What’s in My 2025 EDC Backpack

Though I work from home, I still nerd out over everyday carry (EDC) gear. Here's what I currently carry in my EDC backpack.

The Backpack Itself

GoRuck GR2 - Ballistic Nylon Cordura (34L/Black)

I initially bought the GoRuck GR1 but upgraded to the GR2 for more gear space. I don't use it for rucking, but its quality and organization suit my needs perfectly.

I performed some light modifications to the stock backpack:

  • Paracord Handle Wrap → more comfortable grip when carrying the bag.

  • GoRuck Training Sternum Strap → keeps the bag securely on my shoulders.

  • GoRuck Full Panel Water Bottle Pocket → one downfall of the GoRuck bag is that it doesn’t have a dedicated water bottle pocket. However, the external MOLLE webbing made it easy to attach this accessory.

  • Accessory bag mounted to the internal MOLLE using buckle clips → dedicated organization in the bag itself.

  • Airtag mount attached to the accessory bag → ensured the Airtag would never go missing.

Favorite EDC Items

Technology

  • 💻 MacBook Pro (16", 2023, M3 series)

  • 📱 iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) with Smart Keyboard Folio & Apple Pencil

  • 📞 iPhone 17 Pro Max with dBrand Grip case

  • ⌚ Apple Watch Ultra 3

  • 🎧 Apple Airpods Pro & Airpods Max

  • 🏷️ Apple Airtags for Wallet & Backpack

  • 🔌 Apple 140W USB-C Power Adapter & Anker Prime Charging Station

  • 🔋 Anker Magsafe Power Bank & Anker 25,000mAh Laptop Power Bank

  • ⚡ Anker USB-C Cables

  • 🎮 Nintendo Switch 2 with dBrand Killswitch case

  • 🕶️ Oakley Meta Vanguard

Stationery

  • 📔 Plotter A5 Leather Notebook

  • ✏︎ Plotter Long Zipper Pen Case

  • ✏️ rOtring 600 Mechanical Pencil

  • 🖊️ Uni Jetstream Edge Ballpoint Pen

Organization

  • 🎒 Alchemy Goods Large Zipper Pouch w/Liner- Bike Tube

  • 👝 Topo Designs Accessory Pouch

  • 🔒 Elevation Lab AirTag Strap Mount

  • 👜 GoRuck GR1 Field Pocket

  • 👛 Vionentus Supreme Smart VN400 AirTag Wallet

  • 🔑 Orbitkey Key Organizer

Tools

  • 🚑 Pocket First Aid Kit

  • 🔦 Streamlight 66318 MicroStream Flashlight

  • 🔥 Zippo Lighter

  • 🛠️ LEATHERMAN, Wave+

  • 🗡️ Spyderco Para Military 2 Pocket Knife

Miscellaneous

  • ☂️ Osprey Ultralight Raincover Medium

  • 🧻 REI Co-op Multi Towel Mini

  • 🧽 Native Union Clean Screen Spray

  • 🛁 Noshinku Hand Sanitizer Spray

  • 🍾 LARQ Bottle PureVis 25 oz

Rotating / Situational Gear

I’ll swap a few things in or out if I am playing pickleball or riding my Onewheel.

Pickleball

  • 🏓 Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated Pickleball Paddle

  • 👓 Kitchen Blockers Pickleball Protective Eyewear

OneWheel

  • 🦺 F(x)nction Shredder Wrist Guards

  • 🪖 Giro Fixture II MIPS Mountain Bike Helmet (Saved my life once!)