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Tanner Goods Canyon Crossbody Pack

Tanner Goods Canyon Crossbody Pack
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Tanner Goods’ bestselling sling bag now comes in handsome and durable 10 oz. waxed canvas. The second-generation Canyon Crossbody Pack has a 24L capacity, enough to store your point-and-shoot, phone, and other essentials in its four pockets. It has a foam-padded back for comfort and a strap that can be adjusted from 22″ to 48″ in length.

Modular Flashlight Multitool

Modular Flashlight Multitool
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This aluminum flashlight packs several other useful functions. Its 200-lumen LED light has two brightness levels and a strobe mode, while its modular body contains a detachable compass, glass breaker, emergency whistle, and firestarter rod. The paracord lanyard is attached to a fire sparker with a built-in bottle opener and a 5 cm ruler.

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Bugeye Mini Floating Compass

Bugeye Mini Floating Compass

Always stay pointed in the right direction with this coin-sized compass from PD EDC. It has an octagonal case machined from aluminum or titanium and a smooth 360º floating compass at its center. Its display lets you catch a glance at your direction from its side or top, and luminous markings glow in the dark. Perfect for a keychain or lanyard.

WUBEN E7 Pocket Flashlight

WUBEN E7 Pocket Flashlight

This compact flashlight from WUBEN is quite bright for its size, outputting up to 1800 lumens in brief bursts. Its other modes range from 5 to 1000 lumens, produced by a pair of high-CRI 6500K LEDs. Its wide-angle beam can be seen up to 433 feet away, but it’s even better as a close-range worklight. The E7 also has a magnetic base and is IP68-rated waterproof.

Swiss Army Nail Clip 580

Swiss Army Nail Clip 580
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Bigger Swiss Army knives may include some of the grooming tools found on this Victorinox pocket tool, but this one adds a nail clipper. It’s also got a 1.75″ straight blade, a nail cleaner, serrated-edge scissors, tweezers, a toothpick, and a keychain ring. Available with a solid red, transluscent ruby, or walnut wood handle.

Maratac CR123 Rev 3 Copper Flashlight

Maratac CR123 Rev 3 Copper Flashlight
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This palm-sized flashlight from CountyComm looks great with its solid copper body and tactile finger grip texture. Powered by a single CR123 battery, its Cree XP-G3 LED offers three brightness modes: 5 lumens, 55 lumens, and 450 lumens. Put it in your pocket or hang it from your keychain. It measures 2.75″ long and weighs 2.7 oz.

K20 Stainless Steel Pocket Screwdriver

K20 Stainless Steel Pocket Screwdriver
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This palm-sized screwdriver from K20 Tools is just 3″ long, so it goes anywhere you go. It holds a standard 1/4″ driver bit and has a magnet in its tail. Its stainless steel body has square sides, so it won’t roll off your tabletop. Comes with a pocket clip and a double-headed flat/Phillips bit.

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SOG Instinct Mini Knife

SOG Instinct Mini Knife
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This compact fixed-blade knife is designed for easy carrying around your neck or on your belt or boot. It has a 1.9-inch clip-point blade made from 5CR15MOV stainless steel and a grippy G10 handle with finger grooves. It comes with a custom hard-molded sheath and a 14″ pendant chain.

Wuben X3 Mecha Owl Flashlight

Wuben X3 Mecha Owl Flashlight
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This pocket-size flashlight from Wuben is designed for versatility. It has a built in pocket clip, a magnetic base, and a 180º swivel head. Its can output up to 750 lumens of white light, a red light for night reading, and a lantern diffuser. In addition to its on-board battery it’s available with a charging box that offers up to 100 hours of runtime.

Tacray Titanium Carabiner + Pocket Knife

Tacray Titanium Carabiner + Pocket Knife
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This titanium carabiner from Tacray is great for carrying keys and has a built-in pocket knife on its side. Its stubby little blade is made from AUS-8 steel with a stonewashed surface, and the carabiner’s spring clip is designed for durability. It’s also got a 1/4″ hex bit holder for driving screws in a pinch.

Tactical Geek EDC Gear Pouch

Tactical Geek EDC Gear Pouch
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Keep your small pocket tools and everyday accessories organized in this gear pouch from Tactical Geek. It’s made from 500D CORDURA Nylon and has several pockets and elastic straps inside. Outside, you’ll find MOLLE-compatible webbing and a spot for hook-and-loop patches. Measures 6.7″ H x 4.5″ W x 1.5″ D when closed.

Hoffner Folding Snap Knife

Hoffner Folding Snap Knife
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This quick-deploying knife from designer Brian Hoffner strikes a balance between utility and self-defense. Its 440C steel blade has smooth and serrated edges for versatility, while its rippled G10 handles have been engineered to ensure a stable grip. Index Divots on the handle help you transition between point-down and point-forward grip positions.

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Kershaw Recap Bottle Opener + Pry Tool

Kershaw Recap Bottle Opener + Pry Tool
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Kershaw’s bargain-priced pocket tool makes it easy to pop open bottles, pry objects apart, and can also turn some flathead screws. It’s made from durable stainless steel and has a loop for attaching a keychain or lanyard. Weighs just 0.3 oz.

Five EDC Faves from February 2024

Five EDC Faves from February 2024

Everyday Carry’s latest curated collection includes some great new knives, bags, shoes, and headphones for your loadout. We’re big fans of the massive Mission Workshop Mass Transit duffle and the versatile but cleanly designed CIVIVI Sendy flipper knife with its stylish selection of handles.

AceStand Phone Stand + Pocket Tool

AceStand Phone Stand + Pocket Tool

This surprisingly versatile gadget puts a phone stand in your pocket, plus a lot more. In addition to holding most phones, the titanium multitool packs a flat-blade screwdriver, 1/4″ and 1/6″ bit drivers, spoke wrenches, a bottle opener, a box cutter, a pry tool, rulers, a hex wrench, and more. It’s also got a hidden compartment in its center for storing a single driver bit.

PRY-HEX Pocket Multitool

PRY-HEX Pocket Multitool
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This handy pocket tool from Trixie & Milo combines 18 functions in one piece of stainless steel. In addition to 10 hex wrenches, it has a pry bar, flat head and Phillips screwdrivers, a cutting tool, a nail puller, a short ruler, and the must-have of every multitool – a bottle opener. It also looks like it could be good for self-defense.

UPK-T1 Rocket Tool

UPK-T1 Rocket Tool
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This easy-to-carry pocket tool from UPKnife is shaped like a rocket ship (or a sword). It’s made from hardened stainless tool steel and is handy for turning screws thanks to its #2 Phillip driver tip. Other functions include a bottle opener, nail puller, pry bar, 4mm hex driver, and 1/4″ bit driver. Its body can also hold spare driver bits with the included O-rings.

Victorinox Pioneer x Alox 2024 Edition Pocket Knife

Victorinox Pioneer x Alox 2024 Edition Pocket Knife
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This limited edition 9-function pocket knife features textured aluminum scales in a natural Terra Brown color. Its tools include a reamer/punch, scissors, a can opener, 3 mm and 7 mm flat-blade screwdrivers, a wire stripper, a bottle opener, a knife, and a key ring. The front side has the iconic Victorinox Swiss seal, while the back is printed with 2024.

Viperade VE12 EDC Organizer Pouch

Viperade VE12 EDC Organizer Pouch
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This tri-fold pouch is perfect for carrying tools, knives, survival gear, and other everyday items. It’s made from wear-resistant 1000D Nylon and has multiple pockets and elastic bands inside. It holds closed with Velcro, plus it has a Velcro patch area and MOLLE-compatible webbing. Available in black or black camo.

CJRB Breeze Pocket Tool

CJRB Breeze Pocket Tool

This compact pocket tool is, first and foremost, a utility knife/box cutter. It has a retractable and replaceable blade with an easy-to-deploy thumb slider and a couple of other useful tools. Specifically, you’ll find a bottle opener, a 1/4″ hex driver, and a straight edge with measurement markers. It’s available in steel, titanium, and titanium+aluminum models.

How to Travel with EDC Gear

How to Travel with EDC Gear

Air travel poses some challenges when it comes to carrying gear and toiletries. In this episode of Everyday Carry’s Carried Away podcast, hosts Bernard and Mikey chat about what you can or can’t bring through TSA checkpoints. Along the way they talk about their travel load-outs and suggest some alternatives to pocket knives and other prohibited tools.

Viperade VE3 Tool Pouch

Viperade VE3 Tool Pouch
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Viperade’s small tool pouch keeps EDC gear organized and ready to use. It’s made from 500D polyester fiber with rounded corners and binding tape on its pockets to prevent fraying. Its angled pockets are ideal for small tools and pens, while its top pocket holds a 3.5″x 5.5″ notebook or a phone. A zipper compartment holds loose items.

Maratac Flame Vault Match Titanium Lighter

Maratac Flame Vault Match Titanium Lighter
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This limited-run CountyComm lighter uses a flint and a scraper to ignite its wick. Its main compartment is made from a hollowed-out block of titanium that holds a small amount of lighter fluid. The striker screws in securely and has an O-ring seal to keep fluid from leaking out. It also includes a spare parts kit with an extra striker, O-rings, and cotton wick.

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