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SHOT Show – S.O.TECH

Sunday, January 25th, 2015

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The Road Warrior Bag is a general purpose EDC and hygiene bag. Made from 500D Cordura nylon, the Road Warrior features 5 individual compartments designed to carry everything from general hygiene items to batteries and power components.

The front features a Velcro loop panel for ID and morale patches, a transparent window for ID cards, business cards, or luggage cards, and PALS webbing for additional patches. The webbing features integrated shock cord for stowing additional soft items such as a towel.

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The main compartment has 10 internal organizing pockets, along with a zippered internal mesh pocket, and a fold out panel with elastic loops for additional items.

Currently available in Black.

sotechtactical.com/products/road-warrior

20$Bandit – Micro Kit Hands On

Thursday, December 11th, 2014

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20$Bandit sent us one of their upcoming Micro Kits to check out. It’s a wallet-sized variant of the Mini Kit, designed for EDC when cargo or BUD pants aren’t an option. It fits into most standard back pockets, and stays closed using an elastic retention band. Inside, there’s plenty of storage space, including elastic retention bands and pockets, for carrying all manner of standard wallet items such as cash and cards, as well as a phone, medical kit, light, multitool, etc. The exterior features a loop panel to attach an ID or morale patch. Overall, it’s a nice piece of kit for EDC needs without being too conspicuous.

You can check out the full details below:

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The Micro Kit is a smaller scale model of the already compact Mini Kit MK-7 pouch. Made from 1000D ballistic nylon, the Micro Kit was created to carry the bare minimum EDC items when cargo or BDU pants aren’t an option. Sized to fit inside a standard blue jean back pocket, it can be considered a real ‘gray man’ inclined piece of kit. The external field loop panel allows for ID or morale patches.

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The quick access clam shell opening can accommodate either a Samsung Galaxy 5 or iPhone 4, 5, or 6, while allowing for manipulation of the phone through the clear plastic window. Modularity is key with the Micro Kit, as through its retention straps and pockets it can carry all manner of EDC items:

– Micro multi tools
– Knives
– Pens
– Cash
– Credit cards and IDs
– Micro first aid kits
– Micro SERE kits
– Etc.

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The Micro Kit is manufactured in the USA by Honorpoint USA. Available for pre-order, with an expected release date of January 1st, 2015.

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www.20dollarbandit.com/micro-kit-compact-nylon-edc-pouch-wallet

Gearward – FireBox Mini Firestarting Kit

Sunday, December 7th, 2014

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The Gearward firebox is a miniature fire starting kit designed to fit in a pocket or survival tin. It contains 20 pieces of Fire Cord waterproof tinder, a 2″ mischmetal firesteel, and an ultra-hard alumina ceramic striker, all in a container roughly the size of a Zippo. Its primary function is as a backup fire starter, in case a primary and/or secondary firestarter fails.

Fire Starting kits vs FireBox

Above, you can see the FireBox (far left) compared in size to a Spark-lite, Zippo Emergency fire starter, magnesium bar, and Light My Fire fire steel. The video below shows the FireBox in action:

FireBox is Made in the USA out of US, Canadian, and German Components.

gearward.com/collections/frontpage/products/firebox

Leatherdos – Mini tools clip

Sunday, July 27th, 2014

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The Leatherdos is a stainless steel hair clip that doubles as a mutitool. It features multiple screwdrivers, a trolley coin, a ruler, 8mm (5/16) wrench, and a cutting surface.

www.mnkbusiness.com/leatherdos-mini-tools-clip

Bawidamann – Uber CC QD Horizontal Magazine Carrier

Thursday, April 10th, 2014

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Andrew Bawidamann developed the Uber CC QD Horizontal Magazine Carrier as a unique and comfortable way to carry 1 or 2 spare pistol magazines. Made from Boltoron, the Uber carrier fits both 1.5 in and 1.75 in. belts. It utilizes a custom 1 in. wide Biothane loop for extra stability, which features a ‘PULL THE DOT’ snap. It can be reconfigured by taking it apart and reassembling, depending on user preference, with positive click retention. Mounts centerline for fast access.

Models are available for S&W Shield 9mm, SIG Sauer P238 .380, and SIG Sauer P938 9mm magazines. Handmade in the USA.

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Until April 15th, use discount code PBRSTREETGANG for 15% off.

www.bawidamann.com

Sneak Peek – Multitasker EDC Duo

Saturday, June 1st, 2013

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OneUp Designlab gave us a sneak peek of an early prototype of their upcoming Every Day Carry tool called the EDC Duo It has a swing out holder for bits and a driver built into the handle. In addition to scissors and a pliers head, the lock blade knife (complete with pocket clip) can be completely detached from the EDC Duo. An alternative slab can be fitted in its place for TSA compliant air travel.

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My EDC – Emerson CQC-7V

Monday, April 8th, 2013

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My Every Day Carry knife is an Emerson CQC-7V.

Materials:
Handles – Afghan Tan G-10 epoxy / glass laminate
Lock – Aerospace grade Titanium
Blade – 154 CM
Finish – Satin Finish
Grind – ‘B’ Blade – Conventional V Ground Tanto Style

Specifications:
Overall Length – 8.0 in.
Blade Length – 3.3 in.
Handle Length – 4.65 in.
Blade Thickness – .125 in.
Hardness – 57-59 RC
Weight – 4.0 oz.

What’s your EDC?

Everyday Carry Gear from SureFire

Friday, November 9th, 2012

This video by SureFire featuring pro shooter Maggie Reese covers those products you should make part of your Every Day Carry.

We’re seeing these marketing videos become more and more prevalent. What do you think?

www.surefire.com/everydaycarrygear