REVIEW – I love minimalist wallets because I don’t typically carry a bag (I’m never going to call it a purse!) when I’m out and about. I don’t want to bulk up my pockets, so when it comes to wallets, they have to be thin but functional. The newest wallet that I’ve been testing is […]
Groove Life Groove Wallet review – quickly ejects your cards with a thumb swipe! Read More
NEWS – Dango makes some of the coolest EDC gear on the market. Their stuff looks has the right amount of rugged good looks paired with features that make you want to whip out your credit card. I predict that their US-made Carabiner XL and Shackle will definitely be a money maker for them because…
If you like carabiners for your EDC gear, you’re going to LOVE this one from Dango! Read More
NEWS – I’ve talked about replaceable blade knives in the past, but the RazorBone folding knife from the Outdoor Edge Store caught my eye because it comes in a bright orange version like you see above and also in grey for those who hate color. 😉 It features a Givory composite handle with rubberized inserts
Is this EDC replaceable blade folding knife the holy grail for an always sharp knife? Read More
DEAL NEWS – Hey EDC gear fanatics, you’re going to love today’s deal! From now until 11/18/2022, you can save 30% off a selection of Gerber’s do-it-all multi-tools including some of their best-sellers like the Suspension-NXT (shown below) and the Armbar Cork (shown above). 30% off is a great savings that you should take advantage
Deal of the day – Save 30% off Gerber multi-tools and EDC gear! Read More
REVIEW – We sure do love our multi-tools around here, but sometimes you don’t want or need to carry a full-sized Leatherman multi-tool on your belt. For those times, the Screwpop Toolkey might be a reasonable alternative. Let’s find out. What is it? The Screwpop Toolkey is a 15-in-1 multi-tool that is designed to hang
Screwpop Toolkey review – 15-in-1 multi-tool on your keyring Read More
NEWS – The Thyrm SwitchBack is an add-on for your existing flashlight that gives it a pocket clip AND a finger loop for a secure grip. The SwitchBack is available in 3 sizes and is designed to mount between the body and tailcap of a variety of flashlights (see the Thyrm product page for a
Quick draw your flashlight with this clip! Read More
NEWS – Do you have a Swiss Army Victorinox knife as part of your EDC? Do you ever use the toothpick? If you answered no, then consider replacing it with a Tortoise Gear Firefly fire starter. Pull it out, and use the blade on the knife to create sparks to start a fire. The Firefly
This mini fire starter replaces the toothpick on your Swiss Army Knife! Read More
REVIEW – Many of us still use physical keys and the best way to keep your keys organized is on a key ring. Today I’m going to show you the Orbitkey Quick Release Key Ring. Let’s check it out! What is it? The Orbitkey Quick Release Key Ring is actually Orbitkey’s second version of their
Orbitkey Quick Release Key Ring V2 review – The best simple keyring yet? Read More
NEWS – When it comes to multi-tools, are you team Leatherman, or are you team Gerber? If you’re team Leatherman, you might change your mind when you find out that Gerber is now letting you customize their popular Center-Drive multi-tool. In addition to being able to choose from 9 color combinations, and two tool packs
Gerber lets you customize their popular Center-Drive multi-tool with your own artwork! Read More
NEWS – The Ccanku C1146 is a knife that is only 3.4 inches long from its stabby tip to the tail which has a hole for a lanyard or keychain. The Ccanku has a 440C steel blade with 59-60 HRC hardness and imitation G10 scales that come in 4 colors (Black, Sky Blue, Orange, Army
This mini EDC knife won’t make your wallet cry! Read More
NEWS – I know you’ve seen valet trays before, but the Tactical Travel Tray from Maxpedition has extra features that make it an attractive choice for EDC fans. First of all, it has a textured PVC exterior with a 1000-D water and abrasion-resistant light-weight ballistic nylon fabric interior. It stores flat when it’s not being
This tray keeps your EDC gear organized when you’re not using it Read More
NEWS – I’m a sucker for knives and although I really like pocket knives, I mainly use utility knives because I like always having a super sharp blade. I use them in my leathercraft work and opening the zillions of boxes that come in the mail. When I saw the new Palmer James Brand utility
James Brand adds a utility knife to their line of EDC products Read More
NEWS – I doubt anyone would consider an axe as an important part of their EDC compared to a multi-tool. But the 5.11 Operator Compact Tactical Axe has some interesting features that make it worth looking at. First and foremost, this is a small 10-inch axe that is made of stainless steel with a black
Can an axe be a multi-tool? 5.11 thinks so. Read More
REVIEW – The Olight Javelot flashlight is a new model from Olight. It’s a specialist. It does bright, in spotlight fashion. If you need medium to long range bright illumination from a relatively small, easy to carry light, this may be the one (or another one) for you. Olight includes a durable plastic holster for
Olight Javelot flashlight review – A mini long range flashlight for your EDC Read More
NEWS – Ethan at WESN has let me know that they have recently launched a leather wallet called the Forsta which in Swedish, means first, initial, or original. That’s a fitting name for their first wallet. The Forsta is a 4-pocket bi-fold style wallet that is made of a single piece of folded and stitched
WESN adds a leather wallet to their line of popular EDC gear Read More
NEWS – It might look like a regular Sharpie permanent marker, but it doesn’t write. Instead, it’s an EDC cache that can carry matches, medication, a tiny survival kit, and more. Available in versions made of Aluminum, Brass, Copper, and Titanium, the Vital Carry Permanent Cache is a stealthy way to hold your tiny EDC
This Sharpie marker is really your new favorite EDC cache! Read More
NEWS – A quality multi-tool is an important item in anyone’s EDC gear collection and when it comes to multi-tools, one of the best brands out there is Leatherman. To keep Leatherman and other multi-tools ready for action, you need to maintain them regularly by cleaning them, sharpening blades, and lubricating joints. Leatherman’s new Maintenance
Keep your multi-tools in tiptop shape with Leatherman’s maintenance kit Read More
REVIEW – When it comes to curating an EDC gear collection, most people think of flashlights, knives, multi-tools, and a pen. But what about a magnifying glass? The TEC Neo-Spec Pocket Magnifier is designed to be a handy addition to your EDC. Let’s take a closer look – literally. What is it? The TEC Neo-Spec
TEC Neo-Spec Pocket Magnifier review – Tiny 5x magnifier for your EDC Read More
REVIEW – The Olight iMorse Keychain Flashlight is small, simple, rechargeable, and reliable. The maximum brightness really surprised me. And its minimum brightness is quite useful. Since it is rechargeable I don’t feel hesitant to use the iMorse. When I’ve had keychain lights powered by harder-to-find or expensive batteries I usually tried not to use
Olight iMorse keychain flashlight review – A little lumen launcher Read More
REVIEW – The holidays are just around the corner, and everyone can use the flashlight. I can’t tell you the number of flashlights I have stashed around the house. I have two in the garage, one in each vehicle, one in the basement so I can see into the deep freeze, a few in the
ThruNite T3 rechargeable flashlight review – this flashlight would make a great gift! Read More