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My Everyday Carry for Gaming
If you game on the go, your setup matters. What you carry can shape how smooth your session feels. This is my must-have list of gaming EDC essentials, simple, useful, and tested every day.
What’s Always in My Sling
I use a small cross-body sling from my mom’s job. It’s not fancy, but it works. Inside, everything has a reason to be there:
Phone – Who? *Hangs Up*
- Model: iPhone 16 Pro Max – 256GB – Unlocked (Progressive Review)
- Case: Spigen Rugged Armor MagFit
- Screen Protector: ESR Screen Protector
Switch 2 – ANOTHER BLUE SHELL?
- Model: Switch 2
- Case: Spigen Dual Grip Case
- Screen Protector: Spigen TGlasTR EZ FIT
- Pouch: onn Soft Carrying Case
- Physical Games: Kirby and The Forgotten Lands, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Sonic Frontiers, Ring Fit Adventures, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
- Digital Games: Mario Kart World, Hogwarts Legacy, Super Mario Odyssey, Overwatch 2, Fortnite, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Burnout Paradise Remastered, Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury, Super Mario 3D All Stars, Lego City Undercover, Splatoon 2
AirPods Pro – OH NO… HE’S GOT AIRPODS IN
- Model: AirPods Pro 2 (Lightning Case)
- Case: ESR Magnetic Lid Lock Case
Battery Pack – POWER UP
- Power Bank
- Cable
- Lightning: Apple USB-C to Lightning
- USB-C: Apple USB-C to USB-C
- Watch: Apple USB-C to Apple Watch
Apple Watch – It was time to get a Watch
- Model: Apple Watch Ultra
- Screen Protector: RinoGear Screen Protector
- Band: 1st Gen Blue Sports Band
Kindle – He Did What? *Swipes Page Aggressively*
- Model: Kindle Paperwhite 11 Generation
- Case: ZXA Case
Toothbrush, Toothpaste, floss – Stay fresh, stay ready.
Hand cloth from Japan – YOU never know…
綿 タオル ハーフハンカチ （ストライプ） 23×11cm・ネイビーストライプ (Cotton towel half handkerchief (stripes) 23 x 11 cm, navy stripes)
AirTag – Dang it… Where did I put (insert item here)
Why I Keep It Simple
I don’t carry pouches inside pouches. I don’t bring extra stands, glasses, or snacks. My focus is clean and quick: power, play, and peace of mind.
It’s not about carrying more. It’s about carrying what counts.
What’s in your Gaming EDC? Do you go minimal or pack for every situation?