NEWS – If you have a “go bag”, like to camp, or hike, the SUNCASE solar lighter is an interesting gadget that will let you start a fire with sunlight. The SUNCASE unfolds to reveal two wings that are lined with mirrors that concentrate the sun’s rays to a focal point that can hold a […]
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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – If a Leatherman multi-tool is overkill for your EDC, then here’s an interesting alternative. It’s the WYN Multi-Tool Capsule which is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter. Available in stainless steel or titanium, the Capsule is shaped like a … well… capsule! But the magic comes when you unscrew the Capsule’s segments because
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NEWS – Is it weird that I have a desire to start collecting wallets even if I never plan to use them? Yeah, I thought so. But don’t you have the same thought when you look at the Rusty Steel Puzzle wallet from 2OfUsLV? I’m really digging the steampunk vibe with the combo of leather
This wallet isn’t very practical for your EDC, but it’s just so cool! Read More
NEWS – At first glance, this hardshell wallet looks pretty awesome with its fanning slot design that can hold up to 10 cards, cash, and receipts. When you open the Ögon Designs Aluminum Code Wallet, it opens like a file cabinet with folders that spread open to reveal the contents for easy retrieval. We’ve seen
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NEWS – Just like apps for your phone, there’s a holiday for everything including one for EDC knife fans! Today is International Knife Sharpening Day and our friends at WESN want you to celebrate by: Taking up your blades. Sharpening them. Take a photo of your rejuvenated knife collection. Tag #IKSDay. Whether you’re sharpening a
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REVIEW – Leatherman brand multi-tools have been part of my EDC since long before EDC became a mainstream term to describe what we carry with us every day. The problem that I’ve faced has been the tradeoff between pocket space and functionality–the most useful tools often took up too much space in my pocket, even
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REVIEW – Every once in a while, a product comes along that is amazingly innovative, eminently practical, and fills a mighty need. I’m my family’s go-to guy for all things technical and have long sought a meter that can be unobtrusively carried. The Volty voltmeter by PC Doodle lets me do just that! Volty, where
REVIEW – I haven’t used a large wallet in years. If it can’t fit in my pocket, then it’s not for me. I continue to try minimalist wallets to find one that works best for me. The newest wallet to take up residence in my pocket is the Open Sea Leather Topsider Mini wallet. Let’s
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NEWS – MGear makes some interesting and rugged EDC gear. We reviewed the MGear Gadget Wallet last month and just today, I noticed that they also sell key organizers. They offer 2 styles that are designed to hold 4-5 keys and also feature a rugged steel carabiner style clip and a leather strap. The version
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UPDATE – Read our full Volty voltmeter review. NEWS – Garrison Keillor once said, “The curse of the handyman [or person] is that when someone asks you to look at something, they really don’t want you to just look at it – they want you to do something about it.” I’m that guy with my
This tiny DC voltmeter fits in a Leatherman bit holder or on keychain! Read More
NEWS – Is it just me, or is this titanium carabiner just begging me to pull out my credit card. I think it’s the rubber O-ring that makes it look so unique compared to other carabiners I come across. This one is made of GR5 titanium and ask you can see from the image above,
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NEWS – If Apple AirTags are part of your EDC, the Dango AirTag Capsule is another cool way to protect them and provide a way to attach them to other gear. The Dango AirTag Capsule is made of CNC machined 6061 aerospace aluminum and features a no-tools-needed construction. Get one in jet black or satin
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REVIEW – I am always looking for the next best thing in a compact multitool, and when a company offers some innovation to the form factor – I am obliged to try it. SOG, having recently been acquired by GSM Outdoors in December of 2021, has made such an offer. The SOG Flash MT boasts
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NEWS – I have a thing for small flashlights and this one from well-known brand Fenix has me curious. It’s the Fenix E03R Keychain Flashlight and it features an all-metal housing, a max output of 260 lumens, USB-C charging, white and red LEDs, and it has an IP66 water resistance rating. I’m also digging the
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REVIEW – Flashlights are one of the greatest gadgets humans ever invented. I have many flashlights; some serve a specific purpose, some are for general use. Acebeam sent me one of their latest to try out – the Rider RX EDC AA Flashlight, and it has a neat little gadget feature. What is it? The
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