What’s In My Tech Bag 2025 - Everyday Carry Essentials!

Heat. Heat. I've been living in New York City for over 3 years now without a car and it's definitely shifted my priorities when it comes to my everyday carry. For years, book bags were mostly an accessory that only occupied my laptop and a few other accessories, but mostly served for aesthetic purposes. But now, spending so much time on the go, outside, and traveling, it's shifted my perspective and how I approach my everyday essentials for my tech book bag. What's up, friends? My name is Jossi, and I'm an exs software engineer chasing my dreams in New York City. As I've been upgrading my tech book bag for 2025, I've been really intentional about not just the gear I carry, but also how I invest in accessories that actually improve my day-to-day life. That's where today's sponsor comes in. I partner with CLA to make a few premium upgrades to my everyday carry. The Cloner card is basically your debit card upgraded, and unlike traditional credit cards, there's no credit impact to apply, and you can choose to pay now or pay later. And the Cloner card gives you different tiers to choose from. So, the card really fits your lifestyle. The CLA app makes shopping simple, the UI is clean, and you can find your favorite stores offering cash back all without ever leaving the app. CLA membership plans are paid monthly subscriptions that give you access to additional features and financial benefits beyond what's offered in the free CLA experience. With my plus membership, let's say I want to test out some new tech or make an unplanned splurge, I can just pay it back in four payments. Instead of filling that hit all at once while also staying financially conscious of my spending at a glance using CLA app knowing when I pay in full using my CLA balance either online or in store with my CLER card I get rewarded up to 1% cash back through my plus plan. And if I keep my money in my CLER balance it actually earns up to 3.22% annual percentage yield. So let me show you a few items I added to my everyday tech book bag. And some of these items you can get rewards like cash back using the CLA app. So the PlayStation Portal, this one's for downtime. I travel a lot, so being able to game on the go is something I've really enjoyed. The Shocks Open Fit Twos have been great for when I don't want to carry my overear headphones, but still want solid sound and portability. This is Lealier perfume that I picked up in Paris, specifically the Opus 3. What I love about this fragrance is it's clean, natural, and also doesn't break the bank. With the Clera app, it's easy to find your favorite brands, filter by whether they're a CLA partner or offer cash back. The Cloner card works anywhere, not just with integrated merchants. So whether you're shopping for a new pair of running shoes, or grabbing a coffee at your favorite local cafe, you can add it to your digital wallet and use it the same way you use any debit or credit card. So whether it's tech that makes my life easier or accessories that give me a boost of confidence, the Cler makes it simple to upgrade my tech everyday carry book bag. Unlock monthly deals and cash back with Cloner car today. About 80% of you all are not subscribed and I would greatly appreciate it if you hit that subscribe button. We are so close to 200k subscribers. Literally less than 6,000 subs away. It would mean the world to me if we hit 200k subscribers now that I'm doing this fulltime. It's literally my number one goal for 2025. So, for the past year, I've been using the Air Fit Pack 3. It's low profile, structured, and somehow fits everything I need for work, workouts, and travel. It's been my go-to tech bag for days when I'm jumping between editing sessions, meetings, and runs. Air has easily become one of my favorite brands. Their bags seamlessly fit into my city life with intentional design made for those on the move and traveling smarter. I actually featured their Dling 3 X pack in the EDC video I posted on the channel earlier this year, so you should see a toast notification right now if you want to check that video out. I think the AirFit Pack 3 is built for those who live in motion like myself. It stores all your daily and gym essentials without extra bulk. The bag also looks just as good in the office as it does in the gym. The exterior is made from an ultra durable ballistic nylon with smooth YKK zippers and details like Duraflex hardware scattered throughout the bag. Inside, there's a suspended pocket for up to a 16-in laptop and an antimicrobine interior that keeps everything fresh. And on the outside, you get quick access to pockets and two water bottle holders. And believe it or not, a lot of travel bags don't come with one water bottle holder, which is a dealbreaker for me. And if that isn't the biggest selling point, my favorite thing about this bag is the shoe compartment that can be tucked away when not being used. And as you can see, I have my race day shoes, the Vapor Fly 3s that I've been wearing, and pretty much all of my Half Marathons tucked away, very nice and organized in the Air Fit Pack 3. It's really convenient to be able to have an extra compartment for your shoes. I rarely travel with less than three pairs of shoes. I need a pair for the sauna or the pool. I need another pair for running as an avid distance runner. And then of course, you need your essential pair when you're going out to dinner, out and about in a city, or when I'm at an event for a creator trip. The M4 MacBook Air and Sky Blue is the heart of my entire setup. I edit, plan, and even code on this machine, and it's still surprises me how powerful it is without a fan. It's lightweight, has a massive and vibrant 15-in display, still light enough to carry around the city. Whether I'm working away from the office or on a flight, this is a laptop that keeps everything moving. I didn't understand the iPad Mini hype initially, but I get it now. My iPad Mini 7 is basically my portable notebook. I use it for journaling, sketching, and previewing edits on the go. It fits perfectly in the iPad sleeve of my Air Fit Pack, and it's powerful enough that I can leave the MacBook behind for lighter work days on the go. This is my main phone of choice, the iPhone 17 Pro Max and Cosmic Orange. Initially, I enjoyed the cosmic orange color, and there are times where it still looks really good under the right lighting. I will say though, there are more times where I'm a bit fatigued with the colorway, and I feel like there are less cases that pair well with it since it's so dang orange. But I use it for almost every short form clip you see on my socials. The battery life is really good. The photos and videos are just ridiculously good. It's the camera I always have with me. Pixel 10 Pro has been my second phone for right now. who's mostly for testing Android features right now, but I love foldable devices when it comes to productivity, and it's nice to be able to compare to other devices I've used this year. I love the flexibility of unfolding it into a small tablet when editing thumbnails or brainstorming ideas. It's one of those devices that reminds me how fun tech can be and how far technology has come. This tiny Samsung T7 Shield hard drive holds everything. It's rugged, shockresistant, and fast enough for 4K footage. I've dropped it, tossed it in the bag, and it works flawlessly. Every creator should have at least one of these, especially when you're traveling. Guys, I barely even have enough room to place all of the items that I talk about in today's everyday carry for my 2025 techbook bag on one table. But just to kind of set the scene for today's video, there are so many different products that I've been testing over the past year now that I basically transitioned from being a software engineer to reviewing tech products, which is something I'm super passionate about. And of course, I still do some programming and testing for laptop related videos. Like for example, we did some programming tests with Xcode using the M4 MacBook Air here. So, be sure to check out that video. We should see it pop up right now, but it's always evolving. I feel like it changes with the season. There are times where I'm more busy and I'm traveling a lot, so I really have to hone in on what makes the most sense for my everyday carry. I also test a lot of different wearable technology. For example, we got the Apple Watch Ultra Series 3 here that I've been testing along with Samsung Galaxy Classic Watch 8. I'll probably have that name backwards, but I actually really enjoy this watch because it looks more like a traditional watch and even has this rotating bezel. Of course, a ton of phones. So, the S25 Ultra is probably my favorite Android bar phone. And we also have the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, which I recently got from the Google Pixel team. So, shout out to them for sending this over. And I love this moonstone colorway. And then of course my daily driver, the iPhone 17 Pro Max that we're going to be talking about a little bit later. I think one of the biggest the two biggest upgrades for today's everyday carry video that I haven't had before is one this 16 mm prime lens, a G lens from Sony that recently came out that's been an absolute gamecher for my setup, specifically my camera setup. It's so light. The colors and sharpness are on point and you get quite a bit of bokeh despite this being an ultra wide lens. And then last but not least is the PlayStation Portal which has really reinvigorated my experience with gaming. I just find it so much more casual than turning on the console and needing to be in a specific location. Charging on the go has been easy with the Anker Mag Go power bank that gives me 10,000 milliamps per hour with 30 watts of fast charging. I love how compact it is. It's great for fast charging. Can charge an Apple Watch or phone at the same time. It also has a very convenient retractable USBC cable and a smart display I can't live without because at a glance I can see the remaining battery and the different charging inputs and outputs. For quick cinematic clips, I bring the DJI Osmo Pocket 3. It's tiny, shoots 3K log, and tracks me perfectly while I'm walking through the city. I use it for a lot of the street shots you're seeing in this video. It's a definition of compact creativity. You probably noticed this doesn't look like an ordinary credit card, but it's actually not a credit card. It's a Bluetooth tracker. The Air Card from Rolling Square lives in my wallet. It helps me find my wallet whenever I think I misplace it from my phone. It's one of those small pieces of tech you forget about until it saves you. For audio, I've been recently testing the PixelBuds 2A. They have balanced sound and a comfortable fit. As an avid PixelBuds Pro 2 user, they are technically a step down from those, but I've been using them the last few weeks. They are a solid option for listening to music, hopping on calls, or if I'm just zoning out on the subway or at a cafe. Moving away from tech products to Cadence Electrolyte hydration drinks. The packaging they have is so clean. They have a ton of flavors like this watermelon mojito. It's been my go-to pre or postr running workouts. I love it so much that I have a subscription to get these delivered to my door every few weeks. The Lark self-cleaning water bottle honestly is an aesthetic water bottle that I can't say I necessarily need the self-cleaning feature. I know they do sell other options that are cheaper if you don't care about self-cleing, but it purifies water with UVC light and keeps everything tasting fresh. No odor, no buildup. Perfect for staying hydrated on the go. purifies water with USVC light and keeps everything tasting fresh. No odor, no buildup. When traveling or even wanting to game away from our living room, the PlayStation Portal has been my downtime essential. It's reinvigorated my excitement for gaming. Streaming games directly from my console feels wild. It's a perfect balance between play and portability. This is a Rolex Submariner Date with reference number 126610 LN. Shout out to my AD for hooking me up with this watch earlier this year. It isn't just a watch. It's a time piece. It reminds me of the work it took to get here. Durable, timeless, and built to last, much like the rest of my setup. And I hope to pass it down one day.