Everybody knows about the EDC (Every Day Carry) gear staples like flashlights, battery banks, and pocket knives. But what about the forgotten, underrated, and neglected useful EDC items that often get overlooked? Well, today, I hope to add some value to your day by bringing up seven such items! As mentioned in the video, here is my video on Electric Skateboards as Every Day Carry: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3NmLPSAkIk And also as mentioned, my Playlist of other Every Day Carry videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnybDcBrf88jJGVE9cMi8m2-NNdRQi0YM Affiliate links for EDC gear I use or recommend: Amazon Associates disclaimer (required): After clicking an Amazon Associates link, purchasing this item or any other item on Amazon within 24 hours of doing so results in me receiving a small commission, which comes out of the base cost of the item (you're not being charged anything extra). Condor Messenger Bag I use for my EDC bag: https://amzn.to/35jnmGC [Canada] Microsoft Surface Go tablet I have: https://amzn.to/2NlLbaF [Canada] https://amzn.to/32JqBav [USA] MilSpec Monkey Bottle Corset I use to hold the cup & coffee mug on the side: https://amzn.to/39r0LuS [Canada] Rothco Fishing Kit that I gutted and turned into my survival tin: https://amzn.to/2Qyj1d2 [Canada] Other good EDC gear: 20,000 maH Battery Bank (good for a few full charges depending on phone model) https://amzn.to/2sugIA1 [Canada] 104 lumen 2x AAA EDC flashlight https://amzn.to/39wWvtZ [Canada] My Filming Equipment: Canon Rebel SL2, that I filmed most of this trip with: https://amzn.to/3hGkWcy [Canada] https://amzn.to/30K2E3T [USA] Rode VideoMic GO https://amzn.to/3d30qPO [Canada] https://amzn.to/3e5CFrB [USA] Rode DDCGO wind shield: https://amzn.to/30L7GNK [Canada] https://amzn.to/37y2duR [USA] GoPro Hero Session 4 (used for a few shots, and what most of my older channel content is filmed with) https://amzn.to/3e5C3Cj [Canada] https://amzn.to/3fqmENa [USA] If you want to help out the channel, check out the links below: I run an online 3D Print shop, with a variety of 3D Printed outdoors & EDC gear! As a special thank-you to my Youtube viewers, use the promo code 'SHAMELESSPLUG' to get 20% off your entire order! https://durham-3d-printing.myshopify.com/collections/outdoors If you're interested in Cryptocurrency, this is my affiliate link for joining Binance; a well-known and widely used exchange. We both will earn 10% of all your trading fees paid https://www.binance.com/en/register?ref=WZKZ16ZW Or, if you'd just like to donate, even a few dollars helps support the channel! All donations go towards channel content! https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=8K3G5R9SXR6NC Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichelSeguin2 Face ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SckOJsisalI

In this series covering the Waterloo to Pickering sections of the Trans Canada Trail by electric skateboard, this first leg of my backpacking trip sees me cover the initial 35km from the Inn of Waterloo to the Tim Hortons in Cambridge. Nothing too severe happens in this initial journey, but you can see the cracks starting to form for what is ultimately the fissure that ends the trip in Episode 2. Chapters: 00:00 - Day 1 start 02:22 - Back on trail 05:06 - University of Waterloo & downtown 09:19 - First sign of drive train issues 14:26 - Battery Swap 1 16:17 - Finally outside Kitchener city limits 22:40 - Entering Cambridge outskirts 26:23 - Battery Swap 2 27:10 - Arrival at charging stop 27:45 - Next time... Playlist of all my esk8 & other PEV backpacking videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnybDcBrf88jQFoqqDnNSAisakjV6xcSh Join me on Patreon! For the cost of a single coffee a month, get far more in-depth looks at goings-on behind the scenes; including major upcoming & ongoing projects, what's to come, and more! https://www.patreon.com/MikeInTheWoods Want to build a similar esk8 to mine? Here's my referral link to Ownboards website (You're looking for the Ownboard W2 Kit) https://ownboard.refersion.com/c/7da4a05 Amazon Associates disclaimer (required): After clicking an Amazon Associates link, purchasing this item or any other item on Amazon within 24 hours of doing so results in me receiving a small commission (you're not being charged anything extra). My eskate backpacking gear for this time of year (minimum temp of -10C): The Osprey Atmos 65 AG, the pack I use for skatepacking: https://amzn.to/3D0yVnB [Canada] https://amzn.to/3bSw8AS [USA] Leatherman Sidekick multitool (only cutting tool I bring) https://amzn.to/2tlCu92 [Canada] https://amzn.to/342Eh2B [USA] Anker PowerCore 26,800 mah battery bank https://amzn.to/3JOfFwZ [Canada] https://amzn.to/3JQNNbN [USA] The Klymit Insulated Static V sleeping pad: https://amzn.to/2QEbPfx [Canada] https://amzn.to/37a2K8d [USA] Sea to Summit Thermolite Reactor +15C liner https://amzn.to/3s15vBA [Canada] AquaQuest Safari Tarp (10x10) https://amzn.to/3kExVP9 [Canada] https://amzn.to/31xI5Kr [USA] Boundless Voyage 2900 (3L) Titanium Cook Pot https://amzn.to/3pW2aTq [Canada] https://amzn.to/322Jdpy [USA] Sea to Summit Delta Lite Polypropylene Coffee Mug: https://amzn.to/3ETgzWP [Canada] Boundless Voyage Titanium Alcohol Stove: https://amzn.to/3Gfn2yE [Canada] https://amzn.to/3UDGwS0 [USA] Salomon X Ultra, my trail runners: https://amzn.to/2AvWLwN [Canada] https://amzn.to/31ej04h [USA] Arcturus Rain Poncho (not shown, but in pack): https://amzn.to/3m4tP3f [Canada] https://amzn.to/3s7WZ5o [USA] My Filming Equipment: GoPro Hero 8 Black (SERIOUSLY impressed with this thing) https://amzn.to/3iKhONJ [Canada] https://amzn.to/3iPnQN8 [USA] Canon Rebel SL2: https://amzn.to/3hGkWcy [Canada] https://amzn.to/2H1vpS8 [USA] DJI Mavic Mini 'Fly More' combo https://amzn.to/39Ay79t [Canada] https://amzn.to/351rIEa [USA] Rode VideoMic GO https://amzn.to/3d30qPO [Canada] https://amzn.to/353XDnu [USA] Rode DDCGO wind shield: https://amzn.to/30L7GNK [Canada] https://amzn.to/2SVnhVI [USA] GoPro Hero Session 4 https://amzn.to/3e5C3Cj [Canada] https://amzn.to/342kjFp [USA] If you want to help out the channel: I run an online 3D Print shop, with a variety of 3D Printed & paracord outdoors/EDC gear! Use the promo code 'SHAMELESSPLUG' to get 20% off your entire order! https://durham3dprinting.ca My outdoors 3D Printing 3d model store: https://www.myminifactory.com/users/SeguinM If you're interested in Cryptocurrency, this is my affiliate link for joining Binance; a well-known and widely used exchange. We both will earn 10% of all your trading fees paid https://www.binance.com/en/register?ref=WZKZ16ZW Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichelSeguin2 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mike-In-The-Woods-2032789290293709 Or Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/mikeinthewoodsyt/ Be sure to like & subscribe, as I'll be doing all sorts of adventuring in the future! ATTRIBUTIONS BG Music (Youtube Music Library): 'Mister Lady' by Freedom Trail Studio 'Night Drive' by Quincas Moreira 'Warm Water' by Underbelly 'Croc' by RalphReal #Skatepacking #backpacking #longboardtouring #esk8 #eskate #electricskateboard #tct #touring #transcanadatrail #backpackingadventures #roadtrip #ridingintraffic #eskateboard #esk8riders #travel ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nA6HfRsXZCM

I've previously shown that you can charge USB devices from an electric skateboard battery; but can you use a USB port to CHARGE an eskate battery? As it turns out--yes, you can! Playlist of other power generation & storage vids https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnybDcBrf88hN1FbjaQFr6WJ7MiAwYS_4 Amazon Associates disclaimer (required): After clicking an Amazon Associates link, purchasing this item or any other item on Amazon within 24 hours of doing so results in me receiving a small commission (you're not being charged anything extra). The charging equipment shown in the video: USB to DC 12v Boost Converter: https://amzn.to/3QFdWyy [Canada] https://amzn.to/3vW0EEe [USA] Boost Converter Solar Charge Controller: MPT-7210A https://amzn.to/3sBC2Nl [Canada] https://amzn.to/3sG8v53 [USA] Solar Panel: ECO-WORTHY 120W 20V Solar Panel (from the solar esk8 charging video) https://amzn.to/3b2RwUx [Canada] https://amzn.to/3uMJg31 [USA] My Filming Equipment: GoPro Hero 8 Black (SERIOUSLY impressed with this thing) https://amzn.to/3iKhONJ [Canada] https://amzn.to/3iPnQN8 [USA] Canon Rebel SL2: https://amzn.to/3hGkWcy [Canada] https://amzn.to/2H1vpS8 [USA] DJI Mavic Mini 'Fly More' combo https://amzn.to/39Ay79t [Canada] https://amzn.to/351rIEa [USA] Rode VideoMic GO https://amzn.to/3d30qPO [Canada] https://amzn.to/353XDnu [USA] Rode DDCGO wind shield: https://amzn.to/30L7GNK [Canada] https://amzn.to/2SVnhVI [USA] GoPro Hero Session 4 https://amzn.to/3e5C3Cj [Canada] https://amzn.to/342kjFp [USA] If you want to help out the channel: I run an online 3D Print shop, with a variety of 3D Printed & paracord gear for EV backpacking, camping, & adventuring! Use the promo code 'SHAMELESSPLUG' to get 20% off your entire order! https://durham-3d-printing.myshopify.com/ Join me on Patreon! For the cost of a single coffee a month, get far more in-depth looks at goings-on behind the scenes; including major upcoming & ongoing projects, what's to come, and more! https://www.patreon.com/MikeInTheWoods My outdoors 3D Printing model store: https://www.myminifactory.com/users/SeguinM If you're interested in Cryptocurrency, this is my affiliate link for joining Binance; a well-known and widely used exchange. We both will earn 10% of all your trading fees paid https://www.binance.com/en/register?ref=WZKZ16ZW Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichelSeguin2 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mike-In-The-Woods-2032789290293709 Or Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/mikeinthewoodsyt/ Be sure to like & subscribe, as I'll be doing all sorts of adventuring in the future! ATTRIBUTIONS BG Music (Youtube Music Library): 'Down With Your Getup' by Mini Vandals #Skatepacking #backpacking #esk8r #esk8 #eskate #electricskateboard #esk8riders #touring #crosscountry #LDP #roadtrip #ridingintraffic #esk8life #electricskateboards ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4Ko2vhDTEo

While out in the backcountry, whether for camping, bushcraft; having a reliable filtration solution for clean drinking water is important. The Katadyn BeFree Water Bottle & Filter is a great option! In this video, I review it based on my experiences with it. Amazon Associates disclaimer (required): After clicking an Amazon Associates link, purchasing this item or any other item on Amazon within 24 hours of doing so results in me receiving a small commission, which comes out of the base cost of the item (you're not being charged anything extra). Katadyn BeFree Water Bottle & Filter (0.6L): https://amzn.to/2umy0PP [Canada] https://amzn.to/38cb0kO [USA] -- Can only find one paired with the solar light. Odd Katadyn BeFree Water Bottle & Filter (1.0L): https://amzn.to/2RumHwU [Canada] https://amzn.to/3chcvl7 [USA] Katadyn BeFree Water Bottle & Filter (3.0L): https://amzn.to/2RcNf75 [Canada] https://amzn.to/3agOJE5 [USA] As mentioned, here is the link to my other gear review videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnybDcBrf88grwVWJp-g2D_4d0sqJvYwS Other links! I run an online 3D Print shop, with a variety of 3D Printed outdoors gear! As a special thank-you to my Youtube viewers, use the promo code 'SHAMELESSPLUG' to get 20% off your entire order! https://durham-3d-printing.myshopify.com/collections/outdoors If you're interested in Cryptocurrency, this is my affiliate link for joining Binance; a well-known and widely used exchange. We both will earn 10% of all your trading fees paid https://www.binance.com/en/register?ref=WZKZ16ZW Or, if you'd just like to donate, even a few dollars helps support the channel! All donations go towards channel content! https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=8K3G5R9SXR6NC Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mike-In-The-Woods-2032789290293709 Be sure to like & subscribe, as I'll be doing all sorts of adventuring & reviews and stuff in the future! BG Music: "All That" by Bensound #bushcraft #camping #backpacking #bikepacking #backcountry #prepping #outdoors #survival #bugout #bugoutbag #preparedness #canoetripping #waterfiltration #gear #hiking ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSiJ1GdjOeE