Inb the last month, I've traveled to some beautiful locations around the world including
the Maldives Japan and Singapore. These were trips where I had to make sure I'm well packed
so I can travel well work efficiently and capture the once in a lifetime memories as
someone who is abroad for a good chunk of time every year I've learned a lot about domestic
plus international travel and I've come up with what I think are the best premium
travel items in a travel kit that I cannot step on the plane without I'll start with
the luggage and bags that I take with me then I'll show you everything I pack inside them
kicking it off with arguably the most important item the suitcase this is the suitcase that I
use for most trips the Carl Friedrich check-in suitcase I've been through a lot of suitcases
over the better half of a decade and for this one I've used this a couple years now and still
love it it's is a nice balance between durability spaciousness and good looks there is two sizes to
pick from and I opted for the smaller size for its portability and I'm quite glad that I did
because there's more than enough room for most trips up to three to four weeks in length and it
measures 24 by 17 inches it also looks extremely premium in part thanks to its Timeless design
and the black Italian leather detailing here but it's also as practical and safe as it is
stylish the Hino Moto 360 spinner wheels and double TSA approved aluminum locks here make
this suitcase what it should be an essential travel item that makes traveling safer and
more convenient speaking of there's always two things I add to my suitcase an Apple Air tag and
a luggage tag this is just to give me peace of mind in case that my luggage is ever lost and
the added bonus of being able to track where exactly it is while I wait for it at airport
carousels it's actually really useful I'll show you what's inside my main case later on in this
video but let's move on to my carry-on bags for my tech and quick access items the first carry-on bag
I have with me is also from Carl Friedrich and this one is their policy weekend bag I'll have
this usually on the shoulder strap and I'll carry it with me after I've checked in at the airport I
picked this bag because it's an incredibly well constructed bag made from the chatty Leather by
artesians in Florence Italy so you can be assured that you know it's really rugged and well built
by no means though is this a budget friendly bag but it's great if you're looking for a quality
bag without all the overly branded stuff it also makes for a great one bag approach for
weekend trips too then I have a trusty backpack to hold my go-to tech and things I need on the plane
this one is Harbor London's rucksack which is made completely over recycled plastic bottles and has a
really convenient magnetic Buckle release design the two other main things I carry are a couple of
these Tech kits that hold my tech Essentials like my USBC cables laptop charger hard drives things
I need to keep my tech and work life going on the move the tech kits are a great way to
keep my tech accessories and cables organized in a single spot so inside the policy weekend
bag are some important Essentials especially when it comes to flights here are my airpods Max that
I've recently upgraded to and have been a game changer for in-flight entertainment and music
noise cancellation ability on this is currently Second To None I got the 3.5 millimeter to
lightning adapter in Black so I can hook these up to the planes in flight entertainment they're
an expensive pair of headphones so a proper travel case is a must to protect them this
one is from Walnut and it's by far the best case I've come across also tailor-made for the airpods
max made of full grain leather and it also has a magnet within the case to activate low power
mode I really hope that Apple redesigns the smart case when Gen 2 drops life is too short
to go without good music so in addition to my headphones I usually bring a speaker with
me on the move this one is the Sonos move and it's got big big sound for just about anywhere
I go it sounds just as great and Punchy in a hotel room as out in the middle of nowhere on
an island in the Maldives good music really makes a vacation that much more pleasant and
the Sonos move is one of the best best Bluetooth speakers you can get right now or at least until
the Sonos move 2 arrives which may be around the corner when it comes to reading books I
always prefer a Kindle when traveling which I keep in the zippered compartments of the policy
the ability to carry thousands and thousands of books on this single piece of lightweight Tech is
unparalleled it's also ipx8 waterproof so I can literally take it with me by the pool or inside
a bathtub and read it without worrying about it getting wet it's quite a luxury so moving on to
the more premium Tech that I carry with me rather than check into my luggage I just never want to
risk you know all the expensive items being handled without care or even worse being lost
in transit so when visiting beautiful locations getting photos on the ground is one thing but
an aerial perspective is a whole another world of beauty that's where a drone comes in handy and the
one I love is dji's new Mini Pro 3. like I mean take a look look at these shots from the Maldives
it can be a pain getting drone permits around the world these days but it's so worth it for
these dreamy 4K HDR shots and Manning drones is as fun as ever it's also under the 249 gram limit so
it's regulation friendly meaning we need less paperwork if not no paperwork to begin flying
depending on where you're going it doesn't come with a case which is a must for travel and so I
got this one off Amazon it's incredible value for only forty dollars with all the compartments you
need for the Mini 3 Pro and a bunch of accessories including my spare batteries RC controller and
spare wings so for those interested I'll make sure to leave a direct link to this case and
everything else I mentioned in this video in the description box below so all the cameras that I
bring are housed in Peak designs camera Cube this one's in the medium size this Cube behaves like
a bag enabling very easy packing and protection because of its foldable dividers and a waterpro
roof canvas shell to protect your precious cameras back to my backpack I pack my most important items
like my laptop passport and general EDC in this convenient laptop sleeve compartment of the bag
I keep my laptop since a lot of my time abroad is for business I bring with me my portable 14 inch
MacBook Pro and the M2 Max processor is powerful enough to handle any tasks I throw at it abroad
including video editing and everything else I do as long as I have a stable internet connection of
course speaking of that stable and secure internet connection I always make a point to use a VPN when
I'm online for security and convenience it's often overlooked when we use our devices when traveling
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moving on to the other Essentials in my backpack I keep with me this affordable Universal travel
adapter that I got from Amazon and it gives me power adapters compatible with over 200
countries in this single unit here it's pretty impressive so it's so much easier than having a
bunch of different power adapters I also keep an empty bottle handy in my carry-on bag so
I can fill it up at the airport after I check in to keep hydrated because long-haul flights
take a toll and we're never given enough water this is a filtered water bottle with a sipping
straw design and an integrated filter great for filtering out the gunk from less reliable sources
of water and I'll usually hook it to my bag if I'm on a track outside for example with this Carabiner
here this holder from grounds 28 just keeps my passport well protected and is an easy spot to
access and place and store things like foreign currency SIM cards and things like that a holder
is definitely not a must-have but I think is a nice to have I also keep with me my international
driver's license essential for renting cars or motorbikes if you need one it also doubles
up as an international photo ID in a number of countries in the off chance that you lose your
passport so it's a great backup and then I have a daily wallet that I carry with me when I'm out
that holds different currencies and of course my ever important credit cards I don't usually use
these while I travel but I highly highly recommend getting one like this Amex platinum card or city
Prestige card it gives you access to a load of airport lounges and potential to earn flight
upgrades to business even first class or if you'd like a free economy flight entirely okay let's
take a look at this camera Cube let's go through my central camera gear now even if you're not a
hobbyist like me investing into a good camera not only holds its value but it also allows you
to relive your happiest of memories in a visually stunning way which is priceless if you ask me here
are some of the premium cameras and lenses I take with me that you might want to consider getting
for yourself so many of you know that I love of the Fuji x100v but Fuji also produces this
little Wonder of a camera too the Fuji X T30 it essentially is a miniature version of the pricier
xt3 and pop on a zoom lens here and you've got a perfect travel companion for incredible close-up
shots from afar capturing incredible moments that are far off in the distance is so satisfying when
you're traveling whether that's the landscape or animals you can't get to physically close to plus
it can be had for just 900 nowadays so this is a great premium travel camera at a budget
I also bring my Sony a74 as the primary camera it's a full frame hybrid camera which means it's
as compact as moist point and shoot cameras but has a large image sensor for higher quality shots
both for photos and 4K video I use the Sony 24 to 70 G Master Mark II lens as my go-to for all
sorts of different shots and my 20ml millimeter G lens for wide angle shots perfect for street or
landscape photography I also throw on this rode videomic ntg here if I want to capture sound or
even create a voice over for a project abroad for action shots or even underwater shots I use
the insta 360 X3 which has basically replaced my GoPro it's waterproof up to 50 meters and ability
to stitch together 4K 300 degree footage is unrivaled it's a must in any traveler's backpack
if you're off to any action field destination I also have handed this gobe cleaning kit with
microfiber cloths brush blower and a plant-based cleaning solution for all the cameras and Tech
that I bring with me I use it to quickly clean my device screens I often get very dirty when
traveling and also to clean all the cameras and lenses I bring with me so back to my Main Luggage
let's not forget about clothing which is usually the culprit to over packing depending on where
I'm going I like to keep my wardrobes simple but classy for warmer climates like I've been visiting
the one clothing material has been MVP and that is linen it's a material that is breathable low
maintenance and highly absorbent I pack a few linen colored shirts most of these are from a
brand called Charles cheerwitz for evening wear I absolutely love Mandarin color shirts which is
essentially a shirt without a collar it's not to everyone's taste but I personally love them
these shirts pair really well with linen pants especially when they are tapered and cropped so
they sit above the ankle for that more casual yet sophisticated look for shorts and other
pants I haven't gone wrong with Lululemon's set of ABC and commission pants fun fact ABC stands
for anti-ball crushing and well I can say their naming convention is accurate they're in demand
and usually sold out so I recommend grabbing a few if they're ever on sale if you've already
seen my previous travel bag essentials video you'll know I'm a big fan of uniqlo's aerism
oversized teas and I pack a few of these for the Casual t-shirt type days they're the most
comfortable yet affordable t-shirts I've come by and I like how they don't look like your standard
run-of-the-mill t-shirts for accessories I pack out with me a trusty pair of sunglasses to block
out glare these are Ray-Bans Club masters with a polarized lens for a clearer View and then
my go-to sneakers back at home or abroad even are almost always Nike's Classic Air Force I love the
silhouette and it goes well with shorts or just about any pants then to finish it off I usually
wear an old school wristwatch when traveling it's one less than the charge this one is Cartier's
tank must that my partner and I got together as a matching pair a wristwatch is just a nice
touch to about any outfit and elevates the entire look without much additional effort particularly
if it's a Timeless piece like Cartier's tank or Santos for example and if you're interested
in seeing my hygiene travel kit and the rest of my EDC to round out your own travel kit you'll
definitely want to check out this video right here I'll leave on screen for you to click if
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