**A Traveler's Delight: The Mini Travel Kit from Tom Ben**

As a traveling blogger, I'm always on the lookout for ways to streamline my packing process while still bringing everything I need. That's why I was thrilled when Tom Ben sent me their mini travel kit, designed specifically with travelers in mind. At first glance, the compact size of this kit caught my attention - it's like a little travel kit, perfect for hanging on your hotel bathroom towel hook or other small spaces.

The kit itself is a marvel of design, packed with an assortment of useful items that I never knew I needed until now. There are luggage tags, pouches, cases, and even a carry strap that can be adjusted to fit different sizes and styles of gear. One of the first things I noticed was the inclusion of a small zippered pocket on the inside of the bag, perfect for stashing cables, power bricks, or other miscellaneous items.

As I dug deeper into the kit, I found more surprises - like the ultra suede cloths that can be used to protect surfaces from scratches and spills. These are especially useful when covering trade shows or working on-site with clients. The little pouches and cases were also a nice touch, providing extra organization and protection for small items.

One of the most impressive features of this kit is the adjustable shoulder strap - available in both regular and absolute versions. The absolute version provides extra padding and support for longer trips or more demanding workdays. I was especially impressed by the attention to detail in the design, from the reinforced stitching to the durable materials used throughout.

Of course, no travel kit would be complete without a comfortable bag to carry it all around in. That's where the 11in RTO from MacBook Air comes in - with padding for my computer and plenty of space for other essentials like a camera or charger. The fold-over design provides additional protection and security, while the extra room inside allows for easy packing and rearrangement.

As I began to pack up my gear, I realized just how much this kit was going to simplify my workflow. No more digging through piles of cables and adapters - everything had its own designated spot in the kit. The little folds and pockets kept things organized and secure, making it easy to grab what I needed on the fly.

Finally, I couldn't help but notice the thoughtful touches that Tom Ben included with the kit. From the adjustable buckle straps to the extra pouches for pens or notebooks, every detail seemed designed with the traveler in mind. And as someone who's spent countless hours on planes and in hotels, I appreciate a good little surprise now and then.

**Putting the Kit to the Test**

As I settled into my seat at the airport, ready to film from the plane, I couldn't help but feel grateful for this mini travel kit. The adjustable shoulder strap made it easy to wear as I traveled, while the compact size kept everything out of the way until needed. Even with the camera and charger in tow, the kit held everything together seamlessly - a true testament to Tom Ben's attention to detail.

In short, this mini travel kit from Tom Ben has won me over. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or just starting to explore the world, I highly recommend giving it a try. With its thoughtful design and practical features, it's sure to become a trusted companion on your next adventure - wherever that may take you.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enbonjour no I'm no from techno Buffalo what's up everybody and uh I just woke up getting ready to go to CES today out in Las Vegas and before I could do anything I mean I still have my robe on I haven't even put my hood up to keep my keep my bald head warm there we go it's a little better it's chilly out here in Northern California um before I could even do anything doorbell rang and it was the UPS delivery person with something from Tom bin up in Seattle and check this out this is pretty cool it's a carbon neutral shipment I wonder what's in it I wonder if I might need it before I go to CES let's find out all right so here is the Box Tom bin up in Seattle made in the USA they make a bunch of bags and uh I've had some of their stuff before and it's generally really good stuff they were kind enough to ship me out their new um MacBook Air 11in laptop bag called the retto because look at that I've got an 11inch MacBook Air to take with me to CES my new company computer so thin so light um I don't know what that voice was uh you can check out the unboxing video did that separately but uh anyway thank you to the folks up at Tom bin you know who you are appreciate it uh not saying this bag is any good because I haven't used it yet but I am saying that I'm psyched to have it uh in the bag we've got in the Box rather we've got an ultra suede screen cloth which that might have been a throwin but uh maybe that'll fit the uh the laptop a little big for the laptop maybe but maybe I'll take it with me and let's see we've got another one is a different color yes different color and another one another different color and oh they threw in a little gear pouch very cool the 3D clear organizer Cube nice was not expecting this I'll have to look this up and see how much it costs but uh oh it's like a little travel kit little mini travel kit man they know how to they know how to get to a a traveling blogger's heart I like when I travel I like to bring as little stuff as possible but then I pack too much stuff but then I like to you know keep it in as small a thing as possible and this is cool you can hang that on your little uh your hotel you know bathroom towel hook or whatever keep your toilet treer I suppose I could put my uh my cables and my gear and stuff in there also but anyway here's the bag itself though oh look wait there's more there's all kinds of crazy business in here they threw in a bunch of little uh thanks Tom Ben a bunch of little uh you know luggage tag and some other little stuff little pouches and cases um little carry strap cuz these all have little d-rings on them I am such a sucker man but uh this is cool thank you another luggage strap another little case this one has a little looks like it has a little uh little lining or a little man I'm not even getting to the oh some more ultra suede cloths in there I'm not even getting to the main the main business here though is that it is there more stuff there's another no that's the original and here's the uh the absolute shoulder strap their uh this is an option with their bags it's their uh top-of the line shoulder strap extra padding um when you're when you're covering a trade show and you're on your feet running around and then this is the normal shoulder strap as well so you got the regular shoulder strap and the absolute shoulder strap and when you're covering a trade show with all your gear walking around for uh 3 or 4 days uh you know these little touches make a big difference I'm going to zoom back a little bit so we can see the bag itself they sent me the Green version um one thing if you're covering these shows actually you want to use the uh the handle as much as possible carry the bag with the handle and not with the shoulder strap if you can but anyway here's the bag itself and so on the inside the 11in RTO from MacBook Air the inside you've got um a sleeve here padding for the MacBook Air so we'll get the computer it's amazing this is this is my gear bag so much smaller than it used to be and it slides right in there and then you got the little fold over and you're protect Ed now with the foam padding excellent and then you've got additional space here so what else do we need to put in there let's put in the uh where is it oh the cam C I can't put the camcorder in I'm filming on the camcorder well this is my old camcer which is roughly the same size so this will fit right in there or I think we could put it right in front here no problem cuz we got all this area in the front and we've got another little got little Tom bin things everywhere man uh then we'll need air uh room for power brick so we will include that as well cables all that stuff we're not going to put them all in now I'll show you later but you've got a little zipper pocket on the inside here uh for you know cables materials that kind of thing you've got uh more room inside here you've got a open area and then a few little you know kind of a little open pouch areas there where you can little slots you can put in cables and you know pens whatever else notebook since I I am an intrepret reporter uh you've got another little open area in here as well closes up nice big thick Buckle there adjustable on the back you got your carry handle you've got a little document area and then you've also got a another Buckle so you can wear this as like a fanny pack kind of thing if you want or actually you know over the shoulder with this cinched up around your waist as well might not look super duper cool if you're into the whole like you know not having a lot of straps crisscrossing you whatever but actually uh you put that weight on your on your hips and your you know your lower back area takes some of it off your shoulders and neck definitely a good deal and then we'll hook up a strap nice thick heavy materials metal and uh that's not going anywhere once that's Sy stuff so there you go unbelievable this is my gear bag for the show I'm taking it Tom Ben thank you so much for sending this out in time for me to get it and uh maybe I'll film a little more show you from the airport once I'm all packed up what this thing looks likebonjour no I'm no from techno Buffalo what's up everybody and uh I just woke up getting ready to go to CES today out in Las Vegas and before I could do anything I mean I still have my robe on I haven't even put my hood up to keep my keep my bald head warm there we go it's a little better it's chilly out here in Northern California um before I could even do anything doorbell rang and it was the UPS delivery person with something from Tom bin up in Seattle and check this out this is pretty cool it's a carbon neutral shipment I wonder what's in it I wonder if I might need it before I go to CES let's find out all right so here is the Box Tom bin up in Seattle made in the USA they make a bunch of bags and uh I've had some of their stuff before and it's generally really good stuff they were kind enough to ship me out their new um MacBook Air 11in laptop bag called the retto because look at that I've got an 11inch MacBook Air to take with me to CES my new company computer so thin so light um I don't know what that voice was uh you can check out the unboxing video did that separately but uh anyway thank you to the folks up at Tom bin you know who you are appreciate it uh not saying this bag is any good because I haven't used it yet but I am saying that I'm psyched to have it uh in the bag we've got in the Box rather we've got an ultra suede screen cloth which that might have been a throwin but uh maybe that'll fit the uh the laptop a little big for the laptop maybe but maybe I'll take it with me and let's see we've got another one is a different color yes different color and another one another different color and oh they threw in a little gear pouch very cool the 3D clear organizer Cube nice was not expecting this I'll have to look this up and see how much it costs but uh oh it's like a little travel kit little mini travel kit man they know how to they know how to get to a a traveling blogger's heart I like when I travel I like to bring as little stuff as possible but then I pack too much stuff but then I like to you know keep it in as small a thing as possible and this is cool you can hang that on your little uh your hotel you know bathroom towel hook or whatever keep your toilet treer I suppose I could put my uh my cables and my gear and stuff in there also but anyway here's the bag itself though oh look wait there's more there's all kinds of crazy business in here they threw in a bunch of little uh thanks Tom Ben a bunch of little uh you know luggage tag and some other little stuff little pouches and cases um little carry strap cuz these all have little d-rings on them I am such a sucker man but uh this is cool thank you another luggage strap another little case this one has a little looks like it has a little uh little lining or a little man I'm not even getting to the oh some more ultra suede cloths in there I'm not even getting to the main the main business here though is that it is there more stuff there's another no that's the original and here's the uh the absolute shoulder strap their uh this is an option with their bags it's their uh top-of the line shoulder strap extra padding um when you're when you're covering a trade show and you're on your feet running around and then this is the normal shoulder strap as well so you got the regular shoulder strap and the absolute shoulder strap and when you're covering a trade show with all your gear walking around for uh 3 or 4 days uh you know these little touches make a big difference I'm going to zoom back a little bit so we can see the bag itself they sent me the Green version um one thing if you're covering these shows actually you want to use the uh the handle as much as possible carry the bag with the handle and not with the shoulder strap if you can but anyway here's the bag itself and so on the inside the 11in RTO from MacBook Air the inside you've got um a sleeve here padding for the MacBook Air so we'll get the computer it's amazing this is this is my gear bag so much smaller than it used to be and it slides right in there and then you got the little fold over and you're protect Ed now with the foam padding excellent and then you've got additional space here so what else do we need to put in there let's put in the uh where is it oh the cam C I can't put the camcorder in I'm filming on the camcorder well this is my old camcer which is roughly the same size so this will fit right in there or I think we could put it right in front here no problem cuz we got all this area in the front and we've got another little got little Tom bin things everywhere man uh then we'll need air uh room for power brick so we will include that as well cables all that stuff we're not going to put them all in now I'll show you later but you've got a little zipper pocket on the inside here uh for you know cables materials that kind of thing you've got uh more room inside here you've got a open area and then a few little you know kind of a little open pouch areas there where you can little slots you can put in cables and you know pens whatever else notebook since I I am an intrepret reporter uh you've got another little open area in here as well closes up nice big thick Buckle there adjustable on the back you got your carry handle you've got a little document area and then you've also got a another Buckle so you can wear this as like a fanny pack kind of thing if you want or actually you know over the shoulder with this cinched up around your waist as well might not look super duper cool if you're into the whole like you know not having a lot of straps crisscrossing you whatever but actually uh you put that weight on your on your hips and your you know your lower back area takes some of it off your shoulders and neck definitely a good deal and then we'll hook up a strap nice thick heavy materials metal and uh that's not going anywhere once that's Sy stuff so there you go unbelievable this is my gear bag for the show I'm taking it Tom Ben thank you so much for sending this out in time for me to get it and uh maybe I'll film a little more show you from the airport once I'm all packed up what this thing looks like\n"