NEWS – You guys know that I love to write about multi-tools and all things EDC, so when I saw the GH Carabiner, which is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter, I was impressed enough to share it with all of you! What is the GH Carabiner? It’s a titanium carabiner. Wait, don’t press that back […]
This carabiner will change your mind about carabiners and multi-tools Read More
CONTEST NEWS – Today we have a contest to win a brand new pocket knife for your EDC gear collection. The fine people at Vosteed have generously offered to send one lucky Gadgeteer reader one of their Corgi Pup pocket knives in pink to help celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8th, 2024. Entering this
Win a Vosteed Corgi Pup pocket knife for International Women’s Day! Read More
NEWS – YSMART LONDON is back with another crowdfunding campaign (it’s their 10th). This time, it’s for the YSMART MQ5 quick-release rechargeable flashlight. At first glance, it looks like a small flashlight you can attach to your belt loop, backpack strap, etc. But it has some extra features that make it very desirable, at least
The YSMART keychain flashlight could become an EDC classic Read More
REVIEW – Please don’t take the moniker trash panda too seriously. No one is calling the Vosteed Raccoon trash. For those who don’t know, trash panda is an alternative name for the living, breathing raccoon. With that out of the way, I recently got to get my hands on the ever popular Vosteed Raccoon. This
NEWS – During one of my daily internet surf sessions for interesting gear, I came upon the 4th Kickstarter campaign from MeTool for the AceStand. It’s an interesting accessory for your smartphone that folds up for easy storage in your pocket, or gear bag. What is it? The AceStand is a folding stand for a
This titanium phone stand doubles as an EDC multi-tool that can also glow in the dark! Read More
REVIEW – I carry too much stuff around in my EDC, so I’m the perfect target for the sling bag (or man-bag, or satchel, or whatever you want to call it). My latest candidate is the Inateck Sling, which combines a whole ton of organization with some interesting geometry tricks to make it upsize and
Inateck Sling Bag review – an excellent thing if slings are your thing! Read More
NEWS – This flip-top arc lighter resembles a mini version of everyone’s favorite handheld gaming console – the original Nintendo Game Boy. Unfortunately, you can’t play Tetris or other retro games on it, but it can do what your original Game Boy can’t. It can set things on fire! The Rolls Electric Lighter is a
No, you can’t play games on it, but it’s still HOT! Read More
REVIEW – Minimalist wallets have been a thing for a while now, but the thing is many of us need more than 2 to 3 cards on us. ID, main credit card and… how do you down-select? Medical, EV Valet, corporate cc? Okay, need a bigger wallet. So here’s an interesting option from Mbacco. Compact
Mbacco Wallet review – Not too big or too small, exactly right Read More
CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – Today I want to introduce you to a new multi-tool from CJRB. The Pocket Breeze is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter. Let’s take it for a spin. What is it? The Pocket Breeze is a new utility knife/multi-tool from CJRB, a company known for their folding and fixed knives. What’s in the
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – When it comes to knives, the ones I use more than all others are utility knives. That’s because I receive a lot of packages, and utility knives are the easiest type of knife to use to open and break down boxes for recycling. When I saw the Phantom 2.0 Titanium Folding Utility
The Phantom folding utility knife opens 3 ways! Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – If you like to carry the most basic tools with you when you’re on the go, you need to take a look at the Urbanix multi-function tool, which is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter. You may have seen similar carabiner-style tools in the past, but this one has to be the smallest
Urbanix is a tiny EDC multi-tool for your keychain Read More
REVIEW – The FreeTiger FT51 pocket knife is one sharp cookie – cutter. Sorry if I said that in a previous review, but I was immediately impressed with the sharpness of the blade on this knife and the ‘no cheap feel,’ knowing this knife costs under $30. How will it stand up to my normal
FreeTiger FT51 Pocket Knife review – It doesn’t cut – into your wallet Read More
REVIEW – After testing a few Vosteed knives, I’ve become a big fan. I really like the design, quality, and affordability of their knives, but I have always wondered how they choose their knife names because they don’t seem to follow any rhyme or reason. When I saw the knife above, it reminded me of
Vosteed Dachshund titanium pocket knife review – a great knife with a funny name Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – You have a flashlight, a knife, and a pen in your EDC, but what about a toothbrush? You can have one with the EvoGrip which is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter. What is it? The EvoGrip is a multi-tool toothbrush! It features a Gr5 titanium handle that holds a removable toothbrush head
Add this titanium handled multi-tool toothbrush to your EDC! Read More
REVIEW – Today, I have a quick review of the Thrunite Mini Ballpoint pen for those of you who are interested in really small EDC pens. Let’s take a look. What is it? The Thrunite Mini is a bolt-action ballpoint pen that is made of an Aluminum alloy. What’s in the box? Thrunite Mini Ballpoint
Thrunite Mini Bolt-Action pen review – Great stocking stuff idea for less than $10 Read More
REVIEW – Most flashlights that you’ll read about here on The Gadgeteer look alike. They are a black tube with a bright LED that shines out of one end and a button that turns the light on, off, and changes modes. There’s nothing wrong with that, and it’s been how most flashlights have been designed
WUBEN Lightok X3 Owl EDC flashlight review Read More
NEWS – Olight has just kicked off its Christmas sale with up to 45% off various flashlights and other EDC gear. In addition to these discounts, there is free shipping on orders over $49 and they are also doing a giveaway of an i3E EOS flashlight (while supplies last) for new and existing customers who have created
Save up to 45% and grab a free flashlight during Olight’s Christmas sale! Read More
NEWS – The Sun Company SwingShears is a pair of folding scissors with extra functionality. This small multi-tool has a built-in screwdriver, 5 hex wrenches, a phone holder, and a carabiner. It’s made of stainless steel and is small enough to fit in a pocket or clipped to a bag. Grab one for your EDC
REVIEW – I’m always looking for great pens that I can use as part of my EDC, even if I’m mostly stuck at a desk all day. That’s where the Blank Forces INJECTOR pen is a fun option because it can go from pocket to desk in an elegant way. Let’s take a look at
Blank Forces EDC gear review – titanium INJECTOR Pen & Dock and Hyperlink carabiner Read More
REVIEW – When EDC fans think about multi-tools, the first thing that usually comes to mind is a Leatherman, Gerber, or SOG multi-tool that unfolds into a pair of pliers with other tools in each of the handles. Today I want to talk about a different kind of multi-tool. The Antdesign E-One EDC multi-tool. Let’s
Antdesign E-One EDC multi-tool review Read More