This video is brought to you by Brilliant!
To be honest I’ve never been much of a sling guy myself as I’ve always tried to separate
my EDC to the things in my pockets and my primary backpack.
This little Miyoo Mini pocket console was one of the reasons to even think about a sling,
because it’s awesome and I want to carry that with me, even if I don’t have my backpack
with me.
So before we talk slings let me show you this tiny guy and in the meantime keep in mind
that everything will be linked in the order you see it in the description below.
So this is the Miyoo Mini v2.
This ultra compact console is now part of my EDC.
It is half the size of my iPhone and as you can see it is heavily inspired by the looks
of the original GameBoy…with the exception of the shoulder triggers on the back…and
plenty of other stuff as you can expect.
This is the Retro grey color which is more like the color of a prosthetic leg which is
why I picked it.
At a 110 grams it comes preloaded with over 5000 classic games in the included 32GB SD
Card.
It is the perfect emulator for 8 bit and 16 bit retro games being able to play titles
from Mega Drive, Nintendo, Arcade, PC and a whole lot more.
The 2.8 inch 640×480 IPS screen makes you want to lick it but you won’t have that
time because you’ll be glued playing the next 5 hours.
That’s how long the battery lasts, which charges via USB-C, BTW.
It comes with an included SD Card Reader and a carrying case and I use the Miyoo mini whenever
there’s a window of opportunity since I much prefer that, than playing on my smartphone.
One thing that you couldn’t do back in the day is save your games…which you can here…which
is DOPE!
In terms of slings, I’d love to show you the most unpretentious sling that comes with
barely any packaging at a price below what it delivers.
The TomToc Explorer H02 Sling is made from Cordura Ballistic Nylon, featuring Duraflex
buckles and YKK zippers.
If you are not sure what what that means, let me translate - lightweight, extremely
durable and water resistant.
This is the medium size.
There are 3 compartments, the main one being in the middle while also having a much more
secure one on the back, towards the body.
The main one is very well designed, providing plenty of separation options.
I am also a big fan of the single-strap design with thickened shoulder pad and of course
the overall minimal aesthetics.
Usually, I carry either the 11 inch iPad Pro or the Nintendo Switch and if I want to keep
my pockets free I toss the phone in the rear, most secure compartment.
If I want to carry my laptop as well, I can throw the sling inside my main laptop backpack
where I have additional EDC tech at my disposal.
In fact, if you want to know more about this full EDC kit, you can check out my previous
video, which I’ll link at the end of this one.
If I want to go even lighter, TomToc have a smaller version of the sling which I purchased
in white.
It features pretty much the same pockets and organization, but in a significantly smaller
size, which is perfect for when I want to move around light.
Really, the main difference between the two slings is whether or not you want to carry
a tablet.
The iPad mini for example fits in the smaller TomToc, but that’s the limit.
The Nintendo Switch fits in the smaller one as well.
No matter which sling I go for, there’s always room for the Miyoo mini.
BTW, if you end up enjoying this video, subscribe…because WHY NOT?
While on the topic of the Switch, I finally upgraded to the OLED version, something I
should’ve done long time ago.
The OLED version is night and day for two reasons.
The OLED screen, as you can expect is unmatched at night.
All the games look 10x better without being blasted with bright darkness for no reason,
compared to the gen.
one which didn’t support bluetooth connectivity for my AirPods, which as you guessed it is
the second reason.
In case you are wondering, I am still struggling with Metroid Dread while also having fun with
Jet Cave.
Oh, I sometimes stream content as well, because the kickstand on the OLED makes sense.
The iPad Pro is my everything tool, besides video editing.
Most of my business is handled on it thanks to the Magic keyboard in combination with
Notion.
I also use it to draw wallpapers and design widgets, which is where the Apple Pencil comes
into play.
Surprisingly, I don’t find writing and jotting notes on the iPad something useful.
I much prefer doing that on paper.
If you want to know more about the accessories around the iPad Pro, like the screen protector
& skins I’ll leave a link to a video where I talk about them and while at it, I will
also put a link to my “Get THE MOST Out of iPad GUIDE” which has been very well
received.
Speaking of charging, if you want to give your brain a boost, let me share a course
on Brilliant dot org I took recently called Introduction to Algebra.
Its tagline says “Supercharge your thinking with the language of algebra”.
And I love that - because that’s exactly what it did for me.
With challenging, bite-sized lessons, the course shows you how to see transactions as
equations, use visuals and graphs to simplify calculations, and even use coordinates to
find current and future locations of objects.
Which works to make sense of anything from currency exchanges to choosing a retirement
plan.
The applications of STEM span across both our professional worlds and day-to-day life,
which is quite amazing, if you ask me.And Brilliant is a great place to learn math,
science, and computer science.
Terms that might put off some of us, I know - but don’t be fooled.
Brilliant’s hands-on approach to learning gives you all the fulfilment, none of the
pressure, and it’s actually fun.
Plus, there are new lessons added monthly, both basic and advanced.
To get started with the app for free, visit brilliant.org/thisise or click on the link
in the description.
The first 200 of you will get 20% off Brilliant’s annual premium subscription.
In terms of my smartphone, I use the iPhone 14 Pro and as much as I like to carry it naked,
I always put a case on it a some point, because of my kids.
I am again back to the Pitaka MagEZ Case 3 which is probably the thinnest case one can
go for.
Although it might not seem that it offers much protection, paired with a screen protector
the combo is strong enough for the accidental bumps or drops given the fact that on its
own the 14 Pro is a very durable phone.
With a case like this Pitaka one, you retain the slimmest possible form factor while protecting
the device from the most annoying things like scratches and scuffs.
Pitaka use extremely strong N52 magnets which is where the next accessory comes to satisfy.
It is called the MagEZ Grip and as someone who hates everything that resembles a pop-socket,
this phone ring has nothing to do with a pop-socket.
It’s an ultra thing ring that is so strong when it snaps into place that it makes you
think it’s a one piece with the case.
At 4.3mm and 27g it adds little to no bulk nor weight to the phone itself while giving
you the ability to hold your phone with confidence An added bonus to this magnetic attachment
is the ability to prop the phone horizontally.
It still works in vertical mode for a slight angle, but for the most part the idea here
is to use the phone to watch something while grabbing a bite for example.
I also notice myself fidgeting with the phone thanks to this ring.
I’ll be sure to put a link in the description below if you want to grab one.
My wallet of choice is by a company called ESR.
I’ve worked with them in the past and I am really happy to see the company growing
and introducing new and polished products like this Halo Lock wallet and stand.
It is a 2 in 1 wallet and stand (repeating myself) that features very strong magnets
with zero side slippage.
It has space for about 5 cards and on the inside there is an ID window for when you
need to show your ID to someone.
The hinge on this wallet must’ve been take from the Z-Fold, because it’s very strong
and opens up to almost flat.
In terms of stand it can be used anyway you like.
Finding the perfect angle is dead easy and the phone can be used both vertically and
horizontally.
What I like most is that it looks and feels as any other slim wallet.
Unlike the Apple MagSafe wallet for example, it doesn't’ look out of place if it’s
used separated from the phone.
The best part of this vegan leather wallet is the price.
Can you guess what it is?
Less than you think.
Write your guess down and check it in the description.
I was surprised what this little wallet has to offer for this price.
In the sling I also carry a secondary wallet for some additional vehicle paperwork and
some loose bank notes and other stuff.
For that I use Nomad’s Card Wallet which is one of my favorites and has been my primary
for a long time.
In fact I still go back to it from time to time.
It holds 10 cards comfortably, 3 of which stay in the external card slots for easy access.
It’s a great front pocket wallet because it’s soft and takes little to no space even
at max capacity.
Moving to my Apple Watch, I just purchased an inexpensive strap called Ultimal.
I bought it purely for its looks and I am very happy with it.
It has stainless steel hardware and breathable perforated nylon which makes it ideal for
working out and also using it on the computer without worrying of scratches.
It’s good alternative to Apple’s trail loop band at 1/4 the price.
This knife was a 100k YouTube subscribers gift to me from some of my closest people.
It’s called Zero Tolerance and it’s made in collaboration between the American company
ZT and a custom knife designer called Dmitry Sinkevich It’s a 3.25-inch blade paired
with a lightweight titanium handles and it features a S35VN stainless blade.
The ball-bearing opening system is very satisfying to use, especially when I get to see the engraving
- always be on the cutting edge!
Thanks you guys!
Like I mentioned, I prefer writing on paper and for that reason I purchased a Moleskin
12-Month Daily Planner with soft covers.
This fairly thick, yet pocket size notebook has all the bells and whiles you’ll need
in case you get lost in the woods, because it has dialing codes and flight durations.
All jokes aside, this is a great notebook for day to day tasks which I get to enjoy
in combination with Pitaka’s Carbon Fiber roller ball pen.
Oh…let me show you something very cool.
This is a 15-in-1 multitool key thingy, that I keep inside the key ring of the sling.
It’s by a company called Screwpop and it’s perfect for when I want to unscrew some camera
gear or strip a wire.
I won’t be going over the other 13 things you can do with it, since you can check them
out yourself.
If you are wondering what that is, this is an AirTag holder, keychain and another tiny
multitool all into one.
If you are interested in it, than head over to my FULL EDC video here.
Of course, feel free to check out my EDC playlist as well.
Like & Subscribe to the channel, as well as my newsletter, and as always, it’s been
an absolute pleasure, This is E
Over & out