Writing down emergency info is a must but often neglected. You should do that for all trips because the worst place to be is up the creek without a paddle. I would also add to write down the local hospital info or urgent care if the area has them. This will save time & money too if someone gets sick or injured when traveling.
Love the idea of the cards. My power bank is my must have - I used to always carry a small kit that contains a C-to-C cable and a whole bunch of adapters in a tiny package but also added a 1m magnetic cable so I can keep the power bank in my sling whilst still using my phone whilst charging. The magnets keep the cable coiled when packed away so it doesn't get tangled.
Info on you should be in the local language not English or use icons like a phone graphic for your person to call in case of emergency. Especially if you're with kids, this is a must in case they get separated or lost in a crowd or emergency situation. Or a whistle/bright clothing. Airtags would be great too.
I always bring along a couple of decent quality cotton handkerchiefs. Good enough to get multiple jobs done but not so expensive as to worry about letting them go. On a recent trip to London a young lady spilled her beer and I was Johnny on the spot with my handkerchiefs, which did a much better job soaking up the beer on her dress than the napkins. Obviously I didn't want them back, hence the letting them go part. Anyway, they are light, don't take up much room, and can be used for a large variety of things from tying together to make a makeshift sling or strap to soaking up spilled beverages.
Thanks for the tips. I have actually never written down my info because I was either traveling with someone or staying with friends or family but, will have to start doing that no matter where I go. A very good point.
I've also added a magsafe ring to the back of my Android phone case and a magsafe magnetic ring from Aliexpress to the back of a 5000mah powerbank. More than doubles my battery life and isn't even twice the thickness of the phone alone.
Flashlight are a must, aside from the obvious utility and safety in being able to make a dangerous path lit. It is also a great tool for self defense. You can't always bring a knife, or other weapon to protect yourself in other countries, and pepper spray is also illegal in some places. But if you flash a 1000+ Lumen light directly at someone's eyes you can force them to let go of you, or use their hands to block their face, and then defend yourself or run.
Thank you for the advice on must haves esp the info card, will keep that in mind. I have always carried a small flash, a pocketable multitool, a sling, powerbank.
My must have is also a Tom Toc sling bag. Ordered one and the zipper YKK was defective. Installed incorrectly & stuck. Tom Toc quickly sent out a replacement. I now have 2 and cut the 2nd zipper off with a dremel, great dog walking sling.
Writing down those cards and copies is also a good way of committing the information to memory. Also for your short charging cord, I will recommend either the “kable Kard” or the “Budi 6-1”. They both have a short usb cc cable. They also include extra sim card and sd card holding capabilities. As well as being an sd card reader so if you want you can use it to transfer files. At the size of a few credit cards thick, or (maybe)two sharpies next to each other, its very helpful. Or there is the incharge 6in1. Which has less versatility, but is a smaller footprint. Being easily attached to a keyring. Its also integrated so that you wont lose the usbc adapters
I carry a very small single AAA battery blacklight pen. I use it to activate the lume on my watch when I need to see the time and hold the glow all night. It's also helps me to find other luminescent objects in the dark. There are about the size of the batter and take up no real space. I also carry a flashlight that will clip mount to a baseball cap.
My GoTos are a wireless power bank (I use a Nohon Magnetic Charger), a Rolling Square InCharge XL Pocket cable, a Peak Design Mobile Tripod, a BluKar Headlamp (which I wear like a necklace for night walks), my Waytools TextBlade, and a CW&T Pen Type C clipped to a Freitag Agenda that's been rejigged as a Notebook. For the plane I have a Vollebak Relaxation Hoodie and for once I get there, a Vollebak Race to Zero Jacket (I never travel to cold places). I just ordered the new Peak Design Outdoor 7L Sling but obvs haven't tried it yet. I used to carry a linen handkerchief / bandana, but lost it in Vanuatu and haven't replaced it yet. Mostly just for wiping sweat. I have not travelled with your hats yet, but am looking forward to it with the blue one as it's so compact. Normally I use an Outlier SuperMarine 3Bar cap in Fuschia (I like to be visible). My goto shirts are Outlier Dreamweight Raw Cuts, which are the best t shirts I've ever found for light travel. Unbound is okay, but I like these better.
I found a bag charm that's a faux leather tassel, but has 4 usb cables attached. It isn't fast charging, but it gets the job done. It was a promo item, so I havent been able to find a comperable one for sale.
Fantastic content, and no flattery is intended here. Also, a pleasure to see among recommendations my Tomtoc Aviator bag, the brand which I've discovered this year, mostly courtesy of such quality content videos.
Great video Maurice, as always! Superb info about the SOS card. I do something similar but you've given me some good ideas. 100% with you on the Nitecore 10K. It lives in a pouch. As thin as it is, I have always thought it a little unwieldy for pocket carry. For a smaller thinner 5K pocket solution with a built in short cord, the Clutch charger works great. I like the Arcteryx Cormac for the lightweight hoody. I also pack a ultralight rain shell (Outdoor Research Helium). I can wear either one depending on the weather or both if it's cold, and it allows me to eliminate both an umbrella and a puffer. I keep both with a spare pair of undies with my tech and in flight essentials in a personal item-sized backpack (GoRuck Bullet Double Compartment or Greenroom136 Northseeker). I pack the rest of my clothes and shoes in a rollaboard which I would not mind gate checking if there is no more room in the overhead bins. I use the Bellroy Venture 2.5L sling for the reason of the third pocket close to the body. The Tomtoc appears a little larger and has RFID - I will check it out. Thanks for the recommendation. Finally, totally agree on packing a flashlight. I pack the Wurkkos FC12 with the shorter 18350 tube/battery. It's only 24mm in diameter which is small for an 18650/18350 light and easy to pocket. In tactical mode, it allows me to the choice of coming in on moonlight, turbo or strobe, and medium is two clicks away. The EDC mode offers other lighting levels. For hands free use (clipped to a cap for reading or walking around), I like the ArkFlex. It gives me 400 lumens for 1.5 hours or 100 lumens for 7 hours. Your Nitecore gives 200 lumens for 2.75 hours or 65 lumens for 7 hours. The Nitecore weighs an ounce less, but the head does not pivot.
I've been using a packable jacket from ScottEVest with 4 zip pockets and 6 internal slip pockets for years--I've found it to be warm enough and yet light enough in the tropics to not get overly sweaty. I feel like a hoodie makes more sense these days if I pair it with a sling bag-so many items these days make the jacket too heavy to wear, but the items would work for me in a sling.
i have a batt bank that has its own flip out plug and integrated cables i prefer those instead of trying to remember carrying cables they are also the only lightning cable thing i have since my mother sometimes need them.
I swear by the PacSafe products for slings and backpacks when I travel as my daily pack or sling. No need for back zipper (even though the backpacks have one) because everything is locked and slash proof.
An n95 mask (or several) is a non-negotiable for traveling, really any time i leave the house. Covid is a great way to ruin a trip but also frequently causes permanent disability, and a tiny mask can prevent all that. Love these five suggestions, thx!!
One thing I never travel without is what I call a “Get Lost” card! This is useful if you literally get lost, or your phone dies (and maps along with it), or you’re taking Ubers/taxis/etc. Basically I write or usually print out a double sided, roughly business card sized bit of paper or card with the address of my accommodation for each stop on my trip. In both the native language and English (if required), for example in Japan, I had the addresses in both Japanese and the “romanised” Japanese. So I understood it, but I could also show it to a Japanese person or a taxi driver and they’d understand it. Get Lost cards have been insanely useful on many trips and I’d never go without one now 😊 particularly as a female traveller, it adds an extra layer of security. I also print my travel insurance certificate out at about A6 size and fold it in half or in quarters to fit into my wallet with the get lost card.
Writing down emergency info is a must but often neglected. You should do that for all trips because the worst place to be is up the creek without a paddle. I would also add to write down the local hospital info or urgent care if the area has them. This will save time & money too if someone gets sick or injured when traveling.
Def figure out the process of "what if i got hit by a bike and blacked out" yeah.
Love the idea of the cards. My power bank is my must have - I used to always carry a small kit that contains a C-to-C cable and a whole bunch of adapters in a tiny package but also added a 1m magnetic cable so I can keep the power bank in my sling whilst still using my phone whilst charging. The magnets keep the cable coiled when packed away so it doesn't get tangled.
Love the emergency info cards idea. So smart.
Btw…love my hats!!
Info on you should be in the local language not English or use icons like a phone graphic for your person to call in case of emergency. Especially if you're with kids, this is a must in case they get separated or lost in a crowd or emergency situation. Or a whistle/bright clothing. Airtags would be great too.
Oooh this is smart, I'll do the information card. I thought you was putting your details but it's very practical and safe
I always bring along a couple of decent quality cotton handkerchiefs. Good enough to get multiple jobs done but not so expensive as to worry about letting them go. On a recent trip to London a young lady spilled her beer and I was Johnny on the spot with my handkerchiefs, which did a much better job soaking up the beer on her dress than the napkins. Obviously I didn't want them back, hence the letting them go part. Anyway, they are light, don't take up much room, and can be used for a large variety of things from tying together to make a makeshift sling or strap to soaking up spilled beverages.
if you can be anything be helpful.
Thanks for the tips. I have actually never written down my info because I was either traveling with someone or staying with friends or family but, will have to start doing that no matter where I go. A very good point.
Headphones with ANC. Must-have on a plane.
I appreciate your thought process. I watch all your videos and just enjoy your process. Don’t always agree, but really enjoy your videos. Thanks
I've also added a magsafe ring to the back of my Android phone case and a magsafe magnetic ring from Aliexpress to the back of a 5000mah powerbank. More than doubles my battery life and isn't even twice the thickness of the phone alone.
I bought both of those slings based on your recommendations, and I love them. I use them for both every day and travel use.
This is such good advice!!!! Awesome video. Thank you for this.
bro please do more life advice and EDC
Flashlight are a must, aside from the obvious utility and safety in being able to make a dangerous path lit.
It is also a great tool for self defense. You can't always bring a knife, or other weapon to protect yourself in other countries, and pepper spray is also illegal in some places.
But if you flash a 1000+ Lumen light directly at someone's eyes you can force them to let go of you, or use their hands to block their face, and then defend yourself or run.
Thank you for the advice on must haves esp the info card, will keep that in mind.
I have always carried a small flash, a pocketable multitool, a sling, powerbank.
I’m wondering what video I missed that you introduced the little clear zipper $$$ pouches?
Thanks for more great ideas and tips for trips!
My must have is also a Tom Toc sling bag. Ordered one and the zipper YKK was defective. Installed incorrectly & stuck. Tom Toc quickly sent out a replacement. I now have 2 and cut the 2nd zipper off with a dremel, great dog walking sling.
Writing down those cards and copies is also a good way of committing the information to memory.
Also for your short charging cord, I will recommend either the “kable Kard” or the “Budi 6-1”. They both have a short usb cc cable. They also include extra sim card and sd card holding capabilities. As well as being an sd card reader so if you want you can use it to transfer files. At the size of a few credit cards thick, or (maybe)two sharpies next to each other, its very helpful.
Or there is the incharge 6in1. Which has less versatility, but is a smaller footprint. Being easily attached to a keyring. Its also integrated so that you wont lose the usbc adapters
I carry a very small single AAA battery blacklight pen. I use it to activate the lume on my watch when I need to see the time and hold the glow all night. It's also helps me to find other luminescent objects in the dark. There are about the size of the batter and take up no real space. I also carry a flashlight that will clip mount to a baseball cap.
Might also be worth it to have your blood type under health/medical info on the card. Excellent info though!
My GoTos are a wireless power bank (I use a Nohon Magnetic Charger), a Rolling Square InCharge XL Pocket cable, a Peak Design Mobile Tripod, a BluKar Headlamp (which I wear like a necklace for night walks), my Waytools TextBlade, and a CW&T Pen Type C clipped to a Freitag Agenda that's been rejigged as a Notebook. For the plane I have a Vollebak Relaxation Hoodie and for once I get there, a Vollebak Race to Zero Jacket (I never travel to cold places). I just ordered the new Peak Design Outdoor 7L Sling but obvs haven't tried it yet. I used to carry a linen handkerchief / bandana, but lost it in Vanuatu and haven't replaced it yet. Mostly just for wiping sweat. I have not travelled with your hats yet, but am looking forward to it with the blue one as it's so compact. Normally I use an Outlier SuperMarine 3Bar cap in Fuschia (I like to be visible). My goto shirts are Outlier Dreamweight Raw Cuts, which are the best t shirts I've ever found for light travel. Unbound is okay, but I like these better.
You're the don, Maurice! 😊✌🏽 Would love to meet you in Tokyo one day.
I found a bag charm that's a faux leather tassel, but has 4 usb cables attached. It isn't fast charging, but it gets the job done. It was a promo item, so I havent been able to find a comperable one for sale.
Fantastic content, and no flattery is intended here. Also, a pleasure to see among recommendations my Tomtoc Aviator bag, the brand which I've discovered this year, mostly courtesy of such quality content videos.
Great video Maurice, as always! Superb info about the SOS card. I do something similar but you've given me some good ideas.
100% with you on the Nitecore 10K. It lives in a pouch. As thin as it is, I have always thought it a little unwieldy for pocket carry. For a smaller thinner 5K pocket solution with a built in short cord, the Clutch charger works great.
I like the Arcteryx Cormac for the lightweight hoody. I also pack a ultralight rain shell (Outdoor Research Helium). I can wear either one depending on the weather or both if it's cold, and it allows me to eliminate both an umbrella and a puffer. I keep both with a spare pair of undies with my tech and in flight essentials in a personal item-sized backpack (GoRuck Bullet Double Compartment or Greenroom136 Northseeker). I pack the rest of my clothes and shoes in a rollaboard which I would not mind gate checking if there is no more room in the overhead bins.
I use the Bellroy Venture 2.5L sling for the reason of the third pocket close to the body. The Tomtoc appears a little larger and has RFID - I will check it out. Thanks for the recommendation.
Finally, totally agree on packing a flashlight. I pack the Wurkkos FC12 with the shorter 18350 tube/battery. It's only 24mm in diameter which is small for an 18650/18350 light and easy to pocket. In tactical mode, it allows me to the choice of coming in on moonlight, turbo or strobe, and medium is two clicks away. The EDC mode offers other lighting levels. For hands free use (clipped to a cap for reading or walking around), I like the ArkFlex. It gives me 400 lumens for 1.5 hours or 100 lumens for 7 hours. Your Nitecore gives 200 lumens for 2.75 hours or 65 lumens for 7 hours. The Nitecore weighs an ounce less, but the head does not pivot.
Maurice, thank for great tips and your videos.
Who goes around with a water bottle hooked to their sling bag and hanging like that? 🤣
Very Helpful
I've been using a packable jacket from ScottEVest with 4 zip pockets and 6 internal slip pockets for years--I've found it to be warm enough and yet light enough in the tropics to not get overly sweaty. I feel like a hoodie makes more sense these days if I pair it with a sling bag-so many items these days make the jacket too heavy to wear, but the items would work for me in a sling.
Hand sanitizer, wet wipes, and my Ricoh GRIII.
Ahhh....my MM addiction is satiated....for now......Thanks Maurice.
Great video as always ....
Where can I get those from ?? 0:03 (wallet thing)
i have a batt bank that has its own flip out plug and integrated cables
i prefer those instead of trying to remember carrying cables
they are also the only lightning cable thing i have since my mother sometimes need them.
First love the vids
I swear by the PacSafe products for slings and backpacks when I travel as my daily pack or sling.
No need for back zipper (even though the backpacks have one) because everything is locked and slash proof.
Hi! What brand and type is the green passport wallet? Thanks!
An n95 mask (or several) is a non-negotiable for traveling, really any time i leave the house. Covid is a great way to ruin a trip but also frequently causes permanent disability, and a tiny mask can prevent all that. Love these five suggestions, thx!!
You also need the barcode/numbers from the backpage of your passport.
2:28 hey Maurice, do you mind sharing what is the name of that passport holder case in that olive green? Thank you so much.
For me. It's trousers with zip panel pockets. My cards and cash go one side and phone other.
Never going to get my stuff stolen.
Hi! Thank you for the video, and advice.
May I ask: Why hoodie if you wear a cap? Is there any special benefit of the hood?
Thank you!
One thing I never travel without is what I call a “Get Lost” card!
This is useful if you literally get lost, or your phone dies (and maps along with it), or you’re taking Ubers/taxis/etc. Basically I write or usually print out a double sided, roughly business card sized bit of paper or card with the address of my accommodation for each stop on my trip. In both the native language and English (if required), for example in Japan, I had the addresses in both Japanese and the “romanised” Japanese. So I understood it, but I could also show it to a Japanese person or a taxi driver and they’d understand it. Get Lost cards have been insanely useful on many trips and I’d never go without one now 😊 particularly as a female traveller, it adds an extra layer of security.
I also print my travel insurance certificate out at about A6 size and fold it in half or in quarters to fit into my wallet with the get lost card.
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What is the bag in the top corner of the thumbnails
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Buying business cards after seeing this video. That's a brilliant idea for peace of mind.
@@captainbilgewater just use a piece of paper and fold it into a business card square bro
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