I have had cordage taken off me (Singapore airport) before on the basis that I might tie someone up or use it as a garrott.... I did ask the agent if they also wanted everyone's shoe laces and belts... Suffice to say that the question wasn't hugely well received. 🤣
Similar thing happened to me. I had a keychain multi tool that didn’t have a blade on it but tsa still confiscated it because the tools could be dangerous or something. I replied that all phones and laptops could be dangerous because they could be used to detonate a bomb. Let’s just say that reply got me in quite a bit of trouble.
@@qwertyutopia4667I could think of a million ways to make weapons/dangerous items from things in an airport, but no, the thing we need to be worrying about here is a screwdriver and a bottle opener or whatever else you have on your keychain, that’s “so dangerous”.
Tsa is stupid. they took a butterknive from me. funnily enough there are countless restaurants in the security zone. so sourcing a new one would be rather easy. stupid braindead people work there
Security dummies hate it when you ask them an obvious reasonable question. Years ago when signing in to office buildings, sometimes just for fun I would ask the guard, why he doesn't compare the id that he asked me to show him, to the journal he asked me to sign in on. The response was always just a blank uncomprehending stare, sometimes accompanied by lowbrow animal hostility as he sensed a challenge to his authority. It was fun to look at the previous sign-ins, everyone from the queen to the president and famous cartoon characters and movie stars.
In Sweden a Leatherman Style PS can be taken at security, i lost mine when i flew to Estonia. They said that the file/screwdriver could be taken for a knife. I said it was TSA approved, the security guard said we are in Sweden not the USA. Just to let you know.
I am not so sure it’s always being stupid-maybe over worked &/or probationary, too. I imagine they get a lot of grief from travelers during the week, which can take its toll on the workers. Thanks for another great video!
I'll highly suggest to always brings a 20*30cm(A4 size) plastic bag, it could be so helpful in day to day life, along with goods carrying ability, it can also act as a mini tarp, a patching material, with some tape it can be a part of wound dressing, and protect your delicate electronics from weathers. beyond all that, the second most used function, if you carries those neatly puzzle-packed edc kit, when in a hurry, you can just dump all your items into it and move on when you don't have the time or the patience to re-package the whole kit after using.
Great advice...I have 2 dog poop size plastic bags, that I use for my dog and as emergency garbage bag. They take up no space and very useful as described by OP.
I’ve started to cross over from the world of preparedness/firearms EDC to urban/non-firearms EDC. It’s nice to get the perspective of someone like yourself and you’ve sold me on the Maxpedition pouches. I’ve noticed a bit of soft gatekeeping in the world of EDC through limited release items and hoarding. I love that you pack your pouches for purpose and not just for showing off your most rare ranger eyes, patches, and beads! 😂 Well done Jon!
Lifelong girl scout & daughter of an Eagle Scout. I really like the Maxpedition pouches. I have several in different sizes and colors for different uses. I carry a mini in my day bag that's very similar but adds a multi-tool, a folding knife about a 3" blade that includes a glassbreaker and a seat belt cutter, and a tactical pen I carry in my hand when walking after dark.
Just discovered your channel a few days ago and I am HOOKED! I've been steadily binging all of your content and all I've seen have been quality. I love your presentation style, your attention to detail, and focus on practicality. A new fan for life here! Thanks for all you do:)
I did exactly that early this year. I binged watched his videos over the course of several days. I loved his First Aid Kit one he had recently as well.
As usual, another well thought out kit. A couple of additional considerations: a non-antibiotic healing ointment packet (as recommended by my dermatologist wife, e.g., Aquaphor) as an addition to the minimalist first-aid component and toilet paper tablets (Portawipes or something comparable).
I love your down to earth assesments. I don't expect to survive in a jungle for a week when I'm on an urban travel weekend, so your point of view are much more in line with my own.
I've had the Gerber Shard on my keys for about 2 years now, and have never had a problem travelling with it back and forth from the UK. Highly recommend getting one, as it's so small, it won't pull your trousers down if you have it attached to your keyring.
I bought the Nitecore power bank a few months back, and I carry it everywhere now. It's too big to go in my daily kit, but it gets thrown in a pocket most of the time. Fantastic, and enough smaller than the competition to make a significant difference. I have an Anker which is visually not that much bigger, but try to put them in a shirt pocket, and you really feel the difference.
EDC kits are one thing but a Jon Gadget kit is just next level. Always appreciate all the thought you put into your amazing kits Jon thanks so much, I generally pick up a few tips from any of them and this one is no different. One thing I did think about however was whether or not you had ever considered or come across the tool card that Lever Gear puts out? It’s got many of the same features as some of the other tools you’ve included and would certainly lighten up your pack by more than a few grams. Another item you might want to consider is the Titanium pocket tool by Best Idea Designs. The box cutter blade can be removed entirely before travelling and a new one sourced at your destination. Fully extended, the blade is short enough to pass most international knife laws though I'll admit it's locking mechanism may not. Still a viable alternative to a full folder. All the best and thanks again 😊
Thanks for the feedback 👍 Levergear would be an option - a utility knife (purchasing blade on arrival) is a great shout for longer trips (as you say may be a problem in some countries as locking)
Great kit. Lots of good things. On a negative note - the Gerber Shard 😞I carried one for two years on my keys. Never used it once, found it fairly useless and the only thing it was good at was making holes in my pockets. It really is a waste of time.
I carry something similar, but more useful. Also based on a flat piece of aluminum, but has 2 screwdrivers on the corners, 4 sizes of bolt hex wrenches (hexagonal holes in the plate), the usual bottle opener, and a square opening they say can hold your phone up on a table. I've actually used it (carry it in my cycling kit). A couple more bolt sizes and a couple of Allen wrench heads and it would be brilliant. Bought it a sporting goods store, so if it had a brand name, don't remember now what it is :)
Several afterthoughts. The torch needs to have a magnet or several on different faces to hold it. Missing, rubber bands and safety pins. The duct tape is an excellent inclusion and will add that to my kit. I am very much into self surgery for cuts, splinters and infections, so one of the missing functions in my kit is things to hold other things to free up hands. Big problem with few off shelf solutions.
If AAA usage isn't your highest priority, the Nitecore tube is amazing value for money. It's $10, super bright. And rechargable. Also very simple to use, press low, press high, hold high If you get one of the translucent or clear ones, the entire flashlight lights up when it's turned on
Thanks John, exactly what I was looking for. Rather than have this remember to remove a knife etc. It is great to have a purpose built carry on only kit ready to go.
A couple of items to consider is would include a SIM tool, for changing out your phones SIM card, I find them useful for other purposes, if not the tool, a large paperclip. I would like to have a method of charging my iWatch as well. With my vision as well, I carry in my wallet a credit card sized magnifying glass (Fresnel Lens Credit Card Magnifier, 3x)
One thing that’s very handy about the pin included in the Swiss Card is that you can use it to poke a hole in any blisters you might get. I just sterilise it by holding it in a flame, poke a hole, drain the blister and put a plaster over top. Instant pain relief and no special plasters required!
I’d add a clear plastic “bread bag” (US terminology) and a wire tie. Effectively weightless, no breakable zip top, 100 uses - most particularly to collect all your stuff when TSA makes you dump all that out to screen. You can take your time to refill your EDC while waiting for your delayed plane.
@@smoceany9478 okay, gotcha. Just search on clear plastic bread bag. They’re cheap, practically weightless, no ziplock; $3 or $4 for 75 to 100 bags. Sold at most chain grocery stores.
@@smoceany9478Have you ever been to a grocery store and wondered what those plastic bags all those loaves of bread are in when you’re in the bakery section?
Hi Jon, the only addition/replacement I would suggest is those special plasters for blisters. (I think the original and best brand is called something like “Compeed”.) They are brilliant for blisters which may be an issue in a tropical climate, but are also vastly superior in their ability to adhere than regular sticking plasters. Btw, if you pop down to Australia since you’re close enough from Thailand, you’ll have to check any size of scissors despite what the guidelines say. Trust me on that one…! Thanks, Jon
I've traveled the US successfully with that exact Leatherman. The TSA goons recommended that I deploy all the tools and run it through in its own tray.
Nice little kit, but missing is a pair of foam earplugs, which weigh nothing and occupy no space. Also I would find room for a flash drive with scanned copies of all travel documentation including insurance.
Over a period of 25 years I progressively shrunk to 16L carry-on which fits tiny overhead or underseat. The hardest part was footwear, something which can cover a wide spectrum of situations. I don't use any pouches they are dead weight. I don't take a folding Titanium spork as they heavier and harder to keep clean than a plastic spoon one end fork other end and a crude food cutting edge. Don't carry a torch just use an led USB which is powered from power bank. The getting by without laptop was a challenge but I went with an Android tablet and a Bluetooth keyboard. I had the leatherman TSA approved bladeless was fine within USA but got confiscated leaving UK so I found a belt buckle which complements the plastic spork.
No have plastic spork, it's got a spoon one end and a fork other end, plastic is less threatening. Has a serated edge but that's useless. That's easy. @@PRH123
A few suggestions that I like. Pokka pens are small fisher space pen style pens. But more affordable and colorful. They have a few cool colors, and fit nicely into the top area of the pouch itself. Glow Rhino recently released the 'spark'. its a small colored tritium fob. Something that you can put onto the loop of your torch so that you can always find it in the dark. Since its tritium its glow is always on and doesn't need to be charged. and maybe a hero clip, so you can easily hang it or attach it to things.
@@kirk1968 Thanks. I got one to play around with, and was pleasantly surprised with how bright it is. I tossed it on my bag light so I can always grab it if I have to root around in there.
In almost two years in Thailand, I have only seen ticks on the neighborhood dogs. The owner looked them over before allowing them in her bed. Depends on what you're doing, in other words.
Some excellent items to pack and some really good ideas. When I questioned how much harm a pair of banned nail clippers could do, I was told that the issue was more about being able to strip wires to make bombs than harm to a person. So carrying anything that can strip wires is risky (teeth excepted, it seems). For the UK, anyway.
I think the magnifying device is often overlooked although I note the Swiss card has one, if plastic it would get a bit scratched up. Theyre invaluable for removing small ticks and repairing iPhone blocked sockets.
Greatest kits on RUclips hands down Thanks again for the great content sir 😁 Might want to move the pen to the left of the right side of the pouch, as you would need to barely open the zipper to access the pen in a hurry
I had scissors about the size of those in a Keysmart set of keys, and TSA refused to allow them through earlier this month, in spite of the fact that I'd had them through with no problem many times previously.
Nice video. I started using the osprey washbag carry on, with clear sides for my EDC after having to dump the stuff out too many times at airport security. It doesnt look as good but it will be less stressful.
Great video as normal! I keep my prepaid card in an ultra lightweight non-bulky RFID sleeve just in case, also protects it from damage caused by other items in the kit rubbing etc. Keep up the great work 👍
Jon, thanks for a great video. Last autumn I flew from LHR's T2/3 and T4 with a PocketToolX Piranha OPMT in my pocket and didn't have any issues at security. I hope you enjoy your trip.
Jon, you need to do a modern kit interpretation of the two classic kits from ‘Lofty’ Wiseman’s classic SAS survival handbook. The survival tin and survival pouch…
I’m glad you mentioned the Leatherman Style Ps for air travel. I’ve been bring mine in carryon (USA) for years. I leave it packed in the bag and I’d say 98% of the time TSA doesn’t even catch it. The few times they do they are perplexed as most people have never seen a knifeless Leatherman. Great tool and good quality.
I had my Ps confiscated in Europe (Germany) finally after many trips without incident. I brought another one with me via Dubai and same thing, it got confiscated.
My wife had some tiny sewing scissors taken from her when boarding a flight within Australia. They were even smaller then those on the knife-less Leatherman. So I wouldn't chance it.
I have had two of those Victorinox scissors confiscated from me at security check points in Australia and they are not cheap. So I'd advise against risking using them in carry on.
Jon, the Victorinox Credit Card knife fulfills all TSA and other authorities criterias. It has passed through security along with me all across Europe but also Middle East and Africa. Should you be unlucky, then you would only loose that little knife but keep going with the rest of your kit.
Well Mine has been confiscated twice by TSA in the last 5-6 years and Victorinox has been out of stock on replacements for over a year now, so there is really no garantee…
Aspirin IS restricted in Thailand, actually. This was a topic often discussed last time I was there. It was the result of some unguardee comments. Adult dose aspirin got cancelled, and you can only get kid dosage there. They sell sheets with I think 10 small tablets paracetamol at 7-Eleven. Those are really nice for handbags, actually.
Nice kit with some good ideas for me to add to mine...one thing I will add is "axe brand universal oil" a very small vial which is great for clearing sinuses due to pressure changes on the plane.
Jon…..I always enjoy your presentations. And while I don’t need or want several of the items you showcase, many are clever additions for those who do. And I enjoy seeing new items. I can’t imagine I’m the first viewer to make this suggestion, but just in case…….. Both these bags, the Mini and the Micro are good products. But if there is one feature that Maxpedition needs to dispense with on both, that would be the Velcro closure on the front mesh pouch of the Mini. Once engaged, the closure defies the effort of the strongest fingers to separate it. And if one is trying to access the item therein, it’s very frustrating. So I grabbed a tool I know you love, the trusty Victorinox scissors on my knife. I snipped away the stitching on the Maxpedition label until it could be removed. That label stitching also secures the male Velcro on the inside of the mesh panel, which I gleefully discarded. And now that mesh pocket is no longer the recipient of my wrath. Ok….I’ll be honest. My profanity. This is great because now I use that profanity on other deserving items……..😉
I can confirm that ther's no problem with Gerber Shard on the airports, but pliers (even the smallest one) are big NO NO. Great idea with the magnet. Now I have another item to add :) Thanks!
Needle & thread housewife (pre-threaded needles) always useful and a couple of nitrile gloves for when you have to fix, clean or touch something you'd rather not.
🎉I absolutely love this series. Ideally, I would trade the spoon for a spork, maybe a UCO 2-piece or a Sea to Summit one. Light My Fire also has a great titanium spoon and fork combo with a serrated edge, but since it's titanium it could get aprehended if the security's in a bad mood. Overall, amazing video, as always. congrats Jon!
@@theeverydaytechie The UCO 2-piece is ~17cm long, UCO spork is ~17cm long, UCO kids spork ~15cm long. None of them seems to fit in a Maxpedition Mini or Micro I'm afraid...
I have a Titanium folding spork from Toaks, a Titanium non-folding spoon fork from Boundless Voyage and a plastic non-folding spoon fork from Alpkit. The Alpkit one I prefer most. Folding cutlery are harder to keep clean the hinge gets gunked up. Plastic is quieter to eat with. I keep the folding spork in my Titanium mug just to keep things together. I have a 20g Titanium alcohol burner so it were to fly I can get local fuel and have ability to cook.
Another excellent kit video! I managed to get through Luton security a few times with Victorinox Rally attached to my keys when flying to Poland, but now once it's replaced by a Mini Champ I don't think I'll risk it, so it's great to see non-knife recommendations!
For many years I’ve traveled all over the world with a SAK mini, occasionally I get pulled but they just check it, look at me and put it back in. No worries
Nice kit Jon - the only thing I think I would add is another wet wipe...they don't take much room and two is better than one 🙂 I have been travelling with carry on and had success with the SAK Manager - has been on my keyring and is often ignored by security, along with the rovyvon A8 and a nite eyes pry bar. Really good tip about a separate FAK.
@@JonGadget Fantastic video Jon. This kit build is not possible to improve upon. Phenomenal content, I'm impressed, and as you know ,I'm hard to impress . Your skill and ingenuity demonstrated here by the way you've incorporated so many useful items in such a light, compact kit is truly epic. I've criticised a few of your kits in the past as I've been an avid survival kit builder since 2009 and as such have a great deal of experience .... Hats off to you sir , I definitely couldn't have put a better kit together within these parameters if I tried for 6 months solid... You deserve 10 million subs... Respect earned . 😎👍
Very interesting, thanks. The spare glasses are a genius idea. The spoon was unusual but makes perfect sense, so many times I've needed one in a hotel room. No sewing kit...? The magnet i can see as very problematic, they're actually considered dangerous goods for shipping on aircraft and arent allowed. I carry an electrical tape roll, that's mostly used, but a bit is left. Keeping everything in a pouch with a lanyard that you can wear around your neck is extremely useful for grabbing something when standing in line, like a kangaroo accessing its pouch. I have a nice leather one for that purpose.
I would suggest to put a really cheap backup smartphone in there. When I traveled, I put my old used phone in there and had all the airline apps and hotel information etc on there as well. Because if your phone drops or breaks or ANYTHING with your phone. You are basically screwed. It's MUCH easier to get a hold of everything else than of that and I would trade virtually anything in that kit for a backup phone with backuped data.
Great quality video and kit as always. I love the gerber shard and have travelled to many countries with it and never been challenged. It is one of the few tools I allow on my keychain. A couple of suggestions: e a small vial of superglue ( I bought a pack of 10 a while ago) and a small sewing kit - I both one in my general fixit kit which is flight friendly. I may "borrow" a couple of ideas for a video on my channel - and of course I will credit you as I did when I did my own fixit kit and Pioneer X review.
Thanks for sharing - any liquid would theoretically need to be in liquids bag adding a bit of hassle - sewing kit I have in toilet bag but otherwise an easy addition
You have a beautiful obsession😄 I bought the “RovyVon E7” after watching this video. It’s so much smaller than my “Streamlight Sidewinder” and has more chromosomes than my “ThruNite T10 II”. Arigato~✨
Even though I don’t yet need glasses to read, I just picked up a ThinOptics pair from the clearance section at walmart ($10!). I also ditched the case, wrapped it in the microfiber cloth and sticked it my backup driving glasses case. Wouldn’t have bought them if it weren’t from seeing them on this channel so much. Not sure if that’s a good thing or a bad thing, lol
Lovely kit please research and consider a piece of Surgi cell dressing from Johnson& Johnson. Thin light absorbing hemostatic cellouse dressing to stop bleeding on deep cuts. Pricey worth it.
Brilliant, all good and food for thought thank you. Id have some foam ear plugs too incase you're sitting next to Mr snorey snoreison for 11 hrs straight !
If you aren’t carrying a separate first aid kit I would suggest a tad of mole skin to have handy since travels can require lots of walking. You never know when a shoe might start rubbing the wrong way.
The 007 victorinox swiss knife card is a better match than the multi tool and the shard, I never a multitool, but I owned the shard and often got stopped and passed,I own the card never got stopped
You should come to Aus for a visit! 😁 I'd like to see what our agents make of the Swiss nailcare card, particularly the scissors. The wording says "blunt-ended or round-ended scissors with blades less than 6cm long" are OK, but also calls out Tweezers and cuticle scissors specifically not allowed - all with the "subject to the discretion of the security agent" disclaimer, so if they are in a mood, it's going. It also says "metal cutlery" is banned but I like the idea of your folding titanium spoon, so I'm going to get one and test them out night time I fly between cities. Cheers for al the info!
Looks like you've covered a lot of bases there Jon, I've not read all the comments (too many to go through, the price of popularity I guess) but a wee housewife kit wouldn't take up my space. You mentioned using the stationary clip for any 'fashion faux pas but some safety pins, a needle or two and some light and dark thread work well, you can even throw in a few small and larger buttons.
USA, Canada, and many other countries allow knives and blades up to 6 cm or 2.36 inches long. So those little multi tools and Swiss Army knives are cool now. For now anyway.
Your videos are very practical, the kits well equipped and very well explained. A very good travel partner. We combine the useful with the pleasant. Thank you very much!
If I ever get in trouble, i hope you will be around! 😂 If not my Victorinox Compact has to solve the problem. Thanks for fantastic information as always.
I learnt the hard way that multi tools are 100% no go in Thailand in carry on. Thankfully it was one of the tiny TSA compliant ones but still… if you’re going to Thailand and don’t check luggage, leave the multi tool at home.
Victorinox is not more accepted in airplanes. You will loose it on security/ duty controll when you go in plane. I lost 2, thats to much money. Put it in your luggage and take it when you arrive at destination...
Great Kit. What about a safety pin? I think those are very useful for smaller repairs of clothes and stuff. But I do not know if they are allowed on planes.
The Swiss card, knife and scissors wouldn’t make it through security on yourself or carry-on. You have to remove those components and stick them in your suitcase. I’ve done that with no problems. Great video. Thanks again.
Jon, I always wonder why you (and others) don’t carry those tiny cable adapters: USB-C to Lightning, or Micro USB etc. They are tiny, allow you to only carry one cable (or a couple of the same type) and never worry about having too short a cable or carrying cables for every input type. I’ve got loads that I throw into my EDC pouch and one in my wallet. They’re cheap and amazing for travelling. Thoughts?
I have had cordage taken off me (Singapore airport) before on the basis that I might tie someone up or use it as a garrott.... I did ask the agent if they also wanted everyone's shoe laces and belts... Suffice to say that the question wasn't hugely well received. 🤣
Similar thing happened to me. I had a keychain multi tool that didn’t have a blade on it but tsa still confiscated it because the tools could be dangerous or something. I replied that all phones and laptops could be dangerous because they could be used to detonate a bomb. Let’s just say that reply got me in quite a bit of trouble.
@@qwertyutopia4667I could think of a million ways to make weapons/dangerous items from things in an airport, but no, the thing we need to be worrying about here is a screwdriver and a bottle opener or whatever else you have on your keychain, that’s “so dangerous”.
They have done it to me too. But i ask politely if they can include it on security item, and they did. I get my cordage back when arrive
Tsa is stupid.
they took a butterknive from me.
funnily enough there are countless restaurants in the security zone. so sourcing a new one would be rather easy.
stupid braindead people work there
Security dummies hate it when you ask them an obvious reasonable question.
Years ago when signing in to office buildings, sometimes just for fun I would ask the guard, why he doesn't compare the id that he asked me to show him, to the journal he asked me to sign in on. The response was always just a blank uncomprehending stare, sometimes accompanied by lowbrow animal hostility as he sensed a challenge to his authority.
It was fun to look at the previous sign-ins, everyone from the queen to the president and famous cartoon characters and movie stars.
In Sweden a Leatherman Style PS can be taken at security, i lost mine when i flew to Estonia. They said that the file/screwdriver could be taken for a knife. I said it was TSA approved, the security guard said we are in Sweden not the USA. Just to let you know.
Yes, def not for UK either, as pliers are a no no.
common sense helps
lol i flew with the style sc which actually have a knife. security personell is stupid sometimes
I am not so sure it’s always being stupid-maybe over worked &/or probationary, too. I imagine they get a lot of grief from travelers during the week, which can take its toll on the workers. Thanks for another great video!
Excellent job. I would add a safety pin, as well as a heavy rubber band.
The only thing better than the kit and it's buildout is the thoughtfulness you put behind it. Very nicely done mate.
That's kind - thank you
@@JonGadgetHi! We are looking to collab? Where can we email you?
I'll highly suggest to always brings a 20*30cm(A4 size) plastic bag, it could be so helpful in day to day life, along with goods carrying ability, it can also act as a mini tarp, a patching material, with some tape it can be a part of wound dressing, and protect your delicate electronics from weathers.
beyond all that, the second most used function, if you carries those neatly puzzle-packed edc kit, when in a hurry, you can just dump all your items into it and move on when you don't have the time or the patience to re-package the whole kit after using.
Good suggestions - thank you
Would that be a quart size bag?
Great advice...I have 2 dog poop size plastic bags, that I use for my dog and as emergency garbage bag. They take up no space and very useful as described by OP.
I’m actually very curious re your total luggage for your trip since you’re doing all carry on. Would love to see a video on that.
Coming up soon - just gathering all the footage of the trip
I’ve started to cross over from the world of preparedness/firearms EDC to urban/non-firearms EDC. It’s nice to get the perspective of someone like yourself and you’ve sold me on the Maxpedition pouches. I’ve noticed a bit of soft gatekeeping in the world of EDC through limited release items and hoarding. I love that you pack your pouches for purpose and not just for showing off your most rare ranger eyes, patches, and beads! 😂 Well done Jon!
Thanks for the feedback Joshua - good to know your thoughts.
Lifelong girl scout & daughter of an Eagle Scout. I really like the Maxpedition pouches. I have several in different sizes and colors for different uses. I carry a mini in my day bag that's very similar but adds a multi-tool, a folding knife about a 3" blade that includes a glassbreaker and a seat belt cutter, and a tactical pen I carry in my hand when walking after dark.
a small emergency sewing kit might be a handy addition. Never know when a button might come off & you need a needle & thread
Just discovered your channel a few days ago and I am HOOKED! I've been steadily binging all of your content and all I've seen have been quality. I love your presentation style, your attention to detail, and focus on practicality. A new fan for life here! Thanks for all you do:)
I did exactly that early this year. I binged watched his videos over the course of several days. I loved his First Aid Kit one he had recently as well.
Thank you so much for the kind comments - really appreciated and makes the hard work feel very worthwhile.
@@roseforeuropa thank you too 👍
Disposable paper soap sheets in a small plastic bag can also be useful, just like one or two compressed towels.
I carry a couple mini soap bars (borrowed from precious hotels), to use in the case of a hotel with only liquid soap, which I can't stand.
I find a ranger band, rubber band around the power bank enables you to hold it to your phone while charging particularly with the small cords
As usual, another well thought out kit. A couple of additional considerations: a non-antibiotic healing ointment packet (as recommended by my dermatologist wife, e.g., Aquaphor) as an addition to the minimalist first-aid component and toilet paper tablets (Portawipes or something comparable).
thanks for sharing 👍
I love your down to earth assesments. I don't expect to survive in a jungle for a week when I'm on an urban travel weekend, so your point of view are much more in line with my own.
I've had the Gerber Shard on my keys for about 2 years now, and have never had a problem travelling with it back and forth from the UK. Highly recommend getting one, as it's so small, it won't pull your trousers down if you have it attached to your keyring.
Good to know 👍
I bought the Nitecore power bank a few months back, and I carry it everywhere now. It's too big to go in my daily kit, but it gets thrown in a pocket most of the time. Fantastic, and enough smaller than the competition to make a significant difference. I have an Anker which is visually not that much bigger, but try to put them in a shirt pocket, and you really feel the difference.
Thanks for sharing 👍
EDC kits are one thing but a Jon Gadget kit is just next level. Always appreciate all the thought you put into your amazing kits Jon thanks so much, I generally pick up a few tips from any of them and this one is no different. One thing I did think about however was whether or not you had ever considered or come across the tool card that Lever Gear puts out? It’s got many of the same features as some of the other tools you’ve included and would certainly lighten up your pack by more than a few grams. Another item you might want to consider is the Titanium pocket tool by Best Idea Designs. The box cutter blade can be removed entirely before travelling and a new one sourced at your destination. Fully extended, the blade is short enough to pass most international knife laws though I'll admit it's locking mechanism may not. Still a viable alternative to a full folder. All the best and thanks again 😊
Thanks for the feedback 👍 Levergear would be an option - a utility knife (purchasing blade on arrival) is a great shout for longer trips (as you say may be a problem in some countries as locking)
I would personally switch that one big binding clip for a couple of small ones. In my experience one is never enough ;)
good option - although curtain closing might be tricky with a small one
Great kit. Lots of good things. On a negative note - the Gerber Shard 😞I carried one for two years on my keys. Never used it once, found it fairly useless and the only thing it was good at was making holes in my pockets. It really is a waste of time.
Thanks for the feedback - it is basic, but could come in handy
I carry something similar, but more useful. Also based on a flat piece of aluminum, but has 2 screwdrivers on the corners, 4 sizes of bolt hex wrenches (hexagonal holes in the plate), the usual bottle opener, and a square opening they say can hold your phone up on a table. I've actually used it (carry it in my cycling kit).
A couple more bolt sizes and a couple of Allen wrench heads and it would be brilliant. Bought it a sporting goods store, so if it had a brand name, don't remember now what it is :)
Several afterthoughts. The torch needs to have a magnet or several on different faces to hold it. Missing, rubber bands and safety pins. The duct tape is an excellent inclusion and will add that to my kit. I am very much into self surgery for cuts, splinters and infections, so one of the missing functions in my kit is things to hold other things to free up hands. Big problem with few off shelf solutions.
If AAA usage isn't your highest priority, the Nitecore tube is amazing value for money. It's $10, super bright. And rechargable. Also very simple to use, press low, press high, hold high
If you get one of the translucent or clear ones, the entire flashlight lights up when it's turned on
Thanks John, exactly what I was looking for. Rather than have this remember to remove a knife etc. It is great to have a purpose built carry on only kit ready to go.
Great 👍
A couple of items to consider is would include a SIM tool, for changing out your phones SIM card, I find them useful for other purposes, if not the tool, a large paperclip. I would like to have a method of charging my iWatch as well. With my vision as well, I carry in my wallet a credit card sized magnifying glass (Fresnel Lens Credit Card Magnifier, 3x)
One thing that’s very handy about the pin included in the Swiss Card is that you can use it to poke a hole in any blisters you might get. I just sterilise it by holding it in a flame, poke a hole, drain the blister and put a plaster over top. Instant pain relief and no special plasters required!
Great info 👍
OMG, do not open blisters! They are your body’s way of healing. Just put bandaid (plaster) over it and wait until it opens itself.
I love these videos, but they cost me too much money as I end up buying half the gear!!! Keep them coming Jon!!
Thanks Mark 😬
I’d add a clear plastic “bread bag” (US terminology) and a wire tie. Effectively weightless, no breakable zip top, 100 uses - most particularly to collect all your stuff when TSA makes you dump all that out to screen. You can take your time to refill your EDC while waiting for your delayed plane.
must be regional, i have no idea what a bread bag is
Yeah Regional, as in “US”.
@@michaellucks1642 i meant regional in the us, im from america and havent heard that term in my life
@@smoceany9478 okay, gotcha. Just search on clear plastic bread bag. They’re cheap, practically weightless, no ziplock; $3 or $4 for 75 to 100 bags. Sold at most chain grocery stores.
@@smoceany9478Have you ever been to a grocery store and wondered what those plastic bags all those loaves of bread are in when you’re in the bakery section?
Hi Jon, the only addition/replacement I would suggest is those special plasters for blisters. (I think the original and best brand is called something like “Compeed”.) They are brilliant for blisters which may be an issue in a tropical climate, but are also vastly superior in their ability to adhere than regular sticking plasters.
Btw, if you pop down to Australia since you’re close enough from Thailand, you’ll have to check any size of scissors despite what the guidelines say. Trust me on that one…!
Thanks, Jon
Good addition and noted re scissors!
I lost my Leatherman to TSA, she said my tiny knife was a no no.😩
The Leatherman he showed had no knife
I've traveled the US successfully with that exact Leatherman. The TSA goons recommended that I deploy all the tools and run it through in its own tray.
Wow!
Nice little kit, but missing is a pair of foam earplugs, which weigh nothing and occupy no space.
Also I would find room for a flash drive with scanned copies of all travel documentation including insurance.
Over a period of 25 years I progressively shrunk to 16L carry-on which fits tiny overhead or underseat. The hardest part was footwear, something which can cover a wide spectrum of situations.
I don't use any pouches they are dead weight. I don't take a folding Titanium spork as they heavier and harder to keep clean than a plastic spoon one end fork other end and a crude food cutting edge.
Don't carry a torch just use an led USB which is powered from power bank.
The getting by without laptop was a challenge but I went with an Android tablet and a Bluetooth keyboard. I had the leatherman TSA approved bladeless was fine within USA but got confiscated leaving UK so I found a belt buckle which complements the plastic spork.
Keep all that in your pocket
@@uuuultra I wrap my clothes around everything I'm not needing during the flight and put in a waterproof bag.... no pouches.
I'm picturing you eating soup with the belt buckle :)
No have plastic spork, it's got a spoon one end and a fork other end, plastic is less threatening. Has a serated edge but that's useless. That's easy. @@PRH123
A few suggestions that I like.
Pokka pens are small fisher space pen style pens. But more affordable and colorful. They have a few cool colors, and fit nicely into the top area of the pouch itself.
Glow Rhino recently released the 'spark'. its a small colored tritium fob. Something that you can put onto the loop of your torch so that you can always find it in the dark. Since its tritium its glow is always on and doesn't need to be charged.
and maybe a hero clip, so you can easily hang it or attach it to things.
Brilliant idea about the Spark, I have the larger version on my keyring but the smaller one on the flashlight would be quite useful.
@@kirk1968 Thanks. I got one to play around with, and was pleasantly surprised with how bright it is. I tossed it on my bag light so I can always grab it if I have to root around in there.
In almost two years in Thailand, I have only seen ticks on the neighborhood dogs. The owner looked them over before allowing them in her bed. Depends on what you're doing, in other words.
Good to know too 👍
Some excellent items to pack and some really good ideas. When I questioned how much harm a pair of banned nail clippers could do, I was told that the issue was more about being able to strip wires to make bombs than harm to a person. So carrying anything that can strip wires is risky (teeth excepted, it seems). For the UK, anyway.
I think the magnifying device is often overlooked although I note the Swiss card has one, if plastic it would get a bit scratched up. Theyre invaluable for removing small ticks and repairing iPhone blocked sockets.
Absolutely terrific presentation. So many items I did not know existed.
Greatest kits on RUclips hands down
Thanks again for the great content sir 😁
Might want to move the pen to the left of the right side of the pouch, as you would need to barely open the zipper to access the pen in a hurry
Nice bit of detail there Eyal 👍
Even so that Leatherman PS is approved by TSA, and pass the Toronto and London security it has been taken from me in Paris. Just my experience...
Suggestion: include a length of aviation safety wire, similar use case to cable ties but tougher.
I had scissors about the size of those in a Keysmart set of keys, and TSA refused to allow them through earlier this month, in spite of the fact that I'd had them through with no problem many times previously.
Nice video. I started using the osprey washbag carry on, with clear sides for my EDC after having to dump the stuff out too many times at airport security. It doesnt look as good but it will be less stressful.
Great video as normal! I keep my prepaid card in an ultra lightweight non-bulky RFID sleeve just in case, also protects it from damage caused by other items in the kit rubbing etc.
Keep up the great work 👍
Thanks for the feedback and kind comment 👍
Great kit. Only thing I would change is a small compass and drop the magnet. Compass can save you time and may save your life in an emergency.
I do have one in my outdoor kit, but not a bad addition as long as you don’t need that magnet!
Excellent. My addition is a small compass, clipped onto that interior loop in the Mini pouch.
Nice idea 👍
Jon, thanks for a great video. Last autumn I flew from LHR's T2/3 and T4 with a PocketToolX Piranha OPMT in my pocket and didn't have any issues at security. I hope you enjoy your trip.
Thanks 👍 in Bangkok and no probs 👍
Binder clips aka Boston Clips here in the U.S. are an essential part of my EDC, they are just so usefull
Jon, you need to do a modern kit interpretation of the two classic kits from ‘Lofty’ Wiseman’s classic SAS survival handbook. The survival tin and survival pouch…
I'm now curious to see what a Jon Gadget version of those kits would look like. Those would be 2 amazing videos.
Sometimes I wonder if there was a single item that sparked the inspiration for the whole kit/video. That torch seems so well suited to this situation!
It is a great fit
I’m glad you mentioned the Leatherman Style Ps for air travel. I’ve been bring mine in carryon (USA) for years. I leave it packed in the bag and I’d say 98% of the time TSA doesn’t even catch it. The few times they do they are perplexed as most people have never seen a knifeless Leatherman. Great tool and good quality.
Unfortunately plier based multi tools are restricted by CAA so can be taken off you at UK airports
I had my Ps confiscated in Europe (Germany) finally after many trips without incident. I brought another one with me via Dubai and same thing, it got confiscated.
@@ba2724 Good to know. I'm going to Europe later in the year and I'll be sure to leave them at home.
good to know 👍
Cards are not used much in Thailand. At 7-Eleven and supermarkets, sure, but smaller shops don't have a machine. You'll need cash.
Yes, finding that, got both 👍
It's totally awesome, an all-rounder kit. Looks like you had a blast making up this travel kit...
I did 😊 and thank you
My wife had some tiny sewing scissors taken from her when boarding a flight within Australia. They were even smaller then those on the knife-less Leatherman. So I wouldn't chance it.
This is a very nice kit.
I recommend you to check the reusable cable ties. Just ordered two pack and they are great.
good idea
He uses tubing to hold them together.. where can i get such tubings? Thx
I have had two of those Victorinox scissors confiscated from me at security check points in Australia and they are not cheap. So I'd advise against risking using them in carry on.
Jon, the Victorinox Credit Card knife fulfills all TSA and other authorities criterias. It has passed through security along with me all across Europe but also Middle East and Africa. Should you be unlucky, then you would only loose that little knife but keep going with the rest of your kit.
Well Mine has been confiscated twice by TSA in the last 5-6 years and Victorinox has been out of stock on replacements for over a year now, so there is really no garantee…
That’s good to know 👍
Aspirin IS restricted in Thailand, actually. This was a topic often discussed last time I was there. It was the result of some unguardee comments. Adult dose aspirin got cancelled, and you can only get kid dosage there. They sell sheets with I think 10 small tablets paracetamol at 7-Eleven. Those are really nice for handbags, actually.
Good to know 🙏
Another great selection, though the Rovyvon E5 is the stand out for me. An astonishing amount of functionality in that compact size.
Thank you. Yes Rovyvon are the leaders in my book for compact functionality 👍
Nice kit with some good ideas for me to add to mine...one thing I will add is "axe brand universal oil" a very small vial which is great for clearing sinuses due to pressure changes on the plane.
Not heard that before! Would need to switch to liquids bag though on flight which is extra hassle
@@JonGadget Its classified as a non prescription medicine and therefore exempt from the liquid bag.
Jon…..I always enjoy your presentations. And while I don’t need or want several of the items you showcase, many are clever additions for those who do. And I enjoy seeing new items.
I can’t imagine I’m the first viewer to make this suggestion, but just in case……..
Both these bags, the Mini and the Micro are good products.
But if there is one feature that Maxpedition needs to dispense with on both, that would be the Velcro closure on the front mesh pouch of the Mini. Once engaged, the closure defies the effort of the strongest fingers to separate it.
And if one is trying to access the item therein, it’s very frustrating.
So I grabbed a tool I know you love, the trusty Victorinox scissors on my knife. I snipped away the stitching on the Maxpedition label until it could be removed.
That label stitching also secures the male Velcro on the inside of the mesh panel, which I gleefully discarded. And now that mesh pocket is no longer the recipient of my wrath.
Ok….I’ll be honest. My profanity.
This is great because now I use that profanity on other deserving items……..😉
check out the LED lenser W1R Work light. same size but much more versatile, due to its endless mounting options
Rovyvon could benefit from a pocket clip so you can clip it on baseball cap for hands free light 😉
Actually it does come with one. It’s a bit flimsy though and ads bulk. Good point though
I can confirm that ther's no problem with Gerber Shard on the airports, but pliers (even the smallest one) are big NO NO. Great idea with the magnet. Now I have another item to add :) Thanks!
Good to know - thanks for sharing 👍
Needle & thread housewife (pre-threaded needles) always useful and a couple of nitrile gloves for when you have to fix, clean or touch something you'd rather not.
Glasses, in an emergency a tiny hole in a piece of paper can help. Basically works like a 'box camera'.
🎉I absolutely love this series.
Ideally, I would trade the spoon for a spork, maybe a UCO 2-piece or a Sea to Summit one. Light My Fire also has a great titanium spoon and fork combo with a serrated edge, but since it's titanium it could get aprehended if the security's in a bad mood. Overall, amazing video, as always. congrats Jon!
Is titanium not allowed on an airplane?
@@Paspa1801 It is allowed, but a titanium fork with a serrated edge is more likely to be perceived as a weapon than a plastic one
@@theeverydaytechie The UCO 2-piece is ~17cm long, UCO spork is ~17cm long, UCO kids spork ~15cm long. None of them seems to fit in a Maxpedition Mini or Micro I'm afraid...
All great comments 👍 - has to fold to fit - A folding spork is a good option but might not get through security
I have a Titanium folding spork from Toaks, a Titanium non-folding spoon fork from Boundless Voyage and a plastic non-folding spoon fork from Alpkit.
The Alpkit one I prefer most. Folding cutlery are harder to keep clean the hinge gets gunked up. Plastic is quieter to eat with. I keep the folding spork in my Titanium mug just to keep things together.
I have a 20g Titanium alcohol burner so it were to fly I can get local fuel and have ability to cook.
Another excellent kit video! I managed to get through Luton security a few times with Victorinox Rally attached to my keys when flying to Poland, but now once it's replaced by a Mini Champ I don't think I'll risk it, so it's great to see non-knife recommendations!
Thanks - yes, wouldn’t want to lose that one
Once lost a nice Titanium spork at Heathrow :-( So I chopped the prongs off a double-ended plastic spoon-fork and it lives in my pocket.
Nice idea!
I would recommend checking out Mr DIY when you're there. Should keep you occupied for a few hours if you don't set a timer, LOL!
OK will do! Currently on islands but back to BK soon
For many years I’ve traveled all over the world with a SAK mini, occasionally I get pulled but they just check it, look at me and put it back in. No worries
Nice kit Jon - the only thing I think I would add is another wet wipe...they don't take much room and two is better than one 🙂 I have been travelling with carry on and had success with the SAK Manager - has been on my keyring and is often ignored by security, along with the rovyvon A8 and a nite eyes pry bar. Really good tip about a separate FAK.
Good to know
@@JonGadget
Fantastic video Jon.
This kit build is not possible to improve upon.
Phenomenal content, I'm impressed, and as you know ,I'm hard to impress .
Your skill and ingenuity demonstrated here by the way you've incorporated so many useful items in such a light, compact kit is truly epic.
I've criticised a few of your kits in the past as I've been an avid survival kit builder since 2009 and as such have a great deal of experience ....
Hats off to you sir , I definitely couldn't have put a better kit together within these parameters if I tried for 6 months solid...
You deserve 10 million subs...
Respect earned .
😎👍
Very interesting, thanks. The spare glasses are a genius idea.
The spoon was unusual but makes perfect sense, so many times I've needed one in a hotel room.
No sewing kit...?
The magnet i can see as very problematic, they're actually considered dangerous goods for shipping on aircraft and arent allowed.
I carry an electrical tape roll, that's mostly used, but a bit is left.
Keeping everything in a pouch with a lanyard that you can wear around your neck is extremely useful for grabbing something when standing in line, like a kangaroo accessing its pouch. I have a nice leather one for that purpose.
Magnets that strong often can erase your credit card, phone or usb sticks. I've seen them in other people's bags, but it's dangerous for data.
Just started carrying a RovyVon A1 and love it.👍
I would suggest to put a really cheap backup smartphone in there. When I traveled, I put my old used phone in there and had all the airline apps and hotel information etc on there as well. Because if your phone drops or breaks or ANYTHING with your phone. You are basically screwed. It's MUCH easier to get a hold of everything else than of that and I would trade virtually anything in that kit for a backup phone with backuped data.
Great quality video and kit as always. I love the gerber shard and have travelled to many countries with it and never been challenged. It is one of the few tools I allow on my keychain. A couple of suggestions: e a small vial of superglue ( I bought a pack of 10 a while ago) and a small sewing kit - I both one in my general fixit kit which is flight friendly. I may "borrow" a couple of ideas for a video on my channel - and of course I will credit you as I did when I did my own fixit kit and Pioneer X review.
Those one-use super glue vials are excellent. They’d need to go in the liquids bag though, right?
Thanks for sharing - any liquid would theoretically need to be in liquids bag adding a bit of hassle - sewing kit I have in toilet bag but otherwise an easy addition
I love the simplicity and practicality of your kits.
You have a beautiful obsession😄
I bought the “RovyVon E7” after watching this video. It’s so much smaller than my “Streamlight Sidewinder” and has more chromosomes than my “ThruNite T10 II”. Arigato~✨
I ended up buying the “inCharge X” and the “Micro cord” and the “Tombow AirPress” and those shrink tubes the next day…
You’re good😄💦
Even though I don’t yet need glasses to read, I just picked up a ThinOptics pair from the clearance section at walmart ($10!). I also ditched the case, wrapped it in the microfiber cloth and sticked it my backup driving glasses case. Wouldn’t have bought them if it weren’t from seeing them on this channel so much. Not sure if that’s a good thing or a bad thing, lol
I love watching your videos, they are so entertaining and I love how you describe the items and how you use them!👍❤️
Great to know- thanks 👍
Lovely kit please research and consider a piece of Surgi cell dressing from Johnson& Johnson. Thin light absorbing hemostatic cellouse dressing to stop bleeding on deep cuts. Pricey worth it.
Brilliant, all good and food for thought thank you. Id have some foam ear plugs too incase you're sitting next to Mr snorey snoreison for 11 hrs straight !
I do take some with me separately 👍 this kit is more for when you get there
If you aren’t carrying a separate first aid kit I would suggest a tad of mole skin to have handy since travels can require lots of walking. You never know when a shoe might start rubbing the wrong way.
Good plan 👍
The 007 victorinox swiss knife card is a better match than the multi tool and the shard, I never a multitool, but I owned the shard and often got stopped and passed,I own the card never got stopped
Jon, i would also include a small sewing kit for minor repair jobs, shirt buttons etc.
I should have thought to include that although I do have one in my toiletry bag - see earlier vid 👍
You should come to Aus for a visit! 😁
I'd like to see what our agents make of the Swiss nailcare card, particularly the scissors. The wording says "blunt-ended or round-ended scissors with blades less than 6cm long" are OK, but also calls out Tweezers and cuticle scissors specifically not allowed - all with the "subject to the discretion of the security agent" disclaimer, so if they are in a mood, it's going.
It also says "metal cutlery" is banned but I like the idea of your folding titanium spoon, so I'm going to get one and test them out night time I fly between cities.
Cheers for al the info!
Putt in a victorinox micro screwdriver, i use mine a lott, i love these kitt videos!!!
Good plan 👍 and thanks 🙏
Wonderful kit, well thought out Jon! And as always, enjoyed the video! Thanks
Thanks Annie, appreciated 👍
Looks like you've covered a lot of bases there Jon, I've not read all the comments (too many to go through, the price of popularity I guess) but a wee housewife kit wouldn't take up my space. You mentioned using the stationary clip for any 'fashion faux pas but some safety pins, a needle or two and some light and dark thread work well, you can even throw in a few small and larger buttons.
Best view on this topic I have found yet
Thank you
USA, Canada, and many other countries allow knives and blades up to 6 cm or 2.36 inches long. So those little multi tools and Swiss Army knives are cool now. For now anyway.
Awesome. I can’t wait to hear the outcome of certain tools you showcased wondering if they pass flight restrictions… thanks
Traveling now so will feedback shortly 👍
I am live in Thailand,and I usually watch your channel on RUclips.
Your videos are very practical, the kits well equipped and very well explained. A very good travel partner. We combine the useful with the pleasant. Thank you very much!
Thank you
Nice presentation video again! For my opinion , Vanquest organizer pouches much better...
If I ever get in trouble, i hope you will be around! 😂 If not my Victorinox Compact has to solve the problem. Thanks for fantastic information as always.
🤣 you’re welcome
Great choices and nice video. I might also add a couple large safety pins and a needle and thread for minor repairs.
Thank you - yes, good additions
I learnt the hard way that multi tools are 100% no go in Thailand in carry on.
Thankfully it was one of the tiny TSA compliant ones but still… if you’re going to Thailand and don’t check luggage, leave the multi tool at home.
That repacking scenario video was hot
Victorinox is not more accepted in airplanes. You will loose it on security/ duty controll when you go in plane.
I lost 2, thats to much money.
Put it in your luggage and take it when you arrive at destination...
Great Kit. What about a safety pin? I think those are very useful for smaller repairs of clothes and stuff. But I do not know if they are allowed on planes.
Good addition, I think they should be allowed
The Swiss card, knife and scissors wouldn’t make it through security on yourself or carry-on. You have to remove those components and stick them in your suitcase. I’ve done that with no problems. Great video. Thanks again.
Thanks but scissors are allowed in the cabin (within size limitations) and no knife in this kit
Love your kits! Everything you present is always worthwhile
Thank you 🙏
Jon, I always wonder why you (and others) don’t carry those tiny cable adapters: USB-C to Lightning, or Micro USB etc. They are tiny, allow you to only carry one cable (or a couple of the same type) and never worry about having too short a cable or carrying cables for every input type.
I’ve got loads that I throw into my EDC pouch and one in my wallet. They’re cheap and amazing for travelling.
Thoughts?
I carry 3. In my EDC pouch and tech pouch