REVIEW – A few months ago, I asked to have an A1C test to check the status of my diabetes. I was diagnosed back in 2004 with diabetes and an A1C of 6.7 (full-blown diabetes is anything greater than 6.5). I have been fortunate enough to control my diabetes with diet and exercise and have […]
NEWS – If you happen to be in the market for a stand for your phone or even a small tablet like an iPad mini, the GoStand from Elevation Lab looks like it could be a great choice. I like the fact that it folds flat so that you can drop it in your gear
GoStand is a universal phone stand for your EDC Read More
NEWS – I bought myself a pair of Apple AirPods Pro earbuds for Christmas and I’ve been enjoying them quite a bit. Except that for one thing. They aren’t all that comfortable in my ears. That’s why I’m always looking for new ones to try and I have to say that the A-3 TWS earbuds
Honey, I shrunk the earbuds Read More
NEWS – When it comes to wallets, Dango is one company that is always pushing the envelope of what a wallet is and what it can do. Their newest Adapt series of wallets feature an all-aluminum construction available in several colors and a rail system that allows quick tool-less conversion from one type of wallet
Dango’s Adapt series of wallets feature a rugged modular design Read More
REVIEW – When we remodeled our kitchen, one of the main things we told our contractor was that we wanted a LOT of light. In fact, with each room that we’ve remodeled, we always put light fixtures with high lumen output. Why? Because light makes almost everything easier. Food prep, cleaning, reading, etc. Long story
TaoTronics (TT-DL095) LED Floor Lamp review Read More
NEWS – The Game Boy handheld game machine is one of my all-time favorites. I spent way too much time playing Prince of Persia and Castlevania on the original and Game Boy Advance machines. I still have a few GB cartridges hiding in a drawer somewhere in my office. Imagining playing those classic games on
If you still love the Game Boy, this box will let you play GB games on your big screen TV! Read More
REVIEW – Keeping your flash drive data secure sounds simple right? But there’s a lot more to making sure someone can’t see or steal information that you put on a portable drive than just putting the drive in your pocket or your bag and hoping for the best. If you’re serious about data security, one
iStorage diskAshur M2 1TB SSD hardware encrypted portable drive review Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – When someone says “cut the cord”, it probably makes you think about ditching your cable or satellite entertainment provider. When BLUETTI says “cut the cord”, they are talking about electricity and the grid. When their soon to be released Bluetti EP500 and EP500 Pro power stations, you’ll have the power (see what
When you own a BLUETTI EP500 power station, you won’t care if the power goes out Read More
NEWS – Do you remember the Tactica M100? Now they are back with a new multi-tool that has features that campers and outdoor adventurers will appreciate. Made of stainless steel with PVD coating, the M.020 features 13 tools that will help you pitch a tent, get a fire going with the built-in Ferro rod, and
This multi-tool has been designed for your next outdoor adventure Read More
REVIEW UPDATES – This week we have 4 review updates from James Garriss, and myself along with an update to my favorite gear page. You can find each update by clicking on each review link in the list below and then scroll to the bottom of the page to read the dated updates. Julie’s favorite
NEWS – Here at the Gadgeteer, we love writing about and reviewing wallets. However, we tend to focus on minimalist wallets because they keep our EDC light and easy to manage. The Claustrum Articular wallet is the opposite of minimal and lightweight with its polyester-reinforced leather and stainless steel construction. The design of this Japanese
The Claustrum Articular wallet isn’t for minimalists Read More
REVIEW – When it comes to computer gear, I am pretty picky about the keyboard that I use. After all, I interact with this peripheral all day long, so it has to match the way I work and my computer set up. During the day, I set behind a desk with my MacBook connected to
Keychron K3 ultra-slim wireless mechanical keyboard review Read More
NEWS – Designed by Mike Bond in Honolulu, Hawaii, the Compano (kum-pan-oh) from Columbia River Knife and Tool (aka CRKT) is a tiny knife with a little extra EDC goodness baked in. It features a folding slip joint knife with a 1.42-inch satin-finished steel blade. I really like the black stonewash finish with the bronze
This carabiner from CRKT not only clips, but slices and dices Read More
REVIEW – I’m always on the lookout for ways to make more time in the day. One way to do that is to skip meals because preparing food is time-consuming both in the prep, eating, and clean up. One way to get back the bulk of that time without starving is to switch things up
HLTH Code Complete Meal Keto-friendly meal shake review Read More
REVIEW – Do you ever want to cook just one fried egg, one waffle, or a tiny cake for just one person, but then you change your mind when you don’t feel like dragging out a full-sized waffle maker, frying pan, or cake pans? Or maybe you don’t even own an oven, stovetop, or a
Dash mini cookers review – Tiny individual cookers for waffles and more Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Getting up in the morning to face a new day is tough enough, but when you’re jarred awake with a harsh noise, it can set you up to be grumpy from the minute you get out of bed. Sure, you can use pick a softer tone for your alarm on your phone,
OneClock wakes you up with sonic science instead of harsh alarms Read More
REVIEW – I’ve been a little obsessed (ok a LOT obsessed) with pens, journals, stickers, and pocket printers for the past year. I get a lot of joy out of documenting my days in my custom journal that I had cut down at Office Max and then embellished with a leather cover. I like to
Poooli L2 smart pocket printer review Read More
REVIEW – I’m still enjoying my quest to find the absolute best tasting, affordable, Keto meal bars on the market, and today I have a new brand to introduce to you. I’m going to tell you about Atlas Bar adaptogen-powered Keto protein bars. What is it? Atlas bars are Keto-friendly low carb high protein meal
Atlas Bar Keto meal bars review Read More
REVIEW – Unless you’re a nocturnal animal, it’s hard to see what you’re writing when it’s dark. WUBEN decided that having a built-in rechargeable light on an EDC style pen would be a great idea to fix that problem. Let’s see if they were right by taking a look at the WUBEN Gecko E61 Rechargeable
WUBEN Gecko E61 Rechargeable Penlight review – a multi-function EDC pen Read More
REVIEW – When you play stringed instruments, you spend a lot of time tuning their strings before you can even start making music with them. I’m all about efficiency and saving time, so is there a way to make tuning stringed instruments faster and more accurate than using a pitch pipe (do people really use
Roadie 3 automatic instrument tuner review – Tightens and loosens strings for you Read More