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You’ll actually look forward to splinters when you have this cool pair of EDC tweezers

NEWS – Forget about the lame tweezers included in your Swiss Army knife, the perfect EDC tweezers for grasping or removing tiny objects are from CIVIVI. The Tac-N-Tweeze Tweezers feature sharp-pointed jaws that extend out of the handle to create a full-sized 4.77″ long pair of tweezers. The handle is made of brass and the […]

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Here’s a multi-tool with real scissors

By Julie Strietelmeier / January 31, 2022 / News / EDC, Multi-tool / 6 Comments

NEWS – Swiss Army knives make great multi-tools but the built-in scissors are way too small to be truly useful. If you find yourself needing scissors more than other tools, then check out the True Dual Cutter 2-in-1 EDC cutting tool. The Dual Cutter features a fine-edged Tanto blade and a pair of spring-loaded scissors.

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Are those screwdrivers screwdrivers in your pocket

By Michael Strange / January 30, 2022 / News / EDC / 2 Comments

NEWS – You have probably heard the joke that starts out something like this. Is that a screwdriver in your pocket or? I’m sure you know the rest. The BitVault Compact Screwdriver is the antithesis of that joke. It is a handy wallet tool that can carry six bits of your choice at any time.

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Start your EDC collection with this 10-in-1 multi-tool!

By Julie Strietelmeier / January 28, 2022 / News / EDC, Knives / Leave a Comment

NEWS – Here’s one for EDC newbies who haven’t started their EDC gear obsession – yet. Don’t worry, it will happen. But before it does, you can get started with the edcfans Keychain Knife. This stainless steel EDC multi-tool features a small carabiner/clip that will let you turn it into a keychain or just clip

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WUBEN H5 Multifunctional Clip Flashlight review – One light for head, hat or hip

By Lex Strickland / January 25, 2022 / Reviews / EDC, Flashlight / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – The WUBEN H5 Multifunctional Clip Flashlight is a versatile flashlight that comes with a unique, well-made clip device you’ve never seen before. The flashlight can be removed from the clip for hand-held use but if kept in its clip holder it can be a head light on the included strap, or attached to

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When plastic just doesn’t cut it, you need the FORKANIFE for your EDC!

By Julie Strietelmeier / January 21, 2022 / News / Cutlery, EDC / 1 Comment

NEWS – Travellers and those of you who are environmentally conscious will be interested in checking out the Cold4ged FORKANIFE portable EDC cutlery sets. Features reusable folding fork and knife of stainless steel aluminum construction that fits into a case that’s the size of a credit card. The FORKANIFE is available in two versions. There’s

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This little speaker is the perfect addition to your EDC collection!

By Julie Strietelmeier / January 20, 2022 / News / Bluetooth speaker, EDC / 13 Comments

NEWS – Since when is a speaker something EDC fans use? Since the Muzen Wild Mini Rugged Outdoor Speaker, that’s when! This little military-styled Bluetooth 5.0 speaker can attach to your backpack or bike to make your everyday adventures more fun and musical. Whether it’s blasting the soundtrack from West Side Story while I’m hiking

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Wuben G3 mini EDC unboxing knife and ballpoint pen review – Tiny tool for your keychain

By Julie Strietelmeier / January 18, 2022 / Reviews / Crowdfunded, EDC, Knives, Pens / Leave a Comment

CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – It should come as no surprise that I receive a lot of packages at my house and the first task when receiving a new package is to open it. Duh! I usually scrounge around in a drawer for some scissors or box cutter but I may have found the perfect little (really

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Here’s a way to improve the grip on some flashlights

By Julie Strietelmeier / January 17, 2022 / News / EDC, Flashlight / 1 Comment

NEWS – Check out this add-on ring handle for flashlights that have a 1-inch diameter body. The NEXTORCH FR-1 Professional Tactical Flashlight Ring is a plastic grip that fits between the tail cap and body of flashlights that have a 23.2-25.5mm diameter tail cap. If you want to add one to your EDC flashlight, head

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Wuben C3 flashlight review – can it compete with more expensive EDC flashlights?

By David Sheneman / January 12, 2022 / Reviews / EDC, Flashlight / 9 Comments

REVIEW – I’ve always had a fascination with flashlights. Since LEDs came along and have kept getting brighter and brighter they’ve caught my interest that much more. Wuben is a company I had heard of before but I’ve never used any of their flashlights. Today I have the opportunity to test the Wuben C3 everyday

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This putty isn’t silly, it’s flammable!

By Julie Strietelmeier / January 11, 2022 / News / EDC / 6 Comments

NEWS – Could you make a fire if you had to? Even if you had a lighter or a Ferro rod, it might be difficult to make a fire in an emergency situation due to weather conditions like wind and rain. PYRO Putty is a non-toxic fire starter that is both waterproof and weather resistant.

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Olight Parrot knife review – It’s not a bird, it’s an EDC knife

By Lex Strickland / January 8, 2022 / Reviews / EDC, Knives / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – The Olight Parrot knife is one sharp cookie. Or cookie cutter. Or whatever you need to cut. Olight has produced flashlights for some time but has added knives to their line of useful hardware. This is solid, low tech effective for doing what it was designed to do without a hitch. Mini-spoiler –

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Wuben C2 2000 Lumen Power Bank Flashlight review

By Jacob Haas / January 4, 2022 / Reviews / EDC, Flashlight / 1 Comment

REVIEW – During the winter hours, the sun seems to set before you know it, making a flashlight an important addition to your EDC arsenal. Today we’re reviewing the Wuben C2 Power Bank Flashlight, a surprisingly versatile torch for outdoor or general use. What is it? The Wuben C2 is a rugged handheld flashlight with

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EVERGOODS CAP1L is a sleek, slim, EDC gear organizer

By Andy Jacobs / January 2, 2022 / Reviews / Bags, EDC / Leave a Comment

NEWS – EDC gear organizers items are super handy. They keep our small items from flying around in our EDC bags and help us find them quickly. Sometimes you want an EDC gear organizer that is sleek, slim, and fit just about anywhere, like the new EVERGOODS CAP1L. LIke the CAP2L, The Civic Access Pouch

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Here’s a paracord survival bracelet that’s a multi-tool on your wrist

By Julie Strietelmeier / December 28, 2021 / News / EDC / Leave a Comment

NEWS – The Atomic Bear Cobra is a paracord survival bracelet that has a built-in whistle, compass, Ferro rod, and a striker. The bracelet itself is made from 12 feet of paracord that can be unraveled for all sorts of uses. It is designed to be adjustable and can fit writs that are 7 –

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This multi-tool isn’t a watchamacallit it’s a DoohicKey

By Michael Strange / December 27, 2021 / News / EDC, Multi-tool / 2 Comments

NEWS – If you are looking for a clever multi-tool that you can clip onto your keychain, you might want to check out the DoohicKey ClipKey Tool. This tool has all the functionality of a typical multi-tool with none of the bulk. Its durable stainless-steel construction is travel- and airport-friendly. This 5-in-1 multi-tool has a

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This EDC keychain flashlight looks like a miniature alien weapon

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

NEWS – We’ve reviewed quite a few WUBEN flashlights, but the G1 Mini Flashlight is the smallest light that they sell. It’s also their least expensive light and it’s currently on sale for only $5.99! And you can even get one for free if you spend at least $200 on their site. The G1 puts

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Roaring Fire Picofire Pocket Pouch review – here’s a multitasking upgrade to your EDC

By Bob Patterson / December 23, 2021 / Reviews / EDC, Pouch / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – Is it a wallet? An EDC organizer? A multi-tool pouch? The Roaring Fire Picofire Pocket Pouch can be all of those things with elastic loops, pockets, and pouches to corral all of your bits and baubles. Let’s get organized. To the review! What is it? The Roaring Fire Picofire Pocket Pouch is an

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Here is the perfect pen for your minimalist EDC

By Julie Strietelmeier / December 20, 2021 / News / EDC, Pens / Leave a Comment

NEWS – The Nano Pen is from Keysmart, the same makers of the popular Keysmart key organizers. The Nano Pen features a magnetic cap with a mini-split ring that you can use to attach to your keychain. The pen is made of stainless steel, is 3.3 inches long with the cap, and uses standard D1

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You won’t let anyone pry this multi-tool pry-bar from your pocket!

By Julie Strietelmeier / December 16, 2021 / News / EDC, Multi-tool / 1 Comment

NEWS – The Novel Carry SlideKick is a 12-in-1 multi-tool that pairs good looks with cool features like a built-in bit driver, rulers, a wrench, a pry-bar that doubles as a flat screwdriver and internal storage for the 3 included micro WIHA bits (or any micro 4mm bits). Made of stainless steel or titanium, the

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