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Leatherman has a shiny new multi-tool called the Curl

By Julie Strietelmeier / August 19, 2021 / News / EDC, Multi-tool / 5 Comments

NEWS – Inspired and styled after Leatherman’s popular Wave Plus multi-tool, the new Leatherman Curl features a compact form factor, stainless steel construction, and 15 tools: Needlenose Pliers, Regular Pliers, Hard-wire Cutters, Wire Cutters, Wire Stripper, 420HC Knife, Large Bit Driver, Spring-action Scissors, Diamond-coated File, Can Opener, Bottle Opener, Awl w/ Thread Loop, Ruler (8 […]

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Dango’s new titanium money clip holds all your cash and more!

By Julie Strietelmeier / August 17, 2021 / News / EDC, Wallets / 5 Comments

NEWS – If a minimalist wallet that only holds credit cards isn’t your jam, and you prefer to carry cold hard cash, the new MC01 Dango Titanium Money Clip has you covered. Constructed of CNC machined, 6061 aerospace aluminum for the chassis and titanium for the money clip, the MC01 can hold a large wad

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Thrunite Catapult Mini flashlight review – over 600 lumens in the palm of your hand

By Garry Kolb / August 16, 2021 / Reviews / EDC, Flashlight / 6 Comments

REVIEW – Flashlights are important safety items. If you need bright light, it usually means carrying a big light with you. Big light = big light, right? Not if you’re carrying the new Catapult Mini from Thrunite! What is it? The Catapult Mini is a high-powered flashlight styled after Thrunite’s Catapult V6 SST70 flashlight, just

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I bet your Swiss Army knife isn’t as cool as the Swiss Army Damast knife

By Julie Strietelmeier / August 13, 2021 / News / EDC, Knives / Leave a Comment

NEWS – Swiss Army knives are a popular stable of many an EDC gear collection, but the new Swiss Champ Damast Limited Edition 2021 multi-tool knife from Victorinox ratchets things up a few levels because this SA knife features black forged carbon scales and a Damascus blade. What is a Damascus blade? Damascus blades are

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The Fusion wallet combines wood and metal for EDC glam

By Julie Strietelmeier / August 12, 2021 / News / EDC, Wallets / 7 Comments

NEWS – When it comes to your EDC, are you fine with black metal or plastic gear, or do you want something that turns heads? I think the Fusion wallet will definitely earn some second glances and probably questions asking where you got it. The Fusion is a minimalist wallet with enough features that elevates

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The LIOE Delta 7 multi-tool looks more like jewelry than an EDC tool

By Julie Strietelmeier / August 11, 2021 / News / EDC, Multi-tool / Leave a Comment

NEWS – Most multi-tools look pretty utilitarian and well…boring. Am I right? You won’t think that about the LIOE Delta 7 multi-tool though. This 10 function multi-tool is made of grade 5 Titanium and has an unusual artsy type of design that I like a lot. It features a pocket clip, glass breaker, pry tool,

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Bibury 19-in-1 Pliers Multi-tool review

By Dave Moore / August 11, 2021 / Reviews / EDC, Multi-tool / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – When I started engineering college in 1984, a requirement was to carry pliers, screwdrivers, and a knife to every lab. I scrimped and saved to buy my first multitool, a Leatherman PST, to lighten my load and have carried one in my pocket every day since. Now, Bibury’s new 19-in-one multitool has EDC

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This EDC pen has a bolt action pocket clip

By Julie Strietelmeier / August 9, 2021 / News / EDC, Pens / 4 Comments

NEWS – I’ve seen lots of bolt action pens, but the Tactiv WP09 Bolt Action pen from KeySmart is the first one I’ve seen that puts the bolt action mechanism in the pocket clip. Nice! This EDC pen is constructed with machined aluminum, stainless steel, and polished copper. It features 100% waterproof Rite-In-The-Rain permanent ink

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Viperade keeps all of your EDC gear easily accessible

By Julie Strietelmeier / July 30, 2021 / News / EDC, Pouch / 2 Comments

NEWS – Do you stuff all of your EDC gear into your pockets? When that collection includes a flashlight, a pen, a wallet, a multi-tool, a knife, and your keys, cramming all of those items into your pockets will not only make you feel pretty lumpy, but it’s just not convenient. A better idea is

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This Swiss Army knife keeps your nails neat and short

By Julie Strietelmeier / July 29, 2021 / News / EDC, Knives / 2 Comments

NEWS – Unless you’re an alien or have no fingers, you most likely have fingernails. And if you like to keep those nails short and tidy, you need to cut them semi-frequently. You can keep a dedicated nail clipper in your pocket just for this task, or you can update your EDC knife to a

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Olight Open Pro EDC penlight review – Is it 3-in-1 EDC perfection?

By Julie Strietelmeier / July 28, 2021 / Reviews / EDC, Flashlight, Pens / 8 Comments

REVIEW – Olight is well known for its quality EDC flashlights and now they have something new. It’s the Olight Open Pro EDC penlight. It’s a pen, it’s a flashlight, and it’s even a laser pointer. Let’s check it out. What is it? The Olight Open Pro EDC penlight is a ballpoint pen with a

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Improve your Swiss Army Knife with a pocket clip

By Julie Strietelmeier / July 26, 2021 / News / EDC, Knives / 1 Comment

NEWS – The StatGear SwissQlip makes the most recognizable EDC multi-tool even more useful by adding a pocket clip. Available in black or chrome, the SwissQlip is compatible with a variety of 91mm Victorinox knives (check StatGear’s site – link below for the full list. Adding this clip to your knife is simple because it

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xREEL is a small rodless fishing reel that’s perfect for your EDC

By Julie Strietelmeier / July 25, 2021 / News / EDC, Fishing / Leave a Comment

NEWS – If you’re a regular here (and if not, you should be!), you’ll remember that I showed you a rodless fishing reel a couple of weeks ago. I thought it was cool because it was super compact and a great little addition to a bugout bag or EDC. But today, I have one that

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This EDC flashlight can start a fire and hold your meds

By Julie Strietelmeier / July 23, 2021 / News / EDC, Flashlight / 2 Comments

NEWS – I love products that have multiple uses/functions. The MecArmy X7S flashlight is the multi-tool of EDC flashlights. It’s a USB rechargeable flashlight with max lumens of 130 and a modular design that allows you to add storage capsules and/or a lighter module. There are 2 sizes of storage capsules that are designed to

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Cyansky K3 Flashlight review – the perfect mix of size and power

By James Garriss / July 22, 2021 / Reviews / EDC, Flashlight / 4 Comments

REVIEW – As I’ve mentioned before, I live in a neighborhood more rural than urban, where there aren’t many streetlights. I want a flashlight that’s powerful enough to light up any part of my yard, should something unknown happen. I had hoped that the UT90 Predator from IMALENT would be that light, but it died

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This mini EDC flashlight clips to your gear two ways

By Julie Strietelmeier / July 18, 2021 / News / EDC, Flashlight / Leave a Comment

NEWS – The Streamlight Pocket Mate USB Flashlight puts 325 lumens on your keychain, your pocket, your belt loop, and the brim of your cap. It features a built-in mini carabiner for clipping to loops and rings and a metal pocket-style clip for clipping to your pocket or the brim of your cap for hands-free

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Bellroy Flip Case wallet review

By Julie Strietelmeier / July 16, 2021 / Reviews / EDC, Wallets / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – I’m always on the lookout for my next favorite wallet. For the last 6 months, my favorite has been the AKEENi XSTO minimalist wallet that I reviewed back in December. It’s always going to be one of my favorites because it has the Gadgeteer logo engraved on it. But I recently received the

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A wallet for maximalists who like to think they are minimalists

By Julie Strietelmeier / July 15, 2021 / News / EDC, Wallets / 7 Comments

NEWS – The Fusion Wallet is…interesting… It’s made of 13 separate pieces of CNC aluminum. With a quick glance, you might think it’s a trendy minimalist wallet like any one of the Ridge wallet copies. But except for the fact that it’s made of aluminum, the Fusion Wallet is definitely not a minimalist wallet. It’s

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Talon is a carabiner and multi-tool from Trayvax. Nuff said.

By Julie Strietelmeier / July 11, 2021 / News / carabiner, EDC, Multi-tool / Leave a Comment

NEWS – When it comes to adding new EDC gear to your collection, space is a concern. I get it. Most people don’t want to weigh down their pockets with keys and multi-tools. But what if you could combine the two? That’s where the new Trayvax Talon comes in. The Trayvax Talon is a carabiner

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The BAD Wrap protects your gear in a GOOD way

By Julie Strietelmeier / July 8, 2021 / News / Cases and Covers, Crowdfunded, EDC / Leave a Comment

CROWDFUNDING NEWS – BAD Wrap is a totally new way to protect your tech gear when you’re traveling. It’s basically a cover that provides instant, padded, form-fitting protection, which holds its shape without any Velcro, zippers, snaps, or straps. Is it magic? Nope, it uses 100% aluminum wires inside the cover that can bend and

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