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Save Big During the Huckberry Summer Sale That’s Ending Soon
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, when it comes to an excellently curated selection of clothing, gear and accessories, you won’t find better than the options our very good friends at Huckkberry…
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YSMART Bullet EDC Keychain Flashlight
While I appreciate that my iPhone can double as a flashlight in a pinch, it’s never quite what I need. The light isn’t powerful enough and, without a phone stand, I can’t have both hands…
Dad Grass Launches Vintage Pipe Shop
We love the refined, sleek look of modern smokeware. Today’s pothead is kitted out with gear and gadgets that would put Q to shame. But, we’ve lost some of the artful elegance of the classic…
The Opeongo AERIAL A1 Tent Is the Best Way to Sleep off the Ground
If you’re planning on spending the night outdoors, you need a tent. This is nothing new. There are plenty of great camping tents on the market, but few of them will take care of you…
How to Sharpen a Pocket Knife
It’s often said that a dull knife is more dangerous than a sharp one. While we’d argue all knives are dangerous in their own right, there is some truth to the old line. Because a dull, jagged…
The Peak Spec Paramount Pocket Knife
Form meets function in Peak Spec’s latest piece of EDC gear: the Paramount Pocket Knife. This practical folding knife features a sleek design and lightweight blade that can tackle just about any task. The boxy…
What’s the Deal with Damascus Steel?
Finding a great pocket knife, fixed blade, or even chef’s knife isn’t all that difficult. There are hundreds of manufacturers big and small that make as many blades. We’re living in a knife renaissance! But…
The SlideKick EDC Multi-Tool Has Internal Bit Storage
There’s no shortage of great EDC/multi-tool options on the market. And many of our newest favorites came from the world of Kickstarter. When it comes to the tools, the SlideKick from Novel Carry includes all…
Amazon Announces a Vinyl of the Month Club
In uncharacteristic fashion, Amazon quietly announced the launch of its own vinyl of the month club. The e-commerce site already has a music and television streaming service, but this new move sees them take a…
The Biscuit Wireless Charger Is Built to Last a Lifetime
It’s unfortunate that the term “planned obsolescence” has so naturally worked its way into our vocabulary. But, more often than not, it appears that the tech world requires users to commit to buying newer, better…
The Heineken B.O.T. Mobile Cooler Will Bring the Beer to You
What if an ice-cold beer was always within arm’s reach? Sure, you could lug around a cooler, but in this scorching heat, there should be an easier solution. Introducing the Heineken B.O.T., part Black Mirror…
STEAL: Up to 60% off Sale Items at Huckberry
When it comes to an excellently curated selection of style pieces, gear and sundries, you won’t find better than the options our very good friends at Huckkberry have to offer. Right now, the Huckberry Sale…
This Portable Bar Has Everything You Need but the Booze
Packing the perfect suitcase is something we’ve always considered ourselves pretty good at. But that’s when we’re talking about rolling tees, boxers, and sportcoats. When it comes to traveling with everything you need to throw…
This Compact Headlamp Doubles as a Hand Held Light
Our phones are capable of engaging the flash as a light, but they’re not a proper flashlight or headlamp like Ledlenser’s options. Case in point–the Ledlenser MH5. In addition to being a best-in-class wearable headlamp…
The Vessel Eclipse Kit Is Perfect for the High Brow Smoker
It’s no secret that stoner gear has gotten significantly classier in recent years. Gone are the days of ratty drug rugs and “anything will do” smoking vessels. Today’s weed gear is stylish, functional, and, at…
Terrain 365 Otter Flip-AT Pocket Knife
Everyone knows that EDC should include a solid workhorse pocket knife you can use for all your essential cutting tasks. How do you pick just the right one for you? If you’re interested in sleek,…
The Naim ‘Solstice Special Edition’ Is a Stunning Hi-Fi Turntable
Naim produces some of the most revered hi-fi audio tech in the industry. But, surprisingly, the UK-based company had never released a turntable. As the story goes, founder Julian Vereker, a self-taught engineer, had always…
Amazon Prime Day 2021 [Updating Regularly]
Amazon Prime Day is back once again to bring all kinds of Black Friday style deep discounts on, well, everything Amazon sells–but mostly their own products–so you can outfit your new home or office with…
Leatherman’s Latest Multi-Tool Has Everything You Need
If you’re only allowed to carry one piece of gear other than a smartphone in your EDC, it should be a Leatherman multi-tool like their latest, Bond. This 14-tool option with minimal design was inspired…