What’s in my CARRY-ON / TECH BAG 2022? + travel plans!

[@RandyPollock]

As a left-handed person, myself, I have found that the fisher space pen is a great pocket-sized pen to use when you can't use something else and it's small enough to keep it in your pocket to always have something available when needed.

[@stevemccrory9130]

It might sound old-school, but Filofax do some tiny pens that work well for the more beautiful, intelligent and creative (ie. LEFTIES). Proud to be one.

[@joeallam]

Loving these pen recommendations - cheers!

[@bmurphy6418]

@@joeallam if you want a small EDC pen then I recommend the Tactile Turn mini “Bolt Action” or “Side Click”. They’re 100% American made in Texas. Another great option is the Big Idea Design “Ti Pocket Pro”. Both companies using titanium, brass, copper or zirconium as the pen materials.

[@natusMCMII]

You might be the only tech KZbinr ever that has a silver MacBook Pro instead of a black/grey one lol and I love it, really brings back the feeling when Macs only came in the silver aluminum finish and it's still the look I prefer.

[@AlbertoFigueroaArquitectura]

Nice that you uploaded. I was watching right now a few of your videos out of nostalgia

[@joeallam]

Ahh cheers! Which video/series did you go to first? ☺️

[@conthemar]

Love the filming set you have for this video! Audio sounds fantastic as always!

[@joeallam]

Cheers! I've been desperate for a setup with a desk/table in front of me and this is the closest I can get in our tiny flat. Glad you liked the audio - I actually messed it up a bit as the mic was hidden just in front of me, clamped to the table. I realised it didn't have enough "air" around it and so the bassy tones reverberated off the hard wood and overpowered the sound quite a bit. Took a lot of EQ tweaks, but got something fairly okay in the end!

[@WeiFinder]

I traveled with the Sony XM4, and the Bose 700, and airpod pro 2nd gen. I am happy to say I will only keep the airpod pros, they sound so good and cancel noise so well while staying comfortable. For the size saving it's a no brainer imho

[@diane-s3391]

Some cool gadgets. I like the expandable pen that I bought one myself. Thanks for the tip!

[@ciriciri9071]

Bali has opened also, and no quarantine required. Might put it in your travel plan too

[@joeallam]

Ooh yes, I heard this recently too! Would love to return to Bali!

[@longngo926]

Would love to see you, if any odd chance, in Vietnam as well, you are always an inspiration. Figer crossed for Japan opening up as well, I spent 4 years in Japan and always wanting to come back to reminisce. All the best to you and your travels.

[@joeallam]

Cheers! I'd love to visit Vietnam, although I'm not 100% sure where just yet as I know there's significant difference in vibe from North to South, which makes me want to see all of it!

[@longngo926]

There would be so much differences between North&South, and in the best sense possible. For starters I would recommend Hanoi & Ho Chi Minh city as a safe bet, then work your way towards the Central to explore more.

[@sawapop]

I’m from Thailand , Welcome Joe

[@imaaronross]

Great update as always. Glad you’re able to get back out there and on planes again

[@joeallam]

Cheers! I'm really looking forward to it!

[@michaelmartinez2062]

Glad to see that your traveling again! With any luck I’ll be heading out to photograph more of the world soon. I’m looking to buy a tracker for my camera bag. Any reason you chose Tile over Apple Tag??

[@uriahhoskins4420]

Very informative video. I plan to travel soon

[@jm77_josemanuel]

Good useful stuff. Aer is always quality, no doubt. Own a city sling bag from them.

[@davidjames961]

Look forward to seeing your posts from Thailand

[@ontrada]

Great content! ALSO, the audio is great in this video! How did you capture it?

[@ByteReview]

I've been on the hunt for a decent tech pouch for a while and that Aer one has now been added to the contenders haha. Thanks for the video, Joe! Always enjoy these.

[@joeallam]

Yeah, it’s a good’un! I’ve been through quite a few, but stuck with this Aer one comfortably for a few years now. The trickiest thing was finding one big enough for the UK plug head on the charger as well as my glasses

[@PeteD]

I think if I didn't already have the PD one, which is excellent, I''d lean towards the Alpaka Gear tech pouch ;)

[@collectorhenry]

Always love these gear updates, and it's great to see the return of long-term international travel to the channel! I see that AY airline code; hope you enjoy Finnair ✈

[@joeallam]

Cheers! I've flown Finnair a few times and I'm a big fan - great fleet of A350s, clean design, friendly service and transit through Helsinki is smooth and geographically efficient to Asia. Helsinki is also just outside the bounds of short-haul from London, so it counts as double long-haul points! 🤘

[@siggi4ever555]

Great video! Would love to see something on how you packed and prepared to live out of one checked bag, presumably, for six weeks or longer. I think I’d learn something useful.

[@antwanthorogood4921]

That’s a tough go. 6 weeks 1 checked bag? 😮‍💨

[@reans3951]

A USB c hub will help to extend more ports for the laptop.

[@CrisConstantin]

Safe travels, guys. Love your content. I can wait to re experience the world through your eyes, man. Be safe and make art👍

[@PhilSledge]

Safe travels Joe

[@ElJorgeGabriel]

Great video Joe.

[@monarufai8515]

Hi Joe, such a great video! Quick question: Where did you get your skin cover for the MacBook? 😊

[@iREVIEWitALL4U]

Love the video IM of on the weekend so this Cameron in Hardy. Subed thx.

[@ramoftherose]

Definitely agree with the iPad bit. iPad is super clutch on a plane :-)

[@philipae27]

Give the Uni Jetstream pens a try for a lefty friendly ballpoint!

[@joeallam]

Cheers! I'll get one and see how it works out!

[@abdurrafemirzaabdurrafe8141]

Bro your content are love❤️

[@russfc0x]

I’m about 4 weeks in to a 6/7 week trip in Thailand myself, has been amazing to finally get here after our first failed attempt in March 2020. Would love the opportunity to buy you a beer if we happen to be in the same place sometime. Your travel videos were a staple for me during lockdowns

[@ChachoTrades]

This dude bought headphones, and an ipad just to use when flying 😂😂

[@Itchban]

AER SF is highly underrated

[@joeallam]

Great quality products! I really wish they were more available in the UK. It's so hard to actually find them in person to see them...

[@newaegidius]

Enjoy your trip to Vietnam! Have a safe flight :-) Just wondering: your cameragear comes with you in a 2nd bag into the cabin?

[@cliveeariss880]

Hello Joe, Thailand great place, and glad your both going on a plane again, very informative, nice one mate, all good here, photo work good, but video insperation very low at the moment, but if all goes well this weekend, lets see, anyway all the best.

[@joeallam]

Cheers Clive - hoping this brighter weather on the way will bring out some great video motivation!

[@cliveeariss880]

@@joeallam Thanks Joe, save travel both of you, look forward to some Thailand videos, hope to go back in the future,..all the best both 😀

[@percysoutdoors5822]

All the best people in the world are left handed Joe! Hahaha! Great vid here, thanks for sharing!

[@joeallam]

✌️

[@enriquecatorc]

Great video pal! Just wondering! Do you have the link for the neck pillow?

[@paulfournierphoto]

Incredibly exciting to hear you guys are about to go to Asia again! I pray for Japan’s reopening so you get to fly straight there. Cheers on the new background setup bu the way👌🏻 looks great

[@joeallam]

So excited to be returning to Asia! Glad you like the film setup for this one - I've been desperate for a setup that allows a desk/table in front of me, and this is the closest I can get in our tiny flat.

[@LacusCarmen852]

Love to see your Video, I'm looking forward to seeing What's in your daily camera bag.

[@donniearmstrong9410]

Defiantly gonna buy that tech pouch. Btw what skin is that on the MacBook Pro?

[@sarvanm826]

Great travel accessories and nice explanations. 👌

[@beynickiana]

When I'm sitting in front of someone on public transportation I only recline if I'm really uncomfortable or am trying to sleep but before I recline I ask them if I recline a little bit

[@HwL01]

Southeast Asia is catching up to cashless, but many uses our own e-payment systems and Samsung/Apply Pay aren't widely accessible. Heck Apple Wallet doesn't even work well in most countries.

[@dgutie8]

Love the passport case!

[@WatersAbove]

Whats the brand of the long sleeve shirt you're wearing?

[@bani_niba]

Get a GaN charger for your laptop, much smaller than the Apple one.

[@SuhasPaliwal]

Joe... love your stuff and videos.... also, what cap you wearing?

[@kayflip2233]

I was judging you to see if after all of the fancy tech gear that you brought the most important and most often forgotten travel accessory - a basic pen - and you delivered.

[@PeteD]

by the time I get to travel again I'm going to be a certified expert at carrying things in airport

[@archisan1967]

Thanks for sharing this. Can’t locate the neck pillow. Can you provide a link?

[@atoyrotoihsah6877]

Hello Joe, I really enjoyed watching your video!😁 The custom made passport pouch, where can I get it?

[@hamzahlubega1637]

Great vid!! Thanks…Could you please share your link to the Air prop pillow? Can’t seem to find it in the description nor anywhere online.

[@aqilalsayegh]

Nice video. What about the camera and the lenses?

[@musiclover6948]

It’s cool to see how different people pack for travels! Good to hear that you’ll be travelling to Asia! Also I couldn’t help but notice, and I’m sure you’ve already realized at this point. You made a typo, have the iphone 12 pro max, i miss that beautiful pacific blue color haha

[@joeallam]

Hahaha! I knew something looked and sounded odd when I said 13 Pro Max. Honestly, these last two years have just rolled into one that I can't even remember what's latest and what's not. I think maybe subconsciously I wish it was a 13 pro Max...

[@musiclover6948]

@@joeallam Hahaha ya the 2020s have been pretty wonky so far, time feels a little distorted if that makes sense. Hahaha wait for another few months and you’ll be getting a greater upgrade with the 14 pro series this year! 😄

[@NitinG.]

Love to see you back! Hope you are recovered and already feeling better from Covid! Hearing you talking about your next travel plans etc is such a joy. Can’t wait to see your beautiful photovlogs and travel videos. Loved the way you catched Japan and hope to see more in this direction! Enjoy your stay in Thailand and hopefully you will be able to enter Japan. I know it’s hard to wait for something so long. For headphones I‘m using the Sony WH-1000MX4. They are great! And I’m doing the same with my Icoca Card from Osaka. It’s always in my wallet, even if we can’t enter Japan for over two years now. 😵‍💫 it’s just such a lovely memory and when it’s time to travel to Japan again I can’t wait to use it again. Keep it up and I’m so happy to see upcoming videos from you and Elly! Cheers from Germany :)

[@joeallam]

Cheers - glad you enjoyed the video! Feeling better from Covid now and back to normal. Ironically, my symptoms started the day after I filmed this video and then it took a few days extra to actually finish the video. We also had to push the Thailand trip back, so it feels like everything has just been running in slow motion this last week haha! Fingers crossed for Japan! I’m currently predicting that some time after golden week we might hear of some changes…

[@robturpin]

Incredibly handy post Joe - thank you. Just in the middle of planning a couple of weeks in Iceland - which will be my first holiday that's predominantly for photography, so lots of helpful stuff here. One question - as someone who doesn't have a laptop - I'm trying to work out the best way to store/back-up images on the road. Have you ever used a HDD with an SD slot?

[@joeallam]

Ahh, excellent! I’m sure you’re going to love travelling specifically for photography and I can almost guarantee two things: 1. your photography will improve rapidly and you’ll love the natural inspiration. 2. There will be parts of your workflow and process that you’ll be eager to change when you do it all again! Ideally, if you can review your images whilst you’re travelling, you’ll spot ways of improving and approaching things differently for the following days. I had a 1st gen. gnarbox but I didn’t get on with it well enough. If you have some way of reviewing the images/importing them to your smartphone, that would be a great help! Otherwise, I’d probably invest in multiple memory cards.

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[@hitupforinvestment360]

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[@victorlucas7115]

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[@susanfirth2279]

So well organized! I love the idea of pouches and cubes in main suitcases. Makes life so much easier. Safe travels. Have an awesome time. Look forward to seeing the videos.

[@nickhargansmedia]

Really cool video, Would love to know how or what you check your cameras with. I am assuming a peli? I am still so nervous about checking my camera gear even with a peli.

[@CheeseOnEverything]

wow ur audio got so good, what r u using?

[@GabrieleBoscaratto]

If you need to separate business and personal cash but you want one single wallet, I believe Bellroy makes one with two compartments, if I remember correctly it is called the hide and seek

[@joeallam]

Cheers for the suggestion - it looks like a pretty standard wallet formation, but unfortunately the key thing missing is a separate areas for coins. Let's hope more of the world is on contactless card payments now!

[@sue.Hoo123]

Really interesting to see what others take with them. Re neck support, could you wear it through security and boarding, or would you be asked to remove it? Have a safe trip to Thailand, looking forward to your vlogs from there. 👍

[@joeallam]

Glad you enjoyed the video! I've definitely kept the neck pillow on at various stages through the airport with no issue, but there does come a point when it needs to go in the bag, as transit time is of course much longer than just the time in the airport unfortunately.

[@marcosv8426]

Nicely explained what's in my bag video, as usual. Curious: what do you think of tile pro vs. apple's airtag, given you got an iPhone and MacBook?

[@hayych]

I’d really appriciate if you could answer this question. Where did you get your apple watch strap from and what is it called?

[@LarsWagner]

Hey Joe, just came across your channel (i guess, cause i uploaded my camera bag vid). Had to subscribe, have many in common 🔥😎

[@PTR2K]

Im looking at getting the Aer Travel Pack 3 when it comes out on monday (21st March 2022). When im out of uni its possible that ill be travelling a lot for work so I was wondering if anyone knows if the Aer Travel Pack 2 is too big to be taken on as a carry on luggage? I've heard some people say some airlines wont allow it due to its size but others say theyve never had an issue. Just wondering

[@eltacho6455]

where are you buy the air prop neck pillow

[@agreatness]

Great vid! Would you know how much your carryon weighs with all that tech? Thanks :)

[@Ana_dee]

Where did you get that wallet? Or passport holder?

[@enial100]

@joe Allam-I like the size of yogurt passport travel holder. I know you customized it with the stickers, but what brand is it?

[@MSladekPhoto]

Thanks for all these tips, suggestions and super useful ideas for traveling and day to day tech use. I LOVE the adapter for the MacBook Pro power adapter. Genius!

[@bunnytoothie]

Hi Joe. Great video as always! I used the Combo Touch too but i’m experiencing problems with the trackpad whereby the three finger swipe doesn’t work. Have you experienced that before? If you do have a solution to the problem, do let me know! Thanks in advance!

[@joeallam]

I haven't had any issues with three finger swipes; everything seems to be working as expected for me regarding switching between apps etc.

[@magopoker]

Thanks!

[@Whiskey93]

So how about the total weight for the bag?

[@butter2099]

Can anyone find that neck pillow? Seems no longer available.

[@jonathan9506]

Please name the neck pillow! You forgot to put it on the list! Thank you

[@POMPIXs]

like your video, i'm thai live in bangkok hope to see you here

[@typeg3756]

Hey, Joe! Hope you are doing well. Im just wondering if you are travelling with a camera/film do I need to carry it on a separate bag? Do I need to declare it? I heard that the x-ray affects the film. Thanks in advance.

[@MahaLakshmi-mk1wc]

dude the link of the bag pls?

[@johnburgess2243]

Excellent

[@W.i.l.l._Nguyen]

how do you carry camera gear on such a travel? I'm currently in Japan and the LCC here are quite strict in terms of carry-on (7kg). Backpack is quite small looking (Peak Design 20L Everday backpack with the latches closed to the smallest setting) but weight is definitely more than 7kgs. It makes me consider getting a Pelican 1650 where I can divide maybe 2/3 gear and 1/3 (or less) for clothing/toiletries/etc.

[@КонрадШульц-ь7я]

Good voice and pronunciation

[@marcellhorvath3227]

Dear. It's the iPhone 12 pro max, because the phone's colour is Pacific Blue and not Sierra Blue, which is the blue colour of the iPhone 13 pro lineup.

[@larioz.javier]

Iphone 13 or 12? The color confused me 🥴

[@dillion241]

It infrontion techcain air traffic controler

[@nimitguitar]

Welcome to Thailand

[@darysoung168]

How about Cambodia Joe? It’s beautiful. Would love to grab a coffee with you in Phnom Penh and chat about stuff :)

[@joeallam]

I’ve wanted to go to Cambodia for a long time, but must admit I haven’t researched too much of it to know where to visit. It’s just a feeling I have, that I want to go! Any top locations you’d recommend for photography?

[@darysoung168]

@@joeallam 1. Visiting The Temples In Siem Reap, then take a boat ride in Tonle Sap to experience the life of the local or take Jeep Tour around the suburbs. 2. Experience Night light in Pubstreet then head to Phnom to the Museum and Malls or street photography stuff. 3. Visit Cambodian islands and warm water beaches etc.

[@darysoung168]

Please check this channel from Ben TK he did a fabulous job making this short video about his trip in Cambodia: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fITPm2qVe85ri9U

[@zqmlk]

11:25 Are you sure that's an iPhone 13 Pro Max? I don’t think so it is.

[@Anjoel]

Your phone is a 12 Pro Max in Pacific Blue btw, not a 13 Pro Max 😉

[@Alexouli]

LOL, awkward…

[@austinfrausto1303]

It’s not even blue. It’s the iPhone 13 Pro in graphite. That’s way darker than pacific blue. He’s a tech guy I’m sure he knows what phone he has🙄

[@Anjoel]

@@austinfrausto1303 pause the video at 11:29. It’s absolutely the Pacific Blue iPhone 12 Pro Max. I had this same phone for 2 years and that’s exactly what the colour looks like under different lighting - sometimes greyish, other times a darker greenish blue. The camera module is too small to be either the 13 Pro or Pro Max. On the 13 Pro/Max series, the camera module is very large and over half the width of the phone. You can see in 11:29 that the module only takes up about 40% here. Not here to argue with anyone, just pointing out that he got it mixed up. Figured it was worth mentioning in case he actually thought it was a 13PM.

[@roshniks1105]

As someone who has worked in an Apple Store I can confirm that this statement is true. It is the 12 pro max in pacific blue, you can also tell by the bigger size of the notch and the smaller camera's. If he did actually have a 13 pro max, the notch would have been smaller and the camera's and bump would have been bigger

[@Alexouli]

@@roshniks1105 I think Joe should issue a statement 📱

[@tejaskanda_24]

Clean♥

[@95yashsheel]

Why not Appple Max over ear Head phones ?

[@joeallam]

I bought the Bose about 2-3 years before the AirPods Max came out. The max also feel really heavy and are way more expensive, so I’m not sure I’d even get them now if I needed new ones to be honest.

[@maddog8689]

Clip the neck pillow to the outside ez

[@charcomojado]

I like this video

[@KJSCalderon]

Come to the Philippines

[@alfredo101109]

Are makes the beat bags

[@SiraFilm]

Welcome to Thailand! Feel free to tell me if you need anything

[@joeallam]

Looking forward to returning! It's been 5 years since I last visited. Elly's mum lives there, so we've got some good local connections, but we're always keen for photography specific tips you might have!

[@SiraFilm]

@@joeallam Good to hear that. I love the one you just walk around Tokyo and take photos. Maybe it great to do something like that in Thailand

[@秘密しょすけ]

日本ではSuicaが便利ですよね

[@japaneserain.]

That’s an iPhone 12 Pro Max btw

[@AkShAyVlOgS0727]

Saale you have not a iPad Pro it’s iPad Air

[@joeallam]

It’s an iPad Pro from 2018.

[@MomentsInTheSky]

Love the new MacBook I know what you mean

[@thatsscuba6312]

Great video. But definitely a 12 pro max not a 13 😜

[@joeallam]

Haha yup! Brain kept telling me something looked off when I was editing and I just couldn’t work out what/why. The numbering system for iPhone models is just silly now!

[@ayoubkatif7601]

hellmo in the video yo ushowed the iphone 12 pro max i guess

[@PhilKnall]

Hah, neck pillow twins. I love/hate it so much.

[@PhilKnall]

Also yes on the mentholatum lip balms... So good. I love the non-menthol (blue) one.

[@MarcoMarkovich]

Too many redundant items. Safe travels!