What's in My Backpack 2019: The ULTIMATE Portable Setup

[@neverdeadjustasleep7]

There was a point in time I though you where going to pullout a coffee maker from that backpack.

[@kevinmccallister7647]

I would love a home/ studio tour. And a analog productive system video done by Martin

[@elij8852]

Man, I'm still waiting for his video on subnets/classful addressing

[@theworldneedsmorehippies]

Home and studio tour yep

[@Thomasfrank]

@@elij8852 wait, did I promise a video on classful addressing unironically? Sounds like something Martin would have tricked me into saying on the podcast :P

[@elij8852]

@@Thomasfrank I remember in one podcast episode, Martin went on a networking tangent and joked about either you or him making an episode on classful addressing. Whether it's a video or podcast episode, I'm part of the subset of your audience who would enjoy that :)

[@FrancoSpada]

Please

[@austcorn]

Hey Thomas! Be careful with cheap sunglass because some are just tinted but don't have UV protection and can damage your eyes more because you keep your eyes open from the tint but the UV rays still pass through! Just make sure it says it has 100% UV protection

[@MaZEEZaM]

Yeah, I bought some of ebay only to realise they don't actually say anywhere that they do meet UV protection standards and would you really trust super cheap ebay glasses anyway. I ended up buying good quality branded sunglasses that obviously cost more but came from a legitimate store you can trust.

[@PandaMoniumHUN]

Came here to say the exact same thing. If you don't want to shell out a lot of money for branded sunglasses that's fine, but make sure they have proper UV protection if you're buying no-name or knock-offs.

[@WafflesOinc]

I would love to watch a collab with Ali Abdaal

[@TheDevilvergil]

HE GAVE IT A HEART

[@nicholaschryssafis5797]

Ali > Thomas

[@KokoTheGhost]

nicholas chryssafis I tend to disagree

[@justindavis9124]

I would like to see them do lots of things together.

[@awaisbaigg]

@@Randy_589 he's coming to america

[@mohamedabdelaal8582]

I'd never copy this setup. I don't wanna get a heart attack if I lose my backpack 😂

[@grrrgrl101]

As someone who just lost a few sentimental items recently this joke is simultaneously hilarious but hits so hard

[@Z3NITH11]

It'd be like losing an entire room of your house

[@MaZEEZaM]

The question is How do you GET a heart attack, I don't think you can buy one, though perhaps you can. You could however Cause, or HAVE a heart attack :S

[@lavarad]

@@Z3NITH11 Literally. It's like losing at least a month of rent

[@knucleballfreedom]

He mentions in other videos that his dad told him you should always have a backup, I wonder if he has an identical back of his backpack? Anyone else won the e-bag, I have been looking at them for a year, maybe time to buy one, finally!

[@jacobvermeer9884]

the ebags backpack is a game changer. picked it up this past november near the start of 2nd semester. the way it opens and everything comes out brilliantly without any sort of digging or struggle has got me hooked. Thank you for the recommendation sir frank

[@tacticalministries3508]

Murphys law of sunglasses. If you buy a cheap pair, you'll never be able to get rid of them but if you buy an expensive pair you'll lose them before you even get home

[@AntiParallali]

Have the same ASUS laptop. Love it. I can do VR on it without any issues! Also, loved this less formal style video! Almost felt like an extension of a podcast episode

[@Thomasfrank]

Ooh - I haven't even tried VR on it yet. I wonder if it'll run Beat Saber well - if so, I could set up my Vive sensors in my living room instead of in my office...

[@NaderNadernejadOfficial]

I was just looking at 500 backpack videos, Thomas. I'm going to Thailand as a digital nomad and I'm glad you just dropped this!

[@Thomasfrank]

Awesome - hope that goes well! Will you be using a separate suitcase or attempting to use just one bag? If you're going the latter route, I really like the Minaal bag - the one I'm using is awesome as a work bag, but it won't fit bulky things so easily.

[@ironyconfident]

I appreciate a WIMB that you have been carrying around for over 2 years! Really shows that you have found your uniform and and satisfied with your existing purchase.

[@zachh6868]

"They cut out the webcam... I couldn't care less, personally" *Corona Virus has entered the chat

[@beanut.putter]

???

[@zachh6868]

@@beanut.putter no one cared about laptop webcams until the Corona nation attacked

[@falcy2889]

@@beanut.putter the online school you know dummy

[@islandking872]

*Foreshadowing 100*

[@Letronithelpyou]

@@zachh6868 one of the most underrated comment on KZbin

[@taika1795]

I've watched loads of EDC trying to figure out what I could improve or need to do to make it work more, none of them clicked with me to the point I just watched them for enjoyment. Yours? Yours absolutely nailed it, non-compromising? Hell yes please! I have a custom gaming laptop because this it is my main workspace, I've been compromising with the lack of several things one being the second monitor! Finding a laptop bag that can handle a gaming laptop rather than the thin mac has been a mission, I'll probably buy your bag. Love the John Wick coin, thank you for sharing your EDC that is an actual EDC rather than an elaborate product advertisement.

[@ellis1034]

I really love your shirt! It suits you very well :)

[@anikivance4449]

your 5 things not to do in the morning video helped me very much! I would like to see more of those videos as well, this channel has been one of the most influential for me

[@Sankhokun]

Thomas literally inspired me to be more productive, to get out of my comfort zone and open a KZbin channel even though i have social anxiety

[@PlaybyRaine]

That Merry Go behind though!! So cool!!!

[@ShabazDraee]

Can you make a video about why working in a coffee shop or a library is different to working at home, pros and cons?

[@TedMattos]

I was waiting for an umbrella to come out! Very nice set-up, Thomas. You'd make Mary Poppins proud! ;)

[@StrykerGamingOfficial]

i bought the e-bags backpack after watching your 2017 backpack video 2 years ago... Still my fave bag to this day!

[@red.rose.08]

Thanks for mentioning this. I was about to ask about his bag because he left that out. Warm regards, from Hong Kong

[@Ventus2077]

Red Rose It’s a really convenient backpack, I use it on everyday basis because it encourages you to organize and distribute your items within the bag instead of just throwing them all randomly, there are many chambers and pockets for you to use and the bag is also healthy because it stands straight making your back straighten while holding the bag instead of bending your back, and the bag is also able to stand on its own due to the base in which supports the standing of a bag on its own. A really great backpack and so far my favorite

[@red.rose.08]

@@Ventus2077 👍👍 Did not know there are really cool bags out there. I have A4 sized sling bags but no bagpacks, so I'm keeping my eyes out for a really cool one. What's impressive for me about Thomas' bag was that it stood upright and then unzips the pouch and it opens out sideways, like a book and inside has all these pockets of all sorts. It looks sooooo eye-candy!!!!

[@kevin1233803]

Fjallraven Kanken is still the best backpack ever. We Europeans cherish it.

[@eziothehedgehog1709]

StrykerGaming I have it for school and it is great!

[@abhishekdutta6189]

Wow, your tech backpack is way cooler and in many ways more Hi-Tech than most tech KZbinrs' backpacks. Loved the video.

[@SpaceEngineerErich]

One thing I would recommend that has been a game changer for me is magnetic coupling cables. They come with all three popular imputs and then any cable can be used on any device. I got the NetDot 3 off of Amazon.

[@krustomer]

Really excited about the file managing vid! As an emerging actual adult, I didn't realize how important it would become.

[@MMostafaEid81]

Great video as usual... thought a camera would be included...🤔.... But maybe it depends...

[@StefanRows]

Love your videos man. So clear and well done.

[@IshikaShanai]

The idea of a wireless keyboard literally saved me this year from having to spend $1800+ on a new laptop this year for university, (after buying a $2100 gaming pc and 27" monitor last year). I realized I could just reuse my old Microsoft Surface Rt with the wireless usb mini keyboard (the one I bought also has a track pad) to take notes in class. Thanks for the indirect inspiration!

[@pavXX]

The 3-prong cord is a great suggestion.

[@Mila20.03]

And here I was thinking that i put alot of things in my bag 😁. Thanks for the new ideas. Now I have to buy a bigger bag

[@Ror4JC]

It's refreshing to see someone like you embrace Windows. In that vein, could you do a video describing how you use Windows daily in a productivity sense? KZbin is full of similar videos for using Mac, but not Windows. Thanks. Great job with your channel and my teenagers are now tuning in (which is great because they usually tune so many things out!).

[@A-Wa]

that second monitor is a game changer!

[@eucabrooks]

Fantastic video, thanks for the run-down! Just a small heads on cheap sunglasses: if your sunglasses aren't UV protective, you're doing damage to your eyes by wearing them. The shade makes your eyes open wider to let in more light, and if the glasses don't filter UV then you're just letting in MORE UV than you would be letting in without sunglasses.

[@thelookingcat]

Ye

[@XoIoRouge]

This is AWESOME. Almost exactly what I'm looking for. Thank you!

[@abereguero8205]

I as a college student have two folders, a dell two in one that is useful for notes and typing and can do decent gaming, and my good old iPad Air 2 that works great and still has up to date updates

[@decoysilver074]

Very good taste in wallpaper 👌 Megaman Zero is Soo good

[@blumkeet]

Soooooo in time - I wanna buy the new backpack for myself now. So, definitely like 😉

[@arthurcamara4207]

talk about that bass, love it!

[@MariamHalfNomad]

John Wick coin 😍 Thanks for the book recommendation, I love good sci fi

[@rand0mcharact3r5]

Only recently got to watching your videos. Fantastic stuff! One thing in this video, at ~3:19, you said you could care less. The saying is could not care less; as in, you have hit rock bottom in caring and it is impossible for you to care less about whatever it is.

[@elij8852]

Hey Thomas, great video! If you're still doing 5 Questions episodes for your podcast, could you answer this: I am entering my fifth and final year of university. What can I do now, 6 months from now, and just before graduating to prepare myself for the real world? Replies from the community are welcome too!

[@AlyD247]

Yay! Super early! Love hearing from you! I’m going to have to keep this in mind when getting my laptop in the future!

[@amycarpenter682]

I love your videos! Back to school season is coming up, and I’d love if you could do a productivity/ school tips specifically for high schoolers.

[@ch890333]

Love how you done these kinds(info related) of video!!!!

[@adareadorou4965]

I like the content of the channel but I think I fell in love with it bc of the geek decoration on the background xD

[@_nmd3758]

Loving the Pharah poster and pin!

[@azathoth1890]

This guy chose windows over Mac.He is a man of culture.Subscribe to him all.

[@ernievc]

9:13 I appreciate that Wolf of Wall St reference! LOL

[@senor_melon]

You always inspire me.

[@summoner2100]

If you're switching more to windows, look in the store for QuickLook if you haven't already. Does the space to preview and is also extensible for addons

[@Thomasfrank]

Ooh I'm going to check that out! Though what I'd really enjoy in Windows is the multi-column view in Explorer.

[@ParkourAYCE]

Ultimate *portable* setup, *carries around an extra monitor* I don't think that makes it ULTIMATLY portable hahaha

[@Thomasfrank]

Still fits in the bag 👍

[@MrFreitas]

For me, a macbook, pen and paper, a physical book and a good pair of headphones are good enough. But I apreciated the 3 charger thing

[@Rajasekar-bb1qi]

1. Really the Acoustic Panels does work or for aesthetic purpose. 2. You know what to keep and what not to, why not customize and create a new bag from scratch using leather (Since, leather is more durable). 3. The extension cord is nerdy, would like to suggest to roll it in circle to save space. 4. There are non breakable sunglasses, light weight too. Though, would like to recommend buying frame and lenses (glass not fiber) separately and pairing them. Use a good sunglasses case, without which the glass may get damaged while inside the bag. 5. John Wick coin, funny though. 6. It' better to have one separate glasses for work / office / computer / indoor / artificial lighting (just one separate apart from sunglasses) .

[@JW_CC]

If only I am 10 years old younger so I can binge your videos before going to college... *sighhhhhhhhh you're too good.

[@njrom]

I really love the style of this video Thomas!

[@Rayfano1002]

I laughed so hard when your backpack dropped and I saw Leo 😂😂😂

[@kazirojanarahaman8131]

This backpack and everything in is more than my network

[@TSNAnnotator]

Love the Scott Pilgrim comics in the background!

[@TH-pf7xe]

Thank you for introducing me to this backpack!

[@MaZEEZaM]

yes, not listed in description, will have to watch that part of the video again to find out what it was.

[@_zen.4034]

I saw the RTJ3 in the background, good taste.

[@zinalpatel1449]

wow that truly is a no-compromise portable setup...love it !

[@EmmaVB82]

I'm glad you showed us where you keep your business papers!

[@Thomasfrank]

Yer business papers, man

[@independentconsultant]

Do you have another bag when you carry your camera and video-production stuff?

[@Thomasfrank]

I don't do much run and gun filming - almost everything is done at home or on planned shoots. But I do have a camera bag and a Geekoto travel tripod that fits into my checked luggage.

[@aiden.reads.tarott]

Great video! This gives me loads of ideas for my own portable work station.

[@innerbliss108]

Your videos are really insipiring!! My brother and I have always loved videogames. So plot twist: how do I effectively incorporate regular gaming into my life? I dont game enough mainly because i dont have a console or sufficient PC anymore. Something that i wish to have soon. TY!

[@guate69]

I want to know where you got that castlevania wall scroll!!

[@MRIslambek]

💪 Living productivity man 💪

[@prosperouslife8866]

I love the portability of the iPad mini. Great for students and professionals .

[@chancejensen9324]

Looks like you're a Pharah main. Hell yeah.

[@nicobalingit]

I kept forgetting that this isn't a minimalism channel 😆😆, was watching too much of Matt D'Avella. But ey, at least I got a few ideas on what I can pack with me.

[@mariamamr9823]

Great video! Keep up the good work

[@MrMoBk]

Cool video man ! Gave me ideas =)

[@mastersofdance]

Awesome vids. Love the Notion vid and have since subscribed. Quality is great. But man - that Zephyrus... battery dies so quick!

[@BattlefieldSailor]

❤️ for Windows and desktops, love it!

[@MyCovertNarcissism]

Never mind the tech, I wanna see that BASS my good man!!!

[@erickjericho7080]

Omg the laptop is soooo huge Gonna get one 😂😂

[@julianfbeck]

you looking good thomas

[@jordentaylor2455]

Solo hybrid is a great work bag.

[@thelittlecousinto]

1:20 is where I liked the video. Because for once someone seems to be reasonable and makes sense to me. And that second screen is cool x) am thinking about getting that exact Asus one.

[@rhythmicelegance4670]

Your bag videos are always so intriguing along with the other topics. Aside from that, what particular items do you use to attach so many different sorts of things for display without ruining the walls? I like that you decorate with all your favourite things. :)

[@Thomasfrank]

Thanks! I use 3m poster strips and velcro strips. They stick really well (the velcro ones even hold up 10lb absorption foam panels without a problem), but they also come off cleanly when you pull them downward. Essentially, the adhesive breaks down when the strip is stretched out. They're a game changer!

[@rhythmicelegance4670]

Thomas Frank Thank you so much! Best wishes! 🦙🕶

[@WanderwithJon]

I missed seeing this kind of video! 😍

[@asitwaghmare01]

can you please make a video on how to enjoy college life and still be productive???

[@lukamitrovic7873]

tip: study as soon as you get things to study and don't wait to cram. you'll still have time to do stuff if you keep doing things as soon as you get them. you should make sure that when you're working you're working full intensity, so no distractions whatsoever.

[@mimiteas]

@@lukamitrovic7873 awesome tip! 😎

[@red_dll]

@@lukamitrovic7873 That is what I always remember right before exams.. why didn't I start studying way earlier? XD Maybe I was enjoying college a bit too much/ was too lazy. Especially with what I study (pharmacy) you don't really have much time anyway. I'm such a genius.... xD

[@lukamitrovic7873]

@@red_dll it's really that. We're stuck being lazy and thinking we're working we don't spend time on things we enjoy so we feel like there's too much work. No there's not too much, we're lazy. (includes me BTW)

[@str8gigachad124]

Replace social media after school with learning. Replace late night learning with partying. And don't drink too much

[@sebastiantt]

Can KZbin community have a guideline to call portable something for which the bag pack + everything inside is less than 5/7pounds cause this seems super heavyyyyyyyy. Also, for next time, I would love a weight stat and how long you can carry them before getting tired

[@Thomasfrank]

Admittedly it is pretty heavy. However, if you don't need the crazy specs, you could replace the laptop I'm using with an ultrabook - which would still work with that external monitor but save you 3-4 pounds!

[@sebastiantt]

Thomas Frank that’s fair! I was just on a roll of watching “what’s on my bag pack videos” and a lot of them had lots of stuff which makes me think that those set ups are not portable, but yeah makes sense

[@frascolindoski]

Bonus points for the Pharah Pin.

[@corynorell3686]

You keep all the branding stickers on your laptop? You're a true madman.

[@Thomasfrank]

I'll get around to removing them... someday

[@matthias5913]

I really like this backpack is there no link?

[@gloriagi9499]

The badge/pin at 6:04 looks like a part of an arpeegees set 😁 PS: Just got to the part about sunglasses. You might want to look into William Painter sunglasses, they seem to be close to indestructible, being that they're made of high grade titanium. They're not cheap per say, but you do get quality and lifetime guarantee

[@Thomasfrank]

The problem is I’d lose them 😛

[@gloriagi9499]

@@Thomasfrank Well then, I guess it can't be helped, unless you're willing to wear them on a chain around your neck like my grandma does. I do hope you apply sunscreen around the eye area regularly, because I can't imagine cheap sunglasses come with UV filters 😉

[@Cag93]

The MMZ wallpaper... much respect 😌

[@Rajasekar-bb1qi]

Dude, it's better to get a good optical quality eye wear / Sunglasses. You can change your gadgets but not your eyes. Try foldable frame if space is a constrain. Use glass lenses preferably.

[@qendrimsyla6495]

Hey Thomas, i just won a full scholarship for Turkey and i was wondering if you could make a video with some general tips. Things like what to take with me, what do i must do as soon as i arrive or what i should do before going there. Thanks in advance :)

[@kira-9756]

I have the exact same headphones. But I have them for my ADD so they’re only useful in study spaces. They do cancel out small distracting noises and whispering though.

[@zavulon00]

That MegaMan Zero wallpaper!! Amazing!!

[@pushowenspush5293]

I’m new to this channel - out of all the nerf guns to put on display, why the recon mk2?

[@AMoore-qx6vv]

I lové this video, thank you for sharing! ❤️ Do you mind creating a video on effective ways to study for Maths classes?

[@Thomasfrank]

Here you go! kzbin.info/www/bejne/foHWkq2oi7idopo

[@c_rem6101]

College me REALLY appreciates this

[@f.gabrielolvera8159]

Hi, loved the way the B. Card case, which one is it?

[@mortenolsen1111]

Where can I get that shelf system you've got in the background? That is doooope.

[@shawdo_yt]

Thomas confirmed Pharah main.

[@mialeilamiu]

the cat! 😍

[@Chronically_ChiII]

Good switch

[@cleytonjulio2067]

2:45 , Ah, i see you're a man of culture as well

[@bonkekunene5910]

What anime is that?

[@Thomasfrank]

@@bonkekunene5910 Megaman Zero - it's a DS game

[@SxC97]

I have a very similar set up except I use a MacBook Pro 13” and an iPad Pro 2018 as a second monitor. I also have an external SSD with a Windows install that I can boot into if need be.

[@grrrgrl101]

That is a beautiful setup

[@TheCashWhores]

You have an awesome music taste! ^_^