Worth it? 3 Tech Pouches at 3 Different Prices
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- Опубликовано: 8 июн 2024
- Strangely, I've never owned a dedicated tech case despite people (including many of you) recommending I try them out so in this video, I try to answer the question of whether or not they're worth it - and share 3 tech pouches at 3 different prices.
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0:00 Intro
0:37 Tech Pouch 1 Breakdown
🔗👉 TomToc Tech Pouch on Amazon: amzn.to/3UAJnOo
1:38 YOUR Tech Needs
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🔗👉 Tactile Turn Titanium Pen: bit.ly/TactileTurnBoltActionPen
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2:48 TomToc Loadout
🔗👉 Sandisk Extreme External Hard Drive on Amazon: amzn.to/49c0FG3
🔗👉 Sandisk Dual Flash Drive USB-A & USB-C on Amazon: amzn.to/49dcMCR
🔗👉 Apple AirPods Pro on Amazon: amzn.to/3whxJOg
🔗👉Sandisk UHS-II SD Card Reader on Amazon: amzn.to/3SXOOFH
🔗👉Leatherman ARC on Amazon:
🔗👉Nitecore EDC33 Flashlight on Amazon: amzn.to/3uq8Zmz
4:42 Tech Pouch 2 Breakdown
Bellroy Tech Kit on Amazon: amzn.to/3OJ5pe3
5:55 Bellroy Tech Kit Loadout
🔗👉 Anker GanPrime Charging Brick on Amazon: amzn.to/499Qlye
🔗👉 DJI Osmo Action 4 Camera on Amazon: amzn.to/4bwtuP7
🔗👉Knipex Wrench XS on Amazon: amzn.to/3SIfOb9
🔗👉 Rovyvon E4 Plus Ti on Amazon: amzn.to/3whH5JY
6:23 Tech Pouch 3 Breakdown
Alpaka Vertex Pouch: glnk.io/90jr/mauricemoves
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7:48 Alpaka Vertex Pouch Loadout
🔗👉 Travelers Company Notebook on Amazon: amzn.to/3OL9aj7
🔗👉 Sony SRS-XB100 Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker on Amazon: amzn.to/3uykOqJ
🔗👉 WiHa Tech Bit Set with Driver on Amazon: amzn.to/49fXDAx
🔗👉 Rode Wireless Go II Microphones on Amazon: amzn.to/3HXPq88
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8:16 Points of Considerations
9:57 Price Comparison
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Watching some of your other videos it’s impressive how well you create a situation where the last bit of a video is an ad for other videos in a way that is very natural and makes sense.
Yeah. I recently found this channel and just went down a wormhole thanks to that sort of thing
All I can say is, thanks so much watching to the end to even notice! 😅🙏 I freestyle most of each video from a bullet point list of talking points, but that last bit, I always write word for word 🤫📝
I don't even think of buying any of these things, but watching this is just so satisfying. I can't explain it, but the whole EDC thing together with your high video quality makes this just a perfect thing to just watch and dream. It also inspired me to search for cheaper options, which are not always worse
Tomtoc have some great budget options. Buying second hand online is also a good option if you have a trusty local online auction site.
Thanks so much for watching! I find that the most expensive stuff is rarely a better product (but MUCH better marketing and positioning). The challenge I have when making product reviews is that everyone’s definition of “reasonable” price ranges is different… at the end of the day, BEFORE price, I find it a lot more valuable for me to determine how often I’ll actually use things. If I truly use things very often, the cost-per-use ends up being very reasonable 🙏
Who's here after the Geo Detective video?
me lol
The what?
I see a lot of these videos but this is honestly one of the better ones at showing what you can practically fit in there. i ended up going with the peak design which is similar to the Tomtoc. Great vid!
I’ve been using the. Peak Design one for a couple of years and I love it. It look very much like the Tomtoc teach pouch.
One thing I would recommend against putting in a tech pouch are things like multitools or torches. While it's nice to have everything together, it's not uncommon to forget all of the gear you have in your pouch, especially if it lives at the bottom of your bag. If you're travelling on airlines, it's a great way to have have your multitool/screwdrivers confiscated. Personally, I prefer keeping these in a separate "I can't fly with this in my carry-on" pouch which lives in a very visible spot in my bag.
For torches, you're also better off not putting these in tech pouches - if you need a torch (i.e. it's dark outside and so hard to see) then you really don't want to be digging into multiple pouches to get it - if your main bag has a fixed lanyard in one of the easy access pockets then I find this is the best place to keep your torch.
Other than that, I would recommend going to large/factory direct luggage stores. There are a lot of really good no-name (or at least lest well known name) tech pouches out there which do an excellent job as well and can come with a lower price tag than even the tomtoc shown here (though that's not a dig at the three shown). The benefit of a tech pouch is that it will typically be protected by your bag so unless you throw your gear around then the materials of construction are not as critical, which can help to keep the price down. I have been using my zoomlite tech pouch for 3+ years now with no issues and it was the equivalent of about $20-25 USD.
Great tips. Thanks.
An “I can’t fly with this in my carry-on pouch” is the smartest thing I’ve read so far in 2024 👏👏👏 Great recommendations on finding factory direct sales and torches too (especially if people’s flashlights don’t have a lockout mode) 🙏
Geowizard brought me here, but a fellow Torontonian reviewing Bellroy, among other things? What a find! That gets a sub from me.
Ur little touches on the editing are godly
I've been looking for a great one stop shop channel for all my EDC needs. Thanks Maurice!
I'm so proud to know you're one of us! (Torontonian) Fantastic delivery style that feels real and natural, unscripted even if there's a script somewhere, and you give us essential information without verbal fluff or padding to pad out the video length. Your thought process on what is useful and attractive tech and tech accessories is also very high quality, so that owning anything you recommend turns out to be a great choice. You're just a top notch guy.
@MauriceMoves. You mean you wanna _scam me_ privately. 😁 I see the “.” at the end of your account name. Reporting you. Bye bye scammer! 👋
Great video as usual Maurice. I backed the vertex pouch on kickstarter and you identified a key issue. Which is it’s bulky which means you need a backpack if you’re going to transport it with other tech like a laptop.
Love your content. Though I couldn't make the Traveler's Notebook work for me I picked up something else that has helped me organize better.
that tomtoc tech pouch would make a sick toiletry or makeup bag.
Great insights as always! I'm a sucker for alpaka, but personally, I believe Bellroy's capability of storing a universal plug adapter, as well as a bulkier power bank (like Sharge's 20000mah) is a tiebreaker.
Alright, spill the beans. Forget the tech pouches (cool as they may be), what's up with the lighting in this AirBnB? How about a video about the gear you've brought with you on this six month Asia tour to shoot your videos?
I have the tomtoc pouch for over a year now. Great bag highly recommended.
It’s great to know from a real person, that it’s as durable as it seems… so awesome to know you’ve used it for years!
Great video as always!! Do you think the tomtoc can accommodate a Nintendo switch?
Hello. I have been enjoying your videos. You have interesting and very useful content that encourages me to consider my EDC and travel purchases, and how well my gear integrates with every thing I do. When looking at the TomToc and ALPACA tech bags, slings, etc., are they slash proof/resistant, and have RFID shielding to slow down theft and data skimming? Thanks again for the great content!
I would like to offer another idea, for your consideration: FOR CRYING OUT LOUD, do you REALLY need "a pocket or strap or whatever for EACH AND EVERY thing you carry around with you?" GOOD GRIEF! All of the "organization" in these things just WASTES SPACE, as if you just absolutely COULD NOT "dig" for a few seconds into just one, big pouch. There are "Stand-up Zipper Bags" from Klein Tools, and likely other companies, that will hold some amount of stuff, without a dozen different pockets and straps and so on. For instance, I have a rather large Anker power bank, along with a high-power charger, several USB cables, a short extension cord, and so on -- just "in a bag" like these. I use a couple of those bags for my overall "organization," and I can fit whatever I want into bags like that. In the end, I have DRAWERS full of old, unused "organizers" like those mentioned here -- but what I USE are a couple of these Klein Tools bags.
I whole heartedly agree, these pouches take up way more space than the stuff in them. I'll do you one better, I just use a cheap meshbag for my cables and chargers and a ~9x6" zipper eagle creek sack for my toiletries (got this long before there were so many cheap alternatives). It's been working fine for many many years.
Another thumbs up on this comment. Ppl who have gone backpacking know that over organization comes with weight penalty. Get a few lightweight dyneema or xpac pouches and put them in a bag with minimal pockets and dividers
I love your videos Maurice! I've been going back and forth between the Bellroy and the tomtoc for a while now. Where did you get those red cable ties?
Have you ever looked at something like the Kable Kard or Budi 9in 1? They can do some sd card storage and reading, while also carrying various usb c based adapters and sim cards. Could be something to trim down some of the card reading jangle in there.
I have also started carrying usb rechargeable aa and aaa batteries. As sometimes you need to have something for older non rechargeable tech.
Would love for you to try the tech pouch from Peak Design, Maurice! Great points from each of the price points are definitely in PD's version :)
First comment, the small wiha go tool kit has just inspired me and I am buying one ASAP.
The Belroy may be something I look at when my current cheap amazon solution fails. I'd love to see what you actually carry in the Belroy (or other tech pouch) for your personal travels. To me, the Belroy seems a bit large for the bag that I use (BRAVO SLING MAX), but you seem to make it work. The cheap Amazon kit ($13 Bagsmart) that I'm using has been more than sufficient for my needs and is much slimmer for compatibility with my sling. It clearly won't hold as much as the Belroy, but I don't need that mcuh either.
Great video (as usual)! My personal reservation about these carry-all bags is that you run the risk of losing all of your gear at once if it is lost or stolen...
Yes… a “single point of failure” is one of the reasons why - like I said in the intro - I haven’t used tech pouches in the past despite so many people recommending them to me. I gotta say though - testing these out before making this video - they really are quite convenient and satisfying to use 🙏
Who makes the SD card caddy? I couldn’t find it in your list and it was one of the things I really was excited about when I saw because that looks perfect for what I need right now thanks great
I’m curious after finishing the video have you chosen to move towards using one of the tech pouches that work best for your needs or did you decide that using the hub pouch is still what you prefer for now?
I like how your break down the tech carry. The size and amount of the tech matters which will drive e a person to an accordion, flat, or open layout. The amount of protection is also important. I in am fond of AER tech pouches in both sizes. I don’t like the accordion style as it’s too limiting. They are beautiful looking as well.
I would love to see your thoughts on the lihit bag in bag at some point!
Hi @MauriceMoves, just wanted to ask. Those red cable keeper/manager that I saw on your videos, where did you bought those? Or you made them yourself? Are they paracord or shockcord?
I have the Alpaka Elements tech case. Olive with the blood orange interior. I absolutely love it. I found a voucher and got 15% off making it a really good buy in my opinion.
I have to say I think you compared the Tomtoc and Belroy to the wrong Alpaka. In size and capacity the Alpaka Elements Tech Case is a much better comparison and about half the price of the Vertex. I kind of feel like you are comparing apples and oranges here.
I was definitely considering the Belroy, they make great products but the book style opening means anything loose will probably slide out onto the table when you open it. Kind of like a grocery bags splitting as you try to catch everything. 🙂
Thanks for the video.
(I should add I use the pouch as a sling to carry my phone, wallet, glasses, etc. and it is great for that.)
I just watched the Geowizard episode! Though you are not my normal content I am going to subscribe to you in hopes that you will make a video on your journey to recreate the photo!
I just wonder why none of the tech and/or travel RUclipsrs ever shows how to fit a standard charger for a Windows laptop - they are much bigger than the MacBooks' power bricks, plus the cable is non-detachable. I would have to carry one of those tech pouches for this charger alone...
No one wants to travel with a brick. And in 30 years of consulting I have yet to meet a 'standard' windows charger.
not a hundred precent sure what you mean by standard windows charger, it looks to me like it probably would fit the surface pro charger which is my Windows Laptop, though I think for future laptops and travel my solution would be doing USB-C power charging.
If it helps, I had a Lenovo laptop with the undetachable cord out of the brick. I would wind the cable up, and stuff the brick and wrapped cable in the big magnetic pocket of the bellroy organizer in this video. It worked well.
I always carry around a 15 inch gaming laptop for work, along with its huge brick. Appears to fit in the Tomtoc or Alpaka pouches.
can u tell us more about ur leatherman, and show us what u use it for in ur main edc life?
Bought the Toctoc. Now I can through away a freebie airline pouch with a better product. Thank you.
Can’t have a tech pouch comparison without including the peak design tech pouch
I carry at least one solar power battery bank as well as power converter, usb hub a billion cords and my notebooks, ink and pens. I love the tomtoc but everything only comes in black and that's just a no.
When I travel, my tech pouch is my sling bag until I need it to be a sling!
Want to buy some of them
Ulanzi! They make great tech bags at a good price.
What your model and make for your watch
as a watch guy, every time i watch your videos, i notice your watches too. maybe it's time for a "Maurice Wears" channel?
You are grey again 😅 I have the Bellroy tech kit compact, a smaller buit similar version of the one shown here, which suits my needs perfectly.
I bought three types of tech pouches, and abandoned all of them for one simple reason-they take up too much space in my luggage. It turns out that simple plastic zip bags will compress much better and save a ton of space. I put these bags into my roller bag or my computer bag. If you don’t have to worry about space (i.e. you check your bags) I think the tech pouches offer more organization. But, again, once I’m at my hotel, air bandb, cruise liner cabin, etc. the tech gadgets come out and are on the table anyway.
Ziplocks don’t hold up. I have dedicated bags that live in my suitcase always ready to go and ziplocks no loger suffice.
Anyone know where to find those iPhone cable ties @2:12 ?
Thanks 🙏
Yeah I liked those too.
Does anyone make a multi-tool that won't get confiscated by TSA?
w maurice
@Maurice Moves are you aware that Geowizard has found your fathers location RIP.
Boss umuwi kb ng pinas? Parang ikaw ung nakita ko
I thnk it's terminally cool that you wear an analog watch and carry a pen. Just saying.
You look like your father.
Tha Tom Tom clearly ripped Peak Designs idea. If you buy it, you loose 3 ethics points
Tom Tom ?? 🙂
All three are overpriced and are bad designed. Typical lifestyle products, everybody who really need tech organization have a lot of regular cable bags wich are better organized, fits much better in your suitcase and are dam cheap.
By the way, for someone who also give advice about living cost reduction you generally recommend a lot of way overpriced stuff.
Such as what bags ? Brands ? Layouts. Could you be more specific please ?
The Tomtoc is hardly overpriced. What do you use?
I really need tech organization and I don't agree with what you're saying. Sure if you want cheap stuff go get it, there's nothing wrong with it. But if you want great quality then you're going to pay more. I have had cheap tech pouches and they do the job but they lose their shape quickly and the stretchy bits lose their stretchiness, etc. I have a cheap tech pouch and it site in my drawer so it doesn't matter but when I want to carry stuff around every day I was something decent that will last.
I use the Alpaka Elements tech case as a daily carry sling pouch/man bag. The build quality is fantastic and I can already tell it will last a long time. None of the cheap tech pouches I have seen or used would last in the way I use it.
@@blktauna
You like the Tomtec? Search "Inateck Electronics Organizer Travel Case"
IMHO better, because the much wieder opening and cheaper.
Just use a zip lock bag. 50 cents done!