Inside my compact everyday carry backpack (one bag for everything)

Summary

In this video, the creator shares their ultra-light, everyday carry (EDC) backpack setup after testing various minimalistic tech products and backpacks for travel. They introduce the Broy Light Ready backpack, emphasizing its lightweight design and basic organization. The video covers various pouches, including a tech pouch with chargers, a medical kit, a toiletries bag for travel, and a clothes pouch for minimalist packing. The setup also features a compact, expandable duffel bag for extra space. The creator demonstrates how this one backpack covers all their needs for work, travel, and daily use.

Takeaways

• 🎒 The creator uses a single ultra-light backpack, the Broy Light Ready, for work, coffee shops, and international travel.
• ⚖️ The backpack weighs only 350g, making it much lighter than other EDC or travel backpacks that can weigh 4–6 pounds empty.
• 🗂️ The backpack has minimal organization: one front pouch, two small back pockets, and a larger front pouch for essentials.
• 💳 Cash, wallet, and cards go on the left; wired headphones and earplugs go on the right; frequently used items like a journal, passport, phone, or camera go in the middle.
• 🧩 Modular pouches are used for organization: a tech pouch, a medical/first-aid pouch, a toiletries bag, a clothes pouch, and an expandable duffel pouch for extra capacity.
• 🔌 The tech pouch holds chargers, cables, a battery pack, Apple Watch charger, keychain cable, USB adapters, and mobile filming attachments, keeping everything compact and accessible.
• 🩹 The medical pouch contains essentials like band-aids, neosporin, single-use medications, medical tape, eye drops, and even a tourniquet.
• 🪥 The toiletries pouch, used only for travel, contains an electric toothbrush, sunscreen, face wash, moisturizer, and an automatic shaver.
• 👕 The clothes pouch allows minimalistic travel packing, fitting enough clothes for a two-week trip with frequent laundry; it separates socks/underwear and shirts/pants for easy access.
• 👜 The expandable Shupato duffel pouch fits in the backpack and can expand to about 30L, providing extra carrying capacity without needing a second bag.
• ✅ The overall system allows the user to carry everything needed for daily use or extended travel in a single, compact, and lightweight backpack.

Q & A

Why did the speaker choose the Broy Light Ready backpack?

The speaker chose the Broy Light Ready backpack because it's extremely lightweight, weighing only 350g. This makes it more comfortable to carry compared to other backpacks that can weigh up to 4-6 pounds, especially when traveling or commuting.

How does the Broy Light Ready backpack compare to other backpacks in terms of organization?

The Broy Light Ready backpack has minimal organization. It features a few small pockets in the front and a simple layout with a laptop sleeve. The speaker prefers this simplicity because it minimizes bulk, allowing the backpack to remain lightweight while still offering basic organization.

What items does the speaker store in the front pouch of the backpack?

In the front pouch, the speaker stores essential items like cash, wallet, cards, wired headphones, earplugs, a pocket journal, passport, e-reader, phone, film camera, and keys.

What unique attachment does the speaker have on the backpack, and what is it used for?

The speaker has two carabiners attached to the backpack. One carabiner has a feature that allows it to be hung on the side of a table or in a bathroom stall, making it very convenient in various environments.

What are the four modular pouches the speaker uses, and what do they contain?

The speaker uses four modular pouches: a tech pouch (containing devices like chargers, cables, and a battery pack), a medical pouch (containing band-aids, medications, and other health-related items), a toiletries bag (containing items like a toothbrush, sunscreen, and skincare), and a clothes pouch (containing a limited amount of clothing for travel).

Why does the speaker prefer the Muji pouches for their tech organization?

The speaker prefers the Muji pouches because they have minimal padding and no unnecessary compartments, making them more compact and efficient for organizing tech items without wasting space.

What is the purpose of the Anker 65W charger in the speaker's tech pouch?

The Anker 65W charger is used to charge multiple devices, including the speaker's laptop, phone, and Apple Watch. It’s compact and versatile, allowing the speaker to manage charging needs efficiently while traveling.

How does the speaker manage cable organization for charging multiple devices?

The speaker uses short cables to charge various devices like the iPhone and Apple Watch. For organization, the charger has an attachment from Delta Hub that lets the speaker neatly wrap the cables around it, reducing clutter.

What special item does the speaker carry for medical needs, and why is it useful?

The speaker carries a small medical kit that includes band-aids, medications like Claritin and Tylenol, eye drops, medical tape, and even a tourniquet. It’s useful for dealing with minor injuries or health issues during travel, such as headaches or allergies.

What clothing strategy does the speaker use when traveling, and how does it relate to the pouches they use?

The speaker adopts a minimalist clothing strategy for travel, packing as few items as possible, such as 3 pairs of socks and underwear, 1 pair of pants, and 1 pair of shorts. These clothes are stored in a compressible pouch, which helps save space and allows for easier laundry management during long trips.

What is the purpose of the expandable duffel bag in the speaker’s backpack, and how does it help with travel?

The expandable duffel bag serves as an extra storage solution for situations when more space is needed, such as for groceries or additional items bought during travel. It’s compact but can expand up to 30L, providing ample room when necessary, and it can easily be rolled up and stored when not in use.