News about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
NEWS – The DISSIM Inverted Lighter is an unusual-looking refillable butane lighter that features a patent-pending circle grip and an angled flame port that makes it easier to use the candle flame lighter right side up and upside down without fear of burning your fingers. The DISSIM Inverted Lighter has an adjustable flame and a […]
Light it up or light it down with the DISSIM Inverted Lighter Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – The CIO: Apple Watch & MagSafe Compatible Power Bank is a 5000mAh wireless charging power bank that has been designed especially for iPhones with MagSafe and for Apple Watches. Why do I like it? I like the CIO: Apple Watch & MagSafe Compatible Power Bank because it’s a dual-use charger (actually triple!).
The CIO power bank charges your iPhone AND your Apple Watch Read More
NEWS – There’s no shortage of multi-tools which is a good thing because I like finding new and unusual ones to show you. Today I have one that is just for fishermen. The Bits and Pieces 8-in-1 multi-tool has been designed for people who enjoy fishing and hunting, but mostly fishing. It features a built-in
Here’s a multi-tool designed for fisherman! Read More
NEWS – A pocket knife is an important part of your EDC. Whether that knife is a stand-alone knife or part of your favorite multi-tool, you will obviously need to keep the blade sharp for both safety and efficiency. The SHARPAL is a pocket-sized tool that will keep all your sharp things sharp. It features
The SHARPAL multi-tool will become your new BFF Read More
NEWS – I doubt that you’ll argue that Victorinox makes great pocket knives and multi-tools. And you probably won’t argue with me that their Swisschamp 1.6795.XAVT multi-tool is awesome with its 82 functions. How you would use this Swiss Army tool as part of your EDC due to its sheer size and bulk is beside
The Victorinox 1.6795.XAVT Swiss Army multi-tool is ridiculously awesome Read More
NEWS – I enjoy searching for unique EDC gear and I especially like finding multi-tools that pack a lot of functionality into a small form factor. The MyKee 2.0 definitely ticks the boxes for being unique and having a small form factor. The MyKee looks like a traditional key that you would find on your
The MyKee multi-tool puts 20+ tools in the size of a house key Read More
NEWS – These specially designed shoelaces/bootlaces are an easy way to carry fire-starting materials with you without adding extra bulk to your backpack or pockets. Each tip of the bootlace (called an aglet) is made from ferrocerium. When you strike the lace tip against the included steel plate, it will generate a spark that will
Start a fire with your shoelaces! Read More
NEWS – Groove Life has been selling silicone rings as replacements for traditional metal rings for a while now. Why would you want to put a silicone ring on your finger instead of a silver, gold, etc ring? Silicone is much safer for certain environments and they just look super cool too. Well now, they
Put your favorite DC comics superhero on your finger Read More
NEWS – If you have a very short hairstyle, you know that the hair on your neck can grow and look scruffy. That’s where the Scruffie comes in. This device features 4 individual razors on a flexible band that you can wrap around the back of your neck to shave those unsightly hairs. Another use
This device helps you shave the back of your neck Read More
NEWS – I’m not traveling again very much and I’m still working from home. But this Magware set makes me want to plan a reason to use travel cutlery. Magware from Full Winsor is a set of heat-hardened aluminum cutlery that has magnets in the handles that allow the fork, knife, and spoon to stack
Travel cutlery that stacks together with magnets Read More
NEWS – Way back in May of 2012, I reviewed the Wedgestand eReader stand. Over the near-decade since, I’ve mentioned it as a favorite device accessory at least twice, and it is out on my dining room table as I type this. It’s a great, simple design, and I thought it could not be improved
Pillow Pad is a three-position stand for your tablet Read More
NEWS – While shopping for some new kicks, I stumbled upon the latest sneakers from New Balance that feature a built-in whistle in the heels of these rugged sneakers. Designer Salehe Bembury and New Balance collaborated to create the 574 YURT sneakers which are built for hiking and trail running. In an emergency or when
New Balance’s latest sneakers have built-in whistles because…I have no idea Read More
NEWS – For a little over $20, you can put the Gerber Key Note EDC knife on your keychain or in your pocket. This little guy has a tiny but mighty dual-use 1 inch stainless steel blade for opening packages and for scraping whatever needs to be scraped. The Key Note is available with black
This tiny knife from Gerber will slice and scrape its way into your EDC Read More
NEWS – What is the main function of your multi-tool? How many of you answered “opening boxes”? Yep, me too. The Outdoor Edge Sidewinder is pocket-friendly box cutter that features a locking blade with easily replaceable standard utility razor blades, both flathead and Phillips screwdrivers, a bottle opener, prybar, and pocket clip. This tool will
This tiny box cutter doubles as a ultra basic multi-tool Read More
NEWS – I really needed one of these replacement zipper pulls a couple of years ago when I continued to use a large rolling suitcase that was missing a zipper pull. My own DIY solution was to use a twisty tie from a loaf of bread. Yeah, so classy. If you have a jacket, bag,
A solution for missing zipper pulls Read More
NEWS – Five years ago I reviewed the Flic wireless smart buttons. These small buttons allowed for all kinds of interesting home automation funnery (I just made up that word – you’re welcome). I used one of mine to record the time I stopped eating at night so that I could figure out how long
The Flic Twist home automation gadget has been revealed Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – The Hot Shot Fire Starting Survival Card From Grim Workshop is a credit card-sized high carbon steel multi-tool that features a knife and a complete fire starting kit that is designed to fit into a wallet or an Altoids tin for convenient EDC. Why do I like it? I like Hot Shot
Here’s a fire starting credit card sized kit that fits in your wallet Read More
NEWS – A few days ago I posted about the Kershaw multi-tool knife because I wanted to feature some multi-tools that make the knife the main feature. Today I have another one for you. it’s the Swiss+Tech Multitool Knife that has 13 tools in a very pocket-friendly form factor. This multi-tool features all stainless steel
This multi-tool knife makes stainless steel sexy Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – I’ve often called myself a minimalist, but a better term might be to call myself an essentialist. It’s not that I want to get rid of all my stuff as much as that I want to use only what I need and to optimize what I use. That includes device accessories like
iFMARS Magic Cable – weird name, great 3-in-1 cable for Apple fans Read More
NEWS – It seems like the vast majority of multi-tools include a knife as almost an afterthought. The Kershaw Select Fire flips that and makes the blade the main highlight of this EDC tool while including some extra functionality. The Kershaw Select Fire features a heat-hardened stainless steel blade, black glass-filled nylon scales, a fold-out
Here’s a multi-tool knife that you will love to bits Read More