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Gear Aid Gear Patches

Gear Aid Gear Patches

Super sticky patches that let you repair small tears in jackets, tents and other items. They’re water- and weatherproof and are cut in a variety of decorative silhouettes, so you can also use them to personalize your gear.

The Gear Hound

The Gear Hound

We’re always on the lookout for cool new websites, and you’ll definitely want to bookmark this one. The Gear Hound sniffs out handmade products and tells the stories behind their makers. There’s an emphasis on practicality, longevity, and craftsmanship.

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Deal: Tactica One Bottle Opener

Deal: Tactica One Bottle Opener
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Made from an aerospace-grade polymer composite, the lightweight Tactica One bottle opener tool won’t ever get rusty or stained. It looks slick, and will pop open bottles in perpetuity. Save 20% in The Awesomer Shop.

Drill-powered Skateboard

Drill-powered Skateboard

While you could go spend over $1000 on an electric skateboard, you could also do what Inspire to Make did, and build one using a power drill, an extension bit holder, and a couple of other off-the-shelf items. Total cost: less than $500. Perfect for a literal cheapskate.

5.11 Operator Axe

5.11 Operator Axe

A collaboration between 5.11 and Viking Tactics founder Kyle Lamb. The Operator Axe is made of stainless steel and has a bearded axe blade, a hammer point, a pry bar, inch and cm rulers, hex wrenches, 0.5″ and 0.25″ bit drivers and a sheet metal cutter.

EDC of the Week

EDC of the Week

Our friends at Everyday Carry share with us the latest drops, showing off the coolest gear they have to offer. Here’s this week’s awesome load out, courtesy of EDC reader Josh, showing off his daily carry, ready to take on anything the world throws at him.

FORMcard

FORMcard

FORMcard is a pocket-sized thermoplastic sheet. It becomes pliable when dipped in hot water, allowing you to repair or augment objects or even make impromptu tools. It’s made from a starch-based bioplastic so it’s completely biodegradable.

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EDC of the Week

EDC of the Week

Our friends at Everyday Carry share with us the latest drops, showing off the coolest gear they have to offer. Here’s this week’s awesome load out, courtesy of EDC reader Law Zhou, showing off his daily carry for life in the Big Apple.

Victorinox Rangerwood 55

Victorinox Rangerwood 55
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This elegant EDC from the original Swiss Army Knife maker features a smooth walnut wood handle, and packs 10 functions, including a 4″ blade, corkscrew, screwdrivers, wire stripper, a punch, wood saw, can opener and more.

Dango Loop Hook

Dango Loop Hook

Dango’s portable multipurpose hook. Keep it on your keyring and you’ll always have an easy way to hang your bags and other items. It’s made of aluminum, carries up to 100lb and has a built-in bottle opener. Get the optional wall mount for a clean semi-permanent setup.

Delrin Safe Combo Pack

Delrin Safe Combo Pack
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Keep small items like paper, matches, cash, and ammo safe and dry in these sturdy capsules, made from durable Delrin thermoplastic with a screw-tight lid with a waterproof O-ring. The small capsule holds items up to 3.3″ x 1.84″, and the small one holds 2.8″ x 0.8″ inside.

EDC Spring Essentials

EDC Spring Essentials

We take a brief pause from our weekly EDC feature to share with you this awesome collection of gear from Everyday Carry that will see you through the varied and often rainy conditions that comprise springtime in much of the Northern Hemisphere.

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Deal: KeySmart Key Organizer

Deal: KeySmart Key Organizer
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Keep your keys in check with this handy organizer. The expandable aluminum keychain can hold up to 10 flat keys in the minimum space, and prevents keys from jangling around in your pocket. Save 27% in The Awesomer Shop.

TrapTap Speed Trap Indicator

TrapTap Speed Trap Indicator

A portable, unobtrusive and legal speed trap indicator. Instead of using radar, TrapTap uses location data and input from users to locate speed traps. It flashes red, green or blue depending on the zone or listed trap. You can add locations or turn it off by tapping on it.

EDC of the Week

EDC of the Week

Our friends at Everyday Carry share with us the latest drops, showing off the coolest gear they have to offer. Here’s this week’s awesome load out, courtesy of EDC reader Chris Valencia, who shares his weekend essentials.

Kizer Textured Titanium Flipper

Kizer Textured Titanium Flipper
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An absolutely stunning flip-blade knife from designer Matt Cucchiara. While its 3.6-inch stonewashed stainless steel blade will get the job done, it’s the grippy gunmetal titanium handle scales which make this a real standout.

EROVR 10-in-1 Cart

EROVR 10-in-1 Cart

A multipurpose cart that can transform into nine different wheeled carriers, including a flat cart, a wagon and a hand truck, and into a compact form for storage. The EROVR also has a variety of optional accessories, including bags, wider wheels and a trailer hitch.

EDC of the Week

EDC of the Week

Our friends at Everyday Carry share with us the latest drops, showing off the coolest gear they have to offer. Here’s this week’s awesome load out, courtesy of EDC reader Zenmaster, who shares his pack of hiking essentials.

Spyderco Manix 2XL Glow in the Dark

Spyderco Manix 2XL Glow in the Dark
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This limited-edition knife not only features a big 3.85″ blade, and a sturdy stainless steel body, but it’s got glow-in-the-dark handle scales. Other features include a ball bearing lock, a lanyard hole, and a pocket clip. Available for a limited time from Massdrop.

EDC of the Week

EDC of the Week

Our friends at Everyday Carry share with us the latest drops, showing off the coolest gear they have to offer. Here’s this week’s awesome load out, courtesy of EDC reader Cory Tietz.

Deal: SVØRN Arcus Carabiner

Deal: SVØRN Arcus Carabiner
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The SVØRN Arcus is made from a strong, lightweight zinc alloy, with a shiny polished chrome finish. While it’s not made for climbing, it’ll look awesome carrying keys and other EDC items. Comes in a handsome gift box. Save 12% in The Awesomer Shop.

KwikT Trolley

KwikT Trolley

A compact and lightweight trolley. KwikT is just 16″ long when fully folded and weighs just 2.5lb, but it extends to 42″, has a pair of 2″ wheels and carries up to 30lb. It has an aluminum frame, but there’s also a lighter carbon fiber variant.

Ryobi Garage Door Opener

Ryobi Garage Door Opener

The Ryobi Garage Door Opener is quiet, easy to install and packed with convenient features. It has an LED lamp and a One+ battery backup slot. It also has optional modules: an extension cord, a Bluetooth speaker, a CO monitor, a parking assist and a fan.

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