My EDC for 2026 (Switching to a Backpack!)

My everyday carry loadout for 2026 had a major change: I switched from my long-time favorite messenger bags to a commuter backpack. That journey plus changes to some secondary EDC items is all here! ----- LINKS FROM THIS VIDEO ----- Kershaw Shuffle 2 Pocketknife - https://amzn.to/4mEH3jK Wuben X4 Flashlight - https://amzn.to/4mzridL Kore Tactical Gun Belt (10% off "BACKCOUNTRY10") - https://www.koreessentials.com/collections/new-tactical-sets-1-5 D-F.YIT1 Waterproof Minimalist Backpack - https://www.d-fy.it/ Timbuk 2 Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe - https://amzn.to/4nRT8Ug TomToc Navigator-T61 Rolltop (L) - https://amzn.to/477164F Luxtude Cord Organizer Bag (Tools / Gear) - https://amzn.to/4mKv1FI FYY Electronic Organizer (Electronics) - https://amzn.to/3Ksu7jA Hydro Flask 20 oz. Wide Mouth Bottle with Flex Sip Lid - https://amzn.to/4nwrBaI 0:00 My EDC for 2026 0:28 Primary Carry: Keys, Wallet, Phone 1:00 EDC Pocketknife 1:56 EDC Flashlight 2:40 EDC Belt 4:40 EDC Messenger Bags vs. 5:52 EDC Backpacks 6:22 EDC Commuter Backpack Theory and Features 8:08 D-Fy.It1 Waterproof Minimalist Backpack 11:32 Commuter Backpack Shopping 12:24 Timbuk2 Authority Deluxe Commuter Backpack 16:33 Tomtoc Navigator T61 Rolltop 19:57 Admin Case Gear Organizer 20:15 EDC Water Bottle LIKE and SUBSCRIBE and CLICK the BELL for #camping, #hiking, #backpacking, and the gear that goes with it! Using these product links helps this channel grow at no cost to you. THANKS! WEBSITE - https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/backcountrypilgrim/ FREE BACKPACKING CHECKLIST: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/2021/03/12/hiking-backpacking-checklist MY HIKING GEAR: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/my-hiking-gear ----- MUSIC ----- Intro/Outro Music: "Happiness" Composer: Benjamin Tissot Standard License certificate #2232653 from bensound.com