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EVERGOODS CAP2L has unique features to organize and protect your EDC gear

By Andy Jacobs / January 12, 2021 / News / EDC, Pouch / Leave a Comment

NEWS – In addition to our gadgets and gear themselves, pouches and organizers are part of the essentials for many of us. EVERGOODS—maker of sleek, durable, multi-role backpacks—recently released their first accessory product, the Civic Access Pouch 2 Liter (CAP2L). The CAP2L draws from both elements of EVERGOODS’ backpack styles as well as the best […]

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Ausounds AU-Frequency ANC True Wireless Earbuds review

By Andy Jacobs / January 10, 2021 / Reviews / TWS earbuds / 1 Comment

REVIEW – The true wireless earbud market has exploded in the past few years, with companies continuing to up the ante and offer high quality and feature-rich products. Although I’ve reviewed quite a few wireless earbuds here at The Gadgeteer, I still enjoy trying out the latest set, if for no other reason than to

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ENACFIRE E90 Wireless Earbuds review

By Andy Jacobs / January 5, 2021 / Reviews / TWS earbuds / 5 Comments

REVIEW – I’ve reviewed quite a few wireless earbuds here at The Gadgeteer, and my quest to find the “perfect” earbuds for me continues onward. I’m looking for a pair of true wireless earbuds that are small, water-resistant, and stay put in my ears while working out. The ENACFIRE E90 Wireless Earbuds appear to check

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Organize your gadgets with gear from Goodwerks

By Andy Jacobs / January 1, 2021 / News / Bags, EDC, Pouch / Leave a Comment

NEWS – Look, we get it. You have a handful or maybe several essential items that you carry with you every day and you’d like to keep them organized and protected. Goodwerks has you covered with a handful of pouches and other gear to help do just that, like the Flat Zip pictured above. Goodwerks

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WESN Henry knife review – Modern take on a classic knife style

By Andy Jacobs / December 25, 2020 / Reviews / EDC, Knives / 1 Comment

REVIEW – We’ve covered several knives from WESN here at The Gadgeteer, and I’ve been impressed with the ones I’ve reviewed. Because of that, I was excited to review the WESN Henry, a modern take on a classic folding-blade pocketknife. Let’s take a look. What is it? The WESN Henry is a classic style, folding-blade

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Groove Life Groove Belt review

By Andy Jacobs / December 13, 2020 / Reviews / Belt / 13 Comments

REVIEW – If you’re like me and have grown a bit tired of traditional styles of belts, Groove Belt might be for you. Groove Life has dubbed their Groove Belt as “Space-Tech,” and they may have a legitimate case for this. Two words: stretch, and…magnets. (I really like magnets.) This belt is quick and easy

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Silent Pocket protects your devices from wireless intrusion

By Andy Jacobs / December 8, 2020 / News / Security / 8 Comments

NEWS – The sheer number of electronic and wireless devices that we carry and use regularly has increased in the past several years. They provide us with the ability to communicate with others, entertain ourselves, perform tasks, work, and do innumerable other activities. But the very electronic components that make these devices so users can

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WESN Microblade 2.0 review – Tiny but mighty knife for your pocket or keychain

By Andy Jacobs / November 17, 2020 / Reviews / 2 Comments

REVIEW – Everyone has their own EDC kit needs, and while it’s nearly unanimously agreed that every EDC kit needs a knife (or at least something with a blade), a large knife isn’t always necessary or feasible for everyone’s daily needs. For those folks, the WESN Microblade 2.0 might fit the bill. This tiny-but-mighty folding

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Allay Lamp’s patented green light soothes and calms

By Andy Jacobs / November 10, 2020 / News / LED lamp / Leave a Comment

NEWS – With all the stress and tension in the world in these unprecedented times, any opportunity for a bit of relief is welcomed by most of us. The Allay Lamp may be able to provide that for you. Allay Lamp’s patented light, discovered by a Harvard Medical School neuroscientist, is a narrow band of

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Pad&Post – Notable crowdfunding campaign

By Andy Jacobs / October 19, 2020 / News / Crowdfunded / Leave a Comment

CROWDFUNDING NEWS – I’m always on the lookout for a product with a simple, clean style that has a unique method of operation and unique function. Brian Conte’s latest Kickstarter campaign, Pad&Post, checks all these boxes for me (pun very much intended). What is it? Pad&Post is a magnetic pen and notepad system that provides

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FOCX Wallet | The Completed Series – Notable crowdfunding campaign

By Andy Jacobs / October 18, 2020 / News / Crowdfunded, Wallets / Leave a Comment

CROWDFUNDING NEWS – There are so many cool and useful new wallets appearing on the market all the time, it’s impossible to keep track of them all. I recently stumbled upon the FOCX Wallet | The Completed Series Kickstarter campaign and it appeared to be one that would be worth sharing. What is it? The

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TaoTronics SoundLiberty 92 True Wireless Stereo Earbuds review

By Andy Jacobs / October 17, 2020 / Reviews / TWS earbuds / 6 Comments

REVIEW – I’m well past the point of being amazed at the sheer number of wireless earbuds that are being released into the market, and to this point at least, I’ve not grown weary of reviewing them in search of the “perfect” ones for my needs. Enter the TaoTronics SoundLiberty 92 True Wireless Stereo Earbuds.

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Able Carry Daily Backpack 20L X-Pac and accessories review

By Andy Jacobs / September 27, 2020 / Reviews / Backpack / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – Bags and packs have become staples in our EDC (Everyday Carry) gear, and although I have a handful of favorites, I’m always on the lookout to try out a new one. Able Carry has some great-looking backpacks and accessories in their product offering, so I was very interested to give them a hands-on

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EarFun Air true wireless earbuds review

By Andy Jacobs / August 18, 2020 / Reviews / TWS earbuds / 1 Comment

REVIEW – I’ve been on a personal quest to find the “perfect” wireless earbuds to meet my needs. I’ve reviewed quite a few of them here at The Gadgeteer, and although some earbud products have hit closer to the mark and some not so close, I’ve still not found “The Ones.” The latest wireless earbuds

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Olight Perun Mini flashlight review – Tiny but bright EDC flashlight

By Andy Jacobs / August 2, 2020 / Reviews / EDC, Flashlight / 6 Comments

REVIEW – Having a light source handy is part of any good EDC kit. Because my daily needs are typically fairly light duty, I don’t opt for large, uber high-powered lights, but instead gravitate toward small, compact, powerful lights. The Olight Perun Mini is one such light. Let’s take a look. What is it? The

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WESN releases Microblade 2.0 knife with upgraded steel and new options

By Andy Jacobs / July 27, 2020 / News / EDC, Knives / Leave a Comment

NEWS – Detroit-baed knifemaker WESN has recently released the Microblade 2.0, an updated version of their small but mighty EDC folding pocket knife. The upgrades to their original Microblade include upgraded D2 steel blade material, and additional handle materials and colors. With its small size (only 2.25″ when closed), wide blade, and pocket clip, the

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Kapacks Trooper Packs will help you look the part while chasing down those Rebel scum

By Andy Jacobs / June 24, 2020 / News / Bags, Star Wars / Leave a Comment

NEWS – Despite their inability to hit a target with their blasters, stormtroopers are very popular characters to Star Wars fans and recognizable the world over. Now you can join the ranks of the Imperial Stormtroopers (at least partially) when you strap on the Kapacks Trooper Pack. As seen in the photos above, the Kapacks

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Trayvax Renegade Zipper Wallet holds cards, cash, coins and more

By Andy Jacobs / June 23, 2020 / News / EDC, Wallets / 1 Comment

NEWS – Here at The Gadgeteer, we’ve featured and reviewed many products from Trayvax, best known for their innovative, minimalist, hard-framed wallets. But the Trayvax Renegade is a bit different. It’s a leather wallet with no metal frame that holds cards, cash, and other small items securely inside its zippered compartment. The Renegade has dual

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Aptly-named Plastic Bottle Rope Maker turns discarded plastic bottles into strong ropes

By Andy Jacobs / June 20, 2020 / News / Crowdfunded / 1 Comment

CROWDFUNDING NEWS – I’m a believer in acting to be good stewards of this earth we’ve been given, and reducing, reusing, and recycling products and materials that would otherwise end up in landfills can help make an impact toward this. That’s what the cleverly-designed Plastic Bottle Roper Maker is intended to do. What is it?

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mōte is a super slim, pocket-sized pill organizer

By Andy Jacobs / June 19, 2020 / News / Crowdfunded, EDC, wallet tools / 1 Comment

CROWDFUNDING NEWS – If you carry prescription or non-prescription meds and other small items in your pockets or purse on a daily basis, take a look at mōte, which just launched on a Kickstarter campaign. It’s an updated version of the traditional pillbox. What is it? mōte is a slim case styled after the traditional

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