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Getting your stuff together and keep it that way with Colonel Littleton’s Zip It pouches

By Matt Sailors / August 16, 2019 / News / EDC, Pouch / Leave a Comment

NEWS – Colonel Littleton has released a new series of organizational pouches call Zip It. The pouches come in three sizes, which are conveniently called (from smallest to largest) Zip It No. 1 Zip It No. 2 Zip It No. 3 All three pouches are made from high-quality, full-grain, dry-milled, vintage brown leather. Unlike in […]

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Leatherman Free T4 pocket multi-tool review

By Garry Kolb / August 11, 2019 / Reviews / EDC, Knives, Multi-tool / 10 Comments

REVIEW – How many times have you needed something – a screwdriver, knife, something to pry with? One solution is to carry the well-known Swiss army knife, but those tend to be bulky and heavy. That need led to the creation of multitools – small, pocketable tools and Leatherman is at the forefront of that

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Messenger bag fans, it’s time to grab your wallet

By Julie Strietelmeier / August 4, 2019 / News / Bags, EDC, Messenger bag / 1 Comment

NEWS – My favorite style of EDC bag is a messenger style bag. Although I’ve never given a backpack a real try (should I?), I have been carrying a messenger bag with me to work for as long as I can remember (decades even). One of my favorite bag designers is WaterField Designs in San

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Tom Bihn Nik’s Minimalist Wallets review

By Andy Jacobs / August 4, 2019 / Reviews / EDC, Wallets / 12 Comments

REVIEW – We’ve reviewed lots of wallets here at The Gadgeteer, and quite a few products from Tom Bihn as well. So it only makes sense that we review the new Tom Bihn Nik’s Minimalist Wallet. How does it stack up against Tom Bihn’s high-quality, durable, well-designed bags and travel accessories? Let’s find out! Gadget

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Waterfield Designs Micro Wallet review

By Andy Jacobs / July 27, 2019 / Reviews / EDC, Wallets / 1 Comment

REVIEW – We love wallets here at The Gadgeteer, in all shapes and sizes. One of my favorite types is the zipper wallet, because it holds its contents very securely. Recently, Waterfield Designs, who has been producing some really nice zipper wallets for some time now, updated their Micro Wallet product line with some new

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Waterfield Designs Passport Finn Access Wallet review

By Andy Jacobs / July 20, 2019 / Reviews / EDC, Travel Gear, Wallets / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – The Waterfield Designs Finn Wallet has been one of their staple products for many years and has undergone several updates during that time. One of the more dramatic updates was the creation of the Finn Access Wallet, which added an exterior pocket for quick card access to the outside of the wallet. Waterfield

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Nitecore NTK05 titanium keychain knife review

By Julie Strietelmeier / July 19, 2019 / Reviews / EDC, Keychain, Knives / 2 Comments

REVIEW – If you’ve been looking for a tiny, incredibly sharp and usable blade to add to your EDC, you have to check out the Nitecore NTK05. Let’s check it out. What is it? The Nitecore NTK05 is a key sized titanium folding knife with a replaceable scalpel blade. What’s in the package? Nitecore NTK05

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The Dango Coin Capsule is something you never knew you needed until now

By Julie Strietelmeier / July 10, 2019 / News / EDC, Wallets / 5 Comments

NEWS – I almost never use physical currency (coins and dollars) anymore. I use my phone (Huawei P30 Pro) with Google Pay wherever I can, or I use my credit card. That said, I do realize that there are places where coins are still needed to make purchases, like laundromats, self-serve car washes, parking meters,

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iNA minimalist titanium containers review

By Julie Strietelmeier / July 8, 2019 / Reviews / EDC, Storage / 1 Comment

CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – Small metal vials are a convenient way to store small items such as medication, matches, dollar bills, and more. If you like titanium, look no further than iNA minimalist titanium containers which are currently seeking funding on Kickstarter. What is it? iNA minimalist titanium containers are small vials made of food safe

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Hunt22 tiny UV flashlight has the power to gross you out

By Garry Kolb / June 29, 2019 / News / Crowdfunded, EDC, Flashlight / Leave a Comment

CROWDFUNDING NEWS – There is a whole invisible world out there. Some of it is cool, some of it is eewww. If you’re inclined to want to see it all, the Hunt22 UV micro flashlight wants to help bring it all into view. Billed as the world’s coolest UV flashlight, the Hunt22 is indeed tiny.

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Use this ring knife to open boxes and kill zombies

By Julie Strietelmeier / June 28, 2019 / News / EDC, Geek jewelry, Knives / 1 Comment

NEWS – I’m just kidding, the blade on this ring knife isn’t long enough to kill a zombie. At least I don’t think so. Is this a useful knife? Highly doubtful. But this weaponized stainless steel ring will get a conversation started the first time you press the button on the side and the spring

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Men, forget shaving and mow your beard!

By Julie Strietelmeier / June 17, 2019 / News / EDC, Health and fitness, shaver / 4 Comments

NEWS – For all of you guys out there who prefer the stubble look over a smooth shave, check out the Manmower. This small battery-free device looks like a manual lawnmower but for your face. Pull it out of your pocket when you need to tidy up your beard and just roll it back and

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Jibbon Key Organizer review

By Lynn Lopez / June 7, 2019 / Reviews / Crowdfunded, EDC, Keychain / 10 Comments

REVIEW – I have been using a product called the OrbitKey since June of last year to organize and hold my car keys. I was recently given the opportunity to review the next iteration of this key holder. It promises to do a lot of nice things in addition to what the original OrbitKey does. Let’s

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This leather sling pack turns into a valet tray for your EDC

By Julie Strietelmeier / June 6, 2019 / News / Bags, EDC / 7 Comments

NEWS – For those days when you need to carry more items than you can comfortably fit in your pockets, consider a small bag like Hardgraft’s Valet Pack. This gorgeous leather bag is obviously not going to hold your laptop. But that’s not what it’s been designed to do. It’s sized to hold just the

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Add this little Apple Watch charger to your EDC

By Julie Strietelmeier / June 4, 2019 / News / Apple Watch, Batteries and Chargers, EDC / Leave a Comment

NEWS – If you have an Apple Watch, you need a small charger to carry with you when you travel. The UGREEN Apple Watch charger is small and convenient because no extra charging cables are needed. Just plug this tiny Apple MFi certified charger into a USB port, balance the watch on top and you’ll

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No pockets? No problem. Pocketbands to the rescue!

By Julie Strietelmeier / May 20, 2019 / News / EDC / Leave a Comment

NEWS – Pocketbands are a solution to not having any place to put a key, cash, or other small items when you’re out and about. Especially handy for runners, bikers, or just about anyone, Pocketbands are adjustable wrist bands with hidden storage that are made of silicon and are available in a variety of colors.

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Bear Bowl is a cooking pot that fits in your pocket

By Julie Strietelmeier / May 20, 2019 / News / Camping, Cooking, EDC / Leave a Comment

NEWS – Backpackers and hikers will be interested in learning more about the Bear Bowl which is a cooking vessel that folds down into a pocket friendly package for easy light weight and minimal carry. The Bear Bowl comes in three sizes that range from 32 ounce capacity for the Baby Bear Blue size, up

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Leatherman Free P2 multi-tool review

By Matt Sailors / May 19, 2019 / Reviews / EDC, Multi-tool / 6 Comments

REVIEW – The Leatherman Free P2 is the smaller of the two initial multi-tools in Leatherman’s new “Free” series of tools an knives. It is designed for simplified tool and pliers access. The P2 and it’s larger sibling the P4 are aimed at the same market as their cousin, the long heralded Wave series of

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KLIP: Titanium Pocket Knife + EDC Suspension Hook review

By Andy Jacobs / April 21, 2019 / Reviews / EDC, Knives / 6 Comments

REVIEW – I have a soft spot for gadgets that are multi-functional. Any gadget that can perform multiple tasks helps me cut down on the number of EDC items I need to carry. That’s what piqued my interest about the Dapper Design KLIP. Let’s have a look! What is it? Made from lightweight Titanium, KLIP

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KeySmart Urban Wallets cover a variety of EDC and travel needs

By Andy Jacobs / March 31, 2019 / News / EDC, Travel Gear, Wallets / Leave a Comment

NEWS – Wallets are an essential piece of EDC gear for most of us, and I’ve been on a continuous quest to find the “perfect” wallet (for me). We’re fans of KeySmart here at The Gadgeteeer, but only recently did I stumble upon KeySmart’s line of Urban Wallets, which look cool and appear to have

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