EDC 2019
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Everyday carry gear reviews
Osprey Daylite Plus
Summary The Daylite Plus is a 20L frameless pack classified by Osprey as an everyday pack. Whether you are in the market for something easy to grab as you venture out on…
ESEE Izula
The ESEE Izula is an incredible little do-all neck knife from ESEE. It is a high-carbon fixed blade that is great for EDC. It is small enough to fit in your pocket but strong enough to tackle jobs…
Patagonia Black Hole Duffel
Overview If you are looking to haul lots of gear comfortably and you're tired of fighting your top-loading backpack to quickly access the contents of your bag this duffel provides a welcome…
Sater Banko Hatchet Restoration
I purchased this head on EBay for about $15 dollars. The head weighs approximately 1 1/4 lb. I figured this would make a nimble hatchet. I purchased a straight 14" handle from the hardware store. I…
EDC Gift Guide
2016 Shopping list for EDC Gear Keychain replacements 1. FreeKey system Tired of broken finger nails when adding or removing keys? The FreeKey system solves the problem with a spring driven ring.…
CardNinja - slim but not secure
Despite glowing reviews on Amazon, the CardNinja has not held up to expectations. My wife came to me with a problem. She had too many things. A wallet, a clutch/purse, a phone, keys, and ID badge.…
Thorfire BD04 - Initial Impression and unboxing
For 17 USD, I had to pick up one of these lights from ThorFire--a brand that I know very little about. I will write up a complete review but here are my initial impressions. Interested? Find it <a…
Benchmade Mini Griptilian
I’m a woman. I carry a purse. My EDC consists primarily of things I never use. I never dreamed I would carry a knife on a daily basis. But here I find myself, a female professional who pulls out my…
Osprey Pixel
** UPDATE ** The Osprey Pixel has been updated. The new version is available here: http://amzn.to/2qytiHK The old version continues to be sold and is a great deal for about half the price:…
ESEE 3
Quality The ESEE 3 resembles a fine time piece in that its function is matched by its beauty. The ESEE is manufactured in the USA by the group ROWEN Manufacturing. ROWEN is…
Gerber Shard
Overview Forged from a single shard of steel, the Gerber Shard is a simple and affordable keychain tool. It offers four tools: * 3-d Philips screwdriver bit * Small and large flat head screwdriver…
Opinel No8
Overview There is something attractive about the simplicity of traditional folding knives. With that said, I think that the no-nonsense approach of Opinel folding knives embody this sentiment…
Spyderco Native Lightweight FRN
Spyderco is a unique knife manufacturer that puts the upmost priority on the ergonomics and target application of a given cutting tool. This mantra often leads to the design and creation of very…
Victorinox Alox Review
For most people, some variant of a swiss army knife (SAK) passes through their hands during their childhood. It is the quintessential jack of all trades knife blade as well as multi-tool. For me, it…
Vostok Amphibia
In 1942, the Vostok Amphibia was the Soviet Union's solution to the Swiss' global stranglehold on the watch market and one of the world's first mass produced mechanical watches. Originally, founded…
SOG Flash II
Quality The SOG Flash II…
Fenix E05
Quality The Fenix E05 is constructed of a textured aluminum that feels solid (for its size). It comes with an extra O-Ring as well as a key ring for attachment. The light is…