I always have gear ties on me just as a macguyver tool. The only limit to what they can do is your imagination. I even fashion a cup holder out of the 2 ft version sometimes for my wheelchair. It doesn't inspire confidence but it gets the job done. Lol
I broke the wire in one of the gearties I have so I now fully know that I can not exactly treat it like a twist tie repeatedly, knowing this I think its easy what you can do
I like the KableCARD better. It has everything that cable holder has, and more. It's amazing and smaller! I recommend that over just about anything else.
Ooh this is actually up my alley as this is really similar to EDC gear. Similar to the Marlboro, check out the Niteize Doohickey and Gerber Shard (which you've mentioned before too). For pens, check out the Olight mini pen, Ohto pen, Fisher Space pen.
Consideration for people who wear regular glasses - transition lenses may be a good option to avoid having to bring a bulky case for your additional pair of sunglasses. They don't work in the car though, so keep that in mind. Perfect for carless trips.
Actually I have been wearing the transition sport lenses in my glasses for years since I’m pretty much blind without them. It’s a great hack and have not needed separate sunglasses since making the switch. They are UV and if you choose the coating option blue blocking as well. In USA a bit more expensive since insurance doesn’t cover but for what I consider an essential item worth it. Only downside is being considered a techno nerd but I closet aspire to that distinction anyway 😂
@@WestHTH Do you have a brand/product name? I use the Transition Xtra active lenses, which do claim to change in the car - they do, just not enough to make a difference, and only if the aircon is not on (their reactivity seems to be based on temperature). I haven't noticed them reacting to indoor artificial light, unless that light has a UV component. It does work indoors on outdoor light if the window doesn't have an anti-UV coating. These lenses have a slight tint to them, so may not be for everyone.
Friday at last! Regarding trevel tweezers - nothing beats Victorinox tweezers used in their SAKs. They can also be purchased separately. Smallest possible size and weight. Tweezers appears to be the most used tool in my Victorinox Fieldmaster :D
This is what I do. I carry an SAK jetsetter (bladeless) model when I onebag travel and remove the toothpick and tweezers when going through security just in case they take the knife away. I label the jetsetter with stickers that point out that there is no blade and it’s saved me a few times from losing it. But you still never know and that little tweezer is more valuable and better than any “micro” or travel tweezer out there on the market.
I got "Uncle Bill's Sliver Gripper Precision Key Chain Tweezers" a couple years ago and love them. Always on me and precise enough to remove the slivers I commonly get working in my trades job or around the farm at home, they fly with me to - always on my keychain.
Remember tsa friendlyb doesn't mean it will pass customs overseas. My partner had her circular keychain confiscated in singapore because it was too large. It was just a circle carribiner style loop but they said could be used as a weapon. They told me i cant bring a mini tool because it had a bottle opener, despite it being tsa approved.
Has anyone tried a Matador dry-through bag for packing up a wet bathing suit? They have 2 different toiletry bags that I thought might work, but I wasn't quite sure. Figured a PackHacker video would be a good place ask.
From my experience, pretty good. I have the toiletry case but I believe it’s made of the same stuff. Works as advertised, but I’d be surprised if your clothes would be truly 100% dry, but better than nothing.
Hey Tom, love your videos. Have you tried the Victorinox Manager (the normal not the midnite)? It’s a very small Swiss Army knife that combines several of the tools you showed. Got it on my keychain and I love it. I haven’t had problems flying with it, but this was in Europe. Best wishes
I bought the ThinOptics and it lasted one holiday. No matter how I tried to ensure it is clean before putting it back into the case, it got scratched and that's it. However great video as usual Tom
The USB adapter cable kit is tempting, but the bend on the cable so close to the adapter bothered me too much. If anyone has this, how long has it lasted for you? Also seen another variant of this but with a mirror inside too if that interests anyone
The rovyvon ones are, they have several versions depending on what features you want and how much you want to spend. FYI their glow in the dark cases are neat but don't last that long and they're not a very bright glow. I love the one's I have but wish I hadn't sprung extra for that feature. They have a version with a spot to also use a AAA battery if the rechargeable dies. I carry the small one daily and the AAA one is my travel one. You can get little clips for them and hang them inside your pocket so they're easy to grab, and you can turn them on and hang them outside your pocket or on your shirt if you need to walk near traffic to help people see you and not make you roadkill...
I cannot deal with the small items you have shown here. My hands are large and most of these small items are just more annoying than helpful at least to me. I like the Matador containers wish they had a stackable or multi-pill (prescription) version.
Recommending a micro USB product in 2023 is wild. Especially when other brands make a similar product in a similar price bracket with type c charging 💀
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backpacks in the background are awesome, would be neat to have interactive page to know names of each
I always have gear ties on me just as a macguyver tool. The only limit to what they can do is your imagination. I even fashion a cup holder out of the 2 ft version sometimes for my wheelchair. It doesn't inspire confidence but it gets the job done. Lol
Nice seems good😊
I broke the wire in one of the gearties I have so I now fully know that I can not exactly treat it like a twist tie repeatedly, knowing this I think its easy what you can do
@@lesslighter After awhile they definitely become disposable, but for the price that is okay with me.
I like the KableCARD better. It has everything that cable holder has, and more. It's amazing and smaller! I recommend that over just about anything else.
SO MUCH GREAT B ROLL!! You really showcase well how these products are used. Thanks for the great videos!
Thanks for watching! 😃
-Eric
I'm glad you finally added the sim card kit, but square one is better
Ooh this is actually up my alley as this is really similar to EDC gear. Similar to the Marlboro, check out the Niteize Doohickey and Gerber Shard (which you've mentioned before too). For pens, check out the Olight mini pen, Ohto pen, Fisher Space pen.
Thanks for the suggestions! I’ll pass them along.
-Eric
The Ohto mini pen and pencil are quite handy.
Consideration for people who wear regular glasses - transition lenses may be a good option to avoid having to bring a bulky case for your additional pair of sunglasses. They don't work in the car though, so keep that in mind. Perfect for carless trips.
Some of the newer types of transitions will change in the car and offer protection for indoor artificial light.
Actually I have been wearing the transition sport lenses in my glasses for years since I’m pretty much blind without them. It’s a great hack and have not needed separate sunglasses since making the switch. They are UV and if you choose the coating option blue blocking as well. In USA a bit more expensive since insurance doesn’t cover but for what I consider an essential item worth it. Only downside is being considered a techno nerd but I closet aspire to that distinction anyway 😂
You can definitely get transition lenses for driving now. That’s how I discovered them. They aren’t cheap but nothing good is
Transition lenses? What are those?
@@WestHTH Do you have a brand/product name? I use the Transition Xtra active lenses, which do claim to change in the car - they do, just not enough to make a difference, and only if the aircon is not on (their reactivity seems to be based on temperature). I haven't noticed them reacting to indoor artificial light, unless that light has a UV component. It does work indoors on outdoor light if the window doesn't have an anti-UV coating. These lenses have a slight tint to them, so may not be for everyone.
Love these travel essential segments, thanks! btw, Thin Optics also has some incredibly thin and compact readers.
Thanks for sharing your insights! 🤙
-Eric
Friday at last!
Regarding trevel tweezers - nothing beats Victorinox tweezers used in their SAKs. They can also be purchased separately. Smallest possible size and weight. Tweezers appears to be the most used tool in my Victorinox Fieldmaster :D
Thanks for watching! 😃
-Eric
This is what I do. I carry an SAK jetsetter (bladeless) model when I onebag travel and remove the toothpick and tweezers when going through security just in case they take the knife away. I label the jetsetter with stickers that point out that there is no blade and it’s saved me a few times from losing it. But you still never know and that little tweezer is more valuable and better than any “micro” or travel tweezer out there on the market.
I got "Uncle Bill's Sliver Gripper Precision Key Chain Tweezers" a couple years ago and love them. Always on me and precise enough to remove the slivers I commonly get working in my trades job or around the farm at home, they fly with me to - always on my keychain.
As a flight attendant, the high low chime stole my attention every time 😂
😂 😂
Thanks for posting measurements in metric too. Wish more American TH-camrs did this.
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Remember tsa friendlyb doesn't mean it will pass customs overseas. My partner had her circular keychain confiscated in singapore because it was too large. It was just a circle carribiner style loop but they said could be used as a weapon.
They told me i cant bring a mini tool because it had a bottle opener, despite it being tsa approved.
Has anyone tried a Matador dry-through bag for packing up a wet bathing suit? They have 2 different toiletry bags that I thought might work, but I wasn't quite sure. Figured a PackHacker video would be a good place ask.
From my experience, pretty good. I have the toiletry case but I believe it’s made of the same stuff. Works as advertised, but I’d be surprised if your clothes would be truly 100% dry, but better than nothing.
The magsafe tripod looks perfect, but too expensive
"Sometimes you find a loose screw..." It happens all the time. I have fixed furniture, appliances and lamps in hotel rooms.
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just get ROAV sunglasses if you want super packable shades. they pack down so insanely small. I carry them every day. Worth the price
Thanks for sharing your insights! 🤙
-Eric
Is there a list of what to take if you are recording TH-cam/TikTok videos? Because you need so many things which takes up a lot of space
Hey Tom, love your videos. Have you tried the Victorinox Manager (the normal not the midnite)? It’s a very small Swiss Army knife that combines several of the tools you showed. Got it on my keychain and I love it. I haven’t had problems flying with it, but this was in Europe. Best wishes
I bought the ThinOptics and it lasted one holiday. No matter how I tried to ensure it is clean before putting it back into the case, it got scratched and that's it. However great video as usual Tom
Thanks for sharing your insights! 🤙
-Eric
Very nice >>>>> Thank you .
Excellent advice
Thanks for watching! 😃
-Eric
The USB adapter cable kit is tempting, but the bend on the cable so close to the adapter bothered me too much. If anyone has this, how long has it lasted for you? Also seen another variant of this but with a mirror inside too if that interests anyone
Nitecore Tiki is just a cheap knock-off of Rovyvon’s Aurora A8
I looked into the Aurora A8 and I agree: UBS-C *and* UV make this superior to the Tiki.
What is the bag shown in the video that has the sandals attached to it?
The rovyvon a5 is better then the nitcore light
a8 > a5
What is the name/brand of that purple pen in the beginning of the video ???
I love the size of the little torch... Is it waterproof too? Thinking it would be good to keep in my bouyancy aid when kayaking
The rovyvon ones are, they have several versions depending on what features you want and how much you want to spend. FYI their glow in the dark cases are neat but don't last that long and they're not a very bright glow. I love the one's I have but wish I hadn't sprung extra for that feature. They have a version with a spot to also use a AAA battery if the rechargeable dies. I carry the small one daily and the AAA one is my travel one. You can get little clips for them and hang them inside your pocket so they're easy to grab, and you can turn them on and hang them outside your pocket or on your shirt if you need to walk near traffic to help people see you and not make you roadkill...
thanks guys, good one
Thanks for watching! 😃
-Eric
Great video 📹 👍
Thanks for watching! 😃
-Eric
The first tool looks like security will want to ask questions
8:05 LETS GOOOO... If you know you know ;)
Jupiter Hikes ??? Idk ? 🤷🏻
I cannot deal with the small items you have shown here. My hands are large and most of these small items are just more annoying than helpful at least to me. I like the Matador containers wish they had a stackable or multi-pill (prescription) version.
Thanks for sharing your insights! 🤙
-Eric
Recommending a micro USB product in 2023 is wild. Especially when other brands make a similar product in a similar price bracket with type c charging 💀
Tiki is not as good as rovyvon that has USB c
I’ve traveled over a million miles and have need for exactly zero of these items 😂.
Not a nitecore......rovyvon