In this video, I am about to show you a list of my digital essentials that perpetually live in my
everyday carry. If I were to go somewhere, these items would be the bare minimum. With a condensed
size of 9×6 inches on their own, these items are suitable to keep me off the power grid for
two weeks, allowing me to stream, surf the web, communicate, play and write no matter where I am.
Of course, this is an extreme statement. However, when the neighbourhood lost power
due to a severe storm the other day, I felt like bear grills in the wilderness
having these things with me - in other words, it's satisfying to know that I have this potentiality.
So, let's start with the mastermind of this operation which is the iPhone 12 Pro Max. This
would've been the ULTIMATE phone for this list had it had the Samsung Dex like functionality when I
plug it into an external display. Nevertheless, it is still a very potent device and ideal for this
use for a few reasons. First, the display is the absolute best when it comes to picture quality,
ideal for any occasion - content consumption, gaming and working. Second, the battery life of
this device is impressive and can easily be set up to cover two days of work, especially if 5G is off
and battery optimization is ON. This device is more powerful than many notebooks out there,
and the Dolby vision camera system can be used as a standalone recording rig and edit station. Last,
my phone runs two sims giving me some 100GB of data that I can hardly kill in a month,
let alone in 2 weeks. As long as there's coverage, and I am running two competitive service providers
that combined cover the entire country, I am good to go no matter where I'm staying.
I prefer good protection and a chic case, and being a massive fan of Nomad,
I am rocking the 12 Pro Max with their Rugged Case in black. This case is Nomad's
latest MagSafe compatible one, which means that I can now snap the device
onto all sorts of accessories and all kinds of accessories to it.
One of those accessories in question is my absolute favourite case/stand combo by MOFT.
This MagSafe wallet puts all other snap-on wallets to shame, having the ability to hold
five cards and serve as a pop-socket, horizontal and vertical stand and a floating stand. To top
it all, using the magnetic adhesive strips, I can hang my phone wherever I want to. This wallet is
the most innovative product I've seen this year, and briefly discounted to $25, it is an absolute
bargain. If you don't want a wallet, the MOFT O is the ultra-minimal grip and stand MagSafe
attachment that'd throw in this EDC. In my case, the wallet is essential because it
keeps the 12 Pro Max in the perfect position for when I want to do some work or watch something.
No matter what I do, on my wrist, I always keep my apple watch. The apple watch keeps me engaged even
if my phone is not around. It is the device that helps me keep my phone quiet, showing me a very
small and filtered list of notifications and keeps me on track when it comes to staying in shape.
The watch is buckled with Nomad's Titanium band, which to me is perfect for any occasion,
dress code and workouts. It looks incredibly stylish, and it's built like a tank. Also,
the minimal look is always something that I'd go for, and it's timeless.
The sixth item on the list is the only non-Apple AirPods alternative earbuds that I absolutely
love. - the Razer Hammerhead True Wrieless. I never liked in-earbuds, and that's one of the
reasons that I didn't keep my AirPods Pro...that and the fact that my ears physically reject them,
and I've stuck with the regular AirPods 2 for a long time now. Recently, I've been on the lookout
for a decent alternative to the AirPods, something inexpensive and non-Apple that can deliver
similar quality. After a few failed attempts, I think I finally found it. The Hammerhead are as
much AirPods as they are not. I mean that they fit just like the AirPods,
sitting like hooks on the ears, which is my choice of fitment, without disturbing my ear canal,
delivering fantastic, bass-y sound that I prefer even more. I adore them because
they are matte black and look mean, having all the features one might require, like
low latency, auto-pairing, touch-enabled stems and water-resistant design.
Wireless charging is something that I miss, but I can top them up with a cable quite easy too.
Number 7 on this list is the Be-different notepad. It is number seven on this list for a reason.
This pocket edition 64 Plain Page notebook serves a fundamental purpose (aside from
just looking fabulous). It is my analogue productivity notebook where I write down my
seven critical daily tasks. I've been going back and forth between different to-do apps
all my life. A recent Peter McKinnon video clarified the path for me, showcasing the
benefits of writing down my daily chores on physical paper without becoming a victim of
smartphone distractions and notifications, focusing on the crucial tasks at hand, and
having the satisfaction of crossing them off when done. In Peter's video (which I'll link below),
it is referred to 5 or 8 daily critical tasks, but 7 being my favourite number
resulted in 7 tasks for me. I went for a 70-day challenge, where I wanted to
commit to 7 daily critical tasks that I complete fully, but it is more difficult than I thought.
Anyway, these tasks are written down with my recently acquired Parker pen. It is the Jotter
Original, special edition. It's a ball pen that glides perfectly and writes very even.
Every Jotter Pen is refillable and has a unique and timeless silhouette. It is compact,
which I was looking for in the first place, and it is also highly satisfying to play with.
Before we get to two of my most essential items on this list, let's talk about
organization. And by the way, if you enjoy this video, subscribe, because WHY NOT?!?
So, pretty much everything you see here, except the power bank, fits snuggly inside
the Orbitkey Nest organizer - The Home For All My Essentials. Aside from keeping everything in order
and protected, this organizer can be used to carry your stuff and or as a standalone desk organizer
has an integrated Qi charger on the top, which allows me to wirelessly charge my iPhone,
eliminating the need to carry a lightning cable. Inside, the foam-padded interior keeps everything
safe, and if I want to, I can use the provided movable dividers to make sure everything is tidy.
Another Orbitkey product on this list is the key organizer, which comes with a key-size
multi-tool that can be used to unscrew things, cut through tape on boxes, open bottles, measure and
even sharpen things. This high-quality leather keychain carries 2-7 keys together, rescuing me
from pocked discomfort while protecting other belongings, like my car key, for example.
Now, let's talk about this quirky and cute keyboard by MOFT, which is foldable, BTW.
When folded, this Bluetooth keyboard takes less space than my smartphone and even has a dedicated
multi-touch trackpad, turning my belongings into a lightweight workstation. To top it all,
it can connect to 3 devices, and the battery lasts for weeks. When folded,
it automatically shuts off. When used with the iPhone, to utilize the trackpad,
all you have to do is enable Assistive Touch in the Accessibility settings. A tip that I can give
you is to allow triple tap on the back of the iPhone to trigger Assistive touch on or off.
And also, in case you are wondering about the typing experience, half of this script
for this video has been written down on this tiny little keyboard, which is not ergonomic per se,
and it does take some time to get used to given the layout. Still, it is handy for on the go work.
To power everything mentioned so far and keep all tech juiced up for two weeks,
there's Rav Power's massive 30000 mAh PD
Power bank. This two-port battery can output 90W, which is enough to power even large laptops.
This battery can charge the 12 Pro Max 8 times rather quickly
and still have juice left to top up my watch and earbuds.
All the items mentioned will be listed in the description below and if you have any questions,
feel free to leave them in the comment section or ping me on Twitter;
and yes, ping is a word that I use that the dictionary describes as "to make
contact with (someone) by sending a brief electronic message, as a text message."
It's been an absolute pleasure,
This is E
Over and out