The Gadgeteer’s top 10 posts of 2022

ARTICLE – It’s time to look back on the past 365 days to find out the top 10 articles that were posted here on The Gadgeteer that were the most popular when it comes to page views/traffic. Ready, set, let’s count down!

10. 5 must-have winter storm gadgets to survive the season plus 1 crazy gadget!

by Julie Strietelmeier

5 must-have winter storm gadgets to survive the season plus 1 crazy gadget!

I just wrote and posted this article about the must-have winter storm gadgets a couple of weeks ago. I can understand why it’s popular based on the crazy weather that we’re already having this winter season. I live in southern Indiana and we’ve already had temperatures in the negative double digits which is crazy! Oh and for your reference, don’t accidentally leave several boxes of canned seltzer in your car and forget about it when the temps get below 0. We did and opened the back of the car to what looked like a shovel of snow… At least it was easy to clean up! 😉

9. Redodo 12V 200Ah Plus LiFePO4 Battery review – Power everything, for a little less.

by Danny Welsch

Redodo 12V 200Ah Plus LiFePO4 Battery review – Power everything, for a little less.

8. This modular multi-tool hangs from your keychain

by Julie Strietelmeier

This modular multi-tool hangs from your keychain

We sure do love EDC gear around here, and this one turned out to be gimmicky (read the Kickstarter comments), but it has a certain cool factor to it that makes EDC fans want to know more.

7. Leatherman Tool Pouch review – A new home for my multi-tools

by Dave Moore

Leatherman Tool Pouch review – A new home for my multi-tools

I told you that our readers like EDC! The 7th most read article on the site this year is for a pouch that can hold all your daily multi-tools. Do you use a pouch like this one to carry your EDC, or do you just use your pockets? Let me know in the comments below.

6. Kwumsy K2 mechanical keyboard with 12.6″ touchscreen review – it’s not just a keyboard, it’s a monitor too!

by Julie Strietelmeier

Kwumsy K2 mechanical keyboard with 12.6″ touchscreen review – it’s not just a keyboard, it’s a monitor too!

I’m always interested in unique gear that can make my daily workflow go smoother. This peripheral combines a mechanical keyboard AND a touchscreen monitor. It might not be practical for everyone and wasn’t for me because I’m a Mac user and the key layout didn’t suit me.

5. Here’s a great EDC tech gadget for your favorite geek!

by Julie Strietelmeier

Here’s a great EDC tech gadget for your favorite geek!

This one isn’t exactly what many consider EDC as it’s not a multi-tool, knife, or flashlight. But for geeks, it’s definitely a cool little tech toolkit for your nerd EDC pouch.

4. 5 super tiny EDC pocket tools

by Julie Strietelmeier

5 super tiny EDC pocket tools

This is the last EDC-themed post in this top 10 round-up of most-read posts on The Gadgeteer for 2022. What’s your smallest EDC item that is actually useful? Since I work from home, I don’t really have a set of EDC, but my smallest and most used tool right now would be a tiny Craftsman box cutter and a tiny ruler.

3. I finally cut the cord with DirecTV! – Julie’s gadget diary

by Julie Strietelmeier

I finally cut the cord with DirecTV! – Julie’s gadget diary

When I got fed up with DirecTV after being a customer for 3 decades, I finally cut the cord in January of this year. I know I was late to the cord-cutting party and I wish I had done it much sooner. The fact that this article was read 91,754 times tells me that others are still interested in this topic. After a year of streaming my favorite shows and movies, I’m still perfectly happy and so is my bank account!

2. EcoFlow Wave portable air conditioner review – Cool any room or a tent outdoors!

by Julian Perry

EcoFlow Wave portable air conditioner review – Cool any room or a tent outdoors!

This review from Julian for a portable AC unit was viewed 163,646 since it was posted back in August. That’s cool! See what I did there? 😉

1. Carsule turns your SUV into a camper!

by Julie Strietelmeier

Carsule turns your SUV into a camper!

This news post has been read 197,965 times in 2022. What the heck? This one is a mystery as to why it was so popular. I guess it just means that people want to turn their existing SUVs into campers and I’m down with that. Why spend thousands of dollars when you can take this ultra-portable camper with you for only $379 from Amazon?

There you have it, our 10 most read articles, reviews, and news posts of 2022. Here’s to 2023 and what interesting trends it brings to our gadget and gear hobby! Happy New Year everyone!