EDC

RIIND Compact and Slim Pens review – Simple tools with advanced designs

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CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – As a huge advocate of Bullet Journaling, and journaling in general, I take a lot of notes. I go through several of my favorite Leuchtturm1917 notebooks each year and even more Schmidt ink refills. I’m also a proponent of paying more for higher-quality versions of the items you use most often. This […]

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ThruNite TH30 V2 LED Headlamp review – Two lights in one!

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REVIEW:  The ThruNite TH30 V2 LED headlamp is durable and versatile. It gave me more than enough light to mow safely in the dark. (Sometimes you just gotta.) It also has a ‘firefly’ mode that is .3, that’s ‘point 3’, lumens. That’s adequate light to rummage around a room with someone asleep in it and

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This multi-tool has a built-in ratcheting bit driver

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NEWS – If you want a little more functionality from your multi-tool, the DoohicKey from Nite Ize might surprise you. In addition to traditional functions like a bottle cap opener, pry tool, wrench, and carabiner, the DoohicKey (fun name right?) also offers a bit driver. Ok, that’s not exactly unique either, but how about a

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This flashlight makes your EDC a little lighter both figuratively and literally

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NEWS – The MT Torch Arc USB rechargeable flashlight from UCO Gear can light your path and it can light a fire with the built-in arc lighter in the tail cap. The flashlight features 100 lumens of LED light which isn’t super bright compared to some of the monster flashlights on the market these days,

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Trayvax’s new Roam Clutch puts your EDC gear on your shoulder instead of in your pocket

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NEWS – I’ve been a fan of Trayvax wallets ever since I reviewed the Trayvax Summit minimalist wallet back in 2016. Their newest product is also a wallet, but it’s a wallet that you can wear like a shoulder bag. It’s the Roam Clutch and it’s being marketed towards women which seems like a mistake

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This utility knife has a simple but elegant design

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NEWS – Can a utility knife have an elegant design? I think the Aerocrafted Sideslip Utility Knife does. It’s made of grade 5 titanium and bronze and features a unique minimalist design that requires no tools to change the standard utility blade. It’s sized right to fit into even small pockets and the built-in clip

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The WESN MT is a multi-tool that has been abbreviated down to the bare basics

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NEWS – What are the main uses for your EDC multi-tool? Opening boxes, prying things, scraping things, opening bottles, and tightening screws? If you answered yes, then here’s an ultra-minimal multi-tool just for you. It’s the MT from WESN. Extra points if you understand what MT stands for 🙂 The WESN MT is made in

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Here’s a multi-tool for minimalists that you can hang from your belt

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NEWS – If you enjoy using multi-tools but don’t enjoy the weight and bulk of including one in your EDC, this multi-tool might be just what you need for those light carry days. The CIVIVI Polymorph Titanium Carabiner Multi-Tool houses a rotating screwdriver with 6 tips (Torx T6, Hex H2/H3, flat screwdriver, Phillips screwdriver), a

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Switch up your EDC with this winter themed multi-tool!

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NEWS – Have you ever owned a Swiss Army Knife? Many of us carry one with us as part of our EDC (everyday carry). It’s one of the original multi-tools and they’re not stopping yet. New for this holiday season is the Victorinox limited Climber Lite Winter Magic SE 2021 edition featuring 17 functions in

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This multi-tool deploys pliers with a flick of your wrist!

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NEWS – I don’t know about you, but one of the main uses for my multi-tools is the pliers. The Gerber Center Drive is the first multi-tool that I’ve come across that doesn’t require that you unfold the handles to reveal the pliers. Nope, the Gerber Center Drive’s needle-nose pliers slide out with a flick

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Keep on cranking with this ratcheting keychain multi-tool

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NEWS – Multi-tools are very popular right now. People love having small tools and gadgets that fit in their pockets or on a keychain. But have you ever seen a multi-tool keychain with a ratchet? The EverRatchet Ratcheting Keychain by Gear Infusion has one and a few other goodies. The keychain measures just over 2-inches

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If you thought all multi-tools were the same, Windeler Staks will make you think again!

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NEWS – What is the first thing that you think of when I say the word multi-tool? Most people will say a Swiss Army knife or a folding Leatherman multi-tool as they are extremely popular and are what many other EDC companies base their own multi-tools on. Not Windeler. They were thinking outside the box

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The MyKee multi-tool puts 20+ tools in the size of a house key

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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

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This tiny knife from Gerber will slice and scrape its way into your EDC

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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

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This tiny box cutter doubles as a ultra basic multi-tool

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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

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