The Hero Clip for me, is, as the name says, a real hero to keep my stuff safe and close while dining. I always keep one close by for EDC, travel, or hikes.
As an air commuting AUDHD man with dogs that select items by cost to chew, this channel will save me many cash and and reduce stress so extend life expectancy
Awesome list! For me, the one indispensable item on the list has to be the Heroclip. I have a bunch of Heroclips in various sizes - but especially in Small and Medium. I have a Small Heroclip in the inside pocket of every coat to make it easy to hang my coat everywhere from a public restroom to the door of a wardrobe in a smaller hotel room. I've also use the Small Heroclip to hang a small daypack from the back of a beach chair, and to clip the same bag to a metal bar in an off-road vehicle to keep it from flying out! :-) The Medium Heroclip finds a place in every backpack and carryon that I use for both business and pleasure travel. The last thing I want to do is to set my backpack or briefcase on a dirty floor in a public restroom. This also makes it easier to access personal items like deodorant and a toothbrush when freshening up in that same public restroom. I also find it a little easier to attached my water bottle to the Medium Heroclip and a handle on my pack to keep it from popping out and rolling around. I definitely recommend picking up Heroclips - but get one or two extras for when your friends ask, "What is THAT?"
Love the list! For me Bellroy’s Travel Wallet - it's just perfect. One constant in all my trips. The quality, style and aesthetic makes it an absolute winner for me.
I love the small but mighty Tom Bihn Ghost Whale Pouch 4:23 . I love having my smaller need items (flashlight, micro SD, AirPods, etc.) inside of one of these that I can easily transfer from pouch to backpack to sling without Especially if you are a gear swapper like me these are a must. Not to mention, if you have other Tom Bihn gear the clip systems are amazing to use ✌️
I love the Aer Travel Pack 3. I have been looking into getting one for when I plan to go on my first solo trip to a different country. I want to use it as a carry-on so I don’t have to worry about keeping it in the luggage hold on the plane. Also, try and pack things minimally! It would also be useful for when I go on work domestic trips which have been common recently. The current bag I use is very uncomfortable and not built for luggage. A feature of this bag that I like is that it has a separate laptop compartment with pockets where I can take out easy-access accessories. I have an Aer Duffle Pack and the straps have been comfortable when commuting with a heavy load.
I'm also going to say my favorite on this list is the Roost laptop stand. I was a kickstarter backer for v.1 of this stand, and I have been promoting it, gifting it, and using it pretty much non-stop since that day. Since I am a digital nomad, and work on my laptop every day, this is probably my favorite piece of digital nomad travel gear. (After that, I'd probably pick the Aer Day Sling, although I personally prefer the Bellroy Venture slings.)
The Roost V3 Laptop Stand has been a life-changing product for me. Its compact size and easy setup have transformed any table into a functional workstation. I've used it consistently over the past six months, whether traveling or not.
The Twelve South AirFly Pro is my favorite choice as it has been the biggest conversation piece on my travels. Using it heavily on planes and hotel rooms to connect to the TVs and play on either my Airpods Pro or my Sony WH1000XM3 Bluetooth. To avoid the AC noise and to avoid disturbing the neighbors. Quick connection and efficient setup.
Solid list. The editing for the clothes portion was really cool. After searching for the unicorn travel shoe I found Saola who does a waterproof lifestyle sneaker in the Cannon model. I think they do several iterations of that shoe so you have to look for the waterproof version. Good traction, foam midsole, vegan leather and 100% waterproof. Used it as my one shoe to Portland OR in the winter and it was perfect. Nice enough to dress up and casual enough to dress down. Only thing I’ll say is you 100% should size up a half size but they send out your exchanges super quick.
The one thing you don’t talk about enough is security with the products. One should not put their cash and credit cards in the same billfold. Separate your money and credit cards in different pockets or places. Doesn’t hurt to keep a fake wallet either in case you have to give one up. Other things to consider as well but I never put all my important items in the same place on me or my carry bags.
There are so many great things in this list. The one that surprised me as to working like it should is the Matador Flatpak Soap bag. I travel quite a bit and always pack a small bar of soap regardless of my destination. This Matador product is perfect!
I bought the Roost V3 Laptop Stand because of the previous version of the packing list. Initially I just wanted a good laptop stand, but now it won’t leave my bag, I use it at home, at work, while traveling. I have used other stands in the past but the grip and height levels make this one the best.
Having watched many videos from this channel for years, I'm always glad to see some personality interjected into these videos usually between talking about products. I think you say "bagel" just fine!
Big fan of the Matador On-Grid Packable Backpack. It's unstructured but my use cases have been when traveling with the fam (2 young kids) and we overpack the stroller or the other stuff... boom you have a place to put all that extra stuff. It's pretty durable and inexpensive enough that I feel somewhat comfortable just letting it get tossed around.
Could yall have one of the ladies try all the convertible travel clothing from Diane Kroe? Or then try all the diy versions of the wrap pants/dress and wrap cardigans? Thst would be a cool video.
Fantastic ideas. There's nothing like travelling light. I could really see this working with those 30 day walks through countries, eg. Camino de Santiago
Such a fantastic and comprehensive list. I love what you do with this series. Every time I see it it is even more helpful.. Love it. The videos that you add with you two wearing and using the tools is awesome. Thanks so much for the work yo put into these. Great job.
I love the Matador flatpak soap case, I discovered it a few years ago and LOVE how much smaller it makes carrying a bar of soap compared to typical hardshell soap cases (which are more prone to leaking anyway). Although I would suggest the Philips One by Sonicare over the Quip toothbrush. It's almost identical in size but is significantly stronger in vibration. I used the Quip for about a year before trying the One and the difference in strength was immediately noticeable when I turned it on.
Amazing video, a lot of useful items to look into as I’m trying to reduce and grow towards a minimalistic travel style! What’s the size of the Tom Bign Ghost Whale pouch? 😊
I have the exact AER slim tech pouch and it’s probably the best tech pouch out there for the price. It’s definitely the most underrated piece of carry from AER. It lives in my office work pack, fits all my tech perfectly. It’s my go to recommendation if anyone asks for a tech pouch. Also the roost stand is worth the money. I have had cheaper ones from Amazon before, but the roost stands is the best out of the lot, by far
Owning plenty of items from that very handy list, its really hard to choose one. So let me start with 2 honorable mentions: Peak Design packing cubes.Finally i do not have chaos inside my carry on backpack. Matador On-Grid Packable Backpack. Survived changeable English weather at music festival during last summer. Served well during day trips too. But my most favourite item is Rolling Square’s inCharge X cable. Using both short and 1.5 m versions.
Aer is great. It's a wonderful system. Every single thing I've used from them makes me happy . I love that, as Pros, we have access to the packing videos. Those were great to watch. I'm contemplating getting a super bagel. I tend to be pretty solid on cables, and I've tried to use short ones, but this system looks pretty good. I think I'd really like to try those new outlier shorts as well.
My favorite item would undoubtedly have to be the matador soap bar case. I don’t know how they do it but this case has saved me the hassle of dealing with zip locks bags that get all messy or bulky soap cases that take up space in your bag.
Honestly, the peak design packing cubes are a game changer. I’ve never used packing cubes before, so after watching your videos on them, I decided to purchase 3 small cubes for my 10 day trip to Florida last December. I used 1 cube for one pair of pants and three long sleeve shirts. The second cube I packed 6 t shirts and 5 pairs of shorts and the third cube had 6 pairs of socks and 6 pairs of boxers. I could have fit more clothes in them, but I had a washer and dryer at my Airbnb. I can’t recommend these packing cubes enough.
I remain in the Windows world. I used to get paid to develop programs for Windows and not for Mac OS. My laptop has a keyboard that flips over, so a stand that relies upon the hinge to the screen would not work. My Windows 10 tablet has a separate keyboard. There is a matching keyboard but I can use any other. The tablet is smaller, lighter, with smaller power supply but the laptop has a touch pad. Both work with the same active pens. For the 8" screen I needed a docking station for the ports but not for the laptop. So kit either out ended up the same weight and volume but packed differently. From my hotel room I was able to login to my computer back home, transfer the photographs and video clips to it for back up, editing and posting a blog online.
As an alternative to Merino, I've started to use bamboo blends, especially for socks and underwear. They are cheaper, more hard-wearing, and still have similar and antimicrobial properties.
Most importantly they're VEGAN. How can one justify enjoying the 'freedom of traveling' while others are being deprived of their basic rights for your 'gear' (their body parts) bc of species...?!
@@isabelc2131 I eat the sheep first from nose to tail then it doesn't have to worry. Meanwhile your vegan diet literally kills tens of thousands of birds, voles, mice, snakes and insects every time you stick a piece of tofu down your stupid mouth. What about their rights, or do you only care about cuddly animals that humans domesticated?.....
VEGAN, ARE YOU FOR REAL?? How is cutting down a tree better for the environment than just using wool that has to be removed from a sheep anyway!!! Some people are just braindead
Love the sling life and almost went with the Day Sling, but decided on the Travel Sling 2 for its larger size to carry my digital kit all together as a daily driver. Carries my MacBook Pro, Roost Stand, Logitech keyboard, mouse and all the cables in a really organized way with room to spare to change it up depending on the day. Need to give the Super Bagel and inCharge cable a try soon. Looks way easier to pack up compared to the Anker power extender which gets relegated to the bigger bag if it travels.
I've started to travel with reversible shirts and hoodies, especially from Faherty Brand. They are not Merino, but especially for an overshirt or hoodie it's fine and you get two for one!
Friday packgazm! Nice! Regarding crystal deodorants. They are quite heavy indeed. But only when they are new. I purchased smallest available crystal deodorant and used it for 1 year every day. Now it has 15-20% of original size and may be used for travel. Now it is the most lightweight and most compact of any deodorant options!
@@liorajacob8094 No. Crystal doesn't have antiperspirant effect. It may be a disadvantage for some people. But for me this is an advantage, because natural sweating helps me bear extremely hot weather. Otherwise I risk to overheat.
I do like the design of the Aer travel bags, but it is hard for me to justify their use since even the smallest Flight Pack weights more than 25% of my total packing weight. Also Tom learning how to say *Bay-guhls* is my most rewatched part of this video :D
The weight of the bag is always my number one consideration for travel bags. Bags like Peak Design with all their excessive magnets is just too much for one-bag travel. I've swapped Aer for Tom Bhin for the weight and comfort of their bags. Maybe it's just me but Aer backpack straps are just too uncomfortable for long carries.
Finally, I had to wait for your latest TH-cam. I believe in one of your older TH-cam video you talked about security gadgets one being a zapper or stun device. Can you help me?
Anker 737 Charger. Form factor is small compared to the power output - nice to travel with. Apple Airtags have come in pretty handy too. Whether it's to find my keys or to track my check-in bag. It's been reliable to know exactly where my stuff is.
Great video! Tons of great items included but my favorite is probably the Aer Travel Pack 3. I've been researching carry-on compatible travel backpacks for months and keep coming back to the Aer. I really like the aesthetics of the bag compared to a lot of the other options and it appears to be made to last. I'm planning on ordering before my next trip and am really thankful for the discount for Pro members!
I like all your videos and they helped me a lot to optimize my pack. The only thing that I do not understand: how are you dealing with weightlimits of cabin luggage? From European airports this differs between 7 to 8 kg. I could only manage the weight by limiting my tech equiment, using a superlight 1,100 kg laptop and a 700 g backpack. I assume the weight of all your equipment must be over 9 kg. Is there a special trick that I missed? 🙂
Everyone’s got their workflow but using USB key to transfer files seems an odd choice to me when you could just plug the phone directly to the computer with the cables you have right there (and lightning adapter). It does automatically create a backup though. Do you find using a key is faster/more efficient?
Nice updates! I already have aer tp3, matador backpack and peak design packing cubes, but my next wannabe item is going to be those barefoots :) i hope it's eco leather
Absolutely love my RE:FORM wallet - I've got the coin variant, but it holds everything I need and stays super slim. The material is very unique and feels super sturdy. Been rocking it as my daily carry wallet for a while now, and I highly recommend it!
I collected several of the items listed in the last Digital Nomad Packing List. Through being a Pro and the Packhacker TH-cams.. I have already added several of the items selected for the Digital Nomad Packing List. The top two items are the MOGICS Bagel and the Anker 737 120W GaN Charger. These two have replaced larger devices while still providing more functionality than I had before using them..
Could you find a solar power station or I guess a mini solar generator that can power stuff like an electric kettle that boils water and/or a c-pap machine, but is smaller that a solar generator and still more power than those solar bricks that just run stuff like your phone? Ideal size would be about the size of a toiletries bag. Ideally light enough to fit in your backpack and you can hang the solar panels on the backpack while you're walking around. Or you can daisy chain a few panels you could spread out on a bike trailer...
I’ve been eyeing that travel pack 3 from Aer. Love the look and organization offered. This could be my ideal one pack to travel with and I have multiple trips on the way.
Hi can u please put an video about college bags to carrying books(3-4 notes), laptop, lunch box, umbrella(if need), water bottle, and some small items like Airdopes, wallet like that. So could u speak about college bags please and also say a nice bags that should carry the items i have mentioned before. NOTE: Please put the video like One Bag Travel Essential you need for every trip video which you have uploaded and please don't ignored my comment and last but not the least that you are doing an excellent work.
@@PackHacker the organization, the comfort, the materials, I use it in conjugation with the packing cubes and rain fly....I like them so much I wanted to buy the city pack for an edc but they just look way too similar and I can't justify the price for a smaller identical bag..no matter how much I love all of it
Does anyone know if you can buy tiny vials of saline solution for contacts? The 2 oz are still too big. And what does everyone do about first aid? Am I the only one who travels with bandaids, vitamin C, alleve, ibuprofen, etc?
You're definitely not alone with the first aid kit. : - ) Tour guide Sarah Murdoch calls her expanded version a Box of Awesome, and has great ideas for things to include. Advil, a strip of moleskin, or some powdered ginger capsules for motion sickness can transform misery to adventure, and a single Benadryl can literally save a life.
I know merino wool specifically has a lot of accolades for travel and durability, but providing comparable alternatives with same or similar properties for those allergic would be great too. Great video!
Not entirely sure why would you choose the Magic Mouse with its awful charging port, over a Magic Trackpad if given the choice. Slimmer and better flow for work imo. Not a macbook person but I had to use one for work for about 3 years, and I can't complain about their trackpads. For a seamles Windows/Mac experience I would go with Logi's MX Mechanical Mini and MX Anywhere 3. For extra ergo I would go for Targus Ergo keyboard, and either the magic trackpad if mac or the mx anywhere or mx master if pc.
Thank you for the constant upgrading of your list however, I have one major concern: WEIGHT. As a frequent traveler in Europe, I suspect you are well over the combined weight of the backpack + personal item for many carriers. As a AER SF product owner, these great bags are not light and eat into your available weight for content. Please possibly group your products (laptop, keyboard, cables, , pants, shirts, etc.) so we can see where the packed bag weight is coming from. I replaced my MacBook Pro 16 as it was quite heavy relative to other travel laptops (i.e. Surface Laptop).
@@PackHacker I was traveling Norwegian airlines and took a Surface laptop (about a lb less than my MacBook Pro). On Norwegian, you are allowed a combined weight limit of 10 kg for your carry-on and personal item.
Teva sandals looks nice and comfortable but those Teva sandals straps will smell stinks after couple walk in the rain storms😢 that's why I never buy Teva again 😢
I really want to know if there is a bigger backpack so that you can pack for the whole family! I will be travelling to Japan for 15 days in a month and I really want to pack light for the whole family. I have 3 small children which means we will have to bring two strollers with us so it is important to find a bigger size backpack in order to fit clothes for me, my wife and the 3 kids. Is there something on the market for this situation?
That doesn't sound feasible, even if the children's clothes take up less space. Don't forget you are each allowed a carry-on, so maybe max carry-ons (40-45L size) for you and your partner and a smaller knapsack/duffle for each child that will fit under the strollers? Check out Osprey Farpoint 55 for men/Fairview 55 for women, newly designed to be carry-on compliant, include a daypack that attaches at the front or back, and currently $240 which is better than other max carry-ons (Matador 45 and Patagonia MLC both $350, Tom Bihn Techonaut 45 over $400). Of course you could always go the rolling carryon route if that's easier, but you might prefer to be hands- free. Enjoy your trip!
@@liorajacob8094 thanks for your answer! The thing is my children are whining a lot when they have heavy backpacks so I can’t really count on them carrying anything apart from a small one with their toys inside. My wife also suffers from back pain so she wants to get a normal suitcase with wheels, that’s why I was thinking of packing most of the stuff in my backpack and leaving her with a light suitcase. I’ll need to prepare well for this (I know it will be tough 😂).
@@solidsn2011 oh, I never thought your kids would carry their own stuff ;) I thought you could put a couple of carry-on duffels or totes in the baskets underneath the strollers, which I assume you will have until you board the plane. The kids could probably still bring their little toy knapsacks as personal items. And nothing wrong with a solid rolling carry-on, I love my old Samsonite which I still use for overseas trips that are for visiting family rather than touring vacations.
Tom the Pack Hacker Founder, have you thought expanding to different techniques such as suitcases/luggage. I really would see. You have provided excellent clips of backpacks and travel essentials but they are a bit of repetitive lately . Just saying.
Have you thought about becoming a Digital Nomad? 💻🎒🗺
I'm already one and thanks to both of you I'm better equipped =)
how is life as a digital nomad ?
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The Hero Clip for me, is, as the name says, a real hero to keep my stuff safe and close while dining. I always keep one close by for EDC, travel, or hikes.
Thanks for sharing your insights 🤙
-Eric
As an air commuting AUDHD man with dogs that select items by cost to chew, this channel will save me many cash and and reduce stress so extend life expectancy
Awesome list! For me, the one indispensable item on the list has to be the Heroclip. I have a bunch of Heroclips in various sizes - but especially in Small and Medium. I have a Small Heroclip in the inside pocket of every coat to make it easy to hang my coat everywhere from a public restroom to the door of a wardrobe in a smaller hotel room. I've also use the Small Heroclip to hang a small daypack from the back of a beach chair, and to clip the same bag to a metal bar in an off-road vehicle to keep it from flying out! :-) The Medium Heroclip finds a place in every backpack and carryon that I use for both business and pleasure travel. The last thing I want to do is to set my backpack or briefcase on a dirty floor in a public restroom. This also makes it easier to access personal items like deodorant and a toothbrush when freshening up in that same public restroom. I also find it a little easier to attached my water bottle to the Medium Heroclip and a handle on my pack to keep it from popping out and rolling around. I definitely recommend picking up Heroclips - but get one or two extras for when your friends ask, "What is THAT?"
Thank you for sharing, Shep! We’re always learning new uses for the HeroClip 😃
Love the list! For me Bellroy’s Travel Wallet - it's just perfect. One constant in all my trips. The quality, style and aesthetic makes it an absolute winner for me.
Thanks for watching! 😃
-Eric
I love the small but mighty Tom Bihn Ghost Whale Pouch 4:23 . I love having my smaller need items (flashlight, micro SD, AirPods, etc.) inside of one of these that I can easily transfer from pouch to backpack to sling without Especially if you are a gear swapper like me these are a must. Not to mention, if you have other Tom Bihn gear the clip systems are amazing to use ✌️
Thanks for sharing, Zach! 🤙
-Eric
I love the Aer Travel Pack 3. I have been looking into getting one for when I plan to go on my first solo trip to a different country. I want to use it as a carry-on so I don’t have to worry about keeping it in the luggage hold on the plane. Also, try and pack things minimally! It would also be useful for when I go on work domestic trips which have been common recently. The current bag I use is very uncomfortable and not built for luggage.
A feature of this bag that I like is that it has a separate laptop compartment with pockets where I can take out easy-access accessories.
I have an Aer Duffle Pack and the straps have been comfortable when commuting with a heavy load.
I'm also going to say my favorite on this list is the Roost laptop stand. I was a kickstarter backer for v.1 of this stand, and I have been promoting it, gifting it, and using it pretty much non-stop since that day. Since I am a digital nomad, and work on my laptop every day, this is probably my favorite piece of digital nomad travel gear. (After that, I'd probably pick the Aer Day Sling, although I personally prefer the Bellroy Venture slings.)
The Roost V3 Laptop Stand has been a life-changing product for me. Its compact size and easy setup have transformed any table into a functional workstation. I've used it consistently over the past six months, whether traveling or not.
The Twelve South AirFly Pro is my favorite choice as it has been the biggest conversation piece on my travels.
Using it heavily on planes and hotel rooms to connect to the TVs and play on either my Airpods Pro or my Sony WH1000XM3 Bluetooth. To avoid the AC noise and to avoid disturbing the neighbors. Quick connection and efficient setup.
Thanks for sharing your insights 🤙
-Eric
Solid list. The editing for the clothes portion was really cool.
After searching for the unicorn travel shoe I found Saola who does a waterproof lifestyle sneaker in the Cannon model. I think they do several iterations of that shoe so you have to look for the waterproof version. Good traction, foam midsole, vegan leather and 100% waterproof. Used it as my one shoe to Portland OR in the winter and it was perfect. Nice enough to dress up and casual enough to dress down. Only thing I’ll say is you 100% should size up a half size but they send out your exchanges super quick.
Thanks for sharing! 😃 I'll pass along your suggestion.
-Eric
The one thing you don’t talk about enough is security with the products. One should not put their cash and credit cards in the same billfold. Separate your money and credit cards in different pockets or places. Doesn’t hurt to keep a fake wallet either in case you have to give one up. Other things to consider as well but I never put all my important items in the same place on me or my carry bags.
Good stuff. Imagine having a fake wallet filled with store rewards cards haha
Or used gift cards!
Yep, sane thing to do. My veteran dad taught me this
Mogics Super Bagel is amazing! Been with me on every trip since late 2018. Great choice for anyone, especially international travelers.
Thanks for sharing your insights 🤙
-Eric
There are so many great things in this list. The one that surprised me as to working like it should is the Matador Flatpak Soap bag. I travel quite a bit and always pack a small bar of soap regardless of my destination. This Matador product is perfect!
Thanks for sharing your insights 🤙
-Eric
I bought the Roost V3 Laptop Stand because of the previous version of the packing list.
Initially I just wanted a good laptop stand, but now it won’t leave my bag, I use it at home, at work, while traveling.
I have used other stands in the past but the grip and height levels make this one the best.
Thanks for sharing your insights 🤙
-Eric
Having watched many videos from this channel for years, I'm always glad to see some personality interjected into these videos usually between talking about products. I think you say "bagel" just fine!
😃😃
Big fan of the Matador On-Grid Packable Backpack. It's unstructured but my use cases have been when traveling with the fam (2 young kids) and we overpack the stroller or the other stuff... boom you have a place to put all that extra stuff. It's pretty durable and inexpensive enough that I feel somewhat comfortable just letting it get tossed around.
Thanks for sharing your insights 🤙
-Eric
Could yall have one of the ladies try all the convertible travel clothing from Diane Kroe? Or then try all the diy versions of the wrap pants/dress and wrap cardigans? Thst would be a cool video.
Fantastic ideas. There's nothing like travelling light. I could really see this working with those 30 day walks through countries, eg. Camino de Santiago
Such a fantastic and comprehensive list. I love what you do with this series. Every time I see it it is even more helpful.. Love it. The videos that you add with you two wearing and using the tools is awesome. Thanks so much for the work yo put into these. Great job.
Thanks for watching 😃
-Eric
I love the Matador flatpak soap case, I discovered it a few years ago and LOVE how much smaller it makes carrying a bar of soap compared to typical hardshell soap cases (which are more prone to leaking anyway).
Although I would suggest the Philips One by Sonicare over the Quip toothbrush. It's almost identical in size but is significantly stronger in vibration. I used the Quip for about a year before trying the One and the difference in strength was immediately noticeable when I turned it on.
Amazing video, a lot of useful items to look into as I’m trying to reduce and grow towards a minimalistic travel style! What’s the size of the Tom Bign Ghost Whale pouch? 😊
I have the exact AER slim tech pouch and it’s probably the best tech pouch out there for the price. It’s definitely the most underrated piece of carry from AER.
It lives in my office work pack, fits all my tech perfectly. It’s my go to recommendation if anyone asks for a tech pouch.
Also the roost stand is worth the money. I have had cheaper ones from Amazon before, but the roost stands is the best out of the lot, by far
Thanks for sharing your insights 🤙
-Eric
Love the list! So many great items.
My favorite on the list is my iPhone 14 Pro. It’s so useful and helpful in most any situation.
Owning plenty of items from that very handy list, its really hard to choose one. So let me start with 2 honorable mentions:
Peak Design packing cubes.Finally i do not have chaos inside my carry on backpack.
Matador On-Grid Packable Backpack. Survived changeable English weather at music festival during last summer. Served well during day trips too.
But my most favourite item is Rolling Square’s inCharge X cable. Using both short and 1.5 m versions.
Thanks for sharing your insights 🤙
-Eric
Aer is great. It's a wonderful system. Every single thing I've used from them makes me happy .
I love that, as Pros, we have access to the packing videos. Those were great to watch.
I'm contemplating getting a super bagel.
I tend to be pretty solid on cables, and I've tried to use short ones, but this system looks pretty good.
I think I'd really like to try those new outlier shorts as well.
Thanks for watching! 😃 See you in Pro!
-Eric
My favorite item would undoubtedly have to be the matador soap bar case. I don’t know how they do it but this case has saved me the hassle of dealing with zip locks bags that get all messy or bulky soap cases that take up space in your bag.
Thanks for sharing your insights 🤙
-Eric
Honestly, the peak design packing cubes are a game changer. I’ve never used packing cubes before, so after watching your videos on them, I decided to purchase 3 small cubes for my 10 day trip to Florida last December. I used 1 cube for one pair of pants and three long sleeve shirts. The second cube I packed 6 t shirts and 5 pairs of shorts and the third cube had 6 pairs of socks and 6 pairs of boxers. I could have fit more clothes in them, but I had a washer and dryer at my Airbnb. I can’t recommend these packing cubes enough.
I remain in the Windows world. I used to get paid to develop programs for Windows and not for Mac OS. My laptop has a keyboard that flips over, so a stand that relies upon the hinge to the screen would not work. My Windows 10 tablet has a separate keyboard. There is a matching keyboard but I can use any other. The tablet is smaller, lighter, with smaller power supply but the laptop has a touch pad. Both work with the same active pens. For the 8" screen I needed a docking station for the ports but not for the laptop. So kit either out ended up the same weight and volume but packed differently.
From my hotel room I was able to login to my computer back home, transfer the photographs and video clips to it for back up, editing and posting a blog online.
As an alternative to Merino, I've started to use bamboo blends, especially for socks and underwear. They are cheaper, more hard-wearing, and still have similar and antimicrobial properties.
I agree, I just love bamboo.
Fav brands?
Most importantly they're VEGAN. How can one justify enjoying the 'freedom of traveling' while others are being deprived of their basic rights for your 'gear' (their body parts) bc of species...?!
@@isabelc2131 I eat the sheep first from nose to tail then it doesn't have to worry. Meanwhile your vegan diet literally kills tens of thousands of birds, voles, mice, snakes and insects every time you stick a piece of tofu down your stupid mouth. What about their rights, or do you only care about cuddly animals that humans domesticated?.....
VEGAN, ARE YOU FOR REAL?? How is cutting down a tree better for the environment than just using wool that has to be removed from a sheep anyway!!! Some people are just braindead
Love the sling life and almost went with the Day Sling, but decided on the Travel Sling 2 for its larger size to carry my digital kit all together as a daily driver. Carries my MacBook Pro, Roost Stand, Logitech keyboard, mouse and all the cables in a really organized way with room to spare to change it up depending on the day.
Need to give the Super Bagel and inCharge cable a try soon. Looks way easier to pack up compared to the Anker power extender which gets relegated to the bigger bag if it travels.
Thanks for the suggestion! I’ll pass it along 😃
-Eric
haha glad to see the "Bae-Gul" tip come in use. really love'd this video but my bank account is shaking! especially loved seeing your work set up
Thanks for watching! 😃
-Eric
I've started to travel with reversible shirts and hoodies, especially from Faherty Brand. They are not Merino, but especially for an overshirt or hoodie it's fine and you get two for one!
Thanks for sharing your insights! 🤙
-Eric
Got the Bellroy Dopp Kit after watching this video and it feels more premium than any Dopp Kit I've ever had. At 60 € it should too.
Friday packgazm! Nice!
Regarding crystal deodorants. They are quite heavy indeed. But only when they are new.
I purchased smallest available crystal deodorant and used it for 1 year every day. Now it has 15-20% of original size and may be used for travel. Now it is the most lightweight and most compact of any deodorant options!
Thanks for sharing! 😃
-Eric
Does it work as an antiperspirant as well? It's great not to smell but wet sticky underarms are not very comfortable....
@@liorajacob8094 No. Crystal doesn't have antiperspirant effect. It may be a disadvantage for some people.
But for me this is an advantage, because natural sweating helps me bear extremely hot weather. Otherwise I risk to overheat.
The gosun untensils saved me at the hospital. Thank you for that!!
Thanks for watching! 😃
-Eric
Always nice to find out the new items y’all suggest! Adding some to my next list 😊
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-Eric
Was happy to see this update :). Subbed
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-Eric
I do like the design of the Aer travel bags, but it is hard for me to justify their use since even the smallest Flight Pack weights more than 25% of my total packing weight.
Also Tom learning how to say *Bay-guhls* is my most rewatched part of this video :D
Thanks for sharing! 😃 Put that part on repeat 😂
-Eric
The weight of the bag is always my number one consideration for travel bags. Bags like Peak Design with all their excessive magnets is just too much for one-bag travel. I've swapped Aer for Tom Bhin for the weight and comfort of their bags. Maybe it's just me but Aer backpack straps are just too uncomfortable for long carries.
Love this vid! Always look forward to it. Good work team 🎉
Thanks for watching! 🤙
-Eric
Quick question: How much does your whole bag weigh when fully packed? (Excluding stuff you carry in your pockets and a full water bottle)
Less than the airline maximum 😅
Finally, I had to wait for your latest TH-cam. I believe in one of your older TH-cam video you talked about security gadgets one being a zapper or stun device. Can you help me?
Great Video. Thank you for posting.
Thanks for watching 😃
-Eric
Anker 737 Charger. Form factor is small compared to the power output - nice to travel with.
Apple Airtags have come in pretty handy too. Whether it's to find my keys or to track my check-in bag. It's been reliable to know exactly where my stuff is.
Thanks for the comment, David! They both make travel a little easier 😃
Those ghost whale pouches look epic!!! Added to my WANT list!!!
Thanks for watching 😃
-Eric
Great video! Tons of great items included but my favorite is probably the Aer Travel Pack 3. I've been researching carry-on compatible travel backpacks for months and keep coming back to the Aer. I really like the aesthetics of the bag compared to a lot of the other options and it appears to be made to last. I'm planning on ordering before my next trip and am really thankful for the discount for Pro members!
Thanks for watching 😃 See you in Pro!
-Eric
This content is so good I feel like I owe you money
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I've been loving my roost v3 laptop stand. its been perfect for work travel lately. I've also had others comment on it and asked more about it.
I like all your videos and they helped me a lot to optimize my pack. The only thing that I do not understand: how are you dealing with weightlimits of cabin luggage? From European airports this differs between 7 to 8 kg. I could only manage the weight by limiting my tech equiment, using a superlight 1,100 kg laptop and a 700 g backpack. I assume the weight of all your equipment must be over 9 kg. Is there a special trick that I missed? 🙂
Everyone’s got their workflow but using USB key to transfer files seems an odd choice to me when you could just plug the phone directly to the computer with the cables you have right there (and lightning adapter). It does automatically create a backup though. Do you find using a key is faster/more efficient?
Great packing list!
Nice one! Good job team! The Roost Laptop Stand is a must have. It has quickly become a key item on my bag. In fac, I'm using it as I type this :D
I had to get a knockout because roost shipping was as much as the stand itself. Got a 20% larger stand for 20% price
Knockoff. Thanks autocorrect
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Great content! Keep up the outstanding work.
Thanks for watching! 😃
-Eric
Has the men's packing list been updated to version 3 on the website? If so, please provide a link. I can only find version 2.
Nice updates! I already have aer tp3, matador backpack and peak design packing cubes, but my next wannabe item is going to be those barefoots :) i hope it's eco leather
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-Eric
Absolutely love my RE:FORM wallet - I've got the coin variant, but it holds everything I need and stays super slim. The material is very unique and feels super sturdy. Been rocking it as my daily carry wallet for a while now, and I highly recommend it!
Thanks for sharing! 😃 Any plans to upgrade?
-Eric
Air Pods Pro 2. I would love to hear opinions on their use for a long haul air trip.
If you’re looking for a truly packable mouse that has a scroll wheel, the Gwolves HSK line are much smaller and lighter than the apple mouse.
I collected several of the items listed in the last Digital Nomad Packing List. Through being a Pro and the Packhacker TH-cams.. I have already added several of the items selected for the Digital Nomad Packing List. The top two items are the MOGICS Bagel and the Anker 737 120W GaN Charger. These two have replaced larger devices while still providing more functionality than I had before using them..
Thanks for sharing your insights 🤙 See you in Pro!
-Eric
What is the hoodie you're wearing in this video? Thank you
I particularly appreciate the women's clothing suggestions
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Great video…Thank you…!!!
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-Eric
Hey the tweezers and clippers allowed in carry on bag?
great organization
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Professional insights!
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-Eric
Picked up a bunch of new items I want to get for my own pack from this video. Thank you for the latest gear recos!
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-Eric
I don't get how the incharge cable charges micro USB, does the lighting tip do double duty?
What about tissues/ wet wipes? I get this is about travel without kids but tissues are handy
I went to Thailand for a month with just my passport and a wallet and was completely fine
Could you find a solar power station or I guess a mini solar generator that can power stuff like an electric kettle that boils water and/or a c-pap machine, but is smaller that a solar generator and still more power than those solar bricks that just run stuff like your phone? Ideal size would be about the size of a toiletries bag. Ideally light enough to fit in your backpack and you can hang the solar panels on the backpack while you're walking around. Or you can daisy chain a few panels you could spread out on a bike trailer...
Exactly the content I wanted, at exactly the right time 👌🏾 thanks guys!
Thanks for watching! 😃
-Eric
Love those AER products
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-Eric
I’ve been eyeing that travel pack 3 from Aer. Love the look and organization offered. This could be my ideal one pack to travel with and I have multiple trips on the way.
It’s a great pack, James! What’s your favorite feature?
-Eric
@@PackHacker For me it’s the quick access pocket and the organization.
Nice choice! 🤙
Hi can u please put an video about college bags to carrying books(3-4 notes), laptop, lunch box, umbrella(if need), water bottle, and some small items like Airdopes, wallet like that. So could u speak about college bags please and also say a nice bags that should carry the items i have mentioned before. NOTE: Please put the video like One Bag Travel Essential you need for every trip video which you have uploaded and please don't ignored my comment and last but not the least that you are doing an excellent work.
Thanks for the suggestion! I’ll pass it along.
-Eric
@@PackHacker please upload the video as soon as possible and I need a best laptop bag under Rs: 1000-1500 in India
I use a surface pro for light weight and space.
please do a recommendation on umbrella
maybe you can check out the Royal Kludge RK925 Foldable Mechanical Keyboard
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-Eric
Very nice video and good tips but we can't call this a minimalist list since a lot of those things are not essential at all.
Please make a list for content creators, travel youtubers 😊
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-Eric
Thailand!!!
Thank you
Agreed the aer travel pack just hits all the right notes
What’s your favorite thing about the pack? 🧐
-Eric
@@PackHacker the organization, the comfort, the materials, I use it in conjugation with the packing cubes and rain fly....I like them so much I wanted to buy the city pack for an edc but they just look way too similar and I can't justify the price for a smaller identical bag..no matter how much I love all of it
Thanks for sharing! 😃
-Eric
Does anyone know if you can buy tiny vials of saline solution for contacts? The 2 oz are still too big. And what does everyone do about first aid? Am I the only one who travels with bandaids, vitamin C, alleve, ibuprofen, etc?
You're definitely not alone with the first aid kit. : - ) Tour guide Sarah Murdoch calls her expanded version a Box of Awesome, and has great ideas for things to include. Advil, a strip of moleskin, or some powdered ginger capsules for motion sickness can transform misery to adventure, and a single Benadryl can literally save a life.
14:00 When you connect that battery to your laptop it start to charge your laptop but what if you want to charge that battery from your laptop?
I know merino wool specifically has a lot of accolades for travel and durability, but providing comparable alternatives with same or similar properties for those allergic would be great too. Great video!
Thanks for watching and for the suggestion! 😃
-Eric
Bamboo blends!
Not entirely sure why would you choose the Magic Mouse with its awful charging port, over a Magic Trackpad if given the choice. Slimmer and better flow for work imo. Not a macbook person but I had to use one for work for about 3 years, and I can't complain about their trackpads. For a seamles Windows/Mac experience I would go with Logi's MX Mechanical Mini and MX Anywhere 3. For extra ergo I would go for Targus Ergo keyboard, and either the magic trackpad if mac or the mx anywhere or mx master if pc.
Thanks for sharing your insights 🤙
-Eric
Thank you for the constant upgrading of your list however, I have one major concern: WEIGHT. As a frequent traveler in Europe, I suspect you are well over the combined weight of the backpack + personal item for many carriers. As a AER SF product owner, these great bags are not light and eat into your available weight for content. Please possibly group your products (laptop, keyboard, cables, , pants, shirts, etc.) so we can see where the packed bag weight is coming from. I replaced my MacBook Pro 16 as it was quite heavy relative to other travel laptops (i.e. Surface Laptop).
Did you end up going with a Surface, Chris?
@@PackHacker I was traveling Norwegian airlines and took a Surface laptop (about a lb less than my MacBook Pro). On Norwegian, you are allowed a combined weight limit of 10 kg for your carry-on and personal item.
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Can you review on convertible tote bags please
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-Eric
Is there a list of every PH Top Puck?
This is amazing
Thanks for watching! 🤙
-Eric
AirTags don't work for stolen items, only lost. Thieves can easily use the anti-stalking features to turn them off.
Sonicare one is a better but still compact alternative to quip
For those who use a second screen, does anyone have a recommendation on a packable secondary display?
Gonna get the yoga book 9i! Solved!
todd, my wife is starting to get mad that I'm wanting to buy all these things you're suggesting
Hello Everyone,
My Favorite item on the Digital Nomad list that I use whenever I travel has to be my AER Day Sling 3.
I love AER products
Thanks for watching 😃
-Eric
This guy digital nomads
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I would really like to recommend the Framework laptop as an alternative to the Macbook. More repairable, and more durable.
Thanks for the suggestion! I’ll pass it along.
-Eric
Teva sandals looks nice and comfortable but those Teva sandals straps will smell stinks after couple walk in the rain storms😢 that's why I never buy Teva again 😢
I really want to know if there is a bigger backpack so that you can pack for the whole family! I will be travelling to Japan for 15 days in a month and I really want to pack light for the whole family. I have 3 small children which means we will have to bring two strollers with us so it is important to find a bigger size backpack in order to fit clothes for me, my wife and the 3 kids. Is there something on the market for this situation?
That doesn't sound feasible, even if the children's clothes take up less space. Don't forget you are each allowed a carry-on, so maybe max carry-ons (40-45L size) for you and your partner and a smaller knapsack/duffle for each child that will fit under the strollers? Check out Osprey Farpoint 55 for men/Fairview 55 for women, newly designed to be carry-on compliant, include a daypack that attaches at the front or back, and currently $240 which is better than other max carry-ons (Matador 45 and Patagonia MLC both $350, Tom Bihn Techonaut 45 over $400). Of course you could always go the rolling carryon route if that's easier, but you might prefer to be hands- free. Enjoy your trip!
@@liorajacob8094 thanks for your answer! The thing is my children are whining a lot when they have heavy backpacks so I can’t really count on them carrying anything apart from a small one with their toys inside. My wife also suffers from back pain so she wants to get a normal suitcase with wheels, that’s why I was thinking of packing most of the stuff in my backpack and leaving her with a light suitcase. I’ll need to prepare well for this (I know it will be tough 😂).
@@solidsn2011 oh, I never thought your kids would carry their own stuff ;) I thought you could put a couple of carry-on duffels or totes in the baskets underneath the strollers, which I assume you will have until you board the plane. The kids could probably still bring their little toy knapsacks as personal items. And nothing wrong with a solid rolling carry-on, I love my old Samsonite which I still use for overseas trips that are for visiting family rather than touring vacations.
Tom the Pack Hacker Founder, have you thought expanding to different techniques such as suitcases/luggage. I really would see.
You have provided excellent clips of backpacks and travel essentials but they are a bit of repetitive lately . Just saying.
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-Eric