit. Yeah, it's a bit messy and I bet not all deosticks like to be handled.
HOLY SHIT THAT'S AN AMAZING IDEA
@@DeviantOllam I nicked it from the ultralight backpackers. I don't dabble only in infosec, I occasionally also dabble in lightweight backpacking.
Was about to suggest that. You should be able to melt the antiperspirant and pour it into the tube. Empty lip stick tubes are also easy to purchase online if you don't have a used up lip balm on hand
@@DeviantOllam Native travel size deodorants are way teenier than the deodorant you have there!! 0.35oz 2 1/2" by 1 1/2" and I love their deodorants, plenty of scents to choose from, and you don't need to make a mess! (little bigger than a lip balm though)
A few things:
1. We were surprised at how much happier people were to serve us in Italy once they found out we were Australian.
2. If you can get a hold of it, No Pong All Natural Anti Odorant is pretty good. Comes in a neat little tin that I carry with me in my bag.
3. Like you said: thermal underwear is a must have. I was on an overnight hike near Sydney with my scout group and the leader had us unpack all our gear and explain why we brought it. I'd packed thermals even though it was late spring or early summer, so I said that I probably wouldn't bring the thermals next time. The leader instantly shot that down, and explained that if we got caught out in bad weather, they could save my bacon. I've luckily never had to experience that, but they've turned a cold night into a comfortable one on several occasions.
Thanks for sharing Dev, I always feel like I come away from your videos with something I can improve.
Pro-tip - label the pills. Helps others grab specific ones for you when you are sick as a dog.
Also reccomended chewable pepto pills for the unexpected surprise stomach issues.
@@BeeWhere I discovered those Pepto jellybeans of happyness last year. Completely brilliant product, worth every penny.
and snip the packaging from the use-by dated end, so you know how long they have been in your go-bag
I travel internationally a few times every year and my bag looks much the same. Some recommendations I have to make your life smoother when travelling internationally, avoid military looking clothing and bags/gear. There are several countries that ban civilians from wearing camo. It ends up encompassing most military clothing and gear. Depending on the mood of the customs agent or the police officer that you encounter, a coyote brown molle bag might be considered camo military gear. Nothing like having to leave your backpack behind and getting a large plastic bag to carry everything. Since i don't want to change bags depending on my destination I keep a very nondescript bag for all of my travels. I also avoid military/firearm looking moral patches when traveling international, why encourage a conversation with the customs/authorities.
When you're out and about, military and firearm related patches are just another way to say "I'm an American" without saying "I'm an American".
Also a lot of countries require that you have any medications in their original packaging and some ban medications that are OTC here in the US. They aren't necessarily going to take your word for what's in that little baggy and again, why encourage an unnecessary conversation and a potentially long delay with a customs agent. Buy individual travel size medications. The packaging is small.
Pro Tip:
It's on you to know the laws of the country that you're entering and sometimes custom agents aren't very forgiving if you're ignorant of their laws.
Carry a bag that can carry your bag.
How do they feel about backpack covers I wonder. I have a "kangaroo" backpack but would happily put a "bright sulphur" rain cover over it if it would get it past an over enthusiastic government agent.
So sad we really have to hide military gear and patches from other countries. I fear it might be like that here soon if people don't wake up from all the silliness of what's going on in America!😢
Even if you don't travel having a 'go bag' like this is a great idea for those unplanned trips to the ER. (Like they're ever planned!)
Hospitals really don't have; changes of clothes, real eating utensils, phone chargers, and a long list of other things you might really wish you had for, potentially, weeks.
I think my favorite tip was having all the TSA pages pre-printed. That is assuming the average TSA agent can read, of course.
Making some pretty big assumptions there.
There are good and fabulouse TSA agents, and as soon as they figure out they are they move on to a better job.
I have tried to argue with our Canadian equivalent multiple times including citing their website and it’s never done me a lick of good but maybe the U.S. is better on that
@@casey6556 Canadian law enforce has more control over its subjects than its American counterpart.
@@firefly9838 Neither CATSA nor the TSA are law enforcement
The prepaid priority Mail envelope is an amazing idea and it's definitely going in my bag and that's why I watch this channel
Agreed, definitely doing that as well. I had to throw out a couple decent knives once because I forgot to put them in my checked bag and didn't want to risk missing my flight trying to figure out if and where I could ship them.
Used to be a TSA agent. Can confirm other terrible agents pull food bars all the time. The good ones can instantly identify 99.9% of everythign in your bag in an instant. That's just .01% of agents though...
i do understand that they alert on the scanner... you're right that it takes experience for folk to recognize them for what they are
Yup not everyone can be a fast and efficient xray operator. DHS has a fairly low bar for hiring requirements to be a screening officer and even then if you know what you're doing it's just a a stepping stone job transfer to a better department. The lifers aren't always good at the job and some people still don't understand how to find the 3d printed objects.
A former colleague bought a sausage at a German Christmas market and put it in his carry-on. That did raise some eyebrows at the security check... :)
RE: Food bars...maybe the TSA agent is also hungry.
"Oh that looks like a really nice backpack! Let me check the link..."
*checks link*
*sudden poverty realization moment ensues*
Deviant: The gap is there to prevent the door from rattling when the exterior door opens and closes. I’ve been in properties where they seal great and have gotten horrible nights of sleep because every single time someone came in from outside not only did my door rattle, but all the rooms around me did and they all had different frequencies.
I mean i feel like thats a probeln of ventilation
Yeah that's a different engineering problem - one you solve with *outside air intake* to the building HVAC, not silly hacks to door fitment.
@@EyeMWing Ideally, yes, but even the mid-range hotels tend to get revised by the cheapest possible crews these days. I routinely see really silly HVAC situations and I'm nowhere near that field. Even if HVAC does it right, they ain't hangin the doors. It's just like the thing with the integrators fitting the most open strike plate they can to a door frame so they don't have to fuck with it. "Hang that door high Tony, we don't want to have to come back and rehang em like that one time"
On food items I keep a set of just add hot water items. 2x oatmeal, 2x chicken noodle soup, 2x Minestrone soup, 2x miso soup. Not all places but most places you can find hot water and I can quickly warm myself up or divert from "repetitive bar syndrome" [Clif, Kind, etc]. Once I while flying in First I got dealt with the "we only have X breakfast meal option left" and I cannot eat that without hours of hurt. So I asked for everything else on the tray, hot water and extra coffee cup. Oatmeal was the new meal offering.
That is an awesome idea (I know, I'm a little late to this post)
Something I mention every time bringing meds is mentioned: Look into the local laws of where you're going! Some countries require you to bring meds in their original packaging and can become quite upset with you for not doing so. You're not likely to get into trouble but it can easily be a pain in your butt for some time. Also ending up here (Norway) with no prep in February can be rough if you're not used to the weather, good thing you prepared for such a scenario just in case
Yes Japan in particular comes to mind as being super strict with cold meds...
Even here in the US, laws change in every state. In theory you need the original container with rx on it. In practice...Just make sure to do that with controlled substances.
Since pills cannot harm an airliner, there's also a matter that the TSA and everyone else cannot ask to examine them. Fourth amendment.
Dev, Amazon now has USB-C to C plugs that have an ATTACHED USB-A adapter on one end. So you don't need A-to-C duplicate cables or loose adapters to lose anymore. First time I've seen such a clever convenient cable.
I heard two TSA agents discussing lighters. AS LONG AS THEY ARE EMPTY you can carry them now. So, refillable ones that are empty are allowed.
Apparently food bars, and cheeses, and peanut butter, are all banned because they MIGHT be plastic explosive in disguise. But m&m's sneak in.
I was trained on CPR just a few months ago, and theyve said that airway masks are essentially useless. If you care about the person it wont matter, and if its a stranger just stick to compressions. The compression itself draws air through the diaphragm.
On the IFAK - it's definitely more useful than you'd think. One time I was driving along on a roadtrip, just me and my dog. Stopped to let the dog go to the bathroom, and the dingus got some of those spiky seed burrs stuck all over him. Tried to help him get rid of them and the little jerk bit me on the hand. Got me real good. Blood, swelling, deep punctures. Good stuff. Problem is, we were in like the middle of nowhere in Wyoming, I didn't have my IFAK and this car was so new I hadn't put a big first aid kit in it yet.
I ended up stopping 3 places and driving about a hundred miles before I could get some hydrogen peroxide and a couple bandaids - at an actual pharmacy, because gas stations out there apparently don't sell anything more medical than tylenol and condoms.
I carry an IFAK EVERYWHERE I go you never know when you will need it. A tourniquet can save someones life.
Sharpies, yes. I make sure I have the ones for "CD/DVD", as they are better on plastic.
Just a note on British sockets. The standard UK socket runs at 32 amps, with the current to the appliance limited by a fuse in the plug. Since most (if any) adapters are unfused be careful how much stuff you plug into the adapter as the socket will happily melt it.
Tons of valuable information in this video. I used to travel a lot for the Military and Contracting. More than anything, packing stuff you're not willing to get tossed and those prepaid shipping envelopes are definitely a thing. I had a Military ID, a Military US Customs credentials and you will still get the TSA gestapos. Phenomenal content. 🏴☠️
It still pisses me off that the terrorists managed to win by getting us all treated like criminals and letting the junior varsity gestapo feel up grandma.
Even if you do not travel, make yourself a small aid bag of sorts of bits and bobs that you might need. I always have a small hard case in my backpack full of things I realized I needed at some point and didn't have so I added them in there. Basics like wet wipes, zip lock bags, some bandaids, a pen, lighter, toothpicks, basic meds etc etc whatever suits your needs. Just having that with you at all times will make your life so much better whenever you need it or some one else around you needs it.
The envelopes are an awesome solution to the airport problem. A lot of little cool things. I need to containerize more. I added a small zip pouch to my sling bag and freed up a bunch of room, wanted to do it properly for a minuet now.
Might want to give some though to having a cheap LiPo stuffed in your kit though. It's probably fine but I've seen enough sketchy batteries on bigclive's table to be hesitant.
I HATE the tactical douche bag look, but God do the tactical gear makers create some really high quality pouches and bags.
As a woman, when I travel alone, I find it helps to broadcast a little bit of that "tactical" look (and also know where the heck I'm going). The guys who target women don't see me as an easy mark, and the military guys instantly adopt me as a sister to protect if necessary. I just don't tell them about how I washed out of basic.
I wish there was a more subdued option.
Like the Scott E-Vest but for tactical gear
Tactical Douche Bags are ruining perfectly good gear for the rest of us. My life is tactical, pelican and Harbor Freight Apache. Ive set molle up inside the pelcian cases. Not to mention you can get decent Molle bags cheap, while the other stuff that is similar costs a fortune. I decorate with Disneyland Ride Patches, probably better than DeviantOllman's canada patch.
Black, Tan, or stupid Camo... those are your choices.
Would it kill to use a professional Grey more often?
It really is amazing what needing to actually work in harsh conditions does for a product development cycle. I absolutely love pelican cases, and I'm currently debating using their air cases for luggage, as my current stuff is aging. I travel with like $10k in tech just in my carry on, and I've been regularly nervous about when they say they'll check some carry ons, because holy fuck do I not need them breaking several laptops in one fucked up toss. Pelican would calm my feelings on the matter a lot. That said, boarding with the disability group tends to short circuit that problem, but then ... not everyone can use that strategy [and please people, don't fake it for that].
Great video, thanks. I travel all over the world and have a bag set up pretty much identically to yours. One thing you may want to consider is making sure ALL your go-clothes are merino wool. The stuff is absolutely amazing at both cooling and warming and, most importantly, you can wear the same stuff for days without it getting stinky.
Oh, also the Sea to Summit syl-nylon backpack is simply amazing. Packs down to the size of a film cannister and can carry a ton of stuff. Never leave the hotel without it.Also, reupping the "what dump pouch is that" comment that everyone else asked.
Another pro tip: keep an elastic drawstring raincover for your pack in your go-bag, not just for rain but to protect your bag if you're ever forced to check it at the gate. I had a really nice pack similar to Dev's destroyed when the buckle to one of the shoulder straps got caught on the baggage cart belt as the plane was being loaded - got to watch from my seat as the shoulder strap was ripped off my pack and a seam tore open, dumping my belongings all over the baggage cart and the ground. Now when I travel I keep a tight fitting rain cover in my backpack to put the back into to keep all the buckles and straps contained.
Passport and IDL need to go in a buttoned shirt pocket or deep pants pocket when you are on a plane. If you ever have to evacuate the plane, you won't be able to bring your bag with you, and you won't have time to get them from your bag. Not a bad idea to have them in a ziploc bag, too.
Very good video. Back when I had to travel more I would make sure to carry a few empty plastic grocery bags. I would also put all the small electronics and cords in ziplock bags so I can slide them out, get inspected, and slide them back into my bag without having cables all tangled up.
Your gear dumps never disappoint.
I don't do much flying but I do make frequent trips to datacenters. I keep a C14 (male) to Nema 5-15 (female) in my bag. So many times I needed to charge my laptop, but all the accessible outlets were C13/C14 in the server racks. It can also convert a PC/Server power cord into a normal extension cord.
7:17 Just a little note I feel I have to add anytime someone mentions noise-cancelling in this context; ANC is NOT hearing protection! ANC counters noise with other noise, but that does not mean full removing the energy that can damage your ears, it just mushes the sound until your brain no longer processes it as such. It's like putting two 200 watt fans against each other; if aligned perfectly you won't feel the air on the other side, but the 400 watts of power still goes somewhere, and if that has nowhere to go (like when it happens inside your ear) it's not going to just disappear.
There's no scientific evidence supporting that ANC does anything for protecting your ears, which I think is a very important thing that lots of people don't know about. You're better off picking up a pair of ISOTunes if that's what you're after.
This isn't exactly true. The ANC in most devices attempts to counteract the frequencies outside the headset by playing the inverse frequency inside the headset. This means that it works similarly to suspension for the air and actually reduces the decibel rating of most loud noises down to a safe threshold! You should look into how they use ANC in major industrial plants to create sound-safe rooms!
@@fightme5543 There's very little and mostly circumstantial evidence supporting the idea that ANC would be able to reduce hearing damage. You can scramble sound waves, but you can't simply make their energy disappear. Decibel ratings aren't the only thing that matters when you're talking about damaging your ears.
@@daylen577 In principle you absolutely can cancel waves by transmitting the same signal 180 degrees out of phase, and that is a real reduction in the amplitude of those waves and the energy they can transmit in the region the waves are out of phase. You are of course correct about the energy has to go somewhere, but the important thing for hearing protection would be the energy going somewhere that's not your ears. The better question is do those ANC earbuds approximate that ideal enough to provide any protection?
I don't know about the ones he shows but the ones I get (eargasm) aren't ANC, there's no active component. They use filters and are meant for things like concerts but wouldn't work at all for things like shooting.
ANC counters sound with another sound as perfectly as possible out of phase, so that they cancel out thanks to destructive interference, as far as I understand it.
for ear plugs, I highly recommend Loop brand. They have a couple different levels, and they all are very low profile so you can wear them under a motorcycle helmet if you need to. They have ones from like a 10dB reduction all the way to really loud concert.
They have such a small case, that I always carry a light duty pair with me, just in case I need to block out noise while I am out an about. I have quite a few friends who get overstimulated easily, and they are great for that.
I get overstimulated occasionally and I definitely like loop earplugs. Though, I basically never go anywhere without my IEMs, and they block enough to get me by, so I don't use them a whole lot, but I take my loops with me any time I leave on a trip, you never know.
@@tsobf242 also good for traveling, they don't hurt your ear of you have to lay your head against the window
I keep a set of Loops on my keys, and have another few sets I use at work (allowed because they have actual hearing protection ratings). The clear ones shut down the "how can I tell those aren't earbuds" argument real quick.
This is something that I feel like my travel bag would become in 10 years, and you already have done a lot of good r&d into yours! I'm certainly going to be modding my pack with some of these attributes, especially the blowout bag molle pouch. That's genius.
You pack more stuff that comes in handy during an "Oh, shit" situation in that backpack than most people I can think of would put in their HOME.
He carries more inventory than a Walmart Distribution Center after the annual restock. 😂😂
@@ChatGPT1111 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
"You're all gaget hags" I mean.... you're not wrong, I do love me some gagets. Also when you mentioned iron jean patches, look into gear aid gear patches. They come in a few colors but i just get the common black ones. They're self-adhesive, waterproof, very durable and don't require an iron. I've patched everything from air mattresses, to raincoats to my pants with them.
Being British, I have no need for air con at home and have never used it, and was similarly disappointed last week on holiday in southern Europe to find that the hotel air con also couldn’t match the outside temperature. Cold air came out, a bit, but it stayed a bit warm, and it would have been awful in the summer at 40C.
And on the subject of being British…our plugs are the best! But I cannot deny being jealous of how compact US ones are.
I’m also always jealous of the pouches you have, so many of them, all perfect for the job.
Also lots of these little things are liquid or creams and so on. European airport security is going to make you take every one of them out from the multiply nested pouches and put them in a clear plastic bag when you get checked. The lighter (UK at least) is permitted, but only "on your person", not in the bag or checked luggage.
On knives: I carry a little WorkPro box cutter. It's dirt cheap, I bought a couple of 3-packs. I can drop the blade out of it if necessary or I can lose it altogether.
Ditto this. Drop out the drywall blade and suddenly the TSA doesn't have a real reason to take it, and blades cost pennies. Gerber makes a really small folding one that I like, though it does require a screwdriver to remove the blade. Home Depot Husky brand has a cheap toolless one that's only a bit bigger.
Something you see lying on the bed that he's covered before. The hotel door lock strap. Wife and I never travel without one. We don't always travel together especially when work is involved.
And talking of work Dev, your name came up in a work meeting and not from me!
i'm so glad that you like the strap! it seems like that company has gone out of business, tho. they are out of stock and we can't order more or get them to respond to our requests. 🤫 don't tell anyone yet, but we're planning to produce our own.
@@DeviantOllamwell hurry up then! :) I'm thinking of making my own too. Would you have some good pics of it to share?
I have the Gen 3 Tadgear FASTPack that I have dragged all over the world myself. I had the Gen 2 sold it to get this one and its been with me ever since. I think I have 15 years with this pack. Nice tip on the prepaid envelope. I wish I had thought of that. I probably would still have a spyderco that I left in a pocket in the pack today if I had one.
I'm noticing a lack of an AirTag.
I have an AirTag on my carry-on, because you might have to gate check.
The only thing missing that i would require is allergy pills. I thought i was allergic to the cats when we got them, so had a test done. Turns out im not allergic to cats and dogs, however every thing outside instead. The pollen was really bad that year i guess. Great video as always Deviant. Hope everyone is taking care
Would love to have a PDF download of all of that documentation you have for the TSA!
Those prepaid envelopes are a good idea too. I've been very lucky not to have lost expensive knives and multitools but came very close a couple of times. I'll be doing that!
I, too, rock a "tactical" bag for the same reasons. I don't care what other people think. They are everywhere now anyway so it's not like it used to be. MOLLE bags are almost gray man (way overrated concept anyway) themselves now. There are so many MOLLE bags out there that if someone went whacking everyone with a MOLLE bag it would be a while before they got to me.
Speaking of pens: I highly recommend the Uni Power Tank, it's pretty much a Space Pen but for a fraction of the cost.
It's also ridiculously durable, the body is one-piece polycarbonate top to bottom.
Oh that sounds lovely
Uniball makes great stuff. I travel with their "vision elite" pens. The vision line is rollerball, the "elite" part is just that it won't explode on planes [rollerball pens are sort of known for that little party trick], and the ink has certifications for being hard to fuck with. It won't come off with like, acetone or naptha. Also, rollerball writes on more stuff more easily, although you can run into challenges with sealed artificial stuff like metal glass and plastic, but that's what the sharpie is for. At the same time, as fancy as all that shit is, they're still cheapo disposables, rather than anything "nice", easily replaced, and they write nice, feel good, and the ink quality is so good that they're basically the only pen I use.
14:00 Make sure that the charger you get to replace this one can actually output 20V from 12V socket, there are some that require 24V truck socket for full range of voltage output. Baseus makes a couple of nice models, up to 160W (100W+30W+30W). They also have very nice magsafe-ish USB-C to Lenovo rectangle power plug cables.
Look up Noso Patches to replace the iron on. They're self adhesive so no need for an iron
Here somethings to consider as replacements and add-on for your kit: 1. Lencent 20W Universal Travel adaptor, small and versatile PD charger, works in any country and has USB-A and USB-C connector, 2. Lencent Universal 65W travel adaptor (there is also a 100W version), several variation with a combination of USB-C and USB-A socket along with a universal regular AC socket. Those two could replace any power charger/ connector you have and wont be US connector only. 3. I always have a tine clothe line in my bag, I found it silly at first but I used it so many times during my travels, I would recommend the Sea to Summit clothe line, its a tiny package and its light.
My battery bank is the Milwaukee M12 battery adapter. Need to see if they have a Usb-C one available for a reasonable price (HA!), it charges off micro (booo) & the outlet is USB-A. I have so many M12 batteries, it makes sense to keep it despite the bulk (also, my battery-operated warming sweatshirt works off the same, i can charge & be warm at the same time)
a pocket organizer with a spare flashlight, a little pen light, spare batteries, a small pocket knife, pocket screw drivers, and broken key extractors, have saved my tail many times at work, i might have to add a small power bank to my organiser as well as a just in case, since we had a power failure a week or so ago that lasted several hours, a usb powered LED "reading light" would also be good for a small area light (kind of like a lantern), good ideas and now you've got me thinking of things i can add and remove from my EDC to make it more usable so i'm not having to dig through other items to find what i need
Please--especially given current circumstances--carry your passport in an RFID-shielded case or sleeve. The Canadian flag patch won't help you if somebody pings your passport and they get a return saying you're an American.
It's like watching airport security open up my own bag and go through it. Some differences, though:
A clear garbage bag is my solution for keeping clothes dry in the pack, while electronics get ziploc bags. And to each their own, but I hate heavy, rigid water bottles. I've got some particularly well-made "single-use" 1L plastic bottles that flatten out without crinkling noises or damage, and those are my water carriers. Having a shemagh is great, but mine became just a travel souvenir when I got an evaporative cooling towel for my neck. It's long enough to still serve as a face covering for dust or animal smells along a trail. Space age materials win again! There's a Tide pen in there, for when a quick wash under the sink doesn't quite get the job done. Doing laundry for real is Plan A, of course. And I keep some duct tape, not a roll, but a good amount wrapped tightly, in one of the pockets.
That canadian flag is hilarious because the only people I've *ever* seen with those are paranoid americans. Get a bag with no molle that's a normal color (not FDE/drab/multicam) and you'll be infinitely more innocuous. Also avoid fanny packs, dad jeans and socks+sandals , more dead giveaways :D
I very stupidly traveled with my Wera redbull edition set and got it taken by security in Costa Rica. I was able to convince them to give them to my friend outside security and he shipped it back to me. The whole ordeal was pretty exspensive.
I also have a TAD Litespeed and EDC. They're bombproof bags.
I brought Phillip's smart zero water bottle, a bit pricey, but it is insulated and has a UV light in the cap to sterilize water, for dodgy water in airports and on planes.
That's cool as fuck. I didn't know that existed.
If you are looking to replace you battery pack you might want to take a look at the Anker GaNPrime Power Bank, 2-in-1 Hybrid Charger.
USB-C Charger and Power Bank.
I knew you were good but I didn't know you were this good. Glad I finally found this channel and can't wait to snag some of these tricks.
if you loose the 'rob me first' patches you get +2 movement and +1 stealth
Was curious what brand was the blow out pouch
Where do you get the Rapid Deployment pouch that you used in 24:48 ?
I recently had a similar desire for smaller deodorant in my travel bag. The brand Native makes travel size deodorant that's the smallest I've seen. I see it in all the typical store travel sections these days (Target, etc.)
Anger makes a car charger with a USB A and a USB C plug that is also an FM transmitter, not sure how often you're stuck in vehicles without bluetooth these days but it works great.
Got a job as a field service engineer starting later next year. Have been following you for awhile and while i wasnt expecting to be a traveling professional, i'm grateful to have some advice when it comes to traveling prepared when you travel often.
As a former hotel manager, I can give your the answers.
1. The door to the hallway has the gap so the hotel folio can be slid under it the night before checkout (not that most hotels do this anymore, but its why it was built that way)
2. The door to the bathroom has a super tight seal as there are water flow sensors between the floors (at least in modern US hotels) and if you flood the bathroom it sets off the fire alarm, that’s also why there is the slight threshold at the bathroom door.
thank you!
i learned something valuable!
19:10 you can even do that with seat belts. it's not recommended, but a TÜV inspector once did that on my frayed seat belt, and told me that while I'd have to replace that at some point, melting the frayed bits together is apparently safer than leaving them open.
All the way through i was looking at the Snipet at Work patch waiting for it to be mentioned 😂😂😂
So I don't see a link right off for the "blow out pouch". Anybody see where one of those can be procured?
Google "covert dump pouch", that looks about right. I'd post a link but I suspect it'll get blocked.
Huge thing that i have used most to close wounds is medical grade superglue i find it fantastic for those smaller cuts that you want to seal and just apply the glue over the wound
The only thing I think you are missing that is great to have is a small battery operated ham radio. The license is super easy to get and it’s a great communication device to have because it works regardless of where you are. It’s also the only type of communication guaranteed to still work in a disaster. The little $25 Baofeng UV-5R is great. They can output 5 watts, work on both the 70cm band (400mHz - 470mHz) and the 2 meters band (140mHz - 180mHz) you don’t get much range but you can always tap into a repeater.
a pretty cool idea. and those little Baofengs are dope, yeah. Tarah has one.
@@DeviantOllamgo a little more expensive and you can go digital with a gd77, much nicer interface to load frequencies and zones once you flash opengd77 onto it
You do need to make sure it is legal to bring to and operate in the country you are going to. Many countries have reciprocal treaties with others to allow it.
It makes less sense these days with the internet and phones, but you can bring a small am/fm/shortwave radio. I have a Tecsun PL-380, and it is probably the best budget choice. Good as an alarm clock, as well as bringing in the BBC and other services. Scans for signals & saves to memories. Stereo earphones for FM. 3AA batteries, can charge NiMh via USB mini plug.
I have plenty of tactical gear, but my everyday/travel bag is an Osprey Daylite gen 1. Completely innocuous and no one gives it a second look.
Eargasm makes some cheap musicians ear plugs that are better than average, fit most people's ears, and have a tiny case. I'd highly recommend them to keep in your bag.
As a backpacker, you can shave most pit stick into a smaller microwave safe containers and re-melt it at like 10 sec intervals until it works. Once it cools you can deploy it from 28:48 a fingernail to your pits. Not elegant but ultra light . Alternatively , alcohol or something else that kills bacteria on the pits also works ... Bacteria causes pit stink.
At 24:45 you talk about a cool little zippered dump pouch that I am having a heck of a time finding... I found something similar on amazon, but it is only with a single zipper and not rapid deploy like the one you show. Any info on what it is called or what the proper name is to make my google-fu stronger ;)
Good point!
Looking for the same thing!
Google "covert dump pouch", that looks about right?
You haven't mentioned them yet, but those two small carabiners look like the cheap aluminum variety, and they are so weak. I've used one to hold down a toolbox in the back of my car, and it spread open just by the weight of the box and inertia of the vehicle. If I was using them ion your context, I'd have the stainless steel versions. OK they are $10 each and shiny so likely to be stollen, but they aren't going to let you down. Have you ever taken that bag into New Zealand? We have crazy strict MAF (Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries) laws here. If you get of the plane and forget about an orange in your bag, that might cost you NZ$400! Chocolate bars are probably OK, but those tiny condiments might not be because they are not commercially vacuum packed and sealed. Just tell them what you have, and they'll say OK or throw it away. We bought tea bags home with us last trip, and they were OK with them.
That was really quite useful. I'm just a plain vanilla traveler, but I am absolutely going to borrow some of your ideas. Thanks for sharing.
First non sponsored UA-camr to actually use and recommend Raycon
Pro tip - better hotels, better bathrooms. Europe is not one uniform thing. Nordic countries for instance will have very functional bathrooms even if the building is 60 years old - and low cost!
Level of preparation and thought is incredible
Remember to no bring TSA keys/compicks/any other lockpicks to Poland or a small fine and confiscation.
i have a shaving styptic pen instead of the liquid bottle because the pen is way, way smaller and can't leak. you have to wet the pen to apply it though, so the liquid is faster to put on. you can't have it all lol
Now a days EVERYONE has a tacticool bag. Used to be only ( yeah a long time ago I know) only folks who were actually in the field carried Molle, heck now I have a Christmas stocking with Molle lol.
I put long red shoe laces on seat pocket pouches, cause when I get there I am going to be messed up. And your name inside it. Some people will try really hard to return your stuff if you help them even a little.
Holy hell $400 for the bag
For Le Poor, lookup the Condor Compact Assault Backpack
It's a similar style, 24L, ~$60 (I found mine at a military surplus for ~$40)
If you can't find folding scissors, 'kiddie' scissors (w/out the extra plastic) will do a lot for you.. just make sure they are under 6mm/2".
I wouldn't trust plug adapters in cars, they aren't going to give clean power, i would buy an anker car charger, in my opinion they consistently offer high quality power
Hey Deviant, you might like the the Gerber multi plier 600 bladeless. It has a removable grit blade that TSA is OK with as it would be hard to cut skin, but cuts most other things!
Great ideas! Always good to hear the thoughts of another experienced traveler.
Do you have a link to that expandable dump bag? I think I found similar stuff on bezomart but they're a little more than I want to risk on a random product. If I could get your vouch for a specific brand that'd change.
Also looking for this.
Buses makes a 65w, 100w and 160W type C type a USB car charger. It gets a little picky with my MacBook but it can charge most things and I am really liking them.
Highly recommend adding a little bit of leukotape to your med kit. I would just wrap some on the handle of the med shears. Great for little cuts, abrasions, and perfect for blisters and hotspots.
PSA: If you're concerned about the looks of the bag attracting attention, a cheap sack pack or rain cover that the main bag will fit inside of is a great addition.
He's got the Ran's Cans!
But seriously, Raycons are overpriced and plasticky, you can get better gear for your money
That sniper at work patch will get you hurt in Northern Ireland if the wrong person sees it.
*QUESTION* about Phones: as I'm someone who considers my 📲 semi-disposable (in case it's stolen, broken, lost, whatever), I've taken to carrying an old-fashioned li'l black book (as well as cash) wherever I go to call important people. The book doesn't have the unimportant numbers (someone I flirted with gave me their digits), but is a lifesaver in emergency situations where my phone died and I need to use a payphone. It's a habit I kept as an '80s kid who grew up into the digital age.
Do you think this is a good idea or am I carrying something I shouldn't? (I also carry condoms, pocket-sized Red Cross med kits, and I'm planning soon to get plastic handcuff keys to hide in any pants/jeans I wear.)
Hey, Have you crossed the border with your pen testing kit? If so, how was the customs process?
Would suggest a Shout Wipes, because coffee happen particular during air travel.
I've never had a reason to travel by plane, but I think the pre-paid mail idea is genius!
Security tip: lace your cord zipper pulls together to make it more difficult for pickpockets to get into your bag or to prevent the zippers from separating on their own. 2-4 times will give you different levels of security.
i would keep a low speed charger also
high speed chargers should be avoided they degrade the batteries quickly
What is that pouch called at 24:45? I've been trying different combinations of words but can't figure it out!
i love a good drop pouch as my outer most pouch because i find myself just having to quickly jam things in a bag very often. the drop pouch is designed for that! and its even got the nice opening on the bottom for cleaning it out later. its not great for organizing really at all because its just a void space, but i use the dang thing literally every time i wear my pack. my pack is also a USAF camel back from around 2012 so its got all the water i could need. that bag actually has really really good internal design for its sewn in pouches so the only add on i use is the one drop pouch.
Sunglasses tip: WalMart sells some really cheap but good Ozark Trail polarized "fishing sunglasses" for about $5 a pair.
That’s good! Nothing worse than having a pricey pair of sunglasses squished in the overhead comprtment
What's that blowout pouch @ 24:24? Googled around and couldn't find anything similar.
Edit: I haven't been able to find the exact one, but "molle dump pouch" gets much closer than "blowout pouch".
A nice thing about keeping those locks as you don’t need to bother packing any keys.
Got a link for that expanding side pouch for wine?
What is the small travel USB-C charger ? Couldn't find it myself
what's the make and model of the bag? there are so many cheap versions of the small tactical bag, something with double stitching seems rare :P