News, reviews and articles about pocket gear.
With the Soto PT-14SB Pocket Torch, you can transform a standard disposable lighter into a strong, wind-resistant burner with electronic ignition. With the Soto enclosure, a lighter can produce a flame that reaches temperatures up to 2300oF (about 1300°C). You’ll be able to light stoves and lamps, solder metal, and melt snow with the torch. Soto […]
Convert a disposible lighter into a pocket torch Read More
Moms often end up carrying a lot of stuff for other family members, so her bag can be heavy, messy, and hard to find things in. A Keyport Slide 2.0 keychain alternative could at least organize and lighten her keychain. In a small plastic box about the size of a pack of TicTacs, she can
Give Mom an organized keyring for Mother’s Day Read More
Handcrafted, American-made products seems to be increasing in popularity in recent years, alongside military and firearm-inspired products and gear. High Caliber Craftsman sits at the nexus of this space, producing writing instruments and other items that are hand made from actual ammunition casings. With various calibers, finishes, coatings, colors and materials such as cerakote, carbon fiber, nickel
High Caliber Craftsman turns bullet casings into durable, elegant writing instruments Read More
Pocket tools come in many sizes and shapes these days, and are made of many exotic materials. So, what makes a pocket tool different? To me lately it has been size and weight. I have my fair share of “pocket tools” that are usually around the size of a credit card. That is great if
It’s a cinch to fix with a Pinch multi-tool Read More
If you don’t like to leave home without your digital data, you should check out the Corsair Flash Survivor Stealth USB 3.0 flash drive. The casing is made of anodized, aircraft-grade aluminum, and it’s waterproof to 200 meters, and it’s both vibration- and shock-resistant. Because it’s USB 3.0, it offers read-speeds up to 4 times faster
For those times when you need to tidy up your hairdo but don’t have access to your normal set of beauty tools, I present the Go-Comb. The Go-Comb is a fine toothed comb that has been specially designed to fit in your wallet’s credit card slot so that it becomes part of your EDC. Available
Go-Comb is a comb that fits in your wallet Read More
I enjoy and definitely prefer nice writing instruments. Occasionally one is introduced on Kickstarter or the like that is noteworthy. In this case, the designers at Dimond Point have recently began a crowd-funded project so that they can bring The Patriot, their precision-machined, military-inspired pen to market. The Patriot Pen is sleek, lightweight and made from high-quality military grade 6063 aluminum,
The Patriot Pen is light weight precision-machined goodness Read More
Since Julie posted her EDC update a few weeks ago I figured I would share my current EDC. Since I don’t think I can pull off the “murse”, I have downsized my EDC to just the items that I can comfortably carry in my pockets. On the left side I have my Toyota Prius key fob with
Larry G’s EDC Update (March 2015) Read More
The Screwpop Utility Knife is a box cutter style knife that can easily attach to your keychain. It features a simple design constructed from solid stainless steel with a yellow brass eyelet. An easy to find two or four notch blade fits into the channel and is locked in place with a fold down clasp. This tool can
Screwpop Utility Knife is a box cutter you can carry on your keychain Read More
The KeyBiner is an active Kickstarter project that has exceeded its funding goal by more than 6000%, and it still has 17 days to go in the funding period. It seems everybody wants one of these carabiners with a tool kit (1/8″- 3/16″ – 1/4″ – 5/16″ – 3/8″ 10mm wrenches; screw bit driver; and
This carabiner has a tool kit and a key retainer built in Read More
Pens like other EDC gear provide a personal statement about the owner. People see the items others carry and can tell that they like rugged gear, home brew gear, gear with bling, etc. The United P2 Pocket Pen from United Machining LLC shows people that you like gear that is elegant, unique and has been designed to stand the test of
United P2 Pocket Pen review Read More
When I was a kid, I loved taking things apart to find the magnets, gears and other cool little components. I even had my own little toolbox which I kept under my bed where I stored tools and parts that I had scavenged. I would have loved a multi-tool in those days. The folks at
Leatherman LEAP is a multi-tool designed just for kids Read More
Key rings have been around for quite a while and a whole lot of us carry them in our pocket or purse every day, so there can’t be a whole lot new with them, right? Not so fast, gadget fan! Have a look at Flex-O-Loc. It’s a short length of plastic-coated cable that can hold
Flex-O-Loc key ring review Read More
The Olixar HexStyli 6-in-1 Stylus Pen provides you with both a pen and a capacitive stylus, as you’d expect. It also has a ruler etched on one side in inches and another in millimeters on another for quick measurements, and it has a bubble level in the barrel for hanging pictures and other small jobs.
HexStyli pen has six tools in one small package Read More
I told you about the travel kit I put together for my husband who wet-shaves with vintage double-edged razors in a previous post (see links at the end of this post). His kit is loaded with all of the luxuries of home, but it’s big and heavy and takes a lot of room in his
A travel shaver for the man who likes to travel ultra-light Read More