NEWS – Unless you’re an alien or have no fingers, you most likely have fingernails. And if you like to keep those nails short and tidy, you need to cut them semi-frequently. You can keep a dedicated nail clipper in your pocket just for this task, or you can update your EDC knife to a […]
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REVIEW – Olight is well known for its quality EDC flashlights and now they have something new. It’s the Olight Open Pro EDC penlight. It’s a pen, it’s a flashlight, and it’s even a laser pointer. Let’s check it out. What is it? The Olight Open Pro EDC penlight is a ballpoint pen with a
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NEWS – The StatGear SwissQlip makes the most recognizable EDC multi-tool even more useful by adding a pocket clip. Available in black or chrome, the SwissQlip is compatible with a variety of 91mm Victorinox knives (check StatGear’s site – link below for the full list. Adding this clip to your knife is simple because it
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NEWS – If you’re a regular here (and if not, you should be!), you’ll remember that I showed you a rodless fishing reel a couple of weeks ago. I thought it was cool because it was super compact and a great little addition to a bugout bag or EDC. But today, I have one that
xREEL is a small rodless fishing reel that’s perfect for your EDC Read More
NEWS – I love products that have multiple uses/functions. The MecArmy X7S flashlight is the multi-tool of EDC flashlights. It’s a USB rechargeable flashlight with max lumens of 130 and a modular design that allows you to add storage capsules and/or a lighter module. There are 2 sizes of storage capsules that are designed to
This EDC flashlight can start a fire and hold your meds Read More
REVIEW – As I’ve mentioned before, I live in a neighborhood more rural than urban, where there aren’t many streetlights. I want a flashlight that’s powerful enough to light up any part of my yard, should something unknown happen. I had hoped that the UT90 Predator from IMALENT would be that light, but it died
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NEWS – The Streamlight Pocket Mate USB Flashlight puts 325 lumens on your keychain, your pocket, your belt loop, and the brim of your cap. It features a built-in mini carabiner for clipping to loops and rings and a metal pocket-style clip for clipping to your pocket or the brim of your cap for hands-free
This mini EDC flashlight clips to your gear two ways Read More
REVIEW – I’m always on the lookout for my next favorite wallet. For the last 6 months, my favorite has been the AKEENi XSTO minimalist wallet that I reviewed back in December. It’s always going to be one of my favorites because it has the Gadgeteer logo engraved on it. But I recently received the
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NEWS – The Fusion Wallet is…interesting… It’s made of 13 separate pieces of CNC aluminum. With a quick glance, you might think it’s a trendy minimalist wallet like any one of the Ridge wallet copies. But except for the fact that it’s made of aluminum, the Fusion Wallet is definitely not a minimalist wallet. It’s
A wallet for maximalists who like to think they are minimalists Read More
NEWS – When it comes to adding new EDC gear to your collection, space is a concern. I get it. Most people don’t want to weigh down their pockets with keys and multi-tools. But what if you could combine the two? That’s where the new Trayvax Talon comes in. The Trayvax Talon is a carabiner
Talon is a carabiner and multi-tool from Trayvax. Nuff said. Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – BAD Wrap is a totally new way to protect your tech gear when you’re traveling. It’s basically a cover that provides instant, padded, form-fitting protection, which holds its shape without any Velcro, zippers, snaps, or straps. Is it magic? Nope, it uses 100% aluminum wires inside the cover that can bend and
The BAD Wrap protects your gear in a GOOD way Read More
REVIEW: In my Wuben E05 flashlight review, I established that Wuben makes good stuff. The Wuben L50 Red is an individually numbered flashlight among 2,021 units created (per the Amazon info) to commemorate the 200,000th L50 sold by Wuben. That is a lot of flashlights. But how well does it do its thing? Although red
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REVIEW: Why keep you in suspense? The Wuben E05 EDC flashlight is a winner, and has replaced two of my small pocket flashlights I’ve carried on rotation for years. I’ll try to show you where it shines. (Not sorry.) What is it The Wuben E05 is a rechargeable pocket-sized LED flashlight that is perfect for
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REVIEW – I used to daydream about creating the perfect gear bag. In those dreams, I wanted a bag that could transform from small to big depending on what I needed to carry with me. Big for travel, slim for day-to-day work commutes. I approached a couple of popular bag makers to see if they
BrightLine Bags review – Create the ultimate gear bag of your dreams Read More
NEWS – We post many reviews and articles here at The Gadgeteer that involve EDC products. However, when I stumbled upon Cache Cap, I found it to be fairly unique in the EDC product market. Cache Cap is a normal-looking cap that has hidden compartments to store and conceal survival-type EDC items. While Cache Cap
Cache Cap conceals your critical EDC close to your cranium Read More
REVIEW – A reliable flashlight is an important part of everyone’s EDC. But the downside of most flashlights is that their batteries always seem to be dead just when you need to use one. The Olight Warrior Mini 2 flashlight solve this problem because you can recharge the battery while it’s still inside the flashlight.
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DEAL NEWS – Father’s day is coming up, so it’s the perfect time to buy your dad or yourself a shiny new EDC flashlight. I’m going to help you save you some money because Olight is having a one-day flash sale that starts right now and runs through midnight EDT tomorrow (6/18/21). During this special
Deal of the day – Save BIG on Olight EDC flashlights right now! Read More
NEWS – I don’t leave the house that often these days but I regularly think that I should create a survival kit for my EDC because you never know when you might need emergency gear. The S.O.L. Origin Waterproof Survival Tool Kit packs a selection of tools into a small case that can easily fit
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REVIEW – I just returned from my first “away” vacation since May 2019! To say that it was a long time coming is an understatement. Before we left, I had to deal with the age-old question – which bag do I take on the trip? As luck would have it, I had an easy answer
Bolstr Small Carry 3.0 and Aux Pocket gear bags review – EDC bags for minimalists Read More
NEWS – The Lumintop EDC Pimi features a Nichia NCSLE17A-E LED that has a 50,000 hours lifetime, a max of 110-lumen output, has an IP68 rating that makes it dust and waterproof. With a length of only 1.3inch (33mm) and weighs only 0.62 oz (17.5g). This miniature flashlight from Lumintop has a lot going for
Is this the perfect keychain flashlight? Read More