My 2022 travel dopp kit

[@mphillips24]

This is rapidly becoming the best UK centric gadget channels on KZbin.

[@JonGadget]

That's great to hear Mike thank you.

[@Rick-fz7tt]

I also agree information you give is very helpful. Still looking for my topo mini.😂

[@JonathanChan333]

This has quickly become one of my favourite channels

[@JonGadget]

Great to hear Jonathan - thank you

[@katirinna4994]

Mine also )) I want all these things Jon telling about😂

[@MundaneGray]

I watch a lot of EDC channels, and Jon’s is one of the best. Lots of great ideas and useful information, presented in a slick, professional, and entertaining way.

[@sharonjuniorchess]

Some wet & dry wipes always come in handy.

[@mendyviola]

As someone who has traveled international frequently, a small travel toiletry kit should have your meds, toothbrush/paste, dental floss, razor, feminine hygiene products (if applicable), travel sized bar soap, deodorant, shampoo/conditioner, hand lotion, eyeglass cleaner (if applicable), a few cotton swabs, nail clippers/Emory board, and a zip lock snack bag or two (for used soap, or other small damp/wet items). There are also small pellet sized hand towels that can be handy. I’d you worry about smells, you can add small cologne/perfume sample bottles that are tiny. I personally also like to carry some wet wipes for a quick clean-up and a small bit of hand sanitizer.

[@truneilson]

I love bright lining on my pouches makes it so much easier to see in a dimly lit plane, train or hotel room!! I usually buy grey not black on the outside for the same reason...black blends into the background too easily and can get lost. Its fun to see your kit and see your favorites.

[@JonGadget]

Thanks for the feedback - I love the bright orange!

[@LifeMostSouthern]

That’s great! Being a woman, my minimal Dopp is still way too large. Of course I never get to travel. We have health problems in our house and so my pack is ER ready at all times. After a 4 stay at the hospital with my daughter back before Christmas, I’m trying to create a totally separate 72 hour hospital pack. I have lived for two nights just out of my purse and backpack in a surprise hospital stay when my dad had a stroke. That was pre-Rona and so food was easy to come by. Now , you almost need to pack MRE’s. This is my form of travel… it’s pathetic and one day I hope to change it to camping in a camper.

[@truneilson]

If you ever do get to travel I used to fly on Delta and they allow an EXTRA free carry one if you pack ONLY your medical items in it. For me who had to travel with what amounted to a hospital in my bag this was VERY helpful.

[@dougbotimer8005]

Hope you get to travel for fun soon. The 72 hour hospital bag is a great plan. After an unexpected hospital stay almost a year ago, our bug-out bad has been updated a bit for hospital and other contingencies.

[@LifeMostSouthern]

@@truneilson Oh that’s good to know!

[@JonGadget]

Sounds like you have your hands full - hospital pack sounds like a really good idea, you should definitely do that.

[@LifeMostSouthern]

@@JonGadget Thanks, I’d much rather have a cool travel pack but with aging parents I think having a pack in the closet ready to go is a good idea. Having what you need to take care of yourself and having some comfort items makes all the difference in the world in making it through a stressful situation. It makes it just a bit better. Having the means to shower and change, a comfy pair of slippers or a comfy blanket if you stay the night (I’m a mama bear over my kids and my parents, I’m gonna be right there as an advocate) makes it so much easier to care for the person and that actually helps the nurses and techs out. If I am there then they don’t have to worry about falls so much and I can help with bathroom trips and such. My goal is to not be a burden on the staff but helpful to both my loved one and to them and work as a team to get them healthy again. Being prepared allows me to do that. Then I come home and fall apart like the emotional weirdo that I am. Lol. As long as I can pull it together when I’m needed. I honestly think that admiring my handy work in preparation, using it and thinking of how I could make it better is also a bit of a comping mechanism. In actual travel, I like road trips and I have a million ideas for my truck a 2007 Yukon Denali (Don’t laugh, I’m happy to own something from this century). I love this truck! I’d like to optimize the everyday carry aspects of it. I already carry kleenex, wipes and hand sanitizer. Jumper cables of course although I really want a jump box so I, as a 4’ 11” tiny woman do not have to rely on strangers to crank my truck in a bad battery situation. I’d like to add some basic tools and keep basic fluids. You are right about the zip ties. I ALWAYS have zip ties! I have zip ties in my purse aka Mystery Ranch Hip Monkey ( I use it as a sling) as we speak. And of course as a red blooded American woman, I have my conceal carry permit in my wallet and my .380 well hidden on my tiny person as well as a good OC spray. I too carry a Swiss Army Knife! I have been looking around for a multi-tool for my pack or my truck and I like the one you showed in one of your videos, I can’t remember which one now, but I need the pliers and some of the other tools as just extra. I keep a knife within reach to break glass and cut the seat belt in case of an underwater situation. I don’t intend to end up in the water. That falls into my nightmare category but when I’m afraid of something, I find out how you best deal with that situation and then prepare myself. Then I can quit thinking about it. I’m really enjoying your channel! I’m really glad that KZbin suggested it to me, plus I totally love your channel name. I’ve only recently realized that I was not the only person in the world who sat around thinking of bags and gadgets and pouches and things like this. So fun!!!

[@steve01949]

Only recently found your channel, I love it. Am 72 now but spent my working life as a (practical) engineer working all over the world. I had to carry a comprehensive tool kit, minimum size, minimum weight. It was a challenge. Colleagues used to scoff at my (toy) kit, but when a mechanical problem arose, I could usually solve it. PS I was instrumental in the structural monitoring systems of the Channel Tunnel, The Storebælt crossing, and Singapore 2nd crossing. Keep up the good work.

[@MundaneGray]

Thanks for making me aware of the Philips One Blade! I added it to my wish list after watching this video, but this morning it popped up on Woot for $29 (with an additional 10% discount for Prime members). Thanks to you, I knew what it was, and I ordered it immediately!

[@JonGadget]

No problem, I pleased it was of use 👍

[@swe_nurse8121]

Great kit. Check out the Victorinox nail clippers, very compact and one of the best I've used.

[@JonGadget]

They are super compact - some suggest too small (especially for man toenails!) but great to get your thoughts on them

[@gyunex4889]

Idea for a t-shirt print: "This is the smallest they do"

[@888johnmac]

lol i'd buy one ( although my winter stomach would be grounds for false advertising )

[@JonGadget]

unless it's condoms!

[@888johnmac]

ooh nice kit .. this reminded me that i want to get a folding toothbrush & travel toothpaste to keep in my work backpack

[@JonGadget]

great

[@sandraneusch]

Thanks for the great tips! I now know what I’ll get my husband for Father’s Day 🤓

[@ek8652]

I bought the exact same refillable cologne bottle after watching this video. First time using it when traveling and it slipped from my bag onto the bathroom floor and the inside shattered. Need to find an alternative now.

[@munkeypants1]

Nice set up. In fact it’s similar to one I already have. I have a Remington version of the one blade shaver which charges via USB using a short cable. I also use Old Spice (stick) antiperspirant which smells great so I don’t need to carry perfume/cologne on short breaks. As for floss, I take a 50m pack which I’ve read can be used as emergency cord for shoe laces, a clothes line etc (not that I’ve tried myself) and finally I use a Matador soap bar case that lets a bar dry and helps keeps down the smell of dirty laundry if you place it with your grubby gear with a nice bar of Lush soap.

[@JonGadget]

some great ideas there - thanks for sharing

[@munkeypants1]

Update - have replaced my Remington with the much better OneBlade which I also purchased with a separate (and much smaller) usb charging cable for travel purposes.

[@321southtube]

You always put on a valuable and well thought out presentation. Common sense items that won't break the bank. Your videos are routinely "islands" of genuinely intriguing, interesting, and informative content in a vast sea of "internet garbage." Many YT sites could learn from you.

[@YA-ee9zf]

That one blade if I charge it it lasts a week of use if not more so for short trips it can do without the charger

[@chriswilliamson6616]

Christ, this is some of the best content on KZbin. Love it!

[@JonGadget]

Wow, thanks Chris!

[@con6951]

Going on holiday soon for a week, this looks perfect because it does not look cumbersome at all. Keep up the great content Jon

[@Ashton.everydaycarry]

Another great video Jon! Perfect timing as I'm planning on going on a trip in a couple of weeks and wanted to reassess my dopp kit so it is acceptable for carry on luggage and you gave me some great ideas!

[@JonGadget]

Thanks Ashton - glad it was useful.

[@FiveRustyNails]

My UK trips from Australia are a few weeks minimum so I carry something like this for stopover and in-flight, as soon as I land at my Air BnB I hit Asda and get all the toiletries need in one hit, booze and a curry!

[@JonGadget]

Perfect!

[@alanrobisonPD1960]

Hey Jon, just to start off, your background set is simply amazing, I haven’t seen any better on KZbin. I appreciate your content and description of products. Keep up your hard work, this is Alan, greetings from Riverside in Southern California.

[@JonGadget]

Thanks Alan for the feedback - that's really kind - and greetings California

[@Carrytraveledc]

Hi Jon, great video as always! I was thinking the same with you to use this Alpaka Zip Pouch Max as a toiletry pouch except I'm going to get the Arctic White colourway with Red lining! Been using the Peak Design Wash Pouch (which weights 250 grams) as an all-around toiletry pouch (sort of one stop toiletry pouch), I feel it's just too big to bring in my backpack. I tried to cut down the size and weight of my toiletry pouch by using lighter version the Bellroy Dopp Kit (which weights 132 grams) and NOW it gets even better if I decided to use the Alpaka Zip Pouch Max as my go-to toiletry pouch which only weights 99 gram! Thank you for convincing me to purchase this pouch. Greetings from Indonesia

[@JonGadget]

thanks for the feedback - great to hear

[@Traderjoe]

I have not traveled for 20 years and things certainly have changed. Thankfully I have no plans to travel any time soon.

[@Rollingstone2009]

You should check out solid colognes - best I found is Fulton and Roarke - comes in a great little package. Steel but light and then you just buy refills.

[@Rogar0]

Thank you Jon, some really good tips there! I have a minimal toiletry bag too but you have given me some excellent ideas nontheless! Thank you once more!

[@JonGadget]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tpobrienjr]

Thank you for another no-nonsense presentation. Great ideas, well told.

[@JonGadget]

Thanks Thomas!

[@najroe]

nice kit, not exactly like mine but close (bar shampoo, razor and similar minor switches). I just found one big item missing in most of your travel and EDC kits, not seen all, just missing from what I have seen this far. BUG REPELLANT, Malaria (mosquitoes), Tick Borne Encifalitis (TBE) are just two of many bugborne KILLERS that are around even in large cities (got tick walking in paris) So I have some in all my kits (yes several sticks)

[@JonGadget]

thanks for the feedback - I do carry this in my medical kit - review to follow - I thought this was more for hot climates! but perhaps I need a rethink!

[@najroe]

@@JonGadget I live in Nortern Sweden (65 degrees north roughly), we have bug borne infections here, so not only tropics.

[@najroe]

@@JonGadget just for curiousity, I checked. malaria seems to have popped up in Greece, Italy and France in people that had not traveled abroad. Then we have Dengue in France, West nile fever in multiple countries... so not only tropics. Also chikungunya, CCHD, TBE, Lyme disease (lyme borreliosis), tularemia... In short, bug borne diseases all over europe and US.

[@annelisabethcom]

I've had atomizers, and the point of fault was that it unscrewed and leaked because of that. So make sure you check that it's screwed tightly before each trip and maybe now a then under use.

[@JonGadget]

good advice - this one comes with o-rings which tightens better I think and in the case helps too

[@Stw913]

Thank u for making this video Jon!!!

[@JonGadget]

My pleasure JB

[@user-vl8sh7ih8c]

John loved the video, thank you. I was wondering if you considered the Nite Ize RUNOFF WATERPROOF TRAVEL POUCH. Certainly it does not have the swave looks of the alpaka gear pouch, but it would replace the need for the TSA bags at a lower price. Thank you again.

[@JonGadget]

Thanks for the feedback, yes I like the Nite Ize option and did consider it - it is a tight fit if I include razor - as you will know it is flat and so fills very quickly - so would need another bag to go with it.

[@thelifeofjools8384]

Top notch :) I'd love to see an edc philosophy video if you ever fancy doing one ? It seems your kits are all different, but achieve the required objective in the same seamless, hassle free and lightweight manner. It would be interesting to hear how you approach it...and for example, where you decide to accept extra weight due to increased capability ? Just a thought.... All the best 👍

[@JonGadget]

Great idea - I will see what I can do! Appreciate the feedback as always.

[@user-vl8sh7ih8c]

Jon, my apologies for spelling your name incorrectly. I tried one of the Philips One Blade Razors. Wow what a great piece of grooming technology! Thanks for the recommendation! Keep up the fantastic videos.

[@thejames666]

Mr Gadget... Check out the Sea To Summit Hanging toiletry bag (small). It’s perfect. Ultra light, a perfect amount of organisation, a nice wide opening and it hangs up. It’s a game changer. Also, Philips now sell a USB-C charging electric toothbrush…. It had me at hello.

[@thejames666]

Also, I bought a bunch of black metal S-hooks dirt cheap off Amazon. A couple of those pack away to nothing and do much the same job as the hero clip (although they have their uses elsewhere) but smaller, lighter and much cheaper.

[@sda4jesus1]

Great intro update, Jon. The footprint on the moon truly finishes it! :-) 👍

[@JonGadget]

Well as you know CS it was your idea - so thank you so much for the suggestion - I thinks it works really well.

[@matthewtaylor8465]

Great video @jongadget I have a great wash bag for checked luggage but useless for a carry on as it’s too large and rigid. I can’t seem to find the pouch you have used and assume it’s been discontinued unfortunately 😢

[@MrRwccwr]

Spat my coffee out everywhere with, “to stop me exploding” 😂🤣💥

[@chrisgibson5803]

Brilliant, thanks for the video

[@JonGadget]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@filomatic]

Phillips One Blade has such a good battery life, that you don't need to carry charger for trips shorter than 2 months

[@fitzjount]

Great stuff! I need to refer to my BP medicine in the same manner so I don’t “explode”.

[@MikeCorsten]

Has anyone found a UK alternate to the Alpaka, as shipping increases the overall cost?

[@DifferentSaturner]

I'm happy to find your channel from today's 'Trending/Explore' page. I know about your company & I have got a deep interest in topics you're discussing. You've got a fan. (Fri 11 Feb 2022 20h24)

[@JonGadget]

That's great to hear - thanks for the feedback and welcome to the channel - yes, was great to be featured, great to know people found it!

[@bangalorebobbel]

Great kit, thanks for sharing. And btw: great channel, found it just recently and am still going through the stuff ... ;-) I use since many years tooth powder instead of tooth paste, this old school habit reduces my luggage weight and I have less to put in the liquids bag. And tooth powder is highly multifunctional, e.g. one can clean very dirty/oily hands with it, use it for cleaning pots or polishing chrome parts at the motorcycle ,etc. As I wear my little remaining scalp hair very short I'm blessed with having no need at all for any shampoo in my kit, but if I would have to go for it I would use the shampoo given for free in the hotel or go out and purchase gnashingly some of the portioned shampoos available here in India. Means in every little corner shop here we get single portions of almost every liquid or gel item (like shampoo, jam, ketchup etc.) packed in little plastic sacs. Even dry items (e.g. coffee powder, dry fruits or other snacks, spices, washing powder and so on) are everywhere available in such super small and convenient portions, and astonishingly these small portions are in many cases even cheaper compared to purchasing the stuff in big jars or so.

[@MrJelihead]

Hi Jon Is that the ‘small size’ Heroclip used to hang your backpack? @ 6:51

[@janreineke7275]

There is a british company called "wild", that makes travel sized deodorant sticks in a cardboard housing. Even more light weight and environmentally friendlier than the plastic deo stick. They last long enough for weeks of travel, too.

[@bh9262]

Great presenter young man!

[@albedo0point39]

The carry on rules don’t say that the clear bag should contain ONLY liquids. So my dopp kit is a quart ziploc. Job done. I also don’t carry anything that hotels have - so no soaps, shower gels etc.

[@JonGadget]

I thought about doing that too - great idea - just not quite enough space in my chosen zip lock bag if I wanted to include the razor

[@albedo0point39]

@@JonGadget that razor you have is really cool by the way - I’ll absolutely be buying one. Thanks!

[@JonGadget]

@@albedo0point39 it is a great option 👍

[@maebailey8903]

Great show as always. Name of zip bags? I cannot see links on my phone or tablet. Thank you.

[@bob_the_bomb4508]

Some good stuff in here

[@JonGadget]

great 👍

[@scipio7837]

where did you get your North Face long sleeve T? I have one, but they no longer seem to carry that model in NA

[@kan-zee]

6:01 ...I can't justify paying over $55 cad (amazon) for a Caribiner, that is ridiculous. 🤑🤑🤪😜 7:28...I recycle a small 95 ml Listerine mouth wash bottle ($1.50 dollar store) with travel body wash , shampoo, foot powder, body powder etc.

[@jenny.barter]

Where do you get all your alpaca stuff in the uk???

[@gear_addicted]

Philips One Blade is not a bad shaving option, but it has a major cons and it is the NiMH battery - 4 hours of charging nowadays sounds scary...

[@JonGadget]

does a bit - but 1 hour of use lasts for ages

[@weeksy79]

I always find that budget hotels don’t have shelves in showers for toiletries, have you ever found/considered a travel suction cup to hold things up? Also do you know of a USB charger for the Philips OneBlade? Always thought that’d be very useful.

[@edwardgonzales9986]

hahahaha! very nice sense of humor jon!

[@DrDennis]

Good review as always.

[@JonGadget]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@bogoljubdjordjevic7528]

I have that Philips and it's best thing ever invented for shawe

[@gbraadnl]

10:15 First time I see this one. Not bad!

[@AndreasGassner]

Is that where you keep your snake oil?

[@obendorsement]

thanks for sharing

[@JonGadget]

you're welcome

[@DracoWolfsbane]

What is the length of the philips one blade, end to end?

[@yawishyaknew5920]

Who makes the ziplock bag?

[@bucket303]

I've been looking for one of those cologne atomizers for a while! Is there a specific way to fill it? Do you use your normal cologne or something else?

[@adt64]

Nice kit 💯🏆👍

[@JonGadget]

thanks 👍

[@LifeMostSouthern]

I really do enjoy your videos though!

[@JonGadget]

I appreciate that!

[@commentsonthetube14]

Wish they'd make a USB C oneblade

[@waynebeck7801]

Is there a link to this bag or something similar on Amazon?

[@JonGadget]

not available on Amazon I'm afraid - I purchased from the website

[@Rick-fz7tt]

Would you let me know the brand name of your toothbrush? Very helpful information thank you.👍

[@888johnmac]

lol , i picked up the exact toothbrush yesterday .. colgate travel toothbrush

[@אוסטרוסומליה]

Hey Jon, I've made a short video explaining how I use my power Bank while traveling, after watching many of your videos I think you would find value in it, is it ok if I send it to you?

[@frankiedonofrio5438]

Nice job...subbed

[@JonGadget]

Great to hear Frankie - and thank you for the sub 👍

[@Eli.daniels.1807]

Any other South Africans get really concerned for a sec??

[@sheriffatman123]

£ not $ in England

[@JonGadget]

Purchased from the US website in $

[@conjandysecurity]

... 23 kilos. What? ::goes back::

[@mihhailgotovtsev2555]

This is not flight friendly. All European airports demand that all toiletry be in transparent bag, so this pouch will not work.

[@yaroslavduck8882]

я один русский который его смотрит ??

[@JonGadget]

perhaps! 😊

[@jeremyfertig4187]

Over 2 minutes of just talking... gzzz get to the point