The Gear Journal – Page 66 – Every Day Carry Gear & Gadgets

January 19, 2021

Diversion Pant

Ryan

Clothing

Western Rise makes “tech” clothes… Basically, modern garments made out of weird/innovative materials that flex in four directions, are largely waterproof, and feel kind of foreign.

I got the Diversion Pant for Christmas and figured I’d wear em as “work at home” pants, but holy hell – these things are great. Super comfortable, seem really durable, and no matter what you do in them, they don’t seem to stink.

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January 18, 2021

OmniCase

Ryan

Tech

A really smartly design hub for travel… I love the way the cable stows and makes a nice clean package.

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January 15, 2021

Benchmade Auto Fact

Ryan

Knives & Tools

This new auto from Benchmade feels like a modern stiletto… and I love it!

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January 13, 2021

The Woobie

Ryan

Other Gear

The US issue “woobie” is probably the most globally cherished kit of surplus in inventory. Originally, it was just a poncho liner… but soldiers quickly figured out that it made for a comforting blanket that both keeps you warm and reminds you of a softer place.

These things were so cherished, in fact, that when the Pentagon recalled them, soldiers revolted.

Anyway, they also make for great blankets to keep in your car. They compress to a small size, stow easily, and keep you warm enough in a pinch.

Get a real one here.

January 12, 2021

Aer Dopp Kit

Ryan

Bags & Wallets

I’ve heard about Aer products for years, but have never pulled the trigger on anything. Recently, however, they sent me their Dopp kit for review. Holy shit man… This 1680D Cordura material is something else. And the craftsmanship is on the right side of perfection.

Even better though is the design of this pouch. It’s smaller than your typical Dopp kit, but still big enough to hold all of your crap because all of the compartments/pockets are so well organized and thought out.

HIGHLY recommended… And now, I want to try more of their wares…

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January 11, 2021

NHSK Dive Watch

Ryan

Watches

Two watches in a row… Sorry, but not sorry. Japanese brand, Neighborhood and Seiko colab on a dive watch and it’s as cool as I thought it would be.

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January 8, 2021

MWC GG-W-113

Ryan

Watches

Really cool and well built reproduction of the classic Vietnam Era watch. I love that they left it sterile.

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January 7, 2021

Personal Pocket Dump

Ryan

Bags & Wallets, Keychains, Knives & Tools

So I got a surprise yesterday – someone actually emailed and asked for a pocket dump. Hell, I didn’t know anyone actually read this crap! But, who am I to disappoint?

iPhone 12 Mini. I’ve been carrying this for a month and I think I can already say it’s my favorite iPhone of all time. It’s small in the pocket and the camera is dope.
Apple leather case with an Apple wallet attached using MagSafe. I got this setup when I got the phone and I’m undecided on the functionality of it all. The MagSafe actually works really well. The wallet is easy to attach and removes with appropriate effort, but the work flow of paying for something is awkward. You have to remove the wallet to access the cards, but when you do that you now have both hands occupied – one with the phone and one with the wallet. I do, however, love the space this setup occupies in my pocket.
MakerKnife. This is the latest of their releases. It’s not made as well and the tolerances aren’t as tight as the originals, but the form and functionality of it is just too hard for me to resist. I’ve been carrying these for a couple of years now.
Orbit Key Organizer. My key organizer of choice.
Titanium Split Rings. Cuz every bit of weight saved, matters.
Handgrey H4 Carabiner. I’d never pay $85 for a carabiner, but it was gifted to me and I absolutely love it. If I lost it, I just might buy one simply because it’s so convenient in use.