The Gear Journal – Page 49 – Every Day Carry Gear & Gadgets

August 11, 2021

Pelican Rugged Camera Lens Cover

Ryan

Bags & Wallets, Other Gear

I’m just getting back from a back island expedition and was gifted one of these before hand… I think they cost around $25… WORTH EVERY PENNY.

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August 10, 2021

iPhone 12 PEEL

Ryan

Bags & Wallets, Tech

The thinnest iPhone case that actually offers some protection is available for iPhone 12/MagSafe now… I’ve never broken a phone with these cases, but others have.

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August 9, 2021

Island Slippers

Ryan

Clothing

I know a guy that refuses to wear flip flops unless he’s at the beach. “Any other time and sandals are 100% inappropriate for a man.”

That’s noble… I respect that opinion. BUT, yeah… I wear flip flops a lot. Take my man card. I don’t care… I’ll be comfortable in my Island Slippers that are built like brick shit houses in Hawaii and cost almost as much. Good thing they last FOREVER.

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August 6, 2021

Haiku L Fan

Ryan

Other Gear

I’m no fan of Big Ass Fans. Long story, but their business practices bit me a few years back and I’ve never let it go… That being said, I recently bought an incredibly expensive Haiku L made by the Big Ass Fan assholes and guess what? It kind of rules…

Yes, it’s $800 and isn’t all that “smart,” BUT it moves so much air so quietly that I have to give this thing a thumbs up.

Details here.

August 5, 2021

Tracksmith + Eric Wind

Ryan

Watches

I don’t know much about Tracksmith and have never heard of Eric Wind… But the two have “collaborated” on the release of a bunch of vintage stop watches and they are dope as hell.

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August 4, 2021

Magic Keyboard With Touch ID

Ryan

Tech

I am not an Apple Keyboard guy… Chicklet style keyboards in general hurt my hands during long sessions. However if you don’t mind them, this has been a long time coming – essentially, it’s your standard Apple keyboard with Touch ID built in. Odd that it has taken Apple so long to integrate this.

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August 3, 2021

JBL L52 Classic

Ryan

Other Gear

Jbl is bringing back the feel of the famous old L100 loudspeaker, but in a smaller bookshelf form. I doubt the sound is as warm, but you can’t argue against the looks! I’ve heard the price is gonna be around $1000 a pair.

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August 2, 2021

Pioneer Passport Wallet

Ryan

Bags & Wallets

People that study these things say that Pioneer uses the most innovative materials in the wallet game. I’ve never gave them a shot, but plan too soon…

In any case, they released a passport wallet today.

Details here.