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Nolan of Consequence
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เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 12 พ.ค. 2022
I'm no one of consequence, posting product reviews, gadget walkthroughs, experiences with things I buy, and perhaps musings about life.
Hoto vs WorkPro: Which 24-in-1 Precision Screwdriver Should I Keep?
I received both of these precision screwdriver sets as a gift. Let's take a closer look and see which one I should keep. This video was not sponsored, but as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Here are my affiliate links to the two products on Amazon. if you wish to check them out:
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Why the Hydrapak Stow is not the travel water bottle for me
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As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Here's the link to this water bottle on Amazon, if you want to check it out: amzn.to/3UMwX67
Best Pair of Men's Travel Pants
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Find out why I love these Wrangler All Terrain Gear pants and bought multiple pairs when I finally found them again! Get a pair to go with your favorite sling or EDC bag. At Target: www.target.com/p/wrangler-men-s-atg-side-zip-5-pocket-pants/-/A-54585868?preselect=54497263#lnk=sametab On Amazon (affiliate link to a similar style): amzn.to/3w0Ctrn
Organization Hack: Declutter Your Workspace Using a Sling Bag as a Desk Caddy!
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Aside from managing your EDC, some slings and tech organizers stand up on their own, so are perfect for keeping your workspace clear of clutter. The Alpaka Elements Tech Case is one example of a sling that can pull double duty. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Here are my affiliate links to some of the items shown in my video. To be clear, I purchased every product mysel...
Tiny Wallet, Big on Features: XSTO Maximizes Minimalism!
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If you're looking for the perfect minimalist wallet, that holds 4 to 12 cards, plus cash, AND can act as a phone mount in your car, then check out the XSTO Wallet from Akeeni: Affiliate Link (I may earn from qualifying purchases using this link): akeeni.com?sca_ref=3283970.w1qeFw0aJX&sca_source=TH-cam
Pockets overflowing but not a fan of slings? Try a MulePak on your belt!
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Learn about an alternative to fancy slings, fanny packs, messenger bags, and backpacks. The MulePak is a different take on everyday carry (EDC). As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. MulePak on Amazon: amzn.to/3R1J79r Foldable Travel Pill Case: amzn.to/3P3GmTn Goal Zero Shop: amzn.to/3OKjU0d Portable-Charger-Power-Bank - 2 Pack 15000mAh Dual USB Power Bank Output 5V 3.1A Fas...
Sling Confessions: What I Packed vs. Actually Used!
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Deciding what to pack is often the worst part of travel and you may worry if you'll actually use everything you pack. This video shares my loadout in my Pakt Anywhere 5L sling on a recent trip to Walt Disney World and goes through which items I actually used and any I would not pack again. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Here are my affiliate links to some of the items ...
Sling Size Decoded: Which size sling is best, 2L or 5L?
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This video should help you survive sling size confusion, comparing the Alpaka Tech Elements 2L sling with the Pakt Anywhere 5L sling, and how my carry fits in each bag.
Beyond the hype: Why the Bellroy Venture Sling and Lite Sling are not the sling for me
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A comparison of the Bellroy Venture 6L sling and the Bellroy Lite 7L Sling, and why neither is the perfect sling for my use.
Ultimate Everyday Carry? Bellroy Lite Sling 7-Liter Review & Test!
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Is the Bellroy Lite Sling 7L size the right sling for you?
The perfect travel sling for me! Pakt Anywhere 5L Sling
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This 5 liter sling bag holds more than the 6L and 7L slings I tried, plus has MORE internal organization for your EDC and tech gear!
Bellroy Lite Sling Mini - Is it the best travel sling?
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Continue the search for the perfect sling for airplane travel, EDC gear, tech gear, etc. Compare the Bellroy Lite Sling Mini to the Alpaka Elements Tech Case.
Best travel sling? PGYTech Tech Organizer review
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In this video I review the PGYTech Tech Organizer and compare it to the Alpaka Elements Tech Case and Tech Case Max. These bags are all primarily tech cases that can also be carried as a sling.
Continue the search for the best airplane travel sling bag! Is it the Alpaka Elements Tech Case Max?
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How does the Alpaka Elements Tech Case Max compare to the regular size Alpaka Tech Case and Bellroy Lite Sling Mini? Can it save me from having to keep my backpack under my feet when on a flight?
Best sling for airplane travel? (Alpaka Elements Tech Case Review)
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Best sling for airplane travel? (Alpaka Elements Tech Case Review)
Is the strap sold separately?
The whole point of the design of this is in "space saving" + "Ultra Lightweight".
So do you have one, and do you like it? I've used it a couple more times since the video - it's good for "stuffing" somewhere, but I still don't like that it doesn't stand upright and that it's hard to get the water out. Just preference.
get the 9L Venture Sling, can fit all your stuffs.
9L just feels too big for me. I might as well use a backpack at that point.
I think the fact that you can’t also fit the stuff from your pockets is testament to the huge amount of stuff you actually got into the bag!
Very true!
Seems like the magnet not working on the inner pocket is a fail.
Really it's just because I had that part so stuffed, but it is true that those innermost pockets aren't really that usable for anything other than tiny flat items, like SD cards. To be fair, that's what they're designed for.
I'm concerned about the lack of RFID scanning from the exposed side of the wallet. I guess I can use an RFID blocking card as a fascia but just wondering if you know anything regarding RFID protection of this wallet.
Everything I've read says RFID protecting your wallet isnt worth worrying about; much more likely to have info or money stolen some other way. But also, the way it sits in my pocket, the metal part faces outward, so that does block scans.
@@NolanOfConsequence I bought the XSTO wallet. Chose the 8 card version. I guess you're right about RFID protection not being a major concern nowadays.
I think you're supposed to squeeze it, not blow air in it, which is weird
Blowing into it was a test to see if I could prevent the sides from sticking together and limiting the flow of water. But yes, it's made to be squeezed out or sucked out.
Drying the Vapur after cleaning was a bigger problem for me. There would always be a bit of water left in the bag. Over time it would probably grow mould, even if I only filled it with water. The HydraPak, being able to hold its shape, dries out much easier.
@@superdx23Oh interesting. I've never had a problem with mold in my Vapur bottle. I just wash it and tip it upside down in the sun with the lid off. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Great video. I've watched maybe 6 videos about this bag waffling back and forth. YOUR video pushed me other the edge to purchase. I took a survey after the purchase that asked what made me buy it. I put the link to your video as why. Great job 👍 and thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Where I see that being useful is for hiking and using it to refill a Nalgene bottle. Extra water without the bulk.
I agree, I think it'd be great for that.
This was actually a great review…there is definitely something wrong with Bellroys “L” (liters) measurements. I love the bags but I am yet to find one that actually works for me! I bought the 9L and the 10L at once to try them and see which one worked for me because I wanted to be able to take my iPad 11” if I needed to…right away the 10L was a no since its divided inside with more of cameras-driven thinking…the 9L is awesome with nice organization but one there are a few things inside, there is no room for the iPad…so I took those back and ended up getting the Aer Day Sling 3 Max, everything fits, designated iPad pocket, nice organization! Still hunted by how much I liked the Bellroy though, I recently got the Ready Sling 2.5L…I don’t get the LITERS thing!! I got it just to have a Bellroy for the run, car keys, home keys, cellphone and a wallet..maybe my sunglasses…2.5L and it is a tight fit!! I have a minimalist wallet. So I ordered the Alpaka Elements Tech Mini…anxiously waiting to see if works better than the Ready Sling! I believe I have exhausted my options with Bellroy, which is sad because I love the colors, the materials, the straps…but there is something definitely wrong with the sizes, liters or whatever!!
Thanks for sharing, and I agree, "haunted" is a good descriptor. I'm still drawn to Bellroy even after trying 3 of their bags and returning them:)
@@NolanOfConsequence Same here! :(
Should've gone for the light color😉👍
Maybe so, maybe so. To each their own. Thanks for watching.
After watching almost every bellroy venture sling video, this was recommended to me. Thank you so much for posting this as this hopefully serves as a more detailed look to every hype that has built up in me 😂
Glad I could help!
Men in Black II
A hero clip, when traveling, has become indispensable to me. Keeps my carry on backpack off the ground when using the restroom and move it to my day pack when I reach means at restaurants I won’t put my bag down and forget it. Just an FYI, thanks for the vid.
Thanks for sharing!
What about the Go Sling series? They're larger with a better strap too.
They look like great options, but larger than I wanted.
Hello!Can you please tell the name of that carabiner you have on front strap of the bag?? Thank you!
So sorry, I don't know, I just picked it up as free swag at some conference! I'm not sure I'd recommend it, as I haven't used it much and always worry it's not going to hold, what with the open end. I'd go with something like this solution from Gecko Travel Tech: amzn.to/4agnCJ2, as it closes around the bottle, plus can attach to bottles that have their own handle already, as well as other uses. If you get it, let me know how it works, as it's on my wish list. Thanks for watching!
I found the 6l was a little small for my needs as well, so I got the 9l and a different case for my iPad (8" Tokyo folio from Bellroy) and that combo is perfect. The back, zippered pocket was still too small for the tablet but the separate protection of the folio solved it just fine while giving me even more storage organization (notebook, pen, and a couple of other small things.)
How are you liking the 9L? Is it working out well for you still?
@@NolanOfConsequence it's working pretty well for when I need to carry more. I have my iPad or a book (can do one not both with the other stuff I put in there), a water bottle, and a packable rain jacket in there most of the time.
Agreed with the thinner/malleable material. We don’t need 1000D material all the time. I just got a pakt to try out.
Awesome, I hope you love it!
Also: I started carrying/attaching, for flights, a "dump pouch" like those from one Tigris, elite spanker, etc. They work great for cruising thru TSA & using it as a TSA tray. Breeze thru & then you have an organization for the hotel.
Your video is out of veiw range and upside down, I tried to watch it, seems like a good review. Too bad you did not fix it.
Thanks for the feedback. I'm just starting out, practicing, and figuring out my setup space. I decided not to let perfection get in the way of progress.
Is the Sling Lite in Black or Midnight?
The one in my video is midnight (navy blue). It's a really nice color.
Hello. Would you say the bag can fit a mirrorless camera like the sony zv e10 (with lens) and still have room left for other things?
Maybe. Sorry, I don't really know, but there are other channels more devoted to photography EDC.
Have a look at the alpaka vertex pouch if you haven't already, its a sling tech organizer that is also designed to function as desk caddy.
Yes, I definitely have my eye on that. Hard to justify buying another bag when I already have 2 slings and I'm not sure the Vertex would be much better for my use cases. But I do like how the top hangs down vertically when open, instead of folding over and resting on the table like the Evergoods Cap2. So it essentially takes up less space on my desk than the Cap2.
Yup! My peak design is on my desk too. Some maxpedtion FR1 are marketed as first aid… but they drawbridge open for access.
Thanks for the info! I'll have to look that bag up. I'm finding there are many bags in niche markets or uses like that, but that can serve in others.
@@NolanOfConsequenceYou should have tried alpaka tech case max. I use it as my daily and wife has pakt 5L anywhere👍
Please CENTER your subject as it's all over the place and hard to watch at times. Much of the video in the first third it's up at the top, Annoying to watch at those times. Thank you.
I'm new at this, so appreciate the feedback.
Thanks for this great video
My pleasure!
Do air pod Max headphones fit in it?
Sorry, I don't have those to try them. I know Alpaka makes a headphone case specifically designed for that so you may want to check it out.
What is the name of ur usb case?
I think you mean this one, but let me know if I got that wrong: amzn.to/3P3GmTn
Interesting concept. Good luck with finding the “perfect” bag, I’m still searching, lol. Have a few though that are pretty close.
Which ones are on your short list so far?
@@NolanOfConsequence let me check tomorrow and I’ll get back to ya.
@@NolanOfConsequence Sorry for the delay, but here’s my short list, in no particular order. 1) Mountain Smith fanny pack (not sure the model or size, I’ve had it for several years and use it whenever I’m running around town). For me, it’s my go to bag, holds just enough stuff that I need. 2) Osprey Daylight pack, 7L I think. 3) Maxpedition Remora, with additional small water bottle holder 4) Maxpedition Sitka when I’m hiking or going to drive an hour or more from home. Hope this helps!
Is this video upside down?
It depends on your perspective ;)
I love that the max has an integrated handle on top. I think that’s gonna be the reason I buy it vs the regular size 👍🏻
The regular has a grab handle, too. Look on the back toward the top. It's very low profile.
Great video, I have the alpaka element tech case max, and love the accordion style compartment and orange inner lining. The main issue I have with it though is that has a tech pouch first and sling bag second design and leaves a bit to be desired when using it as a sling. It is relatively thick as a sling, doesn't have any swivel to make the strap contour and distribute the weight more evenly onto the body.
Good points, it all depends on individual uses cases and tastes. I love things that fill more than one function, so maybe that's why it appeals to me so much.
I love multi-functional products as well, just needs to be well implemented. If they could add the expandable side gusset to the element tech case and also a 360 swivel, it'll check most of my boxes for an edc sling :)@@NolanOfConsequence
man purse for real
I think you mean "murse" ;)
Get the eco pack version or 9L where the back zipper pocket is larger.
Yes, it's not a problem if I want a bigger sling.
Arggghhh. I wish you had moved the sling lower down in the frame so we could see it. Would have also loved to see you wearing them. Cheers!
I know, I'm learning. Really appreciate the feedback!
I was so torn between the Pakt 5L and the Alpaka ELEMENTS TECH CASE MAX. After watching this video, I'm going to go with the Pakt! Thank you for the review
Glad I could help!
Very well thought out travel. EDC! Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Those side compression straps: I like to think of them as a form of urban MOLLE/PALS I can hang my small camera off of that, etc.
That's definitely a great use for them!
Do you have enough charging cables?
Haha, maybe? I have to carry enough for my wife sometimes, plus for this trip, wanted to make sure we could each charge our phones plus two battery banks all at the same time during a mid-afternoon hotel break from WDW.
Instead of the dedicated phone holder/hanger I use I Niteize quicktie that can be folded into many things (including a stand, hanger, etc).
Genius!
No problem with affiliate links. Don’t think you mentioned everything you would or wouldn’t take again for another flight. What do you wish you *had* packed if anything?
Can't think of anything. I think it went really well with this loadout, but I'll know better after my next trip. Thanks for watching (and answering my question)!
This is my first video including affiliate links in the video description. I'm curious, do you mind the use of affiliate links?
Howdy. Where did you get that little accessories packet in your video roughly at the 5:44 minute mark?
Isn't it great? As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases: amzn.to/3P3GmTn
Nice Video..How much each bags please?Where You Bought Each Bags please?How many mah both power/portable battery banks please?What is the brands of the power/portable battery banks please?Where You Bought The Power/portable battery banks please?What is the brand of the power adapter/How much please the power adapter/Where You bought the power adapter please?
Check out the description on this video, it has most of the links: th-cam.com/video/KJ4SPl0Ns-k/w-d-xo.html
I have the same bag and the mini, alpaca make quality products love this bag...
I totally agree!
i have alpaka mini and tech, they are top notch slings
Yup, I couldn't agree more. Only problem is they make too many great bags, so I want to buy them all!
@@NolanOfConsequence lol, me too. I'm a big fan. Except for some problems with the straps, I can say that their products set the standard for a good sling.
Is it possible to change side for the magnetic buckle? I.e as left-handed you I am wearing it from the other side.
Unfortunately not, as the straps are not detachable on this bag.
Thanks for making this video. I have been looking for the "perfect" sling for awhile. I'm currently up to 9 and still looking. So far, what I've found works best for me, is the Wandrd medium tech pouch. It's not even meant to be a sling! I've been looking at the Alpaka but like their tech bags better than their dedicated slings. They're cheaper, too!
Glad I could help!
It is obvious that the Pakt could fit far more. Nice comparison of what the Alpaka @ 2L can fit. But fails to make a point when the difference is that much.
You're right. My video about the Bellroy 6L and 7L slings not holding as much as the Pakt 5L Sling is probably a better comparison. Thanks for watching.
@@NolanOfConsequenceYou're video is good that guy sounds triggered. My wife actually was looking at both of these 😂 I'm glad you made this video. The pakt has way more room
Very informative but you need to center the subject in the frame.
Thanks for the tip! I'm a bit constrained space-wise right now, but decided not to let that stand in my way. I'll be getting a new desk setup that will make it much better, with floating monitors instead of these bulky stands. Appreciate you watching, in spite of the less-than-ideal video skills:)
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