EDC Gear Haul (Everyday Carry) Ep 8

New gear is here! A selection of some of the best new EVERYDAY CARRY and OUTDOOR gear that has found its way to the channel in the last few weeks.

This channel is here to give you ideas and inspiration when it comes to finding great Everyday Carry, Travel Gear and Gadgets, on the back of solid and detailed reviews alongside years of experience, which I hope will make life and travel just a little bit more frictionless and fun.

Here are links to the products featured. This can consist of Amazon affiliate links (and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases) and supplier affiliate links and direct website links. See below for more on affiliate links.

Please note that any prices referred to in the video whilst accurate at the time of recording are likely to change over time.

Products Featured in the Video:

The James Brand Warrick Screwdriver
(Search Warrick)

Ratchet Ring

Surevival Pen

Rolling Square Tau 2 Mini Power Bank
Search for Tau 2 - link applies 20% discount on first order

Rolling Square Magnetic USB-C Cable
Search for InCharge M - link applies 20% discount on first order

Sofirn IF24 Flashlight
(This is not currently available on Amazon in the EU but can be purchased from Amazon US - also use this code 10IF24BD for extra 10% discount)

Sofirn IF23 Flashlight

Pathfinder+V2 Multi-tool Utility Knife

Muzen Wild Mini BT Speaker
(US but ships to UK)

Muzen Radiooo
(US but ships to UK)

Muzen Website:

My name is Jonathan, I have a passion for all things gadget, travel and EDC (Everyday Carry), which has filled both my personal and work life for many years.

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Contents of this video to help you navigate:

00:00 - Intro New Gear Haul
00:13 - The James Brand Warrick Screwdriver
02:00 - Ratchet Ring
03:35 - Surevival Pen
05:43 - TAU 2 Mini Power Bank
08:15 - InCharge M
09:14 - Sofirn IF24 Flashlight
13:20 - Pathfinder+V2 Mini Tool
16:23 - Muzen Wild Mini
17:00 - Muzen WIld Jeep

Product Sourcing:

When it comes to sourcing a product for review, I will usually either  purchase and item personally or reach out to a supplier requesting a sample for review.  Many suppliers are supportive if they are confident in their product, appreciating the value of greater exposure.

I am sometimes sent a product by a supplier which I may include if the product fits planned content and I believe will be of interest to you, my audience. The product needs to be worthy of a review and I always make it clear to the supplier that they cannot influence or be involved in the content in any way. It is not in my interest to review inferior or poor quality products and therefore as you might expect many product offers are politely declined.

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JonGadget

[karrawr]

I appreciate the nice crisp up close shots of the EDC items you're showing. Your videos are always a visual treat

[resipsaloquitur]

much-needed gear and gadget fix. I needed that. After having just spent CAD$1, 050 to build out my mini toolkit, though, my girlfriend came running into the room at the sound of Jon's voice, when I started this video, screaming 🤣 Good times.

[imyourfriendright]

9:25 The biggest problem with the Sofirn IF24 is actually the rotary switch and the lack of a lock-out function, which is very susceptible to accidental contact. I once managed to almost puncture my favorite backpack with the black light stick. Another point mentioned is the unnecessary colorful party light and the lack of an option to switch directly to red light. For me, the Olight Arkfeld Pro is the best all-round lamp so far.

Cheer´s

[paulstevens]

“Nightclub on the cheap” haha! Sofirn is holding out hope for that Jon Gadget nightclub, don’t crush their dreams!

[projectratchet]

Thank you for including the Ratchet Ring Jon! Seeing this was a great Friday surprise! 😁

[apaul]

Thanks for the suggestion of the Tau 2 powerbank. It is exactly what I have been looking for - a very small, light, backup power source. I don't think much of the Surevival Pen, though. It is rather silly and ugly as well.

[doubledecker]

I really love the aesthetic and design of that bluetooth speaker/radio!

[LRU]

I really like a strobe function, but it's useless if it's not instantly accessible imho, no use if you have to cycle through the whole menu (and possibly skip it)

[stitchmywoundz]

Love pretty much everything you reviewed here John, tysm for your channel and content. I appreciate it and you. 😊 much love from USA.

[perkulant]

That ring could double up as a nice counting device. Providing its easy to click one step at a time.

[wallyfrogmore]

how funny with the fidget ring that the focus and anxiety it is supposed to help with would be triggered in others when they hear the clicking lol

[fredfinger]

"A bit of a niche product" is the kindest, most tactful way I've ever heard anyone say "it's overpriced". Of course that doesn't mean I won't buy it.
Wish I had held out for the IF24 now. I have the IF23 and it's a good light but the interface definitely needed the improvement.
<edited to correct typo>

[Verodasessanta]

Another well composed presentation, thanks a lot for sharing!

[glenwithonein]

If the James Brand driver used double sided extended bits it would be more functional.

Would love a cheaper less fancy version of that figgit ring.

That magnetic cable is awesome though.

[jgsaw]

Changing the colour of the led from red is good for using maps or charts with contour lines as many have red contours which are impossible to see under some torches.

[tubeyk]

Thanks for this wonderful update. My shopping neuron would like to buy everything you feature so tantalisingly. On this occasion I confess that I did find the Sofirn IF24 irresistible so bought one direct from their website. To my surprise, the price was much lower than anticipated and delivery took just a few days. The light itself is just what I hoped it would be. I am a fan of LED Lenser gear but the Sofirn is now my favourite.

[raygirard]

We have several ponds in our area with mowed lawns atheistic nice. A women who is new to the area went missing recently- thinking foul play when actually it is was an accident. Police believed that trying to avoid a deer at night on a curved road, she jerked the wheel & car flew over the curb & submerged under one of those pond's which actually was 25feet deep. She was missing a couple days until they noticed skid marks.
I often wondered if having a readily accessible window breaker & seat belt knife mounted near the dash board might have been able save herself.

[Traderjoe]

I wish the Sofirn flashlight had the form factor of the James screwdriver. I like thin, flat EDC gear and a thin flat flashlight would be oh so comfortable in the pocket. Especially if you are rolling around on the floor trying to fix something. A big square or round light would be really uncomfortable pressed hard into your leg.

[JessicaFEREM]

The magnetic cable is cool and all, but I think retractable cables are slept on. they can be any length you want and just pull and let go to bundle up the cable.

[MBroam]

Nice to see that Sofirn has improved the UI on their flashlight. The older UI kept me from buying the IF23.