My Everyday Carry As An Engineering Student (Essentials and Tech)

Summary

A mechanical engineering student shares the essential items, tech, and organization tools kept in their backpack to stay prepared for daily classes and campus life.

Highlights

Backpack and Essentials00:01:36

The creator uses the Alphalete Voyager PRO, a 20-liter backpack, emphasizing durability and minimalism. Key daily carry items include a 40oz iron flask water bottle, a microfiber cleaning cloth, a spare lightning cable, and a TI-84 graphing calculator essential for engineering math.

Tech and Productivity Gear00:07:13

The main setup includes a 14-inch M1 Pro MacBook Pro for creative work and editing, plus an iPad Pro with an Apple Pencil for note-taking using GoodNotes 5. The creator highlights that an iPad is a game-changer for engineering students due to the high volume of handwritten math equations.

Organization and Stationery00:10:52

Advice is given to use a durable plastic folder for handouts and to keep spare printer paper on hand. The stationery kit includes mechanical pencils, pens, and Expo markers, which are recommended for group study sessions on whiteboards.

Miscellaneous and Final Touches00:14:27

The final items include AirPods Pro 2 for audio, chapstick, and a backup MagSafe wallet. The creator also uses an AirTag for tracking purposes and maintains a separate wallet to secure a physical dorm room key.