What's in My Bag - My Work Gear & Every Day Carry (2021)

TL;DR

In this video, the content creator shares what he carries in his bag and why he switched from using a backpack to a bike pannier for his daily commute.

Transcript

• This video is sponsored by Curiosity Stream and Nebula. Hello and welcome to yet another, What's in My Bag video. It's been two years since I did a What's in My Backpack video, and for the first time in this series, I'm not showcasing a backpack. I've actually switched from using a backpack for pretty much my whole life to a brand new bag. So in ... Read More

Key Insights

• 🤲 The content creator switched from a backpack to a bike pannier to avoid getting sweaty during his daily commute.
• 💦 He carries a MacBook Pro and an iPad Pro in his bag for work and research purposes.
• 👶 The content creator is currently testing new wireless headphones and will provide his opinion in a future video.
• 🏃 In addition to his bag, he also carries a workout bag with a tripod for filming his workout sets and other exercise-related items.
• 🍽️ The content creator's EDC includes his phone, AirPods Pro, pocket knife, Apple Watch, and a minimalist wallet.
• 🚐 He recommends the iPhone 12 mini for its compact size and the MagSafe wallet for carrying cards on the phone.
• 🎴 The content creator uses the SoFi card for its 2% cash back on investments and the Karat card for creator-specific benefits.
• 🎴 He suggests checking out the Secrid wallet, which has a unique mechanism to access cards.
• 🤯 The content creator promotes Nebula, a streaming service owned by creators, which offers ad-free versions of videos and exclusive content.

Questions & Answers

Q: Why did the content creator switch from using a backpack to a bike pannier?

The content creator switched to a bike pannier because biking with a backpack in the summer would make him hot and sweaty. The pannier hooks onto his bike's rear rack and is completely secure.

Q: What devices does the content creator carry in his bag?

The content creator carries a 16-inch MacBook Pro and an 11-inch iPad Pro in his bag. He uses the MacBook Pro for work and the iPad Pro when he only needs a laptop replacement for research or simple tasks.

Q: What wireless headphones does the content creator use?

The content creator is currently testing new wireless headphones, including the Apple AirPods Max, Sony XM-4s, and Bose 700. He will share his opinion on which ones are the best in a future video.

Q: What other items does the content creator carry in his bag?

In addition to his devices, the content creator carries books, wireless headphones, a folder, a water bottle, and chargers in his bag. He also mentioned that he is testing new wireless headphones due to his trusty Bose QC 35s starting to die.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The content creator switched from using a backpack to a bike pannier for his daily commute to work.

• The pannier is waterproof and hooks onto his bike's rear rack, allowing him to bike without a backpack and avoid getting sweaty.

• He carries a 16-inch MacBook Pro, an 11-inch iPad Pro, books, wireless headphones, a folder, a water bottle, chargers, and a pen in his bag.