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We all talk about how important it is to have a will of steel in your mental tool kit, but we’re to tell you that a Steel Will EDC knife is also a pretty good addition to your physical tool kit.
It never fails; just when you seem to need your phone you see the 5% battery icon in your notifications. Running out of phone battery with no outlets around to charge can be very frustrating. That’s why the RAVPower Luster Mini 3350mA External Battery Pack offers enough power to keep your smartphone charged for days.
The dawn of spring and the promise of an upcoming summer mean we’re dusting off some of the gear getting back out there. They also mean it’s time to upgrade some old pieces of gear to improve the kit for the upcoming season.
Having a writing utensil on you at all times can come in handy on more than one occasion, but let’s be real: some of us really don’t want to walk around with a full-size pen in our pocket all the time, or even one clipped to the outside of that pocket.
There’s no shortage of handy, versatile, bombproof multitools out there, ranging from the conventional to the surprisingly creative. Whatever design they have, they all manage to pack the essentials tool and blades needed for everyday tasks, and in many cases, to drag yourself out of all kinds of hairy situations.
Watches can be expensive; it’s hard to find a really high-quality watch for under a couple hundred bucks, but that’s not to say it can’t be done. You’ve just got to know what to look for – what is good and what isn’t. In our opinion, you can’t go wrong with Skagen.
If you haven’t yet upgraded from your regular camping utensils to an all-in-one spork or something similar, what are you waiting for? Having everything you need to eat in one tool saves a good amount of room and weight in your pack and can make your life on the trail just a little bit easier.
It's no secret. We love tools. Whether they're survival knives, pocket-sized EDC knives, kitchen utensils or handy little gadgets that make the dinner party easier, if's made of steel and carbon, we're looking at it. Here's a few that caught our eye today.
We love EDC knives as much as the next guy – if not more. Which is why we’re always looking at adding new ones to our collection. Whether light and affordable or worth spending half a week’s paycheck on, here are a few of the coolest EDC knives we’re looking at right now.
As functional as the Apple Watch or the FitBit are, they aren’t the most attractive of watches. If you’re appreciative of classic watch styles and can’t stomach the idea of walking around town with your typical clunky smartwatch on your wrist, you might be more interested in the Fossil Q line.
What exactly is a balisong – also known as a butterfly Knife? These unique-looking folding knives come from the Philippines (which is my you might also see them referred to as Manila folders) and features two different distinct handles that counter-rotate, completely concealed the blade inside when closed.
Yeti keeps expanding their lineup, it appears, and appears to be challenging GoRuck in the EDC pack space. The new 26-liter, all-purpose Tocayo backpack features a sleek, minimal design similar to the GoRuck GR1, and features a rugged, waterproof outer body for the demands of even the toughest gigs.
We’ve definitely seen our fair share of minimalist wallets, and it feels like we see newer, simpler ones all the time. But the Decadent Minimalist DM1 really takes the cake. It’s literally just a single piece of metal – aluminum, nickel or titanium, CNC-machined – with zero moving parts, straps, hinges, screws or magnets. Just a one-sided frame.
Todd Rexford is an accomplished custom knife-maker, and one of the best in business. Which is probably why his R.U.T is selling for $130, when it seems to be nothing more than a fancy razor blade handle/box cutter. But hey, the R.U.T. – short for Rexford Utility Knife - might just be the ultimate utility razor blade.
When LAPolice Gear unveiled their TBFK S35VN last year, knife enthusiasts were thrilled at its incredible value: $35 bucks for an S35VN folding blade? While not strictly impossible, that’s practically unheard of. Just how good could it actually be?
This is truly a functional toothpick. Sure, a toothpick can be used for those "tooth" needs; however, this one can other uses. Think of all the possibilities: object that needs puncturing, fruit pick, punch, pick to reset those hard-to-reach buttons, etc. This is a perfect EDC product that will fit nicely into your wallet.
Having a functional multitool by your side at all times is a necessity. Just ask MacGyver. But if that multitool can be ultra-small and fit right on your keychain, even better. The Gerber Dime Travel is a keychain tool designed for travel, that can go anywhere you do - including those situations where blades can’t go, like a plane; there is no blade on this tool.
We are certainly no strangers to minimalist wallets of all kinds, whether leather, metal or duct tape. But when it comes to downright minimal EDC gear, the Tin Mill Passport Hardback take the cake. It’s technically not a minimalist wallet, as it is designed for stashing your passport. But we guess it could also double as a super simple wallet for a stash of cash.
Spinners are all the rage. Studies show while we fidget with something, our creative juices start flowing in our brains. Introducing the TEC Accessories Titanium Orbiter Fidget Device, the most unique sensory fidget device on the planet. This patent-pending design offers an addictive escape from life's boring routine, providing countless hours of perpetual motion and entertainment!
My Medic wants to make the toughest, most-accessible-to-anyone first aid kits on the planet. They want to make the tools needed to save lives, available and ready to use, wherever you are. That’s a tough job for anyone, especially considering the rigors most quality first aid kits are put through already. But that was My Medic’s goal, and it looks they’ve gone about getting it done. Exhibit A: The My Medic MyFAK.
If you’re looking for a bombproof knife that combines the best of versatility, compactness and extra-strength durability, the Fenix Ruike M61 Stainless multi-tool is the answer. With 21 functions – including a 2.8” blade, it’s ready for anything – a modernized take on the classic Swiss Army Knife.