Hey, Iskren here, but feel free to call me E!
Today I have a long list of 20 of my current most favourite everyday carry items, which
I'll make sure to list in details below.
so without wasting any more time, let's start with the very first and most important item
which is the bag that holds everything.
This is the Leather Messenger Bag for MacBooks by the company Harber London.
This being a London based company we are talking about genuine handmade leather goods for tech
nerds who, like me, are into high-quality accessories.
Harbor London have a variety of items, and I think this messenger bag in black is the
absolute sophistication.
It easily fits both my 13 inch MacBook Pro and my iPad Pro while having plenty of space
for accessories in the middle.
Inside, there's a magnetic keychain that won't allow your keys to slide around the bottom
of the bag, allowing you to efficiently place and attach them inside.
The rich Full Grain Leather has a timeless design and goes perfect with any occasion
- going casually dressed to work or putting on a nicer suit for that special event.
Of course, this being leather, it only gets better over time.
What I don't fancy about it is how soft the bag structure is since it stays in shape depending
on your items inside.
Having a firmer overall presence would help when putting and gettings things out of.
Still, it is a very elegant product and definitely my current Messenger bag of choice.
My selection of a laptop is the M1 MacBook Pro in space grey which I ordered with 16GB
of RAM and 512GB of storage.
To me, this is the ultimate portable powerhouse that helps me run this channel as well as
do all my other work in such a small package.
If you want to hear my thoughts about this machine as well as everything else M1 and
Mac related, I'll put a link to a playlist that you might find useful.
While on the topic of my laptop, few accessories go with it and the first one is a Hyperdrive
hub which I bought from Kickstarter back when Hyperdrive was not that popular.
My particular model of hub has been replaced by the model SOLO 7-in-1 which is almost the
same and has pretty much all the ports that one might require, especially when considering
that the current lineup of M1 laptops has only 2 USB-C ports on the left.
The next accessory that is invaluable to my workflow is the SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD
2TB.
As I mentioned, my M1 comes with only 512GB of internal storage which in the world of
video editing in 4k is less than a single project so all my work is done off of this
tiny rugged SSD.
With this drive, I achieve average speeds of 850 mb/s which is plenty for my type of
work and whenever that hard drive is unplugged from my MacBook that means that I am off duty
and in complete relax mode.
The last laptop accessory that I am currently testing is Logitech's pebble wireless M350
mouse.
Honestly, this mouse lives in the bag for two reasons.
First off, I am a sucker for aesthetics and it looks very minimal.
The second reason that I chose to give this mouse a run and not my Apple Magic mouse is
the fact that it has two physical buttons which is essential if I were to play some
games.
It is not ergonomic nor it is particularly good for gaming, but it's cute and sometimes
that is enough.
The best friend to my M1 MacBook pro is the 2020 256GB 11 inch WiFi-only iPad Pro which
I recently posted a video about and how I am saying goodbye to it as soon as the new
M1 iPad Pro arrives.
This 11-inch beast has been the best companion a creative person could have and I couldn't
be more excited to see what the new one will be capable of.
As always, if you are interested, in the corner above I will place a link to an iPad playlist
of mine that you might find helpful.
Many of My most successful iPad reviews are there.
The iPad Pro is tucked in a very interesting and frankly unique case by a company called
MOFT.
I recently discovered MOFT and I felt sad because I haven't tried them earlier.
MOFT create Astounding cleverly designed products.
For example, this Float 2 in 1 stand and case serves the purpose of a protective case for
the iPad, allowing you to still magnetically attach and charge the Apple pencil but if
you want to consume content on the tablet or for example use it a desktop-style you
can use the kickstand on the back.
At first, it looks OK, similar to other kickstands but the kicker is the fact that you can raise
the iPad and basically float it on any surface which is just absurd.
The apple pencil is of course an integral part of my iPad kit and the item that I won't
be saying goodbye to when I switch to the 2021 iPad.
It is the perfect tablet escort that I use to jot down notes, write down my journal and
sketch for leisure and work purposes.
My current phone of choice is the iPhone 12 Pro Max in space grey which I ordered with
again 256GB of storage.
This maxed-out iPhone not only has an amazing battery life and an industry-leading display
technology but thanks to the wondrous camera capabilities, it is the ultimate point-and-shoot
camera used for lots of this channel's content and my go-to family shooter - helping me memorialise
the childhood of my kids.
I have plenty of iPhone 12 content, including dedicated reviews on the 12 Pro Max and the
mini which I will of course link above as well as in the description below.
Just as my iPad, the iPhone 12 Pro Max is tucked in a case, which is Apple's MagSafe
leather case in black.
This slick leather case has served me well for protecting my phone from the inevitable
drops and bumps when my kids get a hold of it and also, coming in with the integrated
MagSafe technology snaps great to anything MagSafe branded...
Like the next AMAZING MOFT snap-on wallet.
At first, I thought MOFT's iPad case stand was unique, but this tiny wallet blew my mind.
Let's start with the obvious that it's a wallet that can easily hold 3 cards.
Also, this thing turns into a pop socket kind of thing or a loophole that I can use to better
manage this ginormous phone.
That's not all - it also turns into a kickstand that can help me position my phone vertically
or horizontally...and that's not all.
If I want to consume content on my phone or as we do in most cases, play YouTube kids
on the table for my son, this thing turns into the ultimate floating stand.
And that's not all.
With the included magnetic adhesive strip, this entire thing can snap into place wherever
you like.
To top it all, this MOFT product is half the price of the Apple Wallet which at this point
looks dull.
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So I still use my Apple Watch Series 4 but to be honest I am a bit tempted to upgrade
to the newest series 6 because of the improved battery life and the oxygen sensor.
Still, this Series 4 NIKE edition has been my companion in all my workouts while also
helping me unlock my Mac and iPhone when wearing a mask as well as track my sleep.
It's an amazing accessory.
What made it better recently is Nomad's Titanium Band which honestly turns this not so unique
anymore watch into the most elegant and cool wearable.
The Titanium band is one of Nomad's premium products and just as any other of their goods
it is constructed like a tank and built to perfection.
This band is perfect for casual use, workouts and even when being dressed for that special
occasion.
It is similar to Apple's own Space Black Link Bracelet but it costs half the price and honestly
I think it looks better.
It makes the entire watch feel heaver but the heft is evenly placed and just look at
it - timeless design.
While on the topic of Nomad, my earbuds of choice are the regular 2nd gen AirPods with
wireless charging that I have dressed with Nomad's Rugged case.
This black case matches the rest of my everyday carry items and it helps me distinguish my
AirPods from all the others around me.
I love the texture of the case, it's ideal for my taste.
In my bag as part of my keychain, I always carry a simple black unboxing knife.
This is not a specifically branded item that I can recommend and it makes me think that
I might want to find a cool small knife that I can use in the future, but for now, this
tiny inexpensive thing does the job perfectly to cut through any sort of cardboard and tape.
The few cables and misc stuff that I carry with me are wrapped in London Harbour's Leather
Rollup Cord & Tools Wrap.
This simple approach to cable organization is as excellent as it is good looking and
as part of the previously mentioned messenger bag, it matches perfectly and it is something
to thank Harbor London for sending over.
Sold separately, with multiple loopholes, this wrap can be as small or as big as your
number of items.
Aside from the usual USB-C cables and Nomad's awesome USB-C to Lighting Kevlar cable, I
try to carry as little as possible.
This is all thanks to this unfortunately not black but just as cool UNIQ Verge Pro 6W GaN
3-Port Wall Charger.
With it, I can top up all my devices, from my M1 MacBook Pro to my iPad, iPhone and AirPods.
Thanks to GaN Technology it boasts better performance and increased efficiency resulting
in a charger, slightly larger than some AirPods.
A new addition to my everyday carry is also another item by London Harber which is a very
sleek and compact notepad called B-D!fferent.
This is their pocket edition and it is ideal for when I want to go old-school and write
on paper.
To go along with the notebook I recently purchased a Parker pen.
It is the Jotter Original, special edition.
It's a ball pen that glides perfectly and writes very even.
It is compact, which is what I was looking for in the first place and it is also extremely
satisfying to play with.
If you enjoyed this video, you might find my EDC playlist useful.
As always, if you have any questions, feel free to list them below or ping me on Twitter
and as always, it's been an absolute pleasure, This is E,
Over and out.