We’re now well into 2024 and I’ve already traveled
a bit but also planning to travel more throughout this year. So, I thought it might be fun to share
my updated everyday tech carry: travel edition. You’ve seen my desk setups and EDCs before, but
this time’s going to be a much lighter version since this isn’t for work or anything like that.
I honestly hate carrying around a bunch of stuff, so I think this is going to be my favorite type
of EDC. I’m going to link everything I show in this vi
deo, so if you’re interested in any of
these, check out the description box below. And, it would be awesome if you guys could subscribe to
the channel. It might not seem like much, but it really helps support this channel. Okay, before we
get to the bag, let’s quickly go over what’s in my pocket. Right now, I’m carrying the global, Exynos
version of the Samsung Galaxy S24+. It doesn’t really stand out in any particular area, but as a
whole, it’s really hard to stay away from Samsung because
it’s so convenient, especially here in
Korea. If you have a Korean-model Samsung Galaxy phone, you can use it for any sort of public
transit including subway, bus, and taxi. And, with MST, you can use Samsung Pay to basically
pay for anything, anywhere as long as the checkout has a card reader. Plus, since a lot of people
have Samsung phones here and my wife is using a Samsung phone for now, just like AirDrop, I can
use Quick Share to send and receive photos and files super quickly. There’
s also Modes & Routines
which automates all kinds of things for me like turning off Extra Dim mode when the suns up,
turning off Wi-Fi when I leave home, turning on Do Not Disturb when I get to the office, and other
nice little things like that. Performance on this Exynos model has actually been great. I’ve been
pretty satisfied with the battery life too. And, this white version looks really nice, especially
in this VOIDMUSEUM case. So, with all those things in mind, this is definitely my m
ain phone for
daily use and travel for the time being. But, no matter what phone or how good the phone’s
battery is, I almost always run out of battery at some point in the night when I’m travelling
since I’m taking a bunch of photos, using GPS, and all that. I always make sure to carry around
a compact power bank just in case. So, yeah, this really unique power bank is called the
Mchaos Wearable Power Bank by Fansdreams, the sponsor for this video. This is a paid mention,
but it’s genuine
ly one of the coolest power banks I’ve ever seen, and it’s already been super useful
for my trips this year. So, why it’s shaped like this is to be as compact as possible. And, using
the buckle, to be easily packable or hook-able as possible to any of your bags, backpacks, or
even clothes. This is actually super useful since it’s usually pretty awkward carrying a portable
battery since it’s bulky, doesn’t fit in your pocket too well, and you have a separate cable
and all that. It’s a mess.
But with the Mchaos, you can have it out, buckled onto anything on
you, so it’s ready to charge your phone, tablet, or I don’t know, even your AR or VR headset at any
time. And, for a power bank, the Mchaos actually looks and feels really premium thanks to the
silicone, soft-touch texture and really solid, dense build quality. Regardless of price, every
other power bank that I had always felt cheap, looks like a chunky block of plastic, and not a
product that I really loved to carry around.
But considering how slim, grippable, and high-quality
the Mchaos feels, it actually makes me want to carry it around more than I need to. Thankfully,
it’s still really light, weighing only 6 ounces or 18 grams. The really convenient part is that
you don’t need a separate cable for this power bank. The USB-C cable is built-in and it’s fully
retractable up to 28-inches or 72-centimeters. It’s fully adjustable with stop-and-go action, so
you can keep it to whatever length you want and just tu
g it again to lengthen or shorten it. It’s
magnetic so it snaps back in place, so you don’t have to worry about putting it back in perfectly.
There are those times where I need to charge and use my phone at the same time while I’m out and
about, so the buckle and the retractable cable make that super accessible and easy to do. I don’t
know if you noticed by now, but really, the killer feature here is that there are no buttons or ports
on the Mchaos. You just pull the cable out and the power
bank automatically powers on, as you can
see from that dynamic LED. And this USB-C cable is fully bidirectional, so you use it to charge your
devices, but you also use the same cable to charge the power bank itself. That’s really convenient
for me and I have never experienced another portable battery like this. Since the iPhone 15
series has finally joined the outside world by adopting USB-C, the whole world is finally all
transitioning towards USB-C so the Mchaos will work with any of you
r devices. But, if you have an
iPhone 14 or older and you’re still on Lightning, Fansdreams also includes a free USB-C to lightning
adapter in the box, which is really awesome. This Mchaos model comes with 5,000 mAh so it’s
perfect for a full charge for your phone. But, if you’re looking for even more juice than that,
there’s also a 10,000 mAh version that you can check out. The charging speeds aren’t half-bad
either, up to 20W of charging other devices and up to 18W of recharging for the p
ower bank itself.
Most LED indicators, I can’t tell what they’re trying to tell me. But the LED light on the Mchaos
is really dynamic and super expressive and I could immediately tell what the battery status is. So,
yeah, at this form factor and battery capacity, the Mchaos Wearable Power Bank is the perfect
portable battery for my daily and my travels. So, if you want a reliable new power bank
for travelling that’s nicely designed, really portable, and super convenient, click the
link bel
ow and check out the Mchaos Wearable Power Bank. Now, let’s talk about the bag itself, which
is the Ark Messenger Bag by Hah Archive. It’s a really nice small-to-medium size bag that you
can wear on your shoulder or crossbody. It’s 100% nylon so it’s water resistant and you can
wear it on all kinds of clothes and it won’t slip off. Good high-quality zippers that don’t
get stuck. It’s adjustable and I love the thin, but cushioned strap. The bag itself is still light
and comfortable on your s
houlders even if you have a lot of stuff inside and you can pack a lot of
stuff in here, which you know is really important for travelling. There’s a quick access zip pocket
on the front. This front pocket is really for quick things I might need like the card wallet,
an access key, or anything like that. Inside, there’s also 2 small inner pockets and 1
big internal pocket. The internal pocket is actually big enough to fit an iPad or even a
MacBook Air, which is nice. But we’re travelling, s
o we’re not bringing those things. So, I usually
just have the Mchaos power bank and my phone wall charger in here. So, what goes in the front pocket
are typically two things. My card wallet and wireless earbuds. The wallet is the Bellroy Flip
Case. I really, really love this wallet. I mostly only carry around cards, so I don’t need any space
for cash. I just needed a thin, compact wallet for carrying all my credit cards and IDs that can also
fit in my pocket without making a big bulge. And
, this is the perfect wallet for that. There are two
compartments: one for quick access and one for the rest of your cards. They’re magnetic so they just
flip open and close like this, which is honestly really satisfying. You can even just use 1 hand to
open it. And you can slide in and out your cards just like this. The quick access part can store up
to 2 cards and the other side can do up to 6. So, more than enough storage for all your cards.
Plus, the texture feels really nice thanks to
the eco-tanned leather. And, you don’t need to worry
about durability because it’s just a hard shell underneath. So, yeah, I love this thing. It’s
not cheap but it’s not too expensive either, so I really do recommend this one. My main earbuds are
the Redmi Buds 5 Pro. It’s wide-shaped but it’s slim so it slides in really easily here. These are
high-quality wireless earbuds with solid hardware, active noise cancelling, dual connection, a
dedicated app, and great battery life. So, basically,
it’s got everything anyone needs for
wireless buds at a fraction of what AirPods cost. It’s not the absolute best earbuds I’ve tried for
audio quality, but it compares pretty well with earbuds that are 3 to 5 times the price and I do
prefer them over my Nothing Ear 2s. If you haven’t already, definitely check out my full review on
these. Ok, then, inside the small inner pockets, we first have my Xiaomi 14. Yep, I do carry around
a secondary phone for a couple of reasons. First, the Xiaomi 1
4 has an amazing camera system
which I prefer over any other camera right now, not just among phone cameras. I love that I
don’t have to do anything in post with this phone camera. You just point and shoot and you’ll
get really satisfying results thanks to the Leica lenses and tuning. Also, I’m trying to see
how this phone improves over time, especially with HyperOS getting more and more features and
updates. I’m going to be switching back over to it as my main phone sometime this year, so
subscribe
to the channel and stay tuned for that revisited video. Then, in the other pocket, we have a bunch
of random personal care items. Tissues, lip balm, hand lotion, stain remover, even band aids
sometimes. Really, all kinds of stuff in case I need something when I’m roaming around. Also, in
the same pocket, I like to keep my Galaxy SmartTag in there just in case I accidentally lose this
bag, pretty essential when travelling. Then in the middle open compartment, I just have my phone
tripod for pictures and I save the rest of the space for all the random things I might need
during the trip like a water bottle, snacks, a jacket, sweater, you know those kinds
of things you don’t totally expect. Okay, so that’s basically it for my travel EDC. Nothing
crazy, but everything here are essentials for me. Like I said, if you guys are interested in any of
these things that I mentioned, all the links are in the description box below. Let me know in the
comments what are some thing
s you carry that maybe I should add to my EDC. Thank you so much for
watching and I’ll see you guys on the next video.
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