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. […]
This putty isn’t silly, it’s flammable! Read More
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
You won’t let anyone pry this multi-tool pry-bar from your pocket! Read More
REVIEW – We all have too many of them, yet keep reading reviews and buying more. No, I’m not talking about knives or multi-tools, but you can be forgiven for thinking that. I’m talking about flashlights. These are three of the big four EDC gadgets we see here at the Gadgeteer. (I’d put gear bags
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NEWS – There’s still plenty of time to grab this stocking stuffer for the multi-tool collectors on your holiday shopping list. It’s the ATECH 10-in-1 carabiner multi-tool. It’s constructed of stainless steel and is designed to be included in your EDC (every day carry). It features 10 functions that include a carabiner, box cutter, Philips
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NEWS – Bet you never thought you would want to add an axe to your EDC. But one look at the Tops Knives ATAX and you might change your mind. This is a hand axe with multi-tool superpowers. First of all, it’s small enough to put in a go-bag or backpack. It is made of
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REVIEW – Over the years, we here at The Gadgeteer have tested a bunch of flashlights, including several from Imalent. I’ve tested a few myself. But nothing I’ve tested compares to this Imalent MS08 flashlight that I have in my hand in the photo above. What makes this special? Its ability to produce light output
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NEWS – HEAdesigns are known for their pocket knives like the Wingman knife which we reviewed a few years ago. Their latest product isn’t a knife though, it’s a carabiner. Available in limited quantities, the Anchor carabiners are designed to carry your keys in style. They are constructed of titanium with an easy-to-use stainless steel
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REVIEW – Close to a year ago I reviewed the WUBEN Gecko E61 Rechargeable Penlight and now I have the opportunity to show you the Wuben E62 multifunctional penlight. Is the E62 a worthy update? Let’s find out! What is it? The Wuben E62 multifunctional penlight is a flashlight, knife, and glass breaker in the
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NEWS – Back in 2014, Andy told us about the Slidebelts Survival Belt Kickstarter campaign and now seven years later, I want to show you their updated Survival Belt 2.0. You might as well call this a wearable multi-tool because this belt features a built-in stainless steel knife with a titanium nitride coating, a Ferro
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NEWS – The Flextailgear FLEX TOOL 30-in-1 multi-tool is a stocking stuffer idea for new EDC fans on your holiday shopping list. I say new EDC fans because this multi-tool might be more of a novelty than a functional tool. But that’s just a guess on my part only because it has so many built-in
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NEWS – Ridge makes one of those most popular minimalist wallets on the market. How do I know? Because we featured the Ridge wallet in a review back in 2015 and that review was one of the most read reviews on the site for several years in a row! Now Ridge has taken some of
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NEWS – If you’ve been looking for a new knife for your EDC that will turn heads and create envy, the new James Brand Redstone knife won’t disappoint. This lightweight pocket knife features a Sandvik 12C27 drop point blade and their slide-lock mechanism. But it’s the unique split polypropylene grip that made me look twice.
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