This week, there are several knife pre-orders opening up, as well as more information on the Best Damn EDC topo edition of the Victorinox MiniChamp release. And after that, we’ve hand-picked eight incredibly clean and simple EDCs from the community to feature…
Read MoreSince winning Overall Knife of the Year at Blade Show 2018, the Fox Knives Suru has taken on many forms. The original aluminum version turned heads with its Swiss cheese-like skeletonized scales. Now it’s available in carbon fiber, solid titanium scales, and even one with a gorgeous damasteel blade…
Read MoreBioLite, the company behind one of my favorite wood stoves, successfully funded another Kickstarter project last year, the FirePit.
Built on the same technology as its existing camp stoves, the FirePit can burn either wood or charcoal and has 51 air jets to inject the fire with oxygen. This not only makes the temperature throughout the burn chamber more uniform, it helps reduce smoke. It has a built-in 10,400 mAh battery that will last up to 24 hours and can be recharged via USB or a solar cover that is sold separately ($60).
Read MoreThe James Brands makes some of the prettiest gear on the market. Their designs are unique, the quality is top notch, and the materials are some of the best available. They're typically known for their standout knives -- the Elko, the Chapter, the County, and the Folsom. That said, they've previously released other EDC gear, too, like the Hook.
Read MoreI'm a recent utility blade convert. They're super compact and lightweight, low maintenance, and come with very few disadvantages. Plus, you never have to worry about sharpening the blade -- when one dulls, toss it and pop in another. Honestly, it makes perfect sense for everyday carry, which is why I'm happy to see more love for utility blades throughout the community as a whole.
Read MoreThe brains over at Big Idea Design make some of the best EDC gear around with truly novel designs and, usually, out of some of the nicest materials. (Titanium. I'm talking about Titanium. They love it. I love it. You love it.) They’re back at it again with the world’s most adaptable click pen, the Ti Click.
Read MoreWhen it comes to keychain-sized knives, there are normally two ways to carry: toss it on a keyring or let it ride at the bottom of your pocket. Few knives that small come with a pocket clip. A new knife from Relic, however, is different.
The Relic EWC knife features an interchangeable, deep carry pocket clip that, at the press of a button, can be quickly swapped out for a keyring attachment. This also means that if you're keychain carrying, you can press a button to detach the knife from your keys. And the keychain attachment doubles as a bottle opener.
The EWC is 4 inches (10 centimeters) long when closed and weighs just 2.8 ounces (79 grams). The handles are made of 304 stainless steel with a slip joint lock. The 1.5-inch (3.8-centimeter) drop point blade is made of D2 steel.
Relic is currently seeking funding for the EWC knife on Kickstarter. Early bird pricing starts at $50 for the knife with one pocket clip and one key clip, and you can expect delivery in November 2018.
When you look into buying a knife, you can go a couple different routes. You can grab a heavy-duty knife in your pocket, or you could carry a smaller utility knife for everyday tasks. Some smaller knives, however, are so small they're difficult to grip. The Eclipse from Fulcrum Knives, on the other hand, morphs to give you extra grip.
Read MoreA lot of people within the EDC community have a fascination with tiny things -- myself included. There's something incredibly pleasing about carrying and using a tool that's small, lightweight and can still get the job done.
SLUGHAUS is no stranger to tiny gear. They successfully funded two Kickstarter campaigns for both versions of the world's tiniest flashlights, BULLET. They're now back at it again with a miniature ballpoint pen that makes the Fisher Space Pen Bullet look big.
Read MoreOlight is back at it again, this time with a pocket-sized tail switch flashlight that runs off a single AAA battery. It's call the I3T EOS and it’s made of an impact-resistant aluminum body with a unique design featuring a double helix knurling for extra grip. It's also IPX8 certified and features a dual-direction pocket clip for attaching to a backpack strap, your hat or your pocket.
Read MoreKey organization is the weak point of many everyday carry setups. Carabiners are often clunky, heavy, or both. Key rings suck. And if you have a giant key fob, it only makes matters worse. Then you have the problem of small S-Biners coming unhooked when you don't want them to. (I've temporarily lost my keys countless times thanks to dual-gated carabiners.) Those are all problems the MSTR LINX aims to solve.
Read MoreGetting outdoors and closer to nature is one of the more common driving factors behind people and families who opt for the RV life or #vanlife. But as I've learned recently, it's not always easy and it's not always affordable. Even if you buy a more budget-friendly travel trailer, you might need to upgrade your vehicle. And that's just the beginning. Enter the Hitch Hotel.
Read MoreGriffin's wildly popular Pocket Tool was just announced in a new variant: Copper. And with its many functions and virtually limitless uses, it deserves a limited run. If you missed it in our Father’s Day roundup, it has over 12 functions, including a 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, and 7mm hex tool, as well as a screwdriver to handle any mechanical issues that arise. The tool also utilizes a bottle opener and a pry tool.
Read MoreIf you've been looking to up your EDC game with a fancy new pen, the ZeroHour APEX BOLT might be the pen you've been waiting for. As the name suggests, it's a bolt-action pen. And like most other tactical pens, it features a ceramic glass breaker on the butt of the pen. But there's more to it than that.
Read MoreAnnounced back in February, one of Gerber's newest additions to its folding knives lineup is finally available for purchase. It's called the FlatIron and it takes several design cues from the increasingly popular folding cleaver-style knives, like the Boker Magnum Outdoor Cuisine or Spyderco Roc.
Read MoreThe grandaddy of EDC utility knives is the Rexford RUT. Todd Rexford is now on to version 3.0 of the popular (and pricey) utility knife, and he's done several custom version of it for different online stores like the Seigaiha Pattern for Urban EDC Supply and Topo for Triple Aught Design. This time Rexford is back with a collaborative effort with Gallantry…
Read MoreWhen you're out in the woods, miles from the nearest cell tower or where cell coverage is blocked by the inconvenient placement of a rather sizable rock, your phone isn't going to do you much good. And while sat-comm devices are gradually becoming more user-friendly and affordable, it's the cost of using them that's often the deterrent.
That’s where Bivystick comes into play.
Read MoreThere's no shortage of backpacking wood stoves. They come in all shapes and sizes, mostly trying to circulate air in a way that makes your fire burn more efficiently while not being too big and bulky. Enter the VIREstove.
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