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Chop down a tree, start a fire, tell time, and more with this credit card sized multi-tool

By Julie Strietelmeier / August 15, 2020 / News / EDC, Multi-tool, wallet tools / Leave a Comment

NEWS – The Adventur 3.0 from MRF Multitools is a credit card-sized multi-tool that every EDC enthusiast should check out. It’s available in stainless steel with 3 different finish styles and also in Titanium. The Adventur 3.0 features 40+ tools if you can imagine that. Some of those tools include an axe, scraper, shovel, knife, […]

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Deal of the day – Save up to 45% on Olight flashlights

By Julie Strietelmeier / August 14, 2020 / News / deal, EDC, Flashlight / 7 Comments

DEAL NEWS – It’s your lucky day if you’re in the market for a new EDC flashlight because Olight is having an elite sale until midnight EDT on 8/17. During the sale, you can save up to 45% on some of their best EDC flashlights and even get a free keychain flashlight. If Olight isn’t

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Nitecore TIP SE Dual-Core keychain EDC flashlight review

By Andy Chen / August 11, 2020 / Reviews / EDC, Flashlight / 3 Comments

REVIEW – One of my favorite kinds of flashlights are the kind that are keychain-sized, and rechargeable via USB. Today I get to try out a successor to one of my favorites. Will it take the top spot as my go-to everyday carry flashlight? What is it? The TIP SE is a 700 lumen USB-C

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NEBO Glow turns your Yeti tumbler into a lantern

By Julie Strietelmeier / August 10, 2020 / News / EDC, LED lantern, LED Light / 1 Comment

NEWS – I love products that have two functions and the NEBO Glow fits that category very well. It’s a handle for 20 and 30 ounce tumblers like Yeti and similar brands that not only gives you a good grip on your drink but it doubles as a light. The handle features a 220 lumens

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Glow Rhino Introduces EDC Gear Powered by Tritium

By Jacob Haas / August 2, 2020 / News / Crowdfunded, EDC / 2 Comments

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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – With just under 2 weeks to go on their first Kickstarter project, Glow Rhino, a small group of EDC enthusiasts, is looking to launch the Ion, an innovative pocketknife imbued with a glowing tritium insert. Tritium, for those that may not know, is an innocuous radioactive hydrogen isotope that creates photons through

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Olight Perun Mini flashlight review – Tiny but bright EDC flashlight

By Andy Jacobs / August 2, 2020 / Reviews / EDC, Flashlight / 6 Comments

REVIEW – Having a light source handy is part of any good EDC kit. Because my daily needs are typically fairly light duty, I don’t opt for large, uber high-powered lights, but instead gravitate toward small, compact, powerful lights. The Olight Perun Mini is one such light. Let’s take a look. What is it? The

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WESN releases Microblade 2.0 knife with upgraded steel and new options

By Andy Jacobs / July 27, 2020 / News / EDC, Knives / Leave a Comment

NEWS – Detroit-baed knifemaker WESN has recently released the Microblade 2.0, an updated version of their small but mighty EDC folding pocket knife. The upgrades to their original Microblade include upgraded D2 steel blade material, and additional handle materials and colors. With its small size (only 2.25″ when closed), wide blade, and pocket clip, the

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Paperwallet Slim Wallet review

By Bob Patterson / July 24, 2020 / Reviews / EDC, Wallets / 3 Comments

REVIEW – Greetings from the Jersey Shore! I’m just getting back from playing in the sun and sand, and checking out these cool new wallets! Paperwallet makes a whole line of products made from Tyvek that are durable, eco-friendly, and feature some gorgeous custom designs. Let’s shake the sand off and check them out! What

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Hang or clip this Titanium carabiner. It’s completely up to you.

By Julie Strietelmeier / July 23, 2020 / News / carabiner, EDC, Keychain / Leave a Comment

NEWS – The Blank Forces HyperLink is an EDC Carabiner that has been 3D machined from premium Grade 5 Titanium and features an integrated clip so that you have multiple ways to carry it. Get them while you folks. Blank Forces is currently accepting pre-orders for the HyperLink until midnight August 9, 2020 PST. After

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Smallet wallet review

By Julie Strietelmeier / July 22, 2020 / Reviews / Crowdfunded, EDC, Wallets / 1 Comment

CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – Do you like minimalist wallets? If you do, I have one of these most minimal wallets you’ll be able to find. It’s called the Smallet and it’s a small wallet (get it?) that is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter. Let’s check it out. What is it? The Smallet is a wallet that

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This EDC notebook is the size of a credit card and fits in your wallet

By Julie Strietelmeier / July 20, 2020 / News / EDC, Notebooks, Wallets / Leave a Comment

NEWS – Most of us have a smartphone in our pockets that can be used to take notes while we’re on the go, but there’s something to be said for the simplicity of regular paper. That’s why I think I’d like the Pokka MicroNotes notebooks as an addition to my EDC. If the Pokka brand

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Captain Kirk would love this flashlight

By Julie Strietelmeier / July 15, 2020 / News / EDC, Flashlight / 3 Comments

NEWS – Most flashlights look pretty similar. They are round, have a power button on one end, and a bright LED on the opposite end. But not the RovyVon Angel Eyes (weird name, right?) flashlight. This one sports a cool retro sci-fi vibe that makes it look like it came straight out of the prop

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Save 50% off Keyport EDC gear for the next 48hrs!

By Julie Strietelmeier / July 13, 2020 / News / deal, EDC, Keychain / Leave a Comment

DEAL NEWS – Today (and tomorrow) are your lucky days because you can save 50% off a Keyport Pivot key organizer with a special discount code just for Gadgeteer readers. This is the best discount that they’ve ever had for the Pivot. If you’re not familiar the Keyport Pivot, take a quick look at my

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Aviator Slide wallet review

By Julie Strietelmeier / July 8, 2020 / Reviews / EDC, Wallets / 12 Comments

REVIEW – If you’re still sporting a chunky bi-fold style wallet, it’s time to consider upgrading to something slimmer and way more stylish. One option worth checking out is the Aviator Slide wallet from Germany. It’s a minimalist wallet with maximum features. What is it? The Aviator Slide is a minimalist wallet that can hold

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Trayvax Renegade Zipper Wallet holds cards, cash, coins and more

By Andy Jacobs / June 23, 2020 / News / EDC, Wallets / 1 Comment

NEWS – Here at The Gadgeteer, we’ve featured and reviewed many products from Trayvax, best known for their innovative, minimalist, hard-framed wallets. But the Trayvax Renegade is a bit different. It’s a leather wallet with no metal frame that holds cards, cash, and other small items securely inside its zippered compartment. The Renegade has dual

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BlitzBlade is a pen sized multi-tool that will make your DIY chores easier

By Julie Strietelmeier / June 20, 2020 / News / EDC, Multi-tool / Leave a Comment

NEWS – Whether it’s opening boxes, tightening loose screws, prying open paint cans, popping the top on a cold one, or many other tasks, the StatGear BlitzBlade multi-tool from Stat Gear has you covered with 26 functions that include: 9 S2 Steel double-sided bits Prybar / hex wrench / bottle opener Box cutter/scraper Knife blade

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mōte is a super slim, pocket-sized pill organizer

By Andy Jacobs / June 19, 2020 / News / Crowdfunded, EDC, wallet tools / 1 Comment

CROWDFUNDING NEWS – If you carry prescription or non-prescription meds and other small items in your pockets or purse on a daily basis, take a look at mōte, which just launched on a Kickstarter campaign. It’s an updated version of the traditional pillbox. What is it? mōte is a slim case styled after the traditional

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Keep your pants from falling down without a belt

By Julie Strietelmeier / June 18, 2020 / News / Ad, Belt, EDC / 5 Comments

NEWS – Hate belts but don’t want your pants sagging? Then check out the BeltBro which isn’t even a belt in the traditional sense of the word. BeltBro is an elastic band that you wrap around two belt loops and then cinch tight with a Velcro closure. Not only will it keep your pants tighter

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A multi-tool for those times when you want to feel pretty

By Julie Strietelmeier / June 14, 2020 / News / EDC, Geek jewelry, Multi-tool / 3 Comments

NEWS – When most people think about multi-tools, they don’t normally think of them as being pretty. That’s where the Tulry Utility Necklace changes that. Tulry (tools + jewelry) is a multi-tool that you can wear around your neck. Its stainless steel, 14kt gold plate chevron design has removable tools that slide out to provide

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BIGiDESIGN Ti Mini Pen is short on size, long on function

By Andy Jacobs / June 10, 2020 / News / EDC, Pens / Leave a Comment

NEWS – Despite so much of our information and data going digital, pens are still used by billions of people every day, and clever, cool-looking new pen designs are still being produced at a rapid pace. When we here at The Gadgeteer see one that piques our interest, of course we share it with you.

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