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So remember when I said I’d NEVER spend $70 on a wallet?
Yeah. About that.
Apparently I’ve decided we’re just lighting money on fire now… but make it handmade and saddle stitched.

I bought the WILDR Hitchhiker.
Handmade in North Carolina. Smells like responsibility. Costs like poor decision-making.

And I regret nothing.

Question for you degenerates:
Are we calling this “supporting American craftsmanship”
or “midlife crisis in leather form”?

Full video is live 👇

1 day ago | [YT] | 2

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Pocket dump time 👊

I swapped to a new tabletop and needed to dial in my camera settings, so I figured why not do a real-world test with an EDC pocket dump.

This is what I’ve been carrying lately — knives, lights, tools, and all.

🎥 Watch here:
https://youtu.be/DmxA5J6hjlg

Be honest… how many knives is TOO many? 😅

1 week ago | [YT] | 5

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Small fixed blade knives are awesome for fifth-pocket carry…
until you actually try to use them.

I picked up a super simple hardware-store trick that adds grip and control to small fixed blades without modifying the knife at all—and it costs just a few bucks.

This one surprised me with how well it works.

Would you try this on your EDC knife, or do you prefer them clean and stock?

1 week ago | [YT] | 7

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January gear roundup is live 👊

This one covers everything that came into the channel this month — some purchased, some sent in for review. Knives, flashlights, tools, carry gear, and a few surprises.

If you want dedicated videos on any of these items, let me know in the comments 👇
Full video here: 🎥👇

1 week ago | [YT] | 16

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The Carry Syndicate is live and they have come up with some amazing EDC Gear concepts. Check out the playlist below and get ready for EDC reinvented!
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV...

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 5

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I’ve been carrying the Lochby Field Sling for a few days now, mainly as a compact way to carry an iPad Mini without wearing a backpack.

This isn’t a full review yet — just early impressions — but I’m liking the simplicity so far. Waxed canvas, subtle organization, and no tactical overload.

If you carry an iPad Mini, would you rather use a sling like this or stick with a backpack? 👇
🎥 Full video here: https://youtu.be/uOQogs4TORI

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 18

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Check out ‪@OffDutyEDC‬ and his review of the Maxpedition Double Decker! Make sure you give him a like and a subscribe!!

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 4

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New video is live 👊

This one’s about using a flashlight responsibly for personal safety — not as a weapon, but as a tool for awareness, deterrence, and creating space to move away.

🎥 Watch here:
👉 https://youtu.be/Yu82ZtxSPbk

Do you think about personal safety when choosing an EDC flashlight, or just output and size?

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 16

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New video is live 👊

This one’s a completely off-the-cuff look at the Acebeam K1 — a compact EDC flashlight with white light, UV, and a green laser.

🎥 Watch here:
👉 https://youtu.be/a71c0V7Y_3s

🛒 Acebeam K1:
👉 amzn.to/4jQh7lf

Are multi-function flashlights useful EDC tools, or just extra complexity?

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 19

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New video is live!

Today I’m taking a look at a mechanical EDC watch that tracks tides with no battery, no app, and no phone connection — the Vero X Real Tree Tide Tracker.

🎥 Watch here:
👉 https://youtu.be/fqfc_yk2Bkc

🛒 Product:
👉 vero-watch.com/pages/vero-realtree-tide-tracker

💰 Codes: WATCH50 ($50 off) | VERODEAL100 ($100 off $800+)

Would you run a mechanical tool watch like this, or stick with a smartwatch?

1 month ago | [YT] | 14