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Traeger’s new Pro WiFi pellet grill is smarter, faster, and smokier

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NEWS – With spring and summer just around the corner that can mean only one thing, IT’S GRILLING SEASON! Traeger, the popular manufacturer of wood pellet grills, introduced a new line based on their best-selling Pro Series grill. There are two models available for 2019, the Pro 575 and Pro 780. The names correspond with […]

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Organize your favorite pens, pencils, and other writing gear in this gorgeous wooden box

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NEWS – The Writing Box from Galen Leather takes you back to an era where there were no smartphones, laptops, or email. Back when the main form of communication was done by putting pen to paper. Back when your EDC consisted of a wooden box to carry your favorite pens, paper, and other stationary items.

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Minaal Day Bag and Carry-on 2.0 Bag are ideal for EDC or one-bag travel

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NEWS – I’m a big fan of bags designed for one-bag travel, and also of bags designed for EDC.  However, while a single bag designed for both purposes may sound good in theory, most often it does not work well in practice.  Minaal understands that, so they offer both their very functional Day Bag for

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Bellroy launches a new luxury leather line, and boy does it look good.

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NEWS – When Bellroy goes in on a new product line, they don’t mess around. They started with small carry products that earned a reputation for excellence. When they stepped into bag design, I was blown away innovative designs and build quality. And now Bellroy is exploring leather with the same attention to design and

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New styles to brighten up your day from the Topo Designs Spring Collection!

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NEWS – It’s time to freshen up your gear for the warm weather, and Topo Designs is here to help! They’ve got some new bag design including a lightweight travel pack and a messenger bag (shown in the picture). You’ll find new apparel options for both men & women like shorts, tops, and jackets in

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Bluffworks Threshold Performance T-shirt

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NEWS – Bluffworks has been steadily building a very impressive product offering over the past few years, including their most recent, the Horizon Quilted Vest and the Departure Travel Jeans.  Their latest offering is the Threshold Performance T-Shirt, which continues Bluffworks’ pattern of simple yet stylish, technical and durable clothing suitable for travel, office or

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Audioengine A2+ speakers add another + by going wireless

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NEWS – In 1982, Thomas Dolby released the prescient album, “The Golden Age of Wireless.” As it turns out, Dolby was a bit ahead of his time, because NOW is truly the golden age of wireless. Just look at all the products that are wireless—even older speakers have been reborn minus the cord. Case in

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Dress up your Apple Watch with the Golden Knight stingray strap

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Apple Watches are everywhere.  Most people like the sporty look, but there are many folks that prefer a dressier look.  Golden Knight has just launched a Kickstarter campaign for their genuine stingray watch strap.  It is designed to give the Apple Watch, or any watch with a 22mm spring bar lug (Tag

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Carbon fiber makes everything cool, including musical instruments

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NEWS – If you’ve ever wanted to learn to play a stringed instrument but were intimidated by the number of strings and frets on a guitar, then you should really consider a ukulele or in this case, a banjolele. This particular instrument is the Outdoor Ukulele Banjolele and what makes it special is that it’s

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This EDC knife is not too big and not too small. It’s just right

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NEWS – If you’re obsessed with EDC products like I am, you probably spend way too much time on Pinterest and sites like Best Damn EDC where people like to show off their collections of everyday carry items. I am always confused as to why some people like to carry multiple knives with them each

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REFYNE – EP1: The Essential EDC Titanium Bolt-Action Pen – Notable crowdfunding campaign

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Of late, there has been a surge in really cool-looking crowdfunded pen campaigns on Kickstarter.  Here’s another one: the REFYNE – EP1.  Its a minimalist bolt-action pen made from either stainless steel or titanium that looks like it would fit in with your EDC as well as become your favorite desk pen. 

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MAGCON is a drawing tool that fits in your pocket – Notable crowdfunding campaign

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – It’s not often that I find a drawing tool that is this cool in the way that it looks and in the way that it works. MAGCON is that tool. Let’s check it out. What is it? MAGCON is a pocket-sized anodized aluminum curved and straight ruler combo that can be used

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Get ready for spring with the FlipFork BOSS – the only grilling tool you’ll ever need

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NEWS – Let me ask you a question. How many bbq tools do you have in your grilling arsenal? Think about it I’ll wait… If you’re like me, your answer was probably too many. What if you only needed one? The FlipFork BOSS is a 5-in-1 grilling tool. The BOSS takes five essential grilling utensils

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It’s a dessert topping! It’s a floor wax! Gourmia introduces air fryer toaster ovens

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NEWS – Unlike the old comedy sales pitch on Saturday Night Live, Gourmia’s combinations make sense.  Fresh off their announcement of new CoolCookers that combine refrigeration with slow or pressure cooking, Gourmia has announced a complete line of combination air fryer toaster ovens. Catering to the ever-growing market of those of us with limited counter

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My thoughts about the Samsung Galaxy S10+, Spoke Designs Pen, and more – Weekly roundup

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NEWS – It’s that time of the week where gadgeteers need a break to catch up on their favorite gadget news, reviews, and articles that we posted here on this site this week. So sit down, browse the list and enjoy! ARTICLES Julie’s gadget diary – The Samsung Galaxy S10+ let me down and I’m

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EMT-The EveryMan Tool – Notable crowdfunding project

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CROWDFUNDED – EDC is sort of our bag here at The Gadgeteer, baby.  And the best EDC gadgets are small, sleek, and multi-functional.  The EMT-EveryMan Tool is all that, and you just might be able to add a bag of chips.  (Not really, but customization is available!) What is it? The EMT-EveryMan Tool is a

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