How to Build The Perfect EDC Travel Kit

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I bet a periodic "What's In My Sling" feature would be fun! A good way to spotlight the Pack Hacker crew that isn't usually on camera, too.

I love my black Gore-Tex messinger bag for EDC. Fully zipped and clipped, external water bottle holder, w shoulder and hip belt (both removable). And..., it comes with a handle so I can carry as a soft briefcase. Extremely light, tough, expandable.

For me a sling is more about not LOSING my stuff once im home. I haven't gotten yelled at for leaving a chap stick in my pocket when it went through the wash, and I no longer lose my keys in the house. It keeps my normal pocket essentials together for quick store runs and i can easily carry a granola bar or two for my kids and an emergency diaper for my toddler without needing a full backpack just to go to the park.

The wallet is a game-changer! I got mine about a year ago and I have not looked at other wallets since. Plus, it survived a wash cycle intact – talk about durability! Can't imagine going back to my old one!

After watching so many of your videos, I finally went on my first 4-day-city trip with a backpack. Obviously my system is still in dire need of improvement. 😂 I packed most things into a 30l backpack. I didn't stuff it to the brim. Used the straps to make it more "compact". As "personal item" I took my Kanken backpack which also served as EDC. On top of that, I put the uniqlo sling so I could have my valuables near me as it was a city trip. Overall, I used almost all items I packed apart from the medical emergency items. 😅

I bought one of the TomToc Slings, the smaller one made of Xpac. I didn't like it. I put the stuff in i wanted to carry, it wasnt much, phone, keys, wallet etc and it felt so heavy and big. I stuff my stuff back into my EastPak The One and it was small and fine. I reckon the bag had too much padding and dividers and such for me, felt like i was carrying more bag than stuff. 🤣

Do you have a link to the suction cup for the anker charger?

I have the tomtoc sling but that little aer product is nice! The strap and how it sits on your pack. Stop selling me stuff :D

Hi Tom and team.. Love your website and videos. I’m a sport/sci teacher with a 80 min bike/train commute. Love the advice and tweaks for to-and-from work and a day in PE/Sci teaching Aer FitPack3 XPac / Aer CitySling/ Aer Day Sling/ Aer Tech Folio 16”…..”old” Aer FitPack 1 now for 20lb rucking. All the best David, 61 Melbourne, Australia.

For ear plugs, I like the Happy Ears plugs as they reusable, snug fit, and blocks out sound effortlessly. Great for long flights or long naps at noisy places

Thanks for the Feature!

I like the Pacsafe slings and gear. The Peak Design stuff is also top notch!

Nice wallet....segway...saw those Peso bills...Shoutout from Manila!

Thank you Tom. Always love to see videos of you in it

3:50 something useful I discovered while using AER slings. AirTags fit snug behind their logo tag inside of the sling. 😉

Nomatic refillable travel spray vial seems to be discontinued. Know of a good replacement?

Perhaps I’ve missed the discussion in previous videos, but what do you carry in the pockets of your pants/shorts?

I aleays like to carry a small flashlight. My fav for planes are the squeeze lights. I hook mine to an old neck lanyard to wear.

Hi Tom! Did the Day Sling 3 bump out the Bellroy as your favorite?