What to carry when flying? | Airport EDC! 

Pro tip, bring a backpack and have a rain jacket with zip pockets (or a large game pocket). You can stuff the rain jacket and they can’t call you out on a ‘worn item,’ even if you strap it to the outside of your carry on. Helps with overweight luggage too, just put the heavy stuff in the pockets of the jacket

I appreciate the level of detail and that you highlight upside and downside of products vs just saying everything is amazing. Especially like the palms out to camera for up close on smaller products; super helpful as many store site pictures aren't zoom friendly.

Good timing on your video! We flew to Newark today headed to Emmaus. Ordered my orange Alpaka pack this morning! Love the idea of stowing my backpack under the seat in front and having all I need for the flight in a compact bag!

I just got my Alpaka Modular Sling today and love it. Very well made.

_"A lot of people were making fun of me for carrying business cards"_ - You did get the last laugh. Also, you helped encourage folks like myself to try to make it in the RU-vid realm. Something recently that really pushed me into giving it a solid go was hearing someone say *"Don't be afraid to be seen trying."* Often times the only thing different between you and someone living your dream is that they took the steps and were not afraid to be seen trying. 🤘🤘

I really like this bag. Also used it on my recent trip. The front pocket is hard to fit a phone into, but I started putting a hank in there. Doesn't take up much space and has microfiber to clean screens, glasses etc.

Practical and tactical! Thanks for the vid!

I'm flying in 4 days this video literally couldn't have come at a better moment, hallelujah 🙏

I like my green Vertx purse 😉. Hope you had a safe flight. Thanks for stopping and saying hi.

Alpaka for the win! The brand is growing on me more and more. Loving the versatility.

I love those mini business cards with case. I just ordered some for myself. Thanks!

Perfect timing with this vid, I try to avoid flying as much as possible but like you said sometimes you have to. Awesome video bro 🙌

Purchased.. I’ve been giving a few of these a try. Looks promising.

Love the micro Moo business cards. I did my cards with Moo as well but I went full sized. I think I'm going to have to rethink that after seeing this!

I used to live in Denver and the footage of DIA brings back great memories.

Been using alpaca gear for a couple of years now. Couple of sling bags, small and large keychain, wallet phone holder, AirPods holder. Alpaca is an amazing brand.

That little pack is awesome! I love all the orange!

Hey Talon I met you outside the airport while waiting for an Uber. Crazy to meet you in person and keep up the great work! Got lots of friends and family to check out your vids just from me being able to meet you. Once again keep up the great work and be safe on all your travels.

Wallet is mission critical. I would not carry that in a separate bag. Pockets for the win.

Thanks much for sharing, very useful and informative.. plus pretty swag gear, it’s high speed and “micro sized” packing.

I carry a CRKT Williams Tactical Pen. I have flown domestic and international. That way I have some form of a weapon while traveling. I also travel with the Tomtoc Compact EDC Sling Bag, 4.5L. Cheap and the black interior sucks but it works. Large enough to hold essentials but small enough so I don't overpack.

Great EDC video! I like this type of video. I learn a lot from it.

Love that youre flying into Philly! Go Birds! I was supposed to be flying out of MIA today heading to Nor Cal, but i missed my flight and got bumped to tomoorw. Going up for a long weekend and doing some hiking. This video popped up as soon as I walked in the door getting back from the airport. Gonna have to reorganize my sling bag edc after watching this lol. Keeo up the good work!!

Just ordered in orange. All about the man purse 👌👌

Dude I’m ordering that sling pack, that thing is awesome.

Bro you got that storyteller and then all of a sudden you transformed into the legitimate king of content ! Rock on brother! #VanLife

Love it. Just bought it.

Bought this same bag in the black color way a few weeks back. Said I was only going to use it for Disney trips and the occasional traveling. All of a sudden I’m using it every day. Super handy and comfortable. People are going to hate on it. But, once you get past the purse jokes, this bag is great!

Alpaka is the goat love everything i buy from them

On the flight, I carry an Olight Baton 3, and a Bic lighter with gorilla tape wrapped around it. I do have to check a bag, so edc multi tool and pocket knife go in that bag. 👍🏻❤️🇺🇸

I travel with tools, so I have to check a bag. On the plane I carry a small pack similar to yours with what I need during the flight. Wired noise cancelling earbuds (the batteries last for a year or more), reading glasses, lens wipes, Powerbank and a multi headed charging cable for Iphone, Android and Micro USB devices. And a snack because I'm tired of pretzels and Biscoff. I hang it from the seatback in front of me with a Heroclip for convenience. Also my 9" tablet loaded with stuff to watch. My backpack goes in the overhead and that carries my laptop, camera gear (a mirrorless micro 4/3 travels well), and travel CPAP. Sometimes I will risk putting the CPAP in checked luggage (padded well and in the middle of the bag) so I have room to bring my compact drone. That depends on where I am going.

Great video!!! If I don't check a bag, then I ship whatever I want to have with me to the address I am staying or I keep a small safe and a bag with clothes, hygiene items, medications, a small emergency kit, an empty sling bag, and whatever else I want/need to have there (I do that at my parents house since I fly there fairly often). That leaves my small backpack and my fanny pack on me. I don't really care about what others think of my set up, because I do what works for me.

I’m flying to Moab next week so this landed at the perfect time! Also plan on making a couple travel carry videos from my trip!

I understand you can carry on tools smaller than 7 inches. I added a small pair of pliers to my air travel pack. I bought just a cheap pair from Harbor Freight, just in case a TSA agent decides they want to keep them. Might be a great addition to that pack. Maybe also a small amount of first aid gear. Just a thought.

Some 25+ years ago, I went through TSA with a Spyderco ladybug. Not only did the agent not know that it was a legal size (now banned), but they didn't know how to close a lock back blade. All pokies have to be in a checked bag now.

I have all types of bags. Sling bag, chest rig/bag, flatpack, flatpck chest rig combo, phone & wallet holster (shoutout LD West). And I'm proud of it 😆.

Great video!

Absolutely love Alpaka! I have 14" tech brief in Multicam and my wife has a black 16". I also have the OD green utility pouch that I use as a sling but I really have been thinking of ordering that same orange one you have. Alpaka stuff is great and recommend them to everyone.

The Beetlejuice thing was a nice touch, LMAO!! Thanks man, safe travels!

Last time I flew I had to check a bag so my carry on was light. Had my Vertx Transit with my iPad pro, Olight Warrior Mini 2, pen/pad, keys, wallet, water bottle, and some other basics. Not TSA related but I went through a Sherriff's office checkpoint to renew my CCW and they wouldn't let me bring in my Trayvax Talon. Dude just looked at it for a minute before I said I'd just bring it back to my car.

4:10 "im good with not losing my sunglasses." 🕶 😎 famous last words dude. The orange pack is awesome ✌️

Nice pack! I like the Nitecore light too! Might have to pick one up!

That’s a nice pocket light

I actually have found the Leatherman Tread (multi tool bracelet thing) useful when stuck with air travel. Never enough options when it comes to being TSA "compliant". 🙄

My fly edc has a Victorinox Jetsetter and Swisscard Nailcare. Also I take a Kershaw PT2 and flashlight.

I’ve added a Leatherman Style PS multi-tool. No knife. So I’ve breezed through TSA.

chestbags, cross-body bags seems to be trending. i see more and more dudes wearing em.

I typically fly with a flashlight - Olight warrior mini, pen - Open pro and a pair of 5inch claves in my pockets.

I fly multiple times a week. Always carry my backpack. Jacket, iPad, laptop. Chargers & cables, battery bank, flashlight, med kit, snacks

I also have business cards with my personal info. Really handy when checking into a hotel and they want all your info. Also makes exchanging info with others super easy. And they are not very expensive either....

Moo! I did all the CAD work and programming on their tradeshow booth. What an absolutely terrible booth. 😂 What's also crazy is that we were in the Montrose area at the same time. Small world.

I pretty much always try to check 1 bag. I'm usually managing kids, so the less stuff I have to carry on my person the better, also, I like to take my ccw with me. I do carry on a small bag with essentials for the flight.

Great video. I would a tactical pen to the mix.

Bro you coming to my neck of the woods!

I want to get onboard with the EDC sling bag but I am having a hard time actually committing to the idea lol. I bought a small pack to hold my daily essentials as well as a back up phone charger and my backup g43X. I carried it a couple of times and now it sits in the closet. I love the idea of it but have a hard time getting over the man purse thoughts lol.

I just returned from a trip to my favorite idyllic Thai beach on Koh Phangan. Transiting Seattle, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand, the best item I had in my (15 pound max) bag was the Lion Energy Trek. That thing kept my devices topped off wherever I was. And I never had any problems by airlines with carrying it onboard. I keep my carryon to the minimum and never check anything, so my needs are bare bone without frills. And always the contents are inserted and packed in waterproof clear food storage bags. My decade old Eagle Creek rectangular duffel style bag has never had a zipper fail in the many times I’ve overstuffed it. With air whistling out on the sides as it slides perfectly into the personal sized boarding counter’s test box, I’ve never shed a tear for being sent to the Airline’s penalty counter to immediately pay their $100 fee for oversized carryon, where size matters. Nor are there ever ‘I’ve been pickpocketed’ tears because my documents, cash, and credit cards are discreetly carried in a cross chest sling bag that stays pancake flat. Decades of shoestring international travel have paired down what is needed from what is ‘I might like having that’. Fair Winds.

So I have a have on my person a leatherman ps style, a geek key multi tool, a stream light micro stream, a Vicks vapor inhaler, ballpoint pen g5, my phone, Raycon earbuds, small bic lighter, and in my bag a gerber boxcutter minus the blade, with a pressurecult Nomad minus the blade.

Dang, I didn't realize you could Alpaka so much stuff in there.

I try to make EVERYTHING an adventure. It doesn't matter if I'm going to the grocery store, or traveling by plane, train, bus, ferry, or Lyft. So, I leave my "This is a pain in the ass attitude" at home. When everyone else is bitching, moaning, and complaining about going through security, having to wait for their coffee, or I'm behind someone scratching lottery tickets at the gas station, I can practice some patience, look around, smile, say a kind word to someone, etc. It just makes everything I do a lot easier. All the best to you...Mark

I love alpaca products

Awesome video man. Would be interesting if you did an EDC carry of your credit cards. I know that’s a little off brand but as someone else who is self-employed and into the credit card game, it looks like you had a good set up in that tiny wallet.

From the thumbnail I can tell that was the Denver international airport I love that place

“It’s not a purse! It’s European!” Jerry Seinfeld

That alpaca pack’s strap digs into my neck

Still need a re-run of that red patch for my ready pack

Talon, the DOT card is a good investment, i’m a speciality salesperson and i use one time to time and it’s highly useful!

Milwaukee fastback blade removable makes it tsa friendly. When ya land, just pick up a blade at the hardware store

I like your idea of a small edc pack for travel to keep pockets clear. I think I would want to go a little larger, maybe something like the Vertx chest/fanny pack they sell, but since I haven't actually had one in hand I wonder if it would then be too large.

I get you because I am also deep in the Apple ecosystem, but I realized that some Beats headphones are also in the Apple ecosystem and have the H1 chip In them, so they have pinpoint "Find My" and quick connect and all that.

Awesome

I've been waiting on you to do this... Great video Talon. Cant fly from Colorado to Pennsylvania with your 🔫?

Never knew you lived here in Colorado!

Is your bag the metro sling or the metro pouch? It’s a nice sling

Purses are awesome. They exist for a reason.

Wallet Ninja is TSA friendly for a get by pocket tool. I always need something to help me open plastic packaging. I just make the card tool obvious to the TSA & let them know that if they need to take it they can. No argument.

If you need a little more room, the Alpaka Go Sling Mini is great too

Did TSA say anything about the flashlight? Thinking of picking this up for an upcoming international trip that I will be going on. Heard rumblings that some TSA agents like to take 'tactical' looking flashlights away. I would hate to lose such a nice expensive flashlight. Thanks!

Yup !

Not enough stuff I feel like. I know it’s the bare essentials but you have some room to put fun stuff inside lol. Get harmonica or something 😁

One of the golden rules when traveling especially internationally and especially where bag snatching and pick pocketing is coming, is to be subtle.. orange is subtle. Having a massive fanny pack is not subtle. For example in Barcelona, these kid gangs surround you and just grab your stuff and run. Best to have pouches that are not visible.

Reminds me of the bag I always saw the Russian guys wearing

Just bought a sling pack. I dont want to be messing with a backpack to get smaller items.

I feel naked whenever I have to leave my pocket knife behind!!!

I carry a Lululemon black camo sling bag and I love it, esp if you need medications or eye drops because I had lasik eye surgery.. for those dudes that say its a purse are just not secure in their own masculinity 🙄

if you bought the right jacket(s) with good storage options, then you could probably get away without unnecessary packs/backpacks/purses etc.

I always bring packets of Tabasco.

Alpaka is a nice brand, own a bunch of their products

We’re you able to take the flash light on board , they had me check in my flashlight . Due to the fact that i was not able to remove the battery ..

Leatherman Style PS mini multitool. TSA approved/no knife. Its traveled the world (Europe/Asia/cntr America)

I can’t find this bag on their site. Did they discontinue??

What's wrong with phanny packs? Any kind of pouch or small bag is practical for travel or EDC... my EDC bag is the 5.11 Rush MOAB 10. I have a powerbank and a usb fan, which has saved me so many times when I've had to stand in line, and it's hot and stuffy. I also have a Sea to Summut seat cushion, they're waterproof and they deflate to the size of a piece of cardboard. My grandma visited us for christmas, and every restaurant we went to had old wooden chairs, I literally saved her ass!

Do you ever get hassled about the Prather at the airport?

What's max size for backpack carry one 35L? Assuming it was full

What about the watch? Royal Oak black ceramic?

Bag is 🔥 and do what you feel makes you happy and works with your lifestyle, f a cornball hater

Would a manfrotto pixi mini tripod fit in this with a sunglass case if that's all I need to put in it, plus the iphone on the outside?

Maybe add some first aid meds and bandaids.

Hey Talon are there any sling bags you would recommend from Alpaka that I could use to conceal carry my Glock 43x? Im not always able to carry appendix so ive been looking into getting a sling bag to throw my 43x in while im out and about.

I carry a steel ball point pen. I feel safe as can be.

Could throw a small portable charger in that cellphone pocket since your phones typically in your pocket like myself