I can’t believe that it’s been almost 2 years since I posted my EDC setup. Time sure flies when you’re having fun reviewing gadgets! I recently decided that it’s time to downsize the gear that I carry with me everyday because my bag has been gaining weight for awhile now and I’m starting to really notice when I […]
Julie’s gadget diary – January 2015 EDC update Read More
You have the perfect watch, but what about the perfect watchband? The folks at Leatherman have thought of this and have come up with the new Leatherman Tread. The idea came from Ben Rivera (President of Leatherman) when he was stopped at Disneyland security for carrying his Skeletool. The Tread is designed to be worn
You wont mind if this one treads on you, the Leatherman Tread Read More
Today I want to show you two ballpoint pens that have been designed to take up less space than traditional pens while still providing a comfortable writing experience. Everyday Carry (EDC) enthusiasts who are always on the look out for ways to pare down the size and weight of their gear bags might enjoy learning
Lamy Pico Pocket Size Extendable and Ohto Rook ballpoint pens review Read More
Got keys? Sure you do! Today let’s take a look at another everyday key carry solution, the Keystone.
Keystone key holder review Read More
I am a fan of products that help protect, organize and transport our many small EDC items and mobile devices. RichWorks’ USA handmade products caught my eye recently. Consisting of simple, clean designs in multiple, customizable color combinations and durable, quality materials like 500D Nylon exterior (and microsuede interior on some), YKK brass zippers and
RichWorks hand crafted sleeves and pouches Read More
Pocket multi-tools, you all know I love them. I have several reviews and news post about them here on The Gadgeteer, so in keeping with my fetish interest, I have found another set of multi-tools on Kickstarter. The Mantis and the Cricket from Jeff Morin, are two versatile multi-tools designed to make your life easier. The
You won’t be bugged by the Mantis and Cricket multi-tools Read More
I’m guessing that a lot of our readers have some sort of EDC (Every Day Carry) setup that they carry about with them for those just in case moments. The folks at Gerber (the knife a survival tool company, not the baby food maker) have embraced the concept of EDC with their own line of
Everyday survival is a zip with the Gerber GDC selection Read More
I have said it before, and I will probably say it many more times here on The Gadgeteer pages: I am a pocket multi-tool junkie. I love having the ability to carry around small gadgets that can perform several different functions. I especially like items that I can fit on a keyring or into a
Parachute multi-tool review Read More
Are you still trying to figure out what to get for that person on your gift list who seems to have everything? Here are five ideas that are sure to please. I own four of the five items myself (I don’t have the Titanium escape ring), so I can vouch for the fact that they
Gift ideas – Five products for EDC (every day carry) fans Read More
Here’s the adult version of the pocket cutlery set that got so many readers in a lather. Unlike the Safe Swiss Army Knife just for kids (see the related links at the bottom of this article), the Baladeo 52G Pocket Cutlery Set is made of 420 stainless steel and polycarbonate. It has a spork, knife,
You can be ready anytime you hear the dinner bell Read More
JetPens.com offers a wide variety of pens and pencils that will make any stationary addict go into a frenzy. We’ve reviewed several of their writing instruments in the past, but today I want to stray off the beaten path and review something a bit out of the ordinary – scissors. JetPens sent me 3 different
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If you’ve been looking for a way to organize your keychain, the KeyGrip from Raven Workshop looks like an interesting option. The New Hampshire based machine shop offers two versions of the KeyGrip. The less expensive KG2 is made with a leather strap, and the one you see above which is available in brass, copper,
Keep your keys contained and rattle free with the KeyGrip Read More
If you’ve been looking for a lighter to add to your EDC that won’t take up a lot of space and is designed to be waterproof, check out the Tohil Lighter from Numyth. The Tohil features a CNC machined anodized aluminum body with a flat bottom that allows it to stand up on flat surfaces
Numyth Tohil Lighter may be the Mercedes of peanut lighters Read More
EDC, or everyday carry, has become quite popular, and many companies are offering products to help you organize your EDC items more efficiently. Many of these products are military-inspired “tactical” style: rugged and functional, made from heavy-duty Cordura, and with lots of zippers and webbing. But Tusked Crescent wanted a their EDC products to have
“Clever Use Wins” – Tusked Cresent’s classy EDC gear Read More
If you love split rings as much as I do, and by “love”, I mean hate, I may have found a possible solution. It’s the Infini-Key Clip from Niteize. It’s made of stainless steel and won’t cause you to utter curse words like you might when you jam the tip of a split ring under
Infini-Key Clip could be a cure for split ring haters Read More