51 Tiny Essentials We ACTUALLY Use | Everyday Tech (2025)

Detailed Summary

We're Doing a Draft (0:00 - 0:35)

Marques introduces a new format for the EDC video, where he will review his team's daily carries and then draft his favorite items from the selections.

Bags (0:35 - 02:33)

• Moment Everything Bag: Praised for its collapsibility, large main pocket, and numerous smaller pockets, though the laptop pocket is tight.
• Moment Sling Pouch: Used as a camera bag, noted for its four pockets and surprising capacity.
• Urban Outfitters Crossbody Pouch: A cheap ($15) yellow bag, personalized with an Avatar sticker and containing an Opal C1 flathead for camera plates.
• Ridge MKBHD Edition Backpack: Features a custom nameplate, opens entirely flat for easy access, and includes a computer sleeve.
• Baggu Standard Bag: A collapsible grocery bag, gifted by Brandon, demonstrated for its compact storage.

Marques Drafts a Bag (02:33 - 03:10)

• Marques acknowledges the Moment bag's build quality but prefers more color.
• He ultimately drafts the Ridge MKBHD Edition Backpack, citing his involvement in its design and its practical features like the flat-opening main compartment and computer sleeve.

Headphones & Earbuds (03:10 - 06:15)

• Dyson Zone Headphones (1st gen): Preferred over newer models for its functional air filter attachment and comparable audio quality.
• Bose Ultra Open: Open-ear design allows users to hear surroundings while listening to audio, ideal for office environments.
• AirPods Max (1st Gen): Used for noise cancellation, despite having a Lightning port, for tuning out co-workers.
• Nothing Ear (a): Praised for good noise cancellation, comfort, and designer aesthetic.
• AirPods Pro 2: Chosen for excellent fit and noise cancellation, despite compatibility issues with Android devices.
• Audio Technica ATH-M20xBT: Valued for keeping ears warm in winter, solid sound, good battery life, and being replaceable if lost.
• Focal Bathys: High-end headphones ($600 at launch) favored by an audio professional for low distortion in the mid-range, crucial for mixing, though not recommended for general purchase due to price.

Marques Drafts Headphones (06:15 - 07:11)

• Marques initially considers the Focal Bathys for flying and Bose Open Ultras for studio use.
• He reconsiders the Focal Bathys for airplane use due to its noise-canceling not being as effective as AirPods.
• Marques's final picks are the AirPods Max for noise-canceling on planes and the Bose Open Ultras for walk-around studio earbuds, prioritizing effective noise cancellation for travel.

Wallets (07:11 - 09:06)

• MKBHD Trove Wallet: Features elastic for easy access and a slim profile, ideal for small pockets.
• Ridge Wallet (Hard & Leather Bifold): The leather bifold is preferred for its slimness, holding cards and cash without the bulk of metal wallets.
• Timberland Leather Wallet: A traditional bifold, appreciated for its capacity to hold multiple cards, ID, and cash (including 500 pesos).
• Two-Wallet System: One team member uses two wallets: a card wallet (with a Yu-Gi-Oh card) and a separate pouch for cash and coins.
• Segrid Miniwallet: Purchased in the Netherlands, admired for its engineering, durability, and character-building scuffs.

Marques Drafts a Wallet (09:06 - 10:00)

• Marques expresses a preference for minimal, soft wallets over hard, metal, or push-style wallets.
• He drafts the Ridge Minimal Wallet, noting its slim design for a few cards and minimal cash, and is surprised to learn it's a Ridge product.

Watches & Smartwatches (10:00 - 12:49)

• CW&T Solid State Watch: A unique, resin-encased watch designed to last about 10 years, serving as a conversation piece.
• OnePlus Watch 3: Considered the best Android smartwatch, offering multi-day battery life.
• Tissot Visodate: A classic, automatic wristwatch, chosen for its timeless style and versatility.
• Apple Watch Ultra 2: Used for serious fitness tracking, credited with helping a team member lose 20 lbs and win a fitness competition.
• Google Pixel Watch (2 & 3): The Pixel Watch 3 (cellular version) is praised for enabling phone-free runs, allowing calls, messages, and media playback directly from the watch.

Marques Drafts a Watch (12:49 - 13:42)

• Marques, a smartwatch user, acknowledges the Apple Watch Ultra as an easy pick but wants to maintain Android phone compatibility.
• He drafts the OnePlus Watch 3, recognizing its strong performance as an Android smartwatch and multi-day battery life.

Cameras (13:42 - 16:07)

• Canon EOS M: Canon's first mirrorless camera (13-14 years old), used for still photography, especially with a Canon FD50mm F1.4 lens.
• Canon R5 Mark II: Described as the best mirrorless camera available, capable of 8K video, improved autofocus, full-size HDMI, and USBC power, with better color and less overheating.
• Fujifilm X100S: An older model of Marques's camera, still produces impressive photos that surprise people.
• Fujifilm X100VI: A daily camera, enhanced with a mist + polarizer filter for unique light effects.

Marques Drafts a Camera (16:07 - 16:07)

• Marques, as a photographer, values utility and interchangeable lenses.
• He drafts the Canon R5 Mark II, stating that if he had to daily carry a camera, this would be his choice due to its comprehensive features and performance.

Accessories (16:07 - 18:28)

• Journey GLYDE 4-in-1 Charging Station: A 10,000 mAh power bank that charges an Apple Watch, MagSafe phone, and offers wireless charging, ideal for travel with a single USB-C cable.
• Ridge Magsafe Power Bank: A 10,000 mAh power bank with MagSafe, a watch charger, integrated cables (including Lightning), a kickstand, and a display, praised for eliminating the need for multiple Lightning cables.
• Ultrahuman Ring AIR: A stainless steel smart ring for health tracking, notably worn by Ferrari's chief test driver Rafa.
• Ray-Ban Meta Glasses: Smart glasses offering audio, camera, and new AI features like live translation for Spanish, French, and Italian, with photochromic lenses for outdoor use.
• dbrand Cube: A one-sided Rubik's cube, presented as a quirky accessory.

Marques Drafts Accessories (18:28 - 19:27)

• Marques drafts the Ridge Magsafe Power Bank for its versatility and integrated cables, especially the Lightning cable.
• He also picks the Ultrahuman Ring AIR for sleep tracking when his watch is charging, and the Ray-Ban Meta Glasses for their smart features and photochromic lenses.

Phones (19:27 - 22:46)

• iPhone 16 Pro: Praised for its camera quality, stock lenses, and photographic styles.
• Pixel 9 Pro: Used with a Bellroy leather MagSafe case, appreciated for its Android ecosystem benefits like multitasking and YouTube integration.
• iPhone 12 Mini: Despite its age and poor battery life (40% by noon), it's a beloved phone.
• Nexus 6P: A team member briefly used an iPhone 16 Pro Max but returned to the Nexus 6P, calling it the best Google phone ever made for its display and smooth performance.
• Pixel 9 Pro Fold: A folding phone with a 'Touch Grass' skin, chosen after upgrading from previous foldables.
• Pixel 6 Pro: An older phone from the office, used until it breaks, despite a cracked screen, emphasizing using devices until they are no longer functional.
• Samsung S25+: Mentioned as the only non-Apple or Google phone presented.

Marques Drafts a Phone (22:46 - 23:45)

• Marques, despite liking small phones, prioritizes maximizing phone usage.
• He drafts the Pixel 6 Pro to pair with his Android smartwatch pick, expressing a soft spot for the phone and a desire for Google to bring back the distinct camera visor design.

Can't Live Without These (23:45 - 27:54)

• Leatherman Free P4: A multi-tool praised for its one-handed operation and pliers.
• RovyVon Angel Eyes E3 flashlight: A compact flashlight with 700 lumens, significantly brighter than a phone's flashlight.
• Puppy Zuri: A team member's dog, presented as an indispensable companion.
• Graeter's Ice Cream (Skyline Chili flavor): A unique Cincinnati-themed ice cream with oyster cracker bits.
• Lacrosse Stick: Used for exercise, highlighting the importance of physical activity for a desk job.
• Daily Bliss Stone Paper Book: A tear-resistant, flexible notebook that holds ink well and provides a smooth writing experience.
• CW&T Type-B Pen: A pen used for drawing and interior design work.
• TRC Brass Pen Case: A secondary case for sticky notes and pencil sharpeners, keeping small items organized.
• Zoom H1 Handy (1st Generation): An old audio recorder from high school, used for audition tapes and general recording, running on a single AA battery.
• DJI Lav Mic Kit (2 TX): Small, portable lav mics useful for recording on the go, offering reasonable podcast-quality audio.
• M2 Mac Pro: A powerful computer with Apple silicon, humorously shown with its empty internal space.

Marques Drafts His Can't Live Without (27:54 - 28:58)

• Marques passes on the lacrosse stick due to past negative experiences with the sport.
• He drafts the DJI Lav Mic Kit to complement his R5 camera, and the RovyVon Angel Eyes E3 flashlight for its practical utility and superior brightness compared to a phone's flashlight.

Notable Quotes

"This thing rules. It's so collapsible. The main pocket is so big. The laptop pocket is so tight."
— Marques Brownlee (referring to the Moment backpack)

"I'm definitely one of those people that has way too much stuff in their wallet at all times."
— Studio Member

"This is simply the best mirrorless camera you can buy. Red, forget about it. Sony, definitely forget about it. This is all you need."
— Studio Member (referring to the Canon R5 Mark II)

"Everyone's always like, 'Why would you carry a flashlight? You have one in your phone. Your phone flashlight is like maybe 50 lumens.' This is 700."
— Studio Member (referring to the RovyVon Angel Eyes E3 flashlight)

"You can take away pretty much everything except for my lacrosse stick. I cannot live without this thing because exercise is very important when you work a physical job."
— Studio Member

"I like to use my phone my phones until I can't anymore. I usually I like to just run them into the ground."
— Studio Member

"I'm a man of culture. I'm a man of class. I'm a man of taste. And uh unlike the rest of the bozos who work here, I figure I could show you what a man of taste actually uses every day."
— Studio Member (introducing his camera)