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
Bellroy Tech Kit review – Store all your EDC gear in one convenient pouch Read More
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
NEWS – When it comes to unique looking EDC pocket knives, the CRKT Daktyl may top them all. This non-traditional pocket knife features a “Hole in One” mechanism, letting the knife swing open with a unique 180-degree swing motion. To open the knife, press the front lever mechanism with your thumb and rotate the blade
This pocket knife is like a fidget spinner on steroids Read More
NEWS – You’ll never have to dig around in your gear bag for a USB cable to charge your phone because you’ll have one on your wrist with the wearable Auzev USB-C bracelet. The unisex design means that anyone will be comfortable wearing this cable, I mean bracelet. It features a genuine woven black leather
You’ll always be able to take charge with this USB-C bracelet Read More
NEWS – Carrying a spork in your EDC means you’ll always be able to grab a quick meal without relying on one-use plastic cutlery. But is there a better alternative to a spork? Check out these unique folding eating utensils from Esbit. They are made of titanium, so they are lightweight and they will never
These folding titanium utensils will make your spork wielding friends jealous Read More
NEWS – I’ve become a quick fan of MecArmy after reviewing their SGN1 and PS14 flashlights. Today I happened to be surfing their site and noticed the FL10 and thought you all would like to know about it too. The FL10 is a multi-tool in the form of a carabiner. This titanium tool features a
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NEWS – You have a bunch of tools on your keychain, we get it, we love keychain tools too. But sometimes you want to use those tools off the chain and split rings suck, so check out the TEC Python-QR. This little guy is made of grade 5 titanium so it’s not going to corrode
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ARTICLE – I’ve always loved reading about other people’s favorite EDC items, so I thought all of you might like to know what some of us here at the Gadgeteer use on a regular basis. For this team article, I asked everyone to tell me about their favorite knife or multi-tool. See if you can
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NEWS – If you’re into EDC, you have heard of Kershaw and their popular knives, but they also offer keychain multi-tools like the PT-2 shown here. The PT stands for Pry Tool, which is just one of the tools that this small stainless steel keychain tool offers. Other tools include a bottle opener and cap
Kershaw makes more than great knives Read More
NEWS – Everyone needs a good flashlight as part of their EDC, and the B70 from Nicron looks like it could be a good candidate. Julie, why do you think so? Well, let me tell you, my gadgeteer friends. First of all, the Nicron B70 is 800 lumens and will let you see objects over
The Nicron B70 is a flashlight with a twist – literally Read More
REVIEW – An EDC kit needs a knife, and some of us just can’t utilize a full-sized knife on a daily basis. That’s where the Bastion Braza Mini D2 CLEAVER folding knife comes in. This little giant is small but very functionally packed with just about every essential feature you’d want in a small EDC
NEWS – What you see here is a piece of contemporary styled jewelry made of lucite (also available in silver) that you can wear to feel fancy and use as a weapon if the need arises. Wear it with the flat surface on top and if things go sideways, use your next finger to swivel
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CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – How do you organize your EDC items? Are they all at the bottom of your gear bag or stuff in your pockets? If you’ve been looking for a case that provides a landing spot for all your gadgets and gizmos AND looks nice, you will want to check out the crowdfunding campaign
Orbitkey Nest review – A gorgeous organizer for your EDC gear Read More
NEWS – Several months ago I told you about the Atech 7-in-1 multi-tool pen that offered 7 different functions. Now Atech is back with a new version of their multi-tool pen that adds 2 more functions. Like the previous version, this EDC pen features a box cutter, bottle opener, Phillips screwdriver, flathead screwdriver, a ruler
Atech updates their multi-tool pen to add two more tools, including a weird one Read More
REVIEW – A flashlight should be part of everyone’s EDC, but if you don’t want or need a full-sized flashlight, the NITECORE TIKI flashlights are tiny while packing a punch of both light and special features. Let’s check them out. What is it? The NITECORE TIKI and TIKI LE are keychain lights with a multi-functional
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