The Gear Journal – Page 37 – Every Day Carry Gear & Gadgets

March 1, 2022

The Ellis

Ryan

Knives & Tools

I don’t typically like to feature James Brand products. I love their design work, but feel as though their products don’t live up to their respective prices. If they focused production in the USA, I’d be all in… But, they don’t.

All that being said, the Ellis is a fantastic design. A small EDC blade with scissors – that’s all a guy really needs, right?

Details.

February 28, 2022

Marksmith Black Ti

Ryan

Paper & Writing

A bolt action Sharpie pen… made out of titanium. It’s completely backed, so it should get made… Pretty rad too. $80.

Details.

February 25, 2022

Naked & Famous Blue Bird Selvedge

Ryan

Clothing

The raw denim world is a weird one. Folks are so dedicated to breaking their jeans in with perfect fades that they will substitute cleanliness with STANK – never washing their denim. Different strokes for different folks I guess…

Naked & Famous is one of the more well known brands amongst these people. And recently, they’ve released a new light weight (9.5oz) raw denim jean that at least feels broken in from day one. The fades should come quicker too – whether you decide to wash them or not.

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February 23, 2022

The Expedition Parka

Ryan

Clothing

It’s cold as shit here today… So, I figured this was appropriate.

You know when you watch those Nat Geo shows and all those scientists are studying the life cycle of Polar Bears, how humans are screwing it all up, and it just looks cold as hell? Seems like they always wear gigantic boots, black pants, and a red a parka.

This is THAT parka… Apparently, it’s the warmest in the world and I sure could use one right now.

$1,500!!!!

Details.

February 22, 2022

Ti-Tape

Ryan

Other Gear

This seems ridiculous at first glance, but a super light and accurate tape measure might be handy for some folk’s use cases…

Details.

February 18, 2022

Windeler Modular Magnetic Tool

Ryan

Knives & Tools

So this magnetic wonder got funded… This has the potential to be really, really interesting…

Details here.

February 16, 2022

GORUCK x Huckberry Slick GR2

Ryan

Bags & Wallets

Another day, another bag… This time it’s from GORUCK and it’s the limited edition GORUCK x Huckberry Slick GR2 in 40L. Essentially, this the USA made GR2 without the molle on the front – giving the bag a cleaner aesthetic.

I actually prefer having the molle, but I do think this is the best LARGE travel pack on the market. I’ve had one for almost a decade now and it has seen some shit… still good as new.

Details here.

February 15, 2022

The Alpha 31

Ryan

Bags & Wallets

The Remote Equipment Alpha 31 is a legendary backpack that seemingly only gets released every couple of years. They sell out quick… and then they are gone until they are pretty much handmade again. I’ve never messed with one of these, but just about everyone in the game shouts their virtues…

Anyway, word on the street has it that Remote Equipment will be releasing V2 of the Alpha 31 on March 1. If you want one, wake up early, and be prepared to press your refresh button until available.

Details here.