NEWS – Most multi-tools that we like to review here on The Gadgeteer have features like knives, pliers, and screwdrivers. The Kelvin8 multi-tool is not that kind of tool. This is a handy multi-tool for those times when you might find yourself in a roadside emergency, at home without power due to a storm, or […]
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NEWS – Check out the Head for Survival Bandana from Survival Metrics. This 39″ x 39″ x 52″ triangular-shaped 100% polyester bandana can protect your head, and can be used as a bandage or a sling, but there’s more to it than those basic survival functions. Printed on the bandana (which is available in orange
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REVIEW – The Decked X Pathfinder Survival Kit is thoughtfully packed with quality gear that can help someone off the grid to survive in an unexpected emergency. I counted 22 items in the kit. I didn’t cheat! There are 10 alcohol swabs that I counted as one item. This kit is very well supplied. What
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NEWS – Exotac’s ripSPOOL packs a sail needle and over 60 feet of 30lb braided line that you can use to repair/re-stitch torn gear, and you can also use it as an emergency fishing kit (you’ll need to supply the hooks yourself though). The ripSPOOL also includes over 50 inches of repair tape that you
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NEWS – The next time you find yourself being held captive by bad guys, you can take this real nickel out of your back pocket and use it to cut through zip-tie handcuffs or even unlock regular handcuffs. Slightly thicker than a regular nickel, the Evadecoin/Escape Nickel hides a small blade and a handcuff key.
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NEWS – If you’re a JIC (just-in-case) kind of person, then the GTFO bracelet will appeal to you. It looks like a trendy/hipster bracelet, but it’s actually a 2-in-1 survival tool. It has a small tungsten stryker bead that can break side and rear vehicle tempered safety glass windows by pulling the bead back like
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NEWS – These specially designed shoelaces/bootlaces are an easy way to carry fire-starting materials with you without adding extra bulk to your backpack or pockets. Each tip of the bootlace (called an aglet) is made from ferrocerium. When you strike the lace tip against the included steel plate, it will generate a spark that will
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REVIEW – Even in uneventful times everyone should own or have access to a good first aid kit. In many emergencies being able to respond quickly with the appropriate gear is one of the few ways to prevent catastrophe. Having worked briefly as a first responder, I know that having the right resources available in
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NEWS – Rapid Rope lets you carry 120 feet of rope in your backpack without all the bulk that can weigh you down. This Coke can-sized canister holds 120 feet of 1100 lb test cord. Use it around the house, use it while camping, put it in your car for emergencies. The use case ideas
Instead of a can of whoop-ass, how about a can of rope? Read More
REVIEW – Ever since bushcraft knives first came to my attention, I’ve been a big fan, mainly because of their incredible versatility. Bushcraft knives are designed specifically to tackle a ton of difficult tasks and are purpose-built for strength and durability. Swedish knifemaker Morakniv has been in the business of making some of the toughest
NEWS – The Rodless Reel might look a little bit like a fidget toy, but it’s actually a fully functional fishing reel but without a rod. That’s right, you can catch fish without needing a collection of bulky fishing gear when you have the Rodless Reel. Even though it features a compact lightweight all plastic
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NEWS – I don’t leave the house that often these days but I regularly think that I should create a survival kit for my EDC because you never know when you might need emergency gear. The S.O.L. Origin Waterproof Survival Tool Kit packs a selection of tools into a small case that can easily fit
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NEWS – An empty Altoids tin works great as a small container to hold survival gear like matches, first aid supplies, and more. Many people like to add them to their EDC and the Salvos Kydex holster from Armatus Carry is the perfect way to keep the tin on your belt or bag. They are
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NEWS – The Nomad is a hand-assembled multi-tool with bright orange accents has a unique style that catches your eye, but it packs in quite a few tools that you can use for survival and outdoor adventures. The tools include a firestarter, scraper, flashlight, compass, bottle opener, cutting blade, carabiner, split ring to hang things,
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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Can you believe that I’ve NEVER been camping – EVER? Well, there was that one time when I was probably 7-8yrs old and our neighbors put up a tent between our yards and invited us to sleep in it one night. My 5yr old sister started crying within 15mins and that was
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NEWS – How many times have you experienced your first blackout of the stormy season and can’t find a flashlight that works either because the batteries are dead or because it needs batteries and you forgot to buy some? I ask this question because I have more than a dozen flashlights around the house and
REVIEW – In my world, the answer to the question “Do I need another flashlight?” is always the same: YES! The MeetIdea Tactical Emergency Flashlight Kit Escape Tool is definitely a welcome addition to my collection. I have flashlights everywhere – in the Jeep, in the truck, in my photography bag, and all over the
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I’m a big fan of gadgets that pack several (or many) uses into a single, small device. And with survival products being a huge market these days, when I saw the Off Grid Tools Survival Companion Pro multitool, I was immediately interested. It’s the size of a largish pocket knife, but includes 21 survival-type tools—such
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If you’re looking for a unique wallet, the ParaWallet easily fits that category. It’s a wallet made with over 50 feet of paracord. Chances are if you read this site, you already know what paracord is, but just in case you don’t, it’s a very strong multi-stranded cord that is very popular with survivalists because
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The Para-Claw bracelet from Outdoor Edge may look like a regular paracord bracelet, but the clip that secures the bracelet on your wrist holds a stainless steel 1.5” hawkbill blade.
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