Watch the video version here Back with Ron Kwok! Why Having Two Kids Changed My EDC & YouTube Welcome back to the podcast! 🎉 For the first episode after a six-month hiatus, I'm thrilled to welcome back the incredible Ron Kwok from Live with Purpose! Since our last chat in March 2023, Ron’s life and content creation journey have seen some big changes—including becoming a dad of two! In this episode, Ron opens up about his recent content sprint, experimenting with new video formats (like his viral interview-style EDC video), and the evolution of his gear setup. We deep dive into what it really means to have a practical Everyday Carry for Dads when your hands are full 🍼. Spoiler: Say goodbye to the knife! ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 00:00 Intro 0:15 - The Podcast is BACK! (And I'm rusty) 1:12 - Ron Kwok Update: Family Life, Content Sprint, and the 5 AM Grind 2:58 - Ron's New Netflix-Style Interview EDC Video 5:01 - Ron’s Camera Gear: Why the Sony a7C is Still the Workhorse 7:00 - Filming at Home: The Challenge of Work/Life Balance for Creators 7:45 - What is Ron's Current EDC? (The Dad Edition) 9:40 - The EDC Essential: Why Ron Rocks a Sling Bag (Front-Slung) 11:04 - The No-Knife Rule & Why He Carries a Leatherman PS Style 11:33 - Why Ron Switched to a Fountain Pen (Big Idea Designs) 14:59 - Power Banks, Tech, and Preparedness for Day Trips 18:31 - The Daddy Diaper Bag Dilemma: Ron's Solution 19:23 - Ron’s Day Pack: The Able Carry Daybreaker 20:35 - Organization Secret: Using Color-Coded Pouches (No Cavemen Here!) 23:37 - X-PAC vs. Ripstop: Do You Need Expensive Materials? 25:35 - Ron's System for Unpacking Every Bag to Stay Organized

The podcast is coming back Check the video version here   If you want to check out my Youtube videos or my Instagram you can find me here. YOUTUBE main channel YOUTUBE 2nd channel INSTAGRAM   And if you like early access to the podcasts + their video versions or you want to support my content, check out my Patreon  

Tha analytics got to me. I am doing an hiatus. Check the video version here   If you want to check out my Youtube videos or my Instagram you can find me here. YOUTUBE main channel YOUTUBE 2nd channel INSTAGRAM   And if you like early access to the podcasts + their video versions or you want to support my content, check out my Patreon  

Talking to one of the newer bag reviewers. This is Kevin from Pack & Roam. Check the video version here   If you want to check out my Youtube videos or my Instagram you can find me here. YOUTUBE main channel YOUTUBE 2nd channel INSTAGRAM   And if you like early access to the podcasts + their video versions or you want to support my content, check out my Patreon  

Talking to one of the newer bag reviewers. This is John from Unpackd. Check the video version here   If you want to check out my Youtube videos or my Instagram you can find me here. YOUTUBE main channel YOUTUBE 2nd channel INSTAGRAM   And if you like early access to the podcasts + their video versions or you want to support my content, check out my Patreon  

Talking to Odie Matthews on why he came back to the bag world and what he has done during his hiatus. Check the video version here   If you want to check out my Youtube videos or my Instagram you can find me here. YOUTUBE main channel YOUTUBE 2nd channel INSTAGRAM   And if you like early access to the podcasts + their video versions or you want to support my content, check out my Patreon  

I'm biased. Are reviewers bieased? Check the video version here   If you want to check out my Youtube videos or my Instagram you can find me here. YOUTUBE main channel YOUTUBE 2nd channel INSTAGRAM   And if you like early access to the podcasts + their video versions or you want to support my content, check out my Patreon

Talking to Nightshift EDC about what's in her bag as a medical professional and more Check the video version here   If you want to check out my Youtube videos or my Instagram you can find me here. YOUTUBE main channel YOUTUBE 2nd channel INSTAGRAM   And if you like early access to the podcasts + their video versions or you want to support my content, check out my Patreon  

Talking to Orlaigh from  @gearbywomen  and her female perspective to the bag enthusiast space Check the video version here   If you want to check out my Youtube videos or my Instagram you can find me here. YOUTUBE main channel YOUTUBE 2nd channel INSTAGRAM   And if you like early access to the podcasts + their video versions or you want to support my content, check out my Patreon  

Talking to Life Behind Bars  @lbbjkt  Co-Founder Aldo and Designer Deus. Check the video version here   If you want to check out my Youtube videos or my Instagram you can find me here. YOUTUBE main channel YOUTUBE 2nd channel INSTAGRAM   And if you like early access to the podcasts + their video versions or you want to support my content, check out my Patreon  

I believe 2025 will be the year of the totebags Check the video version here   Some of the totebags mentioned Alpaka Metro Totebag* https://geni.us/Alpaka_Metrotote Bellroy Tokyo Wonder Tote* https://geni.us/Bellroy-Tokyo-Wonder Bellroy Tokyo Totebag* https://geni.us/Bellroy_TokyoTote Groundtruth RIKR Tote* https://geni.us/Groundtruth_RIKRTote Life Behind Bars Transition Tote https://geni.us/LBB_Transition   If you want to check out my Youtube videos or my Instagram you can find me here. YOUTUBE main channel YOUTUBE 2nd channel INSTAGRAM   And if you like early access to the podcasts + their video versions or you want to support my content, check out my Patreon  

These are my favorite bags, my favorite Everydaycarry and my favorite tech items of 2024 Check the video version here   Samsung Fold5* https://geni.us/Samsung-Fold5 Bellroy Lite Travel Bag* https://geni.us/Bellroy-LiteTravelPack Pioneer Carry Panda Pack* https://geni.us/Pioneer-PandaPack Wuben X2 Pro Flashlight* https://geni.us/Wuben_X2pro Alpaka Flight Sling* https://geni.us/Alpaka_FlightSling Gaming Device* https://geni.us/GamingDevice   If you want to check out my Youtube videos or my Instagram you can find me here. YOUTUBE main channel YOUTUBE 2nd channel INSTAGRAM   And if you like early access to the podcasts + their video versions or you want to support my content, check out my Patreon  

In the last episode with Alex we had some technical difficulties to record the whole conversation. This time I was able to record the whole conversation about his minimalist packing style, retro gaming and more. Check the video version here   If you want to check out my Youtube videos or my Instagram you can find me here. YOUTUBE main channel YOUTUBE 2nd channel INSTAGRAM   And if you like early access to the podcasts + their video versions or you want to support my content, check out my Patreon  

I talk to Klint of The Perfect Bag about his incredible bag collection, his packing and travel style and more. Check the video version here   If you want to check out my Youtube videos or my Instagram you can find me here. YOUTUBE main channel YOUTUBE 2nd channel INSTAGRAM   And if you like early access to the podcasts + their video versions or you want to support my content, check out my Patreon  

It was such a fun conversation. However, due to some technical issues the recording stopped after 14 min. We will rerecord the conversation in the future.   Check the video version here   If you want to check out my Youtube videos or my Instagram you can find me here. YOUTUBE main channel YOUTUBE 2nd channel INSTAGRAM   And if you like early access to the podcasts + their video versions or you want to support my content, check out my Patreon  

In this episode I have been traveling to Thailand to train Muay Thai. These are my thoughts and experiences   Check the video version here   If you want to check out my Youtube videos or my Instagram you can find me here. YOUTUBE main channel YOUTUBE 2nd channel INSTAGRAM   And if you like early access to the podcasts + their video versions or you want to support my content, check out my Patreon  

This episode is all about my Travel Hacks that I have been using for years and that I recently learnt and want to try out.   Check the video version here   If you want to check out my Youtube videos or my Instagram you can find me here. YOUTUBE main channel YOUTUBE 2nd channel INSTAGRAM   And if you like early access to the podcasts + their video versions or you want to support my content, check out my Patreon  

In this episode I go over my Terms and Conditions that I send to all brands before I consider making a review.   Check the video version here   If you want to check out my Youtube videos or my Instagram you can find me here. YOUTUBE main channel YOUTUBE 2nd channel INSTAGRAM   And if you like early access to the podcasts + their video versions or you want to support my content, check out my Patreon  

I am reating to the first video on my channel. So I'd recommend to watch the video version on my Youtube Channel.   Check the video version here   If you want to check out my Youtube videos or my Instagram you can find me here. YOUTUBE main channel YOUTUBE 2nd channel INSTAGRAM   And if you like early access to the podcasts + their video versions or you want to support my content, check out my Patreon  

I will be going on vacation in a few month. I take you into my thoughtprocess in preparation for this long distance travel to Thailand for a Muay Thai Camp.   Check the video version here   If you want to check out my Youtube videos or my Instagram you can find me here. YOUTUBE main channel YOUTUBE 2nd channel INSTAGRAM   And if you like early access to the podcasts + their video versions or you want to support my content, check out my Patreon