REVIEW – Although in my day job as an engineer I’ve begun to convert over to digital note-taking out of practicality, I still do take quite a few handwritten notes, and if truth be told, I enjoy it—there’s something quite satisfying about writing with a good pen in a good notebook. Over the past several […]
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NEWS – I am a big fan of backpacks. I use one every day to haul my gear to work, another when I travel, and yet another for fitness activities. One of the backpack companies I’ve been keeping my eye for a few years now is EVERGOODS. While many pack companies strive for a “crossover”
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NEWS – The situation: I carry a bunch of EDC gear, and I’m pretty partial to the “tacticool” style that’s been around for some time. Tactical Geek’s EDC Wallets and Pouches check both boxes for me. They are well designed and packed with many EDC organizer-style features and are available in multiple sizes and colorways,
REVIEW – The staple of many commuters and office dwellers is a sturdy, dependable bag… preferably one that can take a few hits and look darn good doing it. Enter the Filson Dryden Briefcase which was sent to us from Bespoke Post. What is it? The Filson Dryden is a rugged, water-repellant briefcase featuring a
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NEWS – Having personally reviewed several of Bellroy’s wallets and having been impressed with all of them, in the back of my mind I’d started to wonder if, as solid as Bellroy’s product offer is (and it really is), could they launch something new that would really catch my eye. And of course, they did.
Bellroy Apex Slim Sleeve and Apex Passport Cover are the next generation in wallet designs Read More
NEWS – The Fantom R Carbon Fiber Fan-Out Wallet is the latest wallet form Carbon Fiber Gear. They’re calling it the sports car of wallets because it has an aluminum chassis, with real carbon fiber inlay on both the front and back. All of your cards are instantly accessible via a lever on the side
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NEWS – This EDC USB cable kit from Lever Gear lets you easily carry a USB-C, micro USB, or Lightning cable on your keychain or in your pocket. The cable itself is short but flexible and comes in either a Lightning version for Apple gear, or a micro USB version for Android gear. So you
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NEWS – I do not like to use a pocket knife to open packages because the sticky residue from packing tape gunks up the blades. For that fact I have dedicated box cutter upstairs, one in my office and another in the garage to break down boxes when it’s time to go to the recycle
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NEWS – If you’re like most of the people reading this site, you have a large collection of multi-tools, knives, watches, pens, and other EDC items that are scattered around your house in various drawers, bags, etc. Get organized with the Drop Cache Display Valet Case and your favorite EDC gear will have a secure
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REVIEW – Rain happens, and sometimes you gotta deal with it. Am I scared? Heck, no… I’m rocking the Stash Messenger bag from Timbuk2’s lineup of next-generation bags. My car got wet. I got wet. My bag got wet. But my gear is bone dry. To the review! What is it? It’s a highly water-resistant
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NEWS – Always be prepared is the motto of the Boy Scouts, but you can borrow it for yourself by adding the Topeak ALiEN II to your EDC. This 2-piece 31 tool multi-tool has almost all your DIY bases covered with a knife/saw, Allen wrenches, box wrenches, screwdrivers, and more. The ALiEN II is designed
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NEWS – Every superhero doesn’t have any real superpowers, needs a grappling hook and here’s yours. It’s the Stainless Steel Survival Folding Gravity Hook multi-tool. The Gravity Hook, features jaws that automatically open and close when it touches down on something, and the removable Bat Gear Tie can be used to connect and hang small
You are Batman if you have this grappling hook multi-tool Read More
NEWS – If you’ve never been a fan of the folding Leatherman style multi-tools and prefer a pocket knife, then you should take a look at the Maserin Citizen Multi Tools Knife that puts a multi-tool in a pocket knife form factor. Available in black, orange and blue, this multi-tool features a 2.5 inch liner
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NEWS – As a kid, I always thought that Swiss Army knives were the coolest multi-tools. I guess I liked the bright red plastic. But once I grew up and actually got one of my own, I wasn’t super impressed and moved on to Leatherman tools and other EDC pocket tools. The newest multi-tool to
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REVIEWS – I’m a stationery addict. That means I love pens and notebooks and I’m always excited when I’m offered a new one to try. The newest pen that I have had the pleasure of reviewing is the Verge SENS minimalistic pen. Let’s take a look at this successfully funded Kickstarted campaign pen. What is
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REVIEW – I’ve reviewed several of Bellroy’s wallets here at The Gadgeteer, and I’ve been very impressed with each of them. As someone who carries a fair number of small items in my work pack, I became very interested when Bellroy debuted some pouches for the purpose of carrying and protecting those small EDC items
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NEWS – The new Fenix LD30 is a bright, compact flashlight perfect for everyday use. Available in two versions, with or without a Fenix 3500U rechargeable 18650 battery, this light reaches a maximum output of 1,600 lumens and can throw a beam up to 672 feet. In addition to the 1,600 lumen Turbo mode, there
The new Fenix LD30 flashlight puts 1600 lumens in your pocket Read More
REVIEW – A few weeks ago I posted news about a 9-in-1 multi-tool pen from Atech. That post got a LOT of traffic and Atech noticed and asked if they could send me the pen to review. Imagine my surprise when I opened the box discovered that they sent me ALL of their multifunction tool
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REVIEW – As an adult Scouting volunteer for my son’s troop, I’m always looking for a way to keep my first aid gear organized. I was sent an LA Police Gear Medical Pouch and other accessories to try out. I’ve purchased from LA Police Gear before, but not their “store brand” items. Do they measure
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NEWS – The Get-A-Way Driver from CRKT (aka Columbia River Knife and Tool) might not keep the cops off your tail after you’ve robbed a bank, but it can help keep your screws from being too loose – the ones in objects, not your head. This keychain-carry multi-tool has been designed for dozens of everyday
This multi-tool will help you rob banks (not really, but it sounds good) Read More