NEWS – Despite so much of our information and data going digital, pens are still used by billions of people every day, and clever, cool-looking new pen designs are still being produced at a rapid pace. When we here at The Gadgeteer see one that piques our interest, of course we share it with you. […]
BIGiDESIGN Ti Mini Pen is short on size, long on function Read More
REVIEW – When it comes to my everyday gear bag, I prefer a messenger style bag. They just feel more comfortable to me than a backpack to both carry and use. About four and a half years ago, I reviewed the original Peak Design Everyday Messenger Bag. I ended up using that bag on and
Peak Design Everyday Messenger Bag (2020) review Read More
NEWS – I love pens and I also love tools. Put those two things together and you get the Alt Pen. They say the best tool is the one you have on hand and the Alt Pen from So Design is a premium ballpoint pen that doubles as a screwdriver set, making it a perfect
The Alt Pen is an EDC pen with multi-tool super powers Read More
NEWS – What do you do with your EDC gear at the end of the day? Do you take your watch, multi-tools, pens, and phone and just dump them all willy nilly on your kitchen table? Don’t be a slob, use a valet tray like this ultra nice one from Dango. The EDC Tray from
Keep your EDC ready for action with this tray from Dango Read More
NEWS – Are you tired of being weighed down by a full-sized multi-tool in your pocket or belt? For those days when traveling light is a must, the Geekey is a versatile multi-tool that will clip to your keychain. This key-sized tool has everything you need including one feature that will really surprise you. Here’s
The Geekey multi-tool key has one feature that will blow you away Read More
NEWS – Most EDC gear aficionados are super picky when it comes to their knives. But what about people who don’t want to carry a regular pocket knife on their belt or in their pocket but still want a blade for all those times when one would come in handy? Here are two tiny solutions
Mini knives for your keychain Read More
NEWS – Last spring, Leatherman introduced the world to their Free range of multi-tools. They quickly became popular due to the design which uses magnets (heck yeah!) to make it easier to deploy the tools/blades. We reviewed a couple of the Leatherman Free tools, and they all had one thing in common, they were all
Leatherman gives their popular Free multi-tool range a splash of color Read More
NEWS – It shouldn’t be a surprise with all the boxes that I receive in the mail that my utility knife is my most used tool. That’s why the Prybrid utility knives from Gerber caught my eye. Available in two sizes, the Prybrids are part utility knife, part pry tool – hence the name Prybrid.
These Gerber utility knives double as basic multi-tools Read More
NEWS – Most multi-tools have a core set of tools like a knife, a bottle opener, scissors, and maybe a saw. All good right? But the Zippo SureFire Multi-Tool takes a new step in EDC pocket tools and offers a built-in flint wheel sparker. That’s right, this multi-tool will help you start a fire. Folded,
This multi-tool is on fire – literally Read More
CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – When you love your EDC gear, you want to keep it organized and proudly display it. One way to do both is to consider a valet tray and today I’m going to show you a very nice one that should be on your radar. It’s the Revov Tray Box from Mordeco. They
Revov Tray Box EDC gear organizer review Read More
NEWS – If you’re a Gadgeteer, you love your keychain and keychain-sized tools right? But I bet you really don’t like the split keyrings that you use to hold those tools. Am I right? Split keyrings make me grumpy when I pinch my fingers or even worse, break a nail. The TISUR Titanium keyring is
This keyring won’t break your fingernails! Read More
NEWS – Victorinox Swiss Army has launched its 10th annual Swiss Army Knife design contest. Submissions are open now and end May 29th. The theme for 2021 is “Patterns of the World.” In this contest, participants are asked to create cool designs for the scales/handles of the Classic Pocket Knife. Designs may range from popular and globally known patterns,
You can design the next Victorinox Swiss Army Knife Read More
NEWS – Need something awesome to carry your tiny EDC items? Check out this rugged storage capsule from Dango that is made of machined from waterproof and food grade 6061 aerospace grade aluminum. It has a removable belt clip built on the back of it or you can use the loop on top and the
Store your tiny EDC in a Dango wide capsule Read More
NEWS – I’m fascinated with multi-tools that look like a pen because they are easy to carry with you. Just slip them into a pen slot in your bag and you’ll always have a set of basic tools where ever you go. One example of a pen tool is the Friendly Swede 9-in-1 multi-tool which
This 9-in-1 stylus pen multi-tool does everything but write Read More
NEWS – Here’s something for those times when you need a tiny screwdriver to tighten your glasses, etc. It’s the Megapro 4-in-1 bit driver that has a pen form factor so that it fits in your pocket or bag without taking much extra space. The Megapro has 2 double-ended bits that include 2 Phillips and
This 4 bit driver set fits in your pocket or pen pouch Read More
REVIEW – In my opinion, pens are like money, you can never have enough! I feel the same way about EDC Gear, so a pen that is worthy enough to become part of my EDC is definitely worth taking a look at. Today I want to show you the keychain pen from Arrow & Eaves.
Arrow & Eaves Pocket Keychain Pen review Read More
REVIEW – We currently have a single flashlight in our household. It is rechargeable and has a nice base that it plugs into while waiting to be used. On the rare occasions where I do need a flashlight, I often find myself competing with the spousal unit (old Saturday Night Live Coneheads reference!) as to
Imalent DM35 LED flashlight review Read More
REVIEW – Although in my day job as an engineer I’ve begun to convert over to digital note-taking out of practicality, I still do take quite a few handwritten notes, and if truth be told, I enjoy it—there’s something quite satisfying about writing with a good pen in a good notebook. Over the past several
Bastion EDC Bolt Action Pen review Read More
NEWS – I am a big fan of backpacks. I use one every day to haul my gear to work, another when I travel, and yet another for fitness activities. One of the backpack companies I’ve been keeping my eye for a few years now is EVERGOODS. While many pack companies strive for a “crossover”
EVERGOODS CHZ22 is a low profile backpack for office, trail, or travel Read More
NEWS – The situation: I carry a bunch of EDC gear, and I’m pretty partial to the “tacticool” style that’s been around for some time. Tactical Geek’s EDC Wallets and Pouches check both boxes for me. They are well designed and packed with many EDC organizer-style features and are available in multiple sizes and colorways,