REVIEW – I can remember having a large cassette recorder when I was a kid. I used that thing to record songs off the radio, make silly shows with my sister, and tape myself playing guitar. When I got older, I always wanted a smaller recorder with the micro cassettes but as a broke kid […]
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REVIEW – Do you drink enough during the day? Let me rephrase that, do you drink enough healthy fluids each day? And on, Diet Coke is not a healthy fluid. If you’re not a fan of drinking plain water, the LifeFuels smart water bottle along with specially designed FuelPods may help. Let’s find out. What
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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – According to the Kickstarter campaign tagline, LastTissue is a reusable tissue pack that’s like if a Kleenex pack and a handkerchief had a baby. From what I’m seeing, that looks about right. Why is it cool? The paper and pulp industry is the third largest industrial emitter of global warming gasses. Every
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REVIEW – A flashlight should be part of everyone’s EDC, but if you don’t want or need a full-sized flashlight, the NITECORE TIKI flashlights are tiny while packing a punch of both light and special features. Let’s check them out. What is it? The NITECORE TIKI and TIKI LE are keychain lights with a multi-functional
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NEWS – Instead of using a screwdriver or your pocket knife to open boxes or paint can lids, you can use one of these lightweight Titanium pry bars from TEC Accessories. Available in two sizes, the Ti-Pry multi-tools will become a handy addition to your EDC. The larger Ti-Pry features a stainless steel pocket clip,
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REVIEW – I’m on a roll lately with all these meal replacement drinks and bars. Yes, I know they aren’t gadgets, but geeks and other busy people, sometimes forget to eat meals and/or make bad food choices when they do eat. Instead of grabbing a cheeseburger, fries, and a shake from my favorite fast food
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NEWS – When most people think of the brand Zippo, they immediately think of the iconic flip-top lighter. The HeatBank 9s from Zippo isn’t a lighter, it’s a rechargeable hand warmer. The HeatBank 9s features six heat settings for adjustable warmth and a dual-sided design that heats up to 120°F / 50°C. The pistol grip
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NEWS – The Swiss Advance Chrono N5 Leather Knife is a multi-tool that has tools for most of your daily activities, including eating meals. It features and OrbitKey type of design with individual Stainless steel tools that fan out for easy retrieval. The Chrono N5 includes a screwdriver, bottle opener, knife, fish scaler, wire stripper,
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NEWS – Although the Lever Gear BitVault looks like it might be used to start your car, this rectangular box is really a small storage case that transforms into a multi-tool. It’s available in black or grey, is constructed of a durable metal alloy, and features a built-in carabiner and pocket clip. The BitVault slides
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NEWS – Multi-tools are a fantastic part of anyone’s EDC but do you use all their features? Maybe all you use your multi-tool for is to open boxes or tighten a screw. If that’s the case, check out the TaoBar from NexTool. This minimalistic multi-tool is small enough to fit in any pocket or keychain
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NEWS – My cat ignores me most of the time, but this can’t hangs on your every command as long as you start that command with “Hey Google”. The Caat is a specially designed silicone case for your Google Nest Mini speaker. Available in White, Black, and Red, the Caat case turns the small round
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NEWS – Fishermen and fisherwomen can use the Gerber Linedriver dual-ended multi-tool to help them quickly tie knots and clear eyelets while the other end of the tool features a crimper, hook threader, and dual serrated scissors. The Gerber Linedriver won’t guarantee that you’ll snag a big fish, but it will help you quickly tie
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REVIEW – If you don’t already have a robot vacuum in your home, what the heck are you waiting for? Seriously, robot vacuums in my house have saved me countless hours over the course of the last few years. I very rarely use a manual vacuum to clean my floors because I don’t have to.
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NEWS – The Survival Belt 2.0 from Slidebelts by Brit is not only designed to hold up your pants but the buckle is a 4-in-1 multi-tool. You might say that your Leatherman multi-tool is a better option for your EDC because it features more tools, and you wouldn’t be wrong, but the Survival Belt 2.0
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NEWS – Have you ever said “wow” when you’ve seen a multi-tool? You will when you check out this ultra-fancy Leatherman Charge+ Damascus multi-tool. It’s available in two versions. One with wooden handles like you see above and one with carbon fiber like you see below. Both versions of this special Charge+ multi-tool feature
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REVIEW – I’ve been eagerly awaiting Mobvoi’s next version of the TicPods earbuds since reviewing their original TicPods Free earbuds back in 2018. I loved everything about the TicPods Free earbuds except for the audio/video syncing issues. Everything else about them was perfect so I was anxious to see if the new TicPods 2 Pro
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NEWS – You’ve probably seen and might even have a portable jump start device for your car’s battery. I have one behind the backseat of my car that I reviewed years ago. The problem with a dedicated jump-start gadget is that you have to keep it charged and it just does one thing. The CarAIDE
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NEWS – Firearm collectors will want to add one of these gun replica butane torches to their collections. Available from Collective Carry, these refillable lighters are incredibly detailed models of a variety of firearms. They are made of a material called Kirksite which is a zinc-base alloy of moderate strength. The lighters can be refilled
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NEWS – Multi-tools traditionally fit in your pocket, but the Zubin Axe Survival Stick is a little different. This multi-tool is modular and features 7 different tools that fit on the end of two-piece 52 inch aluminum walking stick. Made in the USA of the highest quality materials, the tools include an axe, compass, fishing
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