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

August 19, 2021

Jack White Does Other Shit…

Ryan

Other Gear

I interviewed this guy once. I liked him… I also like his taste in music, but didn’t know he was a maker. He’s pretty good at that too.

Off topic, but details.

August 17, 2021

Summer Pocket Dump

Ryan

Bags & Wallets, Knives & Tools, Watches

I spent my summer restoring an old house on an island in the pacific. As such, I had a constant EDC… And this is it…

Pioneer Matter BiFold. These things are really popular right now and I can see why… The design is fantastic in that this wallet can carry a ton of cards without getting bulky. Plus, it can carry a tad of cash as well. The ripstop material is very thin and feels incredible, but I wonder how durable it will be. So far, so good.
Titatnium Folding Blade. I prefer utility blades over knives… and have fallen in love with these cheap Chinese folders.
Sinn U1. The U1 is too big and bulky to be a daily watch in my opinion, but I was on an island and planned to do a lot of diving. As such, the U1 got the call… It’s my favorite dive watch in the world and it did fine out of the water as well.

August 16, 2021

Patagonia Black Hole

Ryan

Bags & Wallets

Got caught in a tough spot last week and had to buy a bag from a boutique store. This usually results in an overpriced bag that just gets you by… But man, did I get lucky.

Essentially, I found a Patagonia Black Hole on closeout for $99. It seems more form than function, until you use it… It’s a very LIGHT bag with one compartment – no wasted space and no frills. Plus, it’s built like a brick shit house.

Details.

August 13, 2021

Horn Comb

Ryan

Other Gear

Horn combs rule because unlike plastic, there is no seam from the injection mold. As a result, these things glide through your tangled ass hippy hair.

Details.

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.

Details.

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.

Details.

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.

Details here.

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.