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If you’re a fan of the TRON movies, you might enjoy storing your data on a Tron light cycle. Dane-Elec has two limited-edition USB 2.0 flash drives that come with some extras: lights and sound effects, rotating video of the light cycle, movie trailers and posters, and wallpaper inspired by the TRON universe. Two models […]
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Here’s a great addition to your Everyday Carry kit. The Emergency Fire Starter Kit from Zippo has everything you need to start a fire – a reliable Zippo lighter and waxed tinder sticks. The Zippo lighter is made of metal – naturally – and is a matte Safety Orange to make it easily visible in
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Users of the Behance Action Method can now combine their organizational system with the convenience of Levenger‘s Circa notebooks. Levenger now has a line of products for the Behance system, like this letter-sized Circa Action Method Notebook. Inside are 66 Action Method sheets for project planning (33 each of blue and orange) and 33 Dot
Levenger and Behance Present the Circa Action Method Notebook Read More
Many of you have commented on my pen reviews, as to who would pay $100+ for a ‘ballpoint’ pen. I still believe in many of these cases that you get what you pay for: a finely machined, ultra-durable writing instrument designed to last a lifetime. That said, I was dancing the Net this morning and
Ok, who would pay $2k+ for a pen?!?!? Read More
I love multi-tools, and they have come a long way since my first basic Leatherman Pocket Survival Tool in the 80’s. I am always on the lookout for the ‘perfect’ tool for my own everyday carry- that magical balance between size, weight, tool options, and functionality that just works for me. My current ‘everyday carry’
Gerber Suspension Multi-tool Review Read More
Here’s another minimalist wallet for your consideration. ColsenKeane offers the microWallet, which can hold 6-8 plastic cards and 7-8 folded bills. It’s available in vegetable tanned, latigo, or oiled leather and with or without a flap closure. All ColsenKeane leather goods are handmade using quality leathers in their shop in North Carolina. The microWallet starts
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The Monteverde One-Touch Stylus Ballpoint Pen has the features you expect from a refillable ballpoint – one-hand click to open, and it can accept standard ink, gel ink, or liquid ink ballpoint refills. What you don’t expect is that you can also use this ballpoint to write on capacitive touch screens. The clicker has a
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Need a pocket for your pocket? Then the new Maxpedition Mini Pocket organizer might be just for you. I love Maxpedition products. They’re utilitarian and very well made. One thing I don’t like about wearing pants with cargo pockets is that smaller items tend to move around loosely. The Maxpedition Mini Pocket looks like the
A pocket for your pocket Read More
Several years ago, I reviewed SureFire’s Pen I & II and still use them today. I typically have one of these pens with me daily. Due to its size and form factor, the SureFire Pen II is my pen of choice to have with me on my travels. They are both rock solid and have
SureFire Pen III Review Read More
Early this year, I reviewed the Col. Littleton No. 50 Wallet for the iPhone which combined a leather sleeve to hold the iPhone, with a minimalist wallet. I loved the simplicity and utility of that wallet, so I was equally interested in trying out one of their front pocket wallets when they offered to send
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A good light source is something everyone needs – not just gadget-lovers. Maybe you have a hobby that requires the use of both hands, like fly-tying or jewelry making. Maybe you get a flat-tire at night and don’t have AAA – and no one to hold a flashlight so you can see to change the
Work Handsfree with the ICON Irix II Headlamp Read More
Here’s an unusual accessory – it’s a money clip that doesn’t look like a money clip. The Invisible Money Clip is a sticker that you glue to the back of a dollar (or Euro or British pound, or whatever), and the magnets in the sticker turn that bill into a money clip. You can keep
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A while back, I posted a news item about a small capsule-shaped lighter for your keyring sold by ThinkGeek. Turns out the FireStash lighter is made by an English company called True Utility. They sent a variety of their keychain gadgets and gear to The Gadgeteer, and Julie selected me to give them a try.
True Utility Keychain Tools Review Read More
Everyone who wears glasses or owns electronic devices with screens or shiny surfaces knows the problems of keeping things clean without introducing scratches. The little freebie 2”X3” piece of microfiber cloth the manufacturer sometimes provides will clean, but it’s too small to be effective. A variety of companies make larger microfiber cloths that are big
Declan Premium Microfiber Cloths Review Read More
This Swiss Army knife was developed over a five-year period in conjunction with emergency medical and rescue services personnel. The Victorinox RescueTool has a window breaker and a seat belt cutter in addition to the more traditional Swiss Army tools. Luminescent, bright yellow grip shells make it easy to see, and the nylon cord allows
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Do you carry a full sized pen in your pocket or gear bag, or do you keep a mini pen on your keychain? If you’re looking for a new mini pen, check out these great looking offerings from Sunshine Products USA. They are available in Titanium, Brass, Aluminum or Stainless Steel with your choice of
Sunshine Products have Mini Pens back in stock Read More
The ToddyGear Smart Cloths have a plush microfiber side to clean and buff and a patterned silky microfiber side to polish. They are very effective for cleaning phones, computer and tablet screens, even your eyeglasses without using any liquid. The also have the AEGIS Microbe Shield® technology to protect from germs, mold and mildew, making
ToddyGear Microfiber Cleaning Cloths with AEGIS Microbe Shield® Technology Read More
Did you know that about 100 million disposable pens end up in the landfill each year? You can start your Earth Day celebration early this year by reducing the amount of waste you produce with the Seven Year Pens from Seltzer Goods. Inside this pen is an over-sized cartridge that holds up to six times
Seltzer Goods Pens Help Save the Earth Read More
I have a fascination for USB flash drive jewelry, and Unica Italian Design has some really pretty pieces that caught my interest. Unica Italian Design is a company formed by people with years of experience in designing and manufacturing gold and silver jewelry. Their mission was to combine jewelry with technology to make art out
USB Flashdrive Pendants from Unica Italian Design Read More
You’ve seen those big emergency tools designed to help you escape your car in an emergency. They have a glass-breaking hammer, seatbelt cutter – and they’re as big as a small hammer and hard to keep within reach in your car. The BodyGard 5-in-1 Emergency tool is small (1¾”W x 3”L x 5/8”H) and comes
BodyGard 5-in-1 Emergency Tool is a Real Lifesaver Read More