NEWS – If you’ve been considering buying a close contact self-protection device, the StrikeLight 2 is an interesting choice. Not only will this handheld gadget perform as your trusty flashlight with 3 light modes (700-lumen high mode, 150-lumen low mode, and a red beam that won’t wreck your night vision), it’s also a stun gun. […]
This flashlight doubles as a stun gun for self-defense! Read More
NEWS – The Thyrm SwitchBack is an add-on for your existing flashlight that gives it a pocket clip AND a finger loop for a secure grip. The SwitchBack is available in 3 sizes and is designed to mount between the body and tailcap of a variety of flashlights (see the Thyrm product page for a
Quick draw your flashlight with this clip! Read More
NEWS – Don’t want to sleep on the ground the next time you camp because of bugs and such? Then how about sleeping in a hammock? But not just any hammock, the Kammok Outpost is a portable hammock stand that has a special ball hitch mount that you can connect to your vehicle. This folding
ARTICLE – Today I posted episode #7 of the Gadgeteer Video Podcast and to go with lucky number 7, the topic of the podcast was my 7 favorite minimalist wallets. Let’s check them out. 1. IDENTITY Card wallet The IDENTITY Card wallet was my favorite for a very long time because it has the smallest
My 7 favorite minimalist EDC wallets – Julie’s gadget diary Read More
NEWS – Do you have a Swiss Army Victorinox knife as part of your EDC? Do you ever use the toothpick? If you answered no, then consider replacing it with a Tortoise Gear Firefly fire starter. Pull it out, and use the blade on the knife to create sparks to start a fire. The Firefly
This mini fire starter replaces the toothpick on your Swiss Army Knife! Read More
NEWS – The BLUETTI AC500 raised $11 million on Indiegogo, breaking another record in BLUETTI’s history. The AC500 power station and its expansion battery B300S will hit the shelves of their official store and Amazon on Nov 25th. Sharing many parallels with the first modular model AC300, the AC500 goes far beyond with a bunch
The BLUETTI AC500 power station is finally available on their official store and Amazon Read More
REVIEW – I’m typically not a big fan of novelty items, but when I was offered a review sample of the Shargeek Retro 35W GaN Charger, the idea of saying no didn’t cross my mind at all. As a fan of all things Apple (see episode #5 of my video podcast where I share my
REVIEW – Many of us still use physical keys and the best way to keep your keys organized is on a key ring. Today I’m going to show you the Orbitkey Quick Release Key Ring. Let’s check it out! What is it? The Orbitkey Quick Release Key Ring is actually Orbitkey’s second version of their
Orbitkey Quick Release Key Ring V2 review – The best simple keyring yet? Read More
NEWS – When it comes to multi-tools, are you team Leatherman, or are you team Gerber? If you’re team Leatherman, you might change your mind when you find out that Gerber is now letting you customize their popular Center-Drive multi-tool. In addition to being able to choose from 9 color combinations, and two tool packs
Gerber lets you customize their popular Center-Drive multi-tool with your own artwork! Read More
DEAL NEWS – Whoo hoo! I was just able to save $49 off a yearly subscription to Walmart+ which is normally $98 and I will save an additional $59.88 off a yearly subscription of the Paramount+ streaming service and now you can too! Walmart+ is sort of like Amazon Prime but with different perks like
Hurry up and get Walmart+ for 50% off and a free year of Paramount+ is included! Read More
NEWS – With Halloween behind us, it’s officially the countdown to Christmas and that means decorating your home for the holidays. If you go the natural route with a live tree, then you have to check out the crazy luxury tree stands from Garden Glory. Available in solid brass or aluminum, you won’t be covering
Here’s the ultimate Christmas tree stand! Read More
NEWS – The Ccanku C1146 is a knife that is only 3.4 inches long from its stabby tip to the tail which has a hole for a lanyard or keychain. The Ccanku has a 440C steel blade with 59-60 HRC hardness and imitation G10 scales that come in 4 colors (Black, Sky Blue, Orange, Army
This mini EDC knife won’t make your wallet cry! Read More
REVIEW – Do you buy almond, soy, coconut, oat, and other plant-based milk from the grocery store? Ever taken a look a the list of ingredients on the package? There’s probably a lot of sugar and weird ingredients like carrageenan and artificial flavors and colors. Making your own plant-based milk is a great idea until
Nutr Nut Milk Machine review – make your own plant based milks! Read More
NEWS – I know you’ve seen valet trays before, but the Tactical Travel Tray from Maxpedition has extra features that make it an attractive choice for EDC fans. First of all, it has a textured PVC exterior with a 1000-D water and abrasion-resistant light-weight ballistic nylon fabric interior. It stores flat when it’s not being
This tray keeps your EDC gear organized when you’re not using it Read More
DEAL NEWS – Jlink is offering a special $50 instant clip coupon on their 27-inch gaming monitor. This deal is for a 27″ 165Hz 1ms 1440P QHD (2560×1440) gaming monitor that features an anti-glare FreeSync G-sync HDR 2K VA screen that is virtually bezel-less. It has an HDMI port, USB-C port, and 2 Display ports
Deal of the day – Save $50 off this 27″ gaming monitor Read More
DEAL NEWS – DEPGI is offering a special $50 discount on their15.6 inch portable monitor. This deal is for an FHD 1080P monitor that features an sRGB HDR Quantum Dot IPS screen, stereo speaker, USB-C, and HDMI connectivity. At only 2.2 pounds, it will make a great 2nd screen for your computer/laptop and even your
Deal of the day – Save $50 off a mobile USB-C monitor Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Before I started making my own nut milks, I used to buy almond, soy, and coconut milk from the grocery store. These store bought milks had sketchy ingredients, and I would often waste part of the carton due to forgetting it was in the fridge and most of the packaging was not
Nutr 2.0 plant-based milk maker – Notable crowdfunding campaign Read More
NEWS – A couple of months ago, I wrote about a travel crock-pot that made a great option for a mobile slow cooker. That cooker was nice for large meals and family gatherings, but today I want to show you the Lunch Crock from Crock-Pot which is a better solution for personal on-the-go-crockpotting. The Lunch
The Lunch Crock is a portable crockpot for your office lunch convenience Read More
REVIEW – I love taking pictures with my iPhone which I use for all of my review photos and for my everyday photos. In addition to posting these photos on my social media sites, I also print them to include in my handwritten journals from time to time. When Canon offered to send me their
Canon SELPHY CP1500 Compact Photo Printer review Read More
NEWS – I’m a sucker for knives and although I really like pocket knives, I mainly use utility knives because I like always having a super sharp blade. I use them in my leathercraft work and opening the zillions of boxes that come in the mail. When I saw the new Palmer James Brand utility
James Brand adds a utility knife to their line of EDC products Read More