What's in My "Day in the City" Backpack?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.ย. 2024
- So, approximately a bazillion of you have been mentioning spare socks in the comments as a suggestion. It is such a good suggestion, that I am saying it here. 🧦😉👍
Getting a wet sock is one of the more crummy things that can happen and can sour people's mood if they are out and about. Having spare socks in a ziploc bag or something can turn a day around, you are right. 😊 For links to some of the other things I did mention, here you go...
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As a type 1 diabetic for 15+ years - "carry backup food you don't like" is SUPER LEGIT advice. You get a sub for that.
An anti-diarrhea pill is a must have for me. I have thankfully never been sick as a tourist or traveller but twice I have been with a person who got food poisoning and needed to be able to leave the restroom. Puking you can do anywhere but pooping yourself is not an option.
Good idea. I have those in my regular sundry bag in the hotel, but having at least one or two Imodium in that little front kit would not be a bad plan.
In the same bottle of generic anti stomac sickness pills ,i throw in the gas pills too,as the gas from "Montezuma revenge " is sometimes just as bad...
Yeah. I got crohn's, and you better believe I carry a pack of that stuff with me. The one I use is called "gastrostop" and, as the name implies, it kinda just puts your GI tract on pause for an hour or three. A note with medication: they have expiry dates, make sure to check them on a monthly basis and toss/replace when they are within a month of that.
Ziplock bag of baby wipes is another good item-packs down easily. Same for a few ziplocks of masks (some countries have fines if you go certain places without a mask on). Ziplock baggie of ziplock baggies (because ziplock baggie life). Another baggie of a mass of short/small zip ties-because they can be used to make minor repairs to lots of things on the fly.
Sometimes bismuth subsalicylate is a better medication than loperamide. Of course, if you have got food poisoning, don't take either of them so your body can purge itself of the poison. And sometimes travelers think they have traveler's diarrhea, but they really have more a case of anxiety and heartburn - in which case something like Gas-X or Pepto-bismol may be more helpful.
On that happy note, good call on the Montreal Steak Seasoning. I would switch it up with Old Bay depending on where I'm going.
While on that, I would also add 2 pouches of saline rehydration powder. If you're vomiting and need to rehydrate, that's a very effective solution.
I recommend adding a small bottle of new skin. I've found that it takes care of all sorts of small scrapes and prevents you from needing to mess with band aids if you take a little tumble.
I replaced the antiseptic and bandaids with NuSkin. I have never regretted it.
Superglue works very well for this application
Minor tip - replace the lighter with a Bic. Those cheap lighters will fail when you least expect it, a Bic will always work until it's out of fuel.
Wrap a rubber band around the fuel switch to keep it from leaking fuel
It's cheaper to buy a replacement Bic than buying a bottle of replacement lighter fluid.
Or a clipper. Refillable, durable, more wind resistant than a bic, and even the flint is replaceable. And they only cost like $1 more despite that
This! Bic makes a far superior product.
@@clark523 this 100%. Clipper all the way. like $0.50-$1 more than a bic, but not just replaceable flints, replaceable rollers, springs, flints. The whole striking mechanism comes out and can pack whatever your rolling, and the bottoms is round to pack bowls.
Foldable shopping bag. Has saved my ass countless times. I appreciate the crummy snacks, cheaper than nicer approach you've taken.
Oh, for sure. Like if you hit a grocery store? Maybe it wasn't clear because I didn't specifically say this, but my chief purpose for having this backpack is so I can shove things in it if I pick them up at a shop. The bulk of the large vessel is empty for me most of the time.
@@DeviantOllam Ahhh that does make sense. I didn't realize just how much empty space you had left over in your bag. Hope your travels treat you well. You're only missing more damn rain back here in the PNW.
I usually do both a regular "single use" one and a nylon/plastic fabric one. I often need a trash bag, I have wine in a park for example ;)
The reusable bag is great if I buy something heavy (like beer).
_"Fuck the laws. Become ungovernable."_
Ah my friend, you consistently make me glad to have found your channel. Those words ring like bells, and it's not every day that I hear them surrounded by four walls. Some tasty praxis indeed
Lol yeah drinking wine in a park is praxis...
@@nickmax123 lol I meant propagating the ideology, but I guess in a way it kinda is: Flouting bourgeois law at its pettiest is a Gateway Act of Defiance™
For me, vacuum insulated bottle.
I go to a few cons a year. In the morning I fill two bottle with ice, then fill half way with water, fill with ice, fill 3/4 with water, and so on. Midday I can go to any water fountain and top them off. I have never run out of cold water.
EDC lists on TH-cam are so often all about name brands and expensive knives, guns, watches and soon - it’s nice to see a list that focuses on the little inexpensive practicalities that actually matter.
Also, hope you have a good time here in Rightpondia. :-)
Absolutely on the sternum strap, particularly if you're commuting with any regularity. Also, a couple of pens. On the little foldable bags, the ones that have the drawstrings that work as shoulder straps in a pinch. Particularly for travel, a spare tee. The ability to swap out a tee in heat or after a lot of travel can make all the difference. You mentioned at least some of the standard meds, but ibuprofen, paracetamol and antihistamine are right in there in the "You don't need it until you need it".
Just bear in mind that pain relievers and antihistamines may require prescriptions in some countries-pay special attention if going to Asia.
@@correcthoarsebatterystaple I know some drugs were questionable over there, but didnt realise over the counter pain/allergy relief was controlled. Do you have any specific examples?
Ibuprofen over acetaminophen/paracetamol when possible, especially if you're drinking. Lotsa people wreck their livers with acetaminophen, unfortunately.
Yep I've saved my ass quite a few times now by putting a few ibuprofen pills in my backpack. Also some muscle cream, and something for allergies.
The thing I always find I end up needing when I go over to my parents for some reason is a pair of nail clippers. you can get airline friendly ones without a nail file though ideally it would be one with a nail file. combined with the corkscrew you have an fairly decent approximation of a multi-tool/Swiss army knife when normally the multi-tool/SAK may have a blade that's considered "bad" in a legal sense.
Hang nails. Hang nails annoy the hell out of me. I am shocked that I don't have nail clippers in here, because I'm pretty sure I used to at one point and now maybe they got lost. I will fix that!
@@DeviantOllam there's some pretty cheap and compact @ Ali
I keep nail clippers on my keychain, which is, for the sake of consistency, nearly always with me. Super handy. Just used them at SeaTac to remove an annoying burr the baggage handlers gouged out of my case.
@@DeviantOllam all of my nail clippers end up migrating to my electronics stuff because they are just the absolute best wire cutters and strippers. at a glance 3 nail clippers where they dont belong presently. (yah yah dont @ me. toe jam is obviously great flux.)
the files are useful. once I couldnt have files or sharp things in this place, kinda like on a plane. I could have emory boards. Those are damn useful. i suppose you could just glue a piece of sandpaper on a battery pack. you have a rotary tool right? you have a adhesive sanding disc right? slap one of those bad boys on the bottom of your power pack.
They're perfect for those little cable ties that always seem to be on things in places you can't whip a knife out, too.
It is incredible how a small flashlight and a pack of playing cards can make up for a dead or dying phone. Add to that a pen and a small notebook for extended downtime.
Ahh, I always have a flashlight in my pocket. :-)
@@DeviantOllam Is that a flashlight in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?
I spent 15 years as a bike courier in a city that can go from -20C to +10c in a few hours and this is one of the best day bags I've seen.
I've already watched this video twice after it came out, but for some reason I came back to it. I often come back to your videos, since useful information is context dependent and does not have an expiration date.
I've always had knee pains, and as a teenager nobody really listened when I complained about my kneecap feeling out of place.
And then you mentioned knee braces. A quick series of lightbulbs lit in my brain, and I looked up the symptoms. Patellar instability. Treatment- Knee braces.
This isn't the first time I get life-altering advice on this channel, but this might be one of the most notable cases yet. You're making the world a better place, Ollaf. Thank you.
0:00 Introduction
1:03 The backpack itself
2:36 Technology pouch
3:24 Eating and drinking pouch
5:14 Front pouch and the first-aid/sundries kit
7:52 Main pouch
8:42 Sunglasses baggie (in main pouch)
9:00 Temperature and climate problem solver baggie + windbreaker/raincoat (in main pouch)
11:07 Conclusion
(I'm going to steal ideas from this setup and had to structure it anyway, so I might as well share these cue points.)
All good suggestions, but "become ungovernable" is the best, most t-shirt worthy thing I've heard since Atari was a major player in the home computer market.
On the contrary, it is a major underpinning for a certain positive political mindset. The law often _wishes_ it was nothing but a t-shirt slogan, haha. Dismissively comparing praxis like that to something so commercial rather speaks to a mentality that isn't quite so inclined to question authority
I'm a mail carrier and a lot of this is in my "bullshit I might need during the day" bag. Gloves, rain jacket, sunglasses, bag of charging stuff, spare set of socks, first aid kit, etc.
Compressed towels?!? What wizardry is this?!? Never knew such things existed!
A pen or pencil and small button compass. Yes, compass on phone, but super handy to be able to pull one out when traveling looking at street maps.
honestly a compass that works can be nice, but its hard to find a small compass that doesnt get stuck or refuses to point north
Oooooh, I am constantly bothering people asking for a pen. I should definitely add that!
@@refraggedbean Suunto Clipper and you’ll never need another in your lifetime!
@@DeviantOllam it’s a little more pricey (read about $10), but the zebra 701 is a good pen. Solid stainless, and doesn’t look tacticool to a TSA agent.
@@DeviantOllam also…
1.Those towel wipes. Already has impregnated soap, similar to what you carry but with soap on it. Does not leave sticky residue.
2.Single use x a to blade with tape sheath. Toss out at airport if need be.
3. Tenacious tape “repair tape”. It’s clear, as garment repair tape with tons of uses. Very small addition worth having.
4. Leukotape tape for blisters of walking long as mentioned. Cut a few small sections on silicone release paper (like name tag slippery backing size). 1-2 times used a year, but glad when you have it.
Hey hey. That compression cloth is AMAZING..
Yeah, aren't they? I have definitely benefited from having them before. Especially in bathrooms where the toilet paper is orphanage-grade single-ply.
After reviewing the comments currently available before adding my two cents I've got one contribution to the discussion:
Magnum sized Sharpie.
After living on the streets of America for over two decades, I agree with most of your kit's contents, & as I've learned, communication is the key to surviving.
If you've ever seen someone "flying a sign", as it's known to the street folk, there's a plethora of badly created conversational pieces, mainly due to using a regular sized Sharpie, as they attempt to beacon your attention with poorly crafted cardboard art.
With the Magnum sized, you are able to create the sign at greater speed, & higher visibility. After all, you don't want folks guessing at what you're displaying.
Perhaps in your spare time you could add various forms of assistance requests indelible printed on the inside lid of the bag for ease of copying when needed.
Thanks for the video, I hope you have a safe journey & am looking forwards to your next one. Stay crafty. 😉👍
When I was younger I used to hop trains etc and did a lot of "urban camping" and because of that I got really good at packing minimally, but functionally. Usually in creative ways. Besides my pack, I also had a handmade fanny pack/utility belt and pants with pockets made for specific tools/items. Even to this day I'm the same way due to habit but also having 1 1/2 - 2 hours worth of walking to and from work.
If I'm in the city and I need to put my bag down at a cafe, then either my leg or my chair's leg is going through the straps to anchor it.
Recommend putting a spare pair of socks in there in case you step in a surprisingly deep pothole or get splashed by a car. You're not going to get trenchfoot in one afternoon but walking a lot in wet socks is not a good experience. Also sometimes if you've been on your feet all day, changing into clean socks is really nice.
And if you're in a city with a mass transit system, pick up a paper map (or print one off beforehand and Miura fold it). It'll save you when your phone dies or gets dropped or stolen and you don't know which trains are going to get you back to your hotel.
100% to spare socks 🧦
spare wool or acrylic socks are basically edc for me
A few things to consider adding that add essentially no weight, but a lot of value:
A) A few nitrile gloves
B) Tiny tube of superglue - for fixing glasses, shoes, or random little things that break.
C) A TQ - for major appendage bleeding control.
D) Flashlight - if not on your person.
Jumping off the comment about mopeds/scooters. Nitrile gloves are great for cutting wind. Saved my hands riding a motorcycle on a cold night when my gloves turned out to be insufficient.
Tactical flashlights that have ceramic glass breakers on them are great too.. I prefer tac floodlight not beam.
Throw in a couple of Ziploc or equivalent bags (I keep two quart and one gallon sized) that roll up to nothing when empty but are great to hold small electronics, paper, (dry socks!) and anything else you don't want to get wet if caught in a downpour.
One tenth of a roll of toilet paper, a pair of nitrile gloves, self contained baby wipe, topical antiseptic, and a small trash bag all in a ziplock. Shit happens and you may not find the facilities adequate in every respect. Having a remedy for worst case problems is especially important if mobility is a problem and/or code brown.
…. Is this a poop yourself kit?
Jacket alternative or addition: one of those "single use" plastic ponchos. They come in different gauges - find a pack of thicker ones. It is moderately reusable if you dry it between uses. Takes up negligible space in anything larger than a purse and covers more of you (and your kit) than a jacket, esp in a storm. Because it is small, you can carry a spare or talk another member of your party into carrying one. Also, the open bottom allows better vapour venting than a tight cheapo jacket that holds your moisture in. No point in saving yourself from the rain if you're just soaking in your own dampness ...
I used to carry just one "single use". Now I carry one of those and a cheap crushable shell. It came down to what I thought was affordable at the time.
If the weather looks like it could get bad, I attach my Swagman Roll to my bag. It's a waterproof and insulated poncho that can become a light sleeping bag of necessary. I like it better than a raincoat because it's warmer.
Actually, i found that the plastic 'single-use' ponchos have a huge drawback: If you happen to find yourself in some *real* rain your pants will be f***ing soaking wet in no time. I prefer a hoodie, but it doesn't pack that nice obviously.
I agree!
I agree with everything you said except for one thing.
The bag. Or better, the organisation of the bag. For several years now I allways use bags and backpacks were everything I'd like to carry with me fits into the outside or addon pockets. This leaves the main compartment, or at least the biggest compartment completly empty. So in case I buy or pick something up, I have room enough to carry it home. They only thing I might throw into this reserved space is an additional, reusable shopping tote.
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8:40 Definitely pop an Advil or four as well with those wraps/bandages in those situations. I know a lot of people don't like popping pills at the drop of a hat, but if there's a chance of swelling coming up, an ounce of prevention and all that. Swelling will make the whole situation worse and can still come up from the minor injury even with the wrap. Grew up with Osgood-Schlatters, learned this one the hard way.
And when you look that up, yes, it's preventable and we knew it at the time, but because it wasn't *proven* to be, we couldn't get help with it. It sucked. Hurts worse than you'd think, and I can't kneel on my left knee without extra padding because there's a big burr of spare bone on it now. Whee. XD
I would definitely recommend keeping the over the counter medication in the original blisters even though it adds bulk
You don't want to be waiting in a cell possibly for days while law enforcement wait on the lab to confirm its not MDMA, Amphetamine or whatever....
Great advice and I like that bag. I'll have to look for one the next time I'm over there. ;)
One suggestion about the OTC meds, know the local laws (and appropriate bribe) before you go.
Benadryl is a good example that's readily available here but a border or two away, you might as well have hard drugs.
Really? I wasn't aware of that regarding Benadryl.
You'd think that would be something they'd tell you when you head there. It's extremely common to carry medicine and I'd be worried some bored cop would pretend to not know what a prescription is.
Also note that the UK law enforcement hates lose tablets like that.
If its in the original blister with the name on it no problem. But loose they will assume its MDMA or something similar, sieze it possibly arrest you and you aren't going anywhere until the results come back from the lab!
@@DeviantOllam It depends on the dosage of each tablet, weirdly. The high American dosages are illegal in the UK. It's a deliriant/hallucinogen like Jimson weed at a high enough dosage.
Some places want the box also, you can flat pack it, but to be with you.
I have a similar setup most places I go. First aid, power, calories, extra carrying capacity. I need to get a superlight waterproof thing now, and a couple more Buff neck tubes. 👍
This is one of many reasons I love you!
When I saw the little rubber grommet and water bottle, I was like, "Oh! It's to help you open those!"
I was then harshly reminded that some people do not struggle to open those xD
You can use it to assist you as well.
"It matches everything else I wear, which is black"
*Cuts to a picture of himself in a blue shirt*
Hahaha... You noticed. :-) yeah, those are older pictures. In the past few years, Tarah and I have simplified our lives considerably and this is one of the things we have done.
Nail clippers (TSA Verboten) and ear plugs are always in my backpack.
Are these really prohibited by tsa? I have nail clippers all the time in my regular carry-on bag. Maybe there's different kinds?
I’ve never had a problem with nail clippers, small Klein scissors, mini Vise-grips or a cigar punch. It’s been a couple years since I carried those on to Europe but as of two days ago, they don’t seem to be a problem domestically.
I would add some bandaids and a pair of one time use rubber/latex gloves to the little first aid kit.
I don't really do much traveling these days but things that are EDC in my bag if I'm going out for the day, or at least in my car.
A Mini Sharpie, along with a couple blank 3x5 index cards (possibly even cut down to 3x2.5) for jotting down a quick note. Business cards work great too, and have the added benefit of having your information on them, but it means you're wasting business cards.
Prolly because my mom was an ICU nurse, hospital tape... There were ALWAYS multiple rolls around the house, it stays secure but comes off without leaving too much residue, you can write on it, you don't need anything to cut it, can be used as anything from an impromptu band aid, to just about anything else you need medium duty tape for...
A length of paracord, usually about 8 feet or so... Again, it's just one of those things that you can use to do anything from lightly securing items to objects, cut to length and melt the ends for a backup shoelace, zipper pulls, etc.
Single use tubes, (though really, aren't they ALL single use), of Crazy Glue, useful for everything from repairing sunglasses to closing stubborn cuts.
imodium is a must, never know when the shitty luck stikes, otherwise seems really good
I like the setup. I always carry a couple shower wipes (big wet wipes basically). Great for freshening up or washing your face or hands. I end up using them quite a bit.
If I think I need it, I have a separate toiletries bag with disposable toothbrushes, toothpaste tablets, a bottle of Campsuds, and a bunch of those expanding towels, in two sizes, washcloth, and large hand towel.
The toothpaste tablets are a little weird, but they weigh nothing, and won't explode all over your bag if something lands on it like a tube of toothpaste can.
Emergency toiletries: TP, soap leaves, toilet seat covers. Learned about soap leaves from Red Cross Emergency Services. They come in tiny box that dispenses a very thin slice of soap.
I also like to have a pair of socks and 1 underwear.
Great packing list. Tube scarfs can be a life saver when traveling. 👍
As soon as you whipped out the Montreal seasoning, [SUBSCRIBED]... this guy gets me. 🤣
I just watched this. I put together a bag 2 yrs ago including most of what you carry except, lighter, first aid and wraps. I do have a windbreaker/raincoat and baby wipes. I'm a school bus driver, and most drivers carry some sort of kit.
Thanks for showing yours.
I started putting a power block (the little 2-prong 1-plug-to-3-outlet dealie) on my travel chargers years ago (charger is effectively permanently plugged into it, leaving 1 or 2 'free' outlets), which doesn't matter so much any more (with low traveler volume and modernizing airports), but once upon a time, it was a lifesaver when dealing with older terminals with 200 passengers and like 3 available outlets. People are usually ok with "hey, can I unplug you for just a second..." if you can show them they're going to get plugged back in.
Here is my take on the day-care-bag:
- for clothing i have a small neckerchief, recon thingy, leather gloves and a pack-able raincoat (less wind resistance but like 70% smaller storage than devs weather gear, like 1-2 tissue packs).
- for the first aid - i go a little bit further: for meds: i have a comparted pillbox with descriptions of what is what, so others might help me get the right meds. first-aid kit with 2x gauze roll, 2x gauze patches and 1 stretchy batches. funny enough i still carry a triangle cloth and a thermo blanket around from my disaster relief times. (technically you can use the triangle cloth for clothing as well..).
- on top of that i have a multitool everywhere i am allowed to carry it. saves me most of the small tools for bottle opening etc. ;)
- replacement / thermo socks (depending on where you are)
- repellent (if im around, nobody else needs it...)
- pens and a small block (like A7 or A8)
- local language and city pocket guide
- edit: nearly forgot: instead of a pure battery bank i have a solar-chargeable batterypack. larger but might be the safer option. ;)
what i am missing are those cloth tablets... i hope they have the size to fit into my effervescent tablet containers.. would make transport and storage much easier.
Having spare socks is not a bad plan especially if you step in a puddle. I hate wet socks. :-)
Omg the recon rag/Condor Multi-Wrap. Absolutely love the things. I got like six of them in various colors.
Wear ‘em while working, as they keep the sweat off my glasses and out of my eyes. It’s also a backup neck gaiter (albeit pretty gross if I had been working heavily earlier) for those times when I need a mask. Hell, my PFP is wearing an OD recon rag lmao.
Always evaluating is so important. I would get so caught up when organizing something, bag, drawer, closet, that this time it would be perfect. Then I would hesitate to change or get too upset when it falls into chaos. It’s an ongoing process!
A pocket pack of toilet seat covers can save your butt, literally. Also, even if you don’t need them for yourself, feminine hygiene items are one of those things that if they are needed, they are needed. It’s an easy thing to do to be able to help others.
One more thing: a mini trauma kit. Dark Angel Medical, Blue Force Gear, and many others sell pocketable kits that can stop life threatening bleeding. The only thing worse than you bleeding out is helplessly watching someone else bleed out.
I prefer to carry a pack of sanitizing wipes, or gel and just wipe down the seat. Saves having to worry about sliding off the throne sat on a sheet of plastic. The wipes also do double duty for cleaning hands, wiping other surfaces, killing covid, etc etc..
I'll be damned if I am walking around with a packet of tampons or sanitary towels on the off chance that a stranger might have an emergency that needs one. If it's a loved one, well she should have thought of this for herself in advance.
There is a saying that you hear a lot in the prepping community: "Its better than to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it." The trouble with this philosophy is that you will soon end up carrying a rucksack that is the weight of the average pony. No: Ignore the possibility of the zombie apocalypse, but take what you are 90% likely to actually use and need. The rest can stay at the homestead.
There are two main reasons for this. Firstly, carrying around a house on your back filled with expensive weight that you will not use spoils the enjoying of the trip. As they say in the SAS, "Light is Right." Secondly, there comes a point when if you pack for the zombie appocalypse you cross a certain tipping point. At this tipping point you either forget what you have (and where you have put it) in your behemoth of a rucksack and/or you have things that you are not even trained to use. They look good, but, even if you could remember you had them or where you put them, you could not use them in any case.
So yeah,.... leave the sanitory products at home sir. Not really your jurisdiction.
@@southerncomfort7490 I mean, i get your point. Taking everything everywhere is excessive, and unnessecary, but in order to avoid doing so, its often better to have products that can serve multiple uses.
A knife not only works as a weapon, but also a screwdriver, a saw, and cutlery if you get the right one. Similarly a sanitary towel weighs approximately nothing, but can work not only as a feminine hygine product, but also a bandage, a make-shift face mask, padding for shoes to stop blisters, fire kindling, a mop, to name just a few uses.
So sure, dont take one of everything, but taking things that mean you can leave more things at home is a good idea. Just make sure when you use it, replace it.
@@AdrianBawn Hi Adrian. May I wish you the very best of luck walking around your local town with a sanitary towel on your face. I knew that things were bad in the US, but I did not know that they were that bad.
@@southerncomfort7490 A) I'm not in the US, B) I did say "make shift" mask, C) During early pandemic people did actually do this, there are photos of this and plenty more oddball make shift mask solutions on the internet when no commercial options were available. but lastly D) that was just one of many possible uses that i listed (and there are likely plenty more I didn't). The point being is its not the single-function, waste of space item you think it is.
If I am at the point where my only option is to use a sanitary towel as a face mask, chances are the shit has really hit the fan and no-one will really care. Imagine sight seeing around NYC in September of 2001. No-one even considered the idea of masks back then. Then the towers fall and all the streets are thick with dust. I imagine that having it in your backpack then would have been particularly handy. But in that specific situation I would think it would more likely get used as a temporary bandage for anyone who escaped but was injured, if the EMTs aren't near by.
Try a bit of lateral thinking mate.
I'm a fan of a torch and a paired down multitool. Something with tweezers, scissors, pliers, flat+philips, awl, 6cm knife (if you can pack that in your luggage).
A couple of small Wal-Mart bags and or a trash bag. Cheap, useful, takes up no space.
Great video........but .....Spare socks ! Single coffee sachets. Needle and tread, safety pins, And dev... .where's your head torch ??
A couple people are now mentioned spare socks and that's not a bad idea. If I step in a puddle, my day is not as happy.
I prefer a key ring torch - it's always there when you need it. I use a Fenix one which takes AAA batteries - worth it over the cheapo ones.
Small square of moleskin sheet might also be useful, for longer walk days.
I've seen a number of videos like these over the years, but you sir, are one of the most practical when it comes to what goes in bags.
I'd add a roll of the good medical tape, like 3M Micropore, instead of bandaids or butterflies and it's a lot less painful to remove too.
It's great for most minor injuries and some more serious cuts that might need stitches.
Ah yes I have Lukotape in my firearm bag but not here and I should do that!
Only thing I think i'd add is spare shoe/boot laces... My "bad luck bag" has pretty much everything you covered, but with spare boot laces (and my harmonica)
that's a good point!
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get two gauze bandages. they do the job and MUCH more, still weigh less and can actually save your life and limb. yes t-kits arent as bad as they seem to be but in europe the trend is still to go away from them (bc they are less versatile). i always have a mini-medkit: 2 gauze bandages, 2 gauze patches and 1 stretchy bandage (like dev has). if you want to go overboard have a triangle cloth as as well. those are enough to cover like 85% of things that can happen to you. same for drugs. i have a comparted pillbox with descriptions, so if i cant take meds, others know what is what. personal drugs, stomache, pain and headache. those for cover most things. depending on the country (east or outback) pack some "retaining" meds (dehydration/diarrhea).
I enjoy your presentations. Good job covering the basics.
if you know youll bee in the cold as a backup one pair of cheapo gloves worn inside of another pair glove on glove is SURPRISINGLY GOOD to keep hands warm i ALWAYS keep 2 pairs of the cheap gloves in my bag and my car if i travel in the cold plus if one gets wet i can take one pair off
Those little compressed wash rags are great for stays at guest houses, if you check in too late to collect a towel for later. They wring out really well, so you can get dry with a few passes after a shower. Also a fan of earplugs, since noise pollution is everywhere. And a little cologne bar in a tin, like having earbuds but for scent. A little inconspicuous smear of something woodsy and pleasant under each nostril helps offset the aroma the locals don’t notice.
Good selection
Concerning the chapstick:
I cannot recommend the "Weleda Everon Lip Balm" high enough! It is absolutely stellar. The only lip balm (that I have used so far) that doesn't make you addicted, probably due to its high bees wax content.
I was going to tell you to pick it up the next time you're in Europe, but it seems like you can even buy it at damn Walmart!
Things you can add/substitute: tweezers (for splinters, among other things), some kind of string (ex: shoelace, paracord... incredibly versatile if you know a few knots), adhesive sport tape (for blisters, as band-aid,... or just taping stuff). If you don't have long sleeve garments: arm warmers.
I was surprised by the size of your thing. It's so big! Mine's only the size of my pinkie. I have to play with it for a minute or two before it's ready to use, but that's ok - I don't get to use it very often.
But enough about corkscrews... I carry almost everything in this video, plus a 15 cm steel ruler, a tailor's tape measure, a resqme car escape tool, light pliers, a tiny pry bar, a screwdriver (I'm not a fan of multi-tools), Nano-Oil, a whistle, a Qicklock barricade, lens cleaner, a jeweller's loupe, a forehead thermometer, tobacco and papers (useful even if you don't smoke), hairbands (useful even if you have short hair), a guitar pick (useful even if you don't play), a compass, a compact mirror, a Fresnel lens, duct tape, and, y'know, other stuff.
I carry aspirin in a pill box on my keychain at all times. If someone has a stroke or a heart attack, it might save a life.
Nice setup … I always carry a microfiber cloth for cleaning glasses and also some of those lemon hand cleaning wipes, in case my fingers gets sticky of ice cream or what.
Ah a good idea. Sometimes even we would take proper napkins in places like Poland or other spots where napkins are sort of very small waxy paper squares.
@@DeviantOllam large bandanas 27"-36" square in solid colors like black, white, dark blue, olive drab, handy multiple use item.
I keep a small hammock, an e-reader (Boox) and a six-in-1 screwdriver. You wouldn't believe how often they come in handy...
Love ypu talk about Paris and your first go to smacking tool is a bottle of red wine. Haha.
Hope everybody is staying safe, and taking care. Have a good Christmas everyone,or whatever holiday it is you celebrate.
I would quite literally die if I didn't put turmeric and garlic on every savory thing that I eat. Weird I never considered carrying some with me, as they're pretty common (but sometimes expensive) spices.
As Uncle always said: "Needs more garlic"
Reflecting on it, most of my bag is more bags.
Hand sanitizer is my main thing I never wanna be without. Keep like 3 loose little bottles scattered around your backpack in different pouches, you'll always have one.
An inhaler is a must even if you don't have asthma. Just keep one on you. Might save your life, might save someone else's.
Caffeine pills are a super nice convenience in case you're a coffee drinker. Also helps with headaches in a pinch.
I also personally keep pepto bismol on me. "you never know."
I carry one of those dinky little mini screwdrivers I got from a Comcast booth at a security conference. It has saved me more times than I can count and takes up less space than a pen.
One of those mini travel sticks of old spice antiperspirant + deodorant is also a must.
A roll-up waterbag/waterbottle (what are those even called?) Takes up no space. Good backup in case you lose your main water bottle.
Tampons always in the first-aid for nosebleeds.
my take away from this is carabiner water bottle dangler. Also recon wraps. Travel safe Dev, take care brother
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Thank you for sharing! Good nuggets of wisdom in there
I would see a roll of tape as a good essential. Wether your piecing together a bag that finally gave out or dealing with many ticks, it’s got a few good uses
Chest and waist straps are an absolute must. I will never buy one without those ever again!
3:44 Now that's a great tip!
Neat list, there's lots of good stuff I haven't seen before like the stretchy water guy. My personal changes include a change of underclothes, replacing the taclum powder with a no-talc alternative (no known cancer link, but to be on the safe side). I have been pretty happy with some really cheap and thin but warm modal or even bamboo-based shirts (i.e. 95% modal, 5% spandex) off Amazon which are nice and warm, and seem to be tight-knit enough to double as an emergency mask. No idea how they do on water wicking, though.
Great video as always. Fwiw my pack has two extra items in it.
Emergency thermal blankets, the foil kind. I'd used the same bag for hiking and didnt notice two of them in an outside pocket when I switched contents to "city". But that's my point. They are so small I never notice I have them.
The other is babywipes. Your expandable washcloths are cool and I'm buying some. But they need water to work. So porta John's and multi person restrooms limit their usefulness. Plus, babywipes are also good when my partner gets melted chocolate on her hands.
Yes absolutely to the baby wipes
We're still using babywipes long after our kids were babies, but I've never found a good way of carrying just a couple. Got any tips on that?
Aalbert,
We're on the opposite end; our kids haven't shown up yet.
To answer your question, check the travel section. I buy a flat softpack travel container rather than a hard lidded or round non travel one. They come in like 50 and 20 counts. The unit cost is worse but I can travel with them. They also had them in my local store during shortages because people didnt think to look there. The 50# is a but much for a pocket but very doable in a purse, slingbag or full on backpack like our presenter here uses.
@@TomSalesJr thanks! Didn't think to look online; I'm used to buying them in the supermarket, where they typically come in 70-80 packs which are quite bulky.
For drugs in the first aid pouch, I’ve taken to carrying something for pain (ibuprofen/acetaminophen), something for cold and cough (guaifenesin, dextromethorphan, phenylephrine combo), and something for nausea/diarrhea (loperamide).
Pepsid AC and Gaviscon knockout heartburn from food and spices in foreign / unfamiliar food.
I'm the same with lighters. I don't smoke, but it's a good way to make a new friend because there's always someone that needs a light. The one bonus thing I do is use some gorilla tape to tape two quarters to it. There's not a lot of pay phones any more but I still like to have a way to use one. I've had some unreliable phones in the past and having 50 cents to make a call can be a big help if you're stranded somewhere.
This is eerily close to what I carry on a daily basis. I do recommend a SOG multitool, a Vixen monocular for up-close viewing of art work, and a Knipex mini cobra pliers.. The Knipex mini cobra pliers are worth their weight in gold..
What do the pliers do that the SOG pliers can't on a day to day basis eg not for specialised plumbing etc? I carry a multitool but can't see the purpose of the knipex for general carry if I already have 1 set of pliers on me. Genuinely interested as I'm an EDC collector
@@fredperry9235 Great question.. I sometimes need two pairs of pliers or wrenches for tightening nuts and bolts. I also find the needle nose design is great for fine work but getting into tight spots with a good grip doesn't suit them well. The knipex are much handier as a set of pliers for me and my problem solving solutions. They generally grip most things better than the SOG, but sometimes needle nose are the best solution. I keep my SOG in my pack and the knipex live in my pocket, as to which one I use more.
@@steamgadget Thanks for the answer!
Ahhh Knipex, the Rolls Royce of pliers. I'm a huge fan of their 5 inch pliers wrench. It's like the best ever version of a small adjustable wrench and it makes up for the most glaring omission on most Leatherman or other multitools (no wrenches!). It's a wonderful if slightly spendy addition to any EDC/backpack.
great stuff cool bag thanks bud
Nice corner eyes. Nices.
That's smart getting food you don't really like! I like to keep foil packed diphenhydramine(Benadryl) with my first aid. It can be used for bug bites, allergies, and a sleep aid.
Antihistamines cause some brain damage. Melatonin is safe.
And be aware its banned in some countries such as Zambia and heavily restricted in others (notably Japan)
@@issuma8223 All medications and supplements come with with some risk. Even melatonin carry which isn't advised for prolonged use. All things should be used with care.
@@dasy2k1 Very interesting. I rarely leave the US so I'm not an expert on other countries laws. It always pays to do your research!
Thanks for this cool & informative video!
However one thing I'd change would be the gloves. I recommend these cheap (~3 bucks) mechanic gloves, with a rubberised surface. They often come in handy when you need to touch dirty objects (like going out into the woods or going on a bike ride), and many of these can even be used on touchscreens.
For me I always have sunscreen and disposable waterproof poncho.
Sunscreen is a good point. Those small lotions that I have all have some SPF to them
Good plans! Thanks, Mr. Ollam!
Thanks for sharing, great info and I never heard of that recon thing. Very practical and cheap stuff that won't piss you off or break the bank if it gets stolen.👍🎅🎄🇦🇺
Really good job. That's a decent assortment....
All I could really add is, couple pens, couple sharpies... Nobody has a pen anymore. And a little notebook...
I like that jacket. I found something very similar in a golf pro shop years ago... Very lightweight. Crushes down to nothing. But it's a jacket, and it is very waterproof... Staying dry helps a lot. And maybe it's not "perfect", but, when you have nothing, and you're cold, and getting wet, it is WAAAY better than nothing....
note - wine openers tend to get yoinked by TSA, always annoys me
my EDC (purse) items i didn't see in there (maybe in your normal edc/pockets, but as a femme i don't get pockets often)
-nail clipper
-safety pins
-electrical tape
-baby superglue
tweezers
earplugs
hair elastic
Recon wrap aka a buff. I always carry a merino wool one.
Not a bad day bag... I always bring tp not on a roll but rolled tight for size. Or napkins or paper towels. Whatever works for you. Usually stored in zip lock bag. Some public bathrooms have none. Rest of items match my bags for most part lol.
I always keep a nail clipper and a file on me
As someone with long nails there is nothing that kills a day more than a broken nail
I also try to keep a few bandaids and things like that with me just in case for small papercuts and things
The nail clipper made by Victorinox is excellent and can go on your key chain.
I would add lactaid and allegra (or some equivalent).
I also keep a pair of nitril gloves because if I'm applying a bandage to a stranger, I really really don't want their bodily fluids on my hands. (Whether it's a serious accident or a more minor problem.)
Immodium, sewing kit, pencil, plastic bag, ziplock bags for waterproofing, hand sanitizer
Oh, totally. Ziploc bags are great. Also even just for snack foods or restaurant foods that you didn't finish but want to take with you. Many take out containers are leaky but putting them in a gallon ziplock freezer bag is the way to go.
Ziplock for soiled garments if the Imodium doesn’t work.
You mentioned Norway. The harsh conditions in Norway will fuck you over without this key ingredient: 100% merino wool thermals long sleeve and long johns. Wool tennis socks are a must too. Good to bring a spare pair. I'n fact we wear them and then take them when we reach the destination, store them in our backpack or in our humongous parkas. Then put them ion again when it is time to go.
throw a pack of smokes in there and you can make a friend literally anywhere in the world, amazing stuff
On the topic of painkillers/medication: Beware that in some countries you *will* get in legal trouble on the border if they find them and you don't have the original packaging (with the information leaflet in it). Norway is an example of places where they can (and usually will) take them from you, and you may be fined (although rare if small amounts like you have) for attempting to import medication without appropriate paperwork. Be sure to always check local laws before traveling ;)
5:13 I carry a lighter as well despite not being a smoker. On mine a have an o-ring on it to keep the "trigger" from depressing and letting out all of the gas.
Earplugs are my tip for hotels anywhere in the world. Makes the difference between insanity and peaceful sleep.