My Must Have Travel Gear / EDC (Everyday Carry) Accessories

[@republicedc8567]

The Culo Clean! 😂😂😂😂😂 John your dry humour is superb! More of this please! 👍🏻

[@JonGadget]

I'll try.....😊

[@JanisOnTheFarmette]

When I was a Girl Scout some 50+ years ago, one of the first projects we tackled before our first weekend in the woods was to lash together two plastic placemats with a section of newspaper sandwiched in-between. These “sit-upons” could be worn tied around the waist, where they would instantly be at the ready when we wanted to sit on a log, stone, or even the ground (shock!). My husband has had so many laughs over my recollections of the sit-upon, the “butt” of many a camp-gear joke, and now here’s Therma-a-rest with their own version! 😂 I’m a new-comer to your channel, JG. Thank you for all the great advice!

[@Rogar0]

Well Jon, I’d like to thank you in advance (Lol) for your idea of a ‘pocket’ bidet, as I’m off to Spain next week to do a Camino; the Primitivo from Oviedo through to Santiago de Compostela! My route is 315 km long and as I’m in my 80th year on this Earth, indeed every ounce ( or gram) counts for me! So !Salud y Buen Camino! 🦉👣🍷👍😎

[@JonGadget]

Worth its weight in gold 😊

[@Rogar0]

@Bunnahabhain ¡Salud!

[@Zmit]

I don't think anyone really appreciate how comfortable that fold-up back pack actually is until you have tried it on - even better had to carry bulky/heavy loads in it. Osprey really knocked it out of the park with that one.

[@JonGadget]

It is surprisingly useful 👍

[@con6951]

Great accessories and well presented. Speaking about folding chairs, I saw an American Informercial on KZbin which was advertising a chair called “the pocket chair.” Literally a chair that folds up and fits in your pocket. Too good to be true? Would love you see you test one out 🤣🤣

[@yarpenzigrin1893]

Definitely not for American sized humans but a small woman could probably safely use it.

[@igor1467]

I tend to pick up extra paper napkin at food places when traveling - practical, free, lightweight and disposable - for anything else there is mastercard!

[@budget_nomad]

From someone who has been one bag travelling for 5 years (34l bag), you dont need most of this stuff, the daypack and towel are the only things you need.

[@swampyankeeknives]

The Matador towel is absolutely brilliant!

[@JonGadget]

Agreed 👍

[@Philhellene1]

I am considering the binocular strap for use with my DSLR.

[@JonGadget]

check out the website - they do have a heavy duty option - could work well I think but not seen it in use with a camera as yet

[@Philhellene1]

@@JonGadget I am wondering whether including links in comments is causing the system to exclude it incase it was spam. I just wanted to mention my go to eating utensils Gerber ComplEAT - a spoon and fork plus spatula, the added value being that you can connect the spoon and spatula to make a set of tongs.

[@MrDDiRusso]

HOW MANY BAGS DID THE PHOTON PACK FOR ITS TRIP? NONE. IT WAS TRAVELLING LIGHT.

[@JonGadget]

😬

[@commentsonthetube14]

I recommend that ground sheet for sand, it works great.

[@diablitopepperoni]

You should get the ground sheet for the chair. It will stop it from sinking into soft ground/sand

[@ELaster1]

Great list! I like how different it is from other EDC videos, no flashlights and knives. I'll be traveling soon for the first time without my parents so I'm looking into travel gear 🤓 Destiny is Budapest

[@MrDiPY]

I really hope that was a Mr Bean reference with the toothbrush!

[@marygrace5231]

I'm glad you made this post. There are a few items I've never seen before. I'm a Hunter. The Culoclead and Matador towel are excellent for this. But I'm most excited about the binocular straps. The way they isolate against your chest is amazing. This would be so nice for hiking to find your game. As well as keeping them from hanging up on limbs and things as you make your way through. Thanks!!!

[@JonGadget]

Thanks Kevin for the feedback. I’m glad it was useful.

[@adambooth4011]

Helinox chairs are superb but they sink into anything slightly damp or soft, an issue in the UK. I use the plastic disc things that go under the casters on beds or sofas as the clip-on sheet shown is not cheap.

[@JonGadget]

Thanks for the suggestion. You're right that purpose made solution is not cheap!

[@anthonypeak1]

saw your osprey backpack recc in an older video. it was used so much on my last trip to se asia. ty for the tip

[@MichaelSeneschal]

That spork tho. :) Glad to see someone has a spork with them as well. My spork lives in my bag even though I rarely use it. Priceless when needed.

[@JonGadget]

Exactly!

[@JoeGillian0]

I also like the UCO switch spork 3-1 for portability ..don't know if those are travel friendly...I think so

[@KansaSCaymanS]

Thanks for turning me on to the Belroy Card Sleeve. Recently traded from a Ridge wallet - even with the same contents the Belroy is slimmer, and without the hard edges of the Ridge, more comfortable too. And, it’s easier to access my cards as well. A winning product all round! 👍😎

[@philipcubitt]

Hi Jon. Just got back from 1700 mile trip on my Honda Africa Twin through Europe. went down with food poisoning on the second day. Boy could I have done with the Culoclean. Its on order.

[@JonGadget]

Ha! Life saver 🤣

[@MarkN67]

Really enjoyed this Jon, great stuff. The extra long spork is one of my favourites for taking camping especially for eating those boil in the bag MRE’s👍

[@JonGadget]

Thanks Mark 👍

[@Rollingstone2009]

You must must must try the Zpacks Bagger Ultra 25l. 11 ounces bag for one bag travel. And it includes a built in removable sit pad very similar to the zpad!

[@GeekfromYorkshire]

Fellow gadgetman, I don't go along with any of your suggestions. I don't carry a chair but instead either a chair option for my sleeping mat, or a smaller sit tripod. I do often carry a folding foam sitmat, similarly use against my back inside daysack for rigidity and comfort but mine is folded a fraction of yours. I use an inflating sit mat sometimes as backpack reinforcement, puffing to fill and so stiffen the daysack. That aluminium spork will bend and fail, use a titanium one they last longer and yes cost more but over the lifetime is worthwhile, I use one with full spoon one end and full fork other end and a knife to side. As for (cough) the other topic I wrap traditional paper around something I don't expect to use and in a dry bag. For daysack if I didn't own anything your idea is fine but I instead use a non-waterproof daysack and a dry bag i have for downpours and the inflating sitmat combined to make a multipurpose comfy daysack.

[@JonGadget]

Good to get your feedback - I guess each to their own! Aluminium cutlery I've had for years with no problems (and a bit lighter than titanium 🤣)

[@DroneDeDan]

Thank you for the great recommandations. About the pad, you could try the Klymit V Seat, it will fold like your water bottle and is very comfortable.

[@JonGadget]

will check it out 👍

[@maxlvledc]

🍿🍿🍿, would we call that a "shitty conversation?" Either way I am now 100% convinced to get one of those. Thanks for sharing! Those binocular straps would have been amazing with fishing adventures

[@tomquirin4231]

hey brotha get ahold of my bro > redfox-outdoors , he's from your hometown too , his name is lloyd , help em out if you would with subs and all , his channel is growing , thanks > tom !

[@JonGadget]

Ha! Thanks Dom.

[@tomquirin4231]

@@JonGadget yes if you would help em out with subs , he's a great great guy , thanks > tom !

[@edgaraquino2324]

I agree, Dom, pretty crappy....butt...only an Englishman can make a potential disaster like this sound palatable & salvageable...my complements, Jonathan...btw, if Sir Thomas Crapper were alive & saw this video, it would yank his chain!

[@davidmayer2082]

I am enjoying water from my new Vapur water bottle because I saw it on this video. I couldn't be happier with it! Thanks, Jon!!

[@smadar3873]

Terrific video. I’ve watched many people claim to have good suggestions but these were top notch! Thank you for this.

[@JonGadget]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@nigelh3253]

A great review here, Jon, rounding up some of the recent bits of lightweight kit. Very useful!

[@EdHelms1]

Another great video. I really appreciate you showing things that you have actually used. Also enjoy the outdoor segments, please consider more of those. The Z seat is a lifesaver no matter what you are doing outside. I took a leadership class that was conducted outside at picnic tables and the Z seat made a huge difference.

[@JonGadget]

Thanks for the feedback Ed, good to know you enjoyed the outdoor bits

[@swe_nurse8121]

An alternative for the Z-seat is the Woolpower scrap wool seat pad, flat, affordable, light and perfect for sliding into a backpack bladder pocket. I carry mine in my daily backpack and it comes in handy, especially in the winter. The only downside is that if the ground/bench/rock is very wet it might leak through eventually. A bit of wool water proofing spray or wax on the bottom solves this.

[@alekshudochenkov]

Great stuff, Jon! I appreciate that you feature quality things, and things that are not commonly featured on other KZbin channels.

[@JonGadget]

Good to know, thank you.

[@nigelstalford8099]

I understand some folks like to be prepared! With the exeption of the portable bidet, I have packed one when I travel for many years, and my trusty rfid blocking credit card wallet, cost me a few baht from a market. I would leave everything else! I have never found myself needing any of them

[@Brandon-0028]

While I cannot get on board with a collapsible plastic water pouch, I will carry one of the Hydroflask trail series which are relatively light for a bottle and keep drinks cold or hot in excess of a day. I think you touched on this, but I use my Thermarest (like yours) pad in my packable patagonia tote to help provide some structure and padding. I also at times use an Eagle Creek folder panel, trimmed to the size of that same packable tote for some rigidity and it packs flat in my carryon. As for the Helinox chairs I can attest that they are wonderful. They make one specifically called the beach chair with wider plastic feet and they do not sink so much. They work really well on all surfaces to date. Another great one Jon! BTW, Light My Fire makes a really nice pressed wool utensil pouch with a snap. I have one set with Ti cutlery foe each of my packs and they are wonderful.

[@geico1975]

The wallet looks great for people who don't carry much cash, but I've always been partial to a bi-fold, for the carrying cash reason, although as every day passes cash seems more and more pointless. Until, that is the end of days occur:) The Helinox chair looked amazing, the perfect product hanging around a beach I suspect. Oh, and the Binocular straps, wow! Hiking and watching nature at ease:) For hikes and other adventures I have this 3 legged stool type sit that I enjoy, fairly lightweight, but comfy, small, and strong is my reasons. That I've owned and used, my favorite outdoor eating utensil is the UCO Titanium Utility Spork. Enjoy your EDC reviews...

[@JonGadget]

great feedback - thank you

[@maxducoudray]

I’m not sure cash will work in the end of days. 😄

[@stuartpercival9383]

I love your video's Jon, however, it is now getting to the point that I start buying products at the end of them ......... My Titech titanium peanut lighter arrived on Tuesday, lighter-less I might add, Heinnie Haynes quickly sent out the insert along with a replacement kit (flint's, wicks) top notch service, my incharge-x cable was lost or stolen.......... Still not sure, on my second one now, any-way's, getting side tracked, couple of beer's in ......my question to you my friend, have you considered swapping the victorinox compact for a Swiss card, the main draw back being the blade size difference, I get how handy it is carrying the compact, but a version of the swiss card would fit nicely in that new bellroy card holder wallet and reduce the pocket weight (not that the compact is that heavy) just a half sozzled boy's thought

[@JonGadget]

Thanks for the feedback Stuart. I don't think the Card would match or stand up to the daily use of the compact - particularly the (bigger) scissors. Try cutting an apple in half with a Swiss Card knife 🤣

[@stuartpercival9383]

@@JonGadget fair point, and I'm a bit of a hypocrite I carry several blades daily (due to work) but the swiss card has got me out of trouble a few times lol I was playing around with it last night 😂😂😂

[@jeryth057]

I love my Swisscard - and at a recent gathering of camping friends, I used the flathead screwdriver, the scissors (ofc) and even the pin! I'll never not carry it as it stays in my purse (I'm a British woman) and I love it 😀

[@Castleknight]

I would have like to have seen you put the light weight stuff sack back into it's small bag mode. Does it have a horizontal sternum strap?

[@blades4life806]

That chair looks amazing. Good recommendations, thanks!

[@lindastansbury2067]

Fantastic stuff! I have a use for all of them. I'll be looking forward to the next video of must-haves. Thank you so much.

[@labellaescrima1996]

Jon when it comes to cleaning your Culo, how come you did not suggest Multi-Purpose 500Pcs/pack Compressed Towel Biodegradable Camping Wipes Toilet Paper Tablets, you just need water that you pour on it and voila you have a tough toilet paper to clean your you know what! Your Culo Clean cleans away with water but what about wiping it the compressed towels can do this so my choice would be the compressed towels more than the Culo Clean which reminds me of a bidet that we have at home. Again great video Jon, you are indeed the best. Love all your videos...you rock!

[@caraclark428]

We love our helinox chairs and thermarest pads! Great products and saved several to my cart! Just curious, have you done a video, and if not would you consider doing one, similar for items (EDC, unltrlight, etc.) that women would use? 🤔

[@jeryth057]

Hi, do you mean items that ONLY women would use such as SheWee (or equivalent)? IMHO EDC is so male dominated because it is expected that women carry handbags. I'm a woman from Britain. I like Jon as he knows British knife law and gives links to products for both UK and US viewers 😀

[@caraclark428]

@@jeryth057 yes, I guess so. As you said, EDC is mostly male oriented; but as a woman I appreciate lightweight, quality items

[@yepmick7014]

you provide amazing content and we really do love it as well as you 😉!

[@JonGadget]

very kind

[@kalonaastepad6401]

Will be getting that 💩 gadget! So much better for the environment whilst hiking 👍🏻 Thanks for showing it

[@iaindewar]

Great recommendations. I found the vapour bottle a great idea. However, The navy colour coating comes off very quickly and looks a bit tatty. Found mine started to leak not too long into having it. So not really that durable. Tech on it might have improved as my experience is from about 5 years ago and never went back to it.

[@GeekfromYorkshire]

I didn't have this specific folding bottle but another type over a decade ago, didn't last more than 2 years, leaked from a crack along a fold. I concluded folding bottles not something to bother with.

[@rbaileyrb]

I really appreciate your videos. Many thanks

[@petronela910]

Just a heads up re the donor card. Since 2020 everyone is automatically a donor unless you "opt out". Donor cards are now redundant.

[@skylerphoenix8880]

Hey Jon - get some Chair Buddies to keep your Chair Zero from sinking.

[@v.olksheld2105]

Hoopty Hoop Jon! It‘s always (most times) a pleasure to watch your video content! Thanks for all the effort. I always find small new items i did not know about that i really need them! 😂 Peace and much love from Berlin! 🫶🏻

[@JonGadget]

Thanks for the kind comments. Hello to Berlin 😊

[@michaelsaunders6923]

Been watching all your posts whilst being layed up ,got me through ,thank you ✔️✔️✔️✔️

[@JonGadget]

Great to hear Michael 😊

[@Castleknight]

Getting out of that low Helinox chair might be a bit difficult.

[@edgaraquino2324]

Most interesting video, Jonathan...your vacation spot looks very pleasant & peaceful...I especially liked the Osprey bag...May I suggest you take a look at the suggestion made by "La Bella Esgrima" in the Comments for a product that she described that may be a complement to your "C" product...I know you want to pack very light, but would you carry some type of compact Lysol towels for cleaning & 2 sealable bags to tuck everything after cleanup for disposal, if needed?...perhaps also some type of compact "Wet Ones" for the utensils & hands... then put in a sealable bag after use till you can properly wash them so as to avoid the "drippy - tummy?" Times have changed...I never thought I'd see a product referred to in such a graphic way...can't see myself asking for it at a sales counter...btw & fyi, in Castillian Spanish, "C" refers to in general to the entire package, including the center point...although Spaniards & other Spanish speakers will refer to to the center point alone depending on the conversation...some non - Iberian Spanish speakers will also use the same phraseology above, but will call the "seat" "nalgas" and/or "cachas"....btw, "cachas" also means "scales" the red cellidor for example, that goes on SAK knives...I also enjoyed your self-depreciatory humor at the beginning of your section on personal hygiene, the one "immortalized" by Dominic as the sh***y segment... :))))) Good job!!

[@eprohoda]

amazing .Jon!:)

[@JonGadget]

thank you 👍

[@mhsvz6735]

Excellent, thank you!

[@AnnieGill7]

Great video Jon, always love your content. Thanks. Very useful.

[@dndlab1]

Another great video Jon, I've been using similar backpack for years now when I go away, I used to get some grief from my wife and kids about it, however they soon come running asking if I can put stuff in said backpack!

[@JonGadget]

Ha! Exactly.

[@michaelfuxeklint4909]

If you like scissors, check out Leatherman Micra 👍👍

[@elflakeador09]

The bidet gadget is a good idea but if you'll really dying and need to you last thing on your mind is going to get a bottle of warm water

[@JonGadget]

I think cold water will be more than welcome!

[@elflakeador09]

@@JonGadget Hahaha very true!!!

[@davidkay1386]

That little spray nozzle for the butt could have come in useful a few times in my life. Most of those times I had to take off my sock and use that instead.

[@TBEDC]

Great video..Thank you for sharing

[@sijoneyyan]

Is this where they shot the Banshees of Inisherin?

[@stevesinclair4159]

Happy Friday Jon, enjoy a super lightweight holiday & never eat in an Asian restaurant located next to a pet shop.

[@SubUrbanNinja-EDC]

Loved the video!!!

[@JonGadget]

Good to know 👍

[@wimpynator5670]

Culo is also in Italian 😂

[@JonGadget]

😄

[@edoardocascioli3738]

Hi John, Congrats for your channel! I see that you are focusing on travel, still in UK in this case. What about travels in Europe or even outside?! How do you carry your Victorinox Compact?! Personally, I carry my 58 mm rambler, as it meets flight control regulations at least in Europe, but in many countries, like Italy, the blade size does not matter and without good reason any blade should not be allowed by law. More in general it is a mess taking into account all the knife laws in the different countries. I would be curious to know your opinion. Ciao! 😁

[@JonGadget]

Hi Edoardo, thanks for feedback, last hand luggage trip I left Compact behind. Although I did take a Leatherm Style PS and no one took any notice.

[@jackanejackane5976]

brilliant.

[@andreibirsan2388]

most countries with street food that can give you a bad stomach have bidets widely available

[@tecnotrog1]

The" no toilet paper issue " is why you ware two socks going in one coming out. 🦉

[@sreenisatish]

Every time I watch your videos, I end up spending money, lol.

[@AMERICANPRIDE1100]

A few packs of dude wipes are small and you don’t need a water bottle

[@thepunisher9698]

I heard those aren't very good quality, as for hold

[@JonGadget]

Better than nothing, but when things get bad, give me washing over wiping any day!!

[@VTK72]

❤❤❤

[@philvallee645]

Hi Jon, I very much liked you lighter wallet recommendation but have you seen what Airo Collective have to offer. I have yet to see a thinner wallet. Period.

[@karlalexander3450]

I can't believe you showed both your credit and bank cards in this video. All it takes is someone with enough skill with a Sharpie and you'll lose your life savings. Please be more careful in the future! 😂

[@RadicalPersonalFinance]

You’re totally right. It’s so dangerous and careless.

[@JonGadget]

🤣 I should have drawn a hologram!

[@edgaraquino2324]

I did not notice that...I believe Jonathan was using blank cards...except perhaps, his driver's licence...otherwise, the advice is sound and should also include keys of all types...

[@davidjacobs828]

@@JonGadget Great video ... ...

[@thedeaderer8791]

@@edgaraquino2324 r/whoosh

[@mathieutallard6328]

What s your best gadget to boil water in the wild ?

[@user-wi8rs6sx9p]

The water bottle is redundant imo. I have a piece of plastic that holds my single use water bottle to the bag, weighs about 5 grams and you get for free when you buy half gallon water bottles

[@amandant]

The wind and audio (on outside scene) kinda bad Jon.. haha Your voice kinda go loud and then go low

[@JonGadget]

I know - I didn't have my usual camera set up - apologies for that

[@amandant]

@@JonGadget ehh because your usual studio style quality so high, so it really obvious when things like this happen. Sorry 😆

[@Crustycon23]

Should’ve gone for Beef and Tomato. Chicken and Mushroom Pot Noodles are just wrong 😂

[@anibal15]

Hola, back to Victorinox ? And the pocket knife?

[@jeryth057]

Yes, he realised his mistake 😀

[@TheAegisClaw]

Over those Helinox type chairs. Too low and not very comfortable. I spent a wet week in a tent in Cornwall with one as my only seat. Never again.

[@jamielukens9810]

What follows next is the stuff of nightmares 💩 😂

[@AMERICANPRIDE1100]

If your flying you won’t have the knife and pen

[@JonGadget]

Yes, with just hand luggage that would require a re-think 👍

[@TILR]

A free Kidney? 😮

[@stippolyte]

I thought you didn't need to carry a donor card anymore unless you're an opt out person.

[@JonGadget]

that's an interesting point - I need to check that out 👍

[@EnricoWildCraft]

Culo Is italian man 😂

[@CMBPhotoVideo]

I bought culo and now just use it as a plug...

[@edenbreckhouse]

Chair Zero way too expensive for me.

[@JonGadget]

It is very expensive - but it is unique and works very well

[@pawstravel]

Awesome 😎 I really love your channel, not only for the content but also because I'm a fellow traveler myself and I can definitely learn something from you. If you're ever curious, check me out ✌️

[@JonGadget]

Thanks for the kind feedback - I will 👍

[@jinxjones5497]

Definitely "holidays " quids over bucks. The reason I watch you is because you're a Brit. Stop pandering to the Americans, we lend them a language and look what they do to it!!! Update: glad you said "pot noodle" over MRE as that makes me mad too. Like you can't fold down a long MRE packet for a shorter utensil! Us Brits love a king size chicken and mushroom pot noodle!

[@paulsilver1625]

Am I missing something?

[@JonGadget]

negativity

[@edwardfletcher7790]

Those roll up water bottles are $2 on eBay/AliExpress, the seat pads are $3. What use is a portable bidet attachment when you STILL need to dry your butt?? All these items are INSANELY overpriced !!

[@latetodagame1892]

Jesus! This is the worst commercial I have ever seen!

[@Fvckyou123]

All unnecessary junk.

[@JonGadget]

It will be for some, it all depends how people live their lives.