{"id":11506,"date":"2017-05-04T07:33:32","date_gmt":"2017-05-04T11:33:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/?p=11506"},"modified":"2017-11-25T18:29:48","modified_gmt":"2017-11-25T23:29:48","slug":"edc-gear-springsummer-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/2017\/05\/04\/edc-gear-springsummer-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"EDC Gear: Spring\/Summer 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>RainyDayMagazine&#8217;s Gear&amp;Gadgets section has been reviewing\u00a0EveryDayCarry (EDC) items for <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rainydaymagazine.com\/RDM2008\/Home\/March\/RDMHomeMar08W3.htm#PocketTools\">a long time<\/a>. \u00a0EDC isn&#8217;t just for DIYers, handymen, and the Macgyvers of the world any longer; the market has grown big enough that gadget makers have begun to offer purposely created gear.<\/p>\n<p>Companies such as <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rainydaymagazine.com\/RDM2008\/Home\/March\/RDMHomeMar08W1.htm#SkeletoolFirstLook\">Leatherman<\/a>\u00a0and <a href=\"http:\/\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/2010\/03\/12\/6600\/\">CRKT<\/a> are leaders in the EDC segment, and we love reviewing their stuff, but we are always on the lookout for new entrants who have intriguing offerings. For 2017, we are sharing some\u00a0new finds along with some of our perennial favorites:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/screwpoptool.com\">ScrewPop Tools<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hellonomad.com\">Nomad Goods<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/grip6.com\">Grip6<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sogknives.com\">SOG Specialty Knives &amp; Tools<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crkt.com\">Columbia River Knife &amp; Tools<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.quiverglobal.com\">Quiver Pen Holders<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.moleskine.com\/us\/\">Moleskine<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_Pkgs2.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"11508\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/2017\/05\/04\/edc-gear-springsummer-2017\/edc2017_pkgs2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_Pkgs2.jpg?fit=1029%2C683\" data-orig-size=\"1029,683\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D90&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1493649408&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;26&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;320&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.016666666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"EDC2017_Pkgs2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_Pkgs2.jpg?fit=650%2C431\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_Pkgs2.jpg?fit=1029%2C683\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-11508\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_Pkgs2.jpg?resize=650%2C431\" alt=\"EDC2017_Pkgs2\" width=\"650\" height=\"431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_Pkgs2.jpg?resize=650%2C431 650w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_Pkgs2.jpg?resize=768%2C510 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_Pkgs2.jpg?w=1029 1029w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Screwpop Tools<\/h2>\n<p>Our newest awesome source\u00a0for EDC gear is company called\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/screwpoptool.com\">Screwpop Tools<\/a>. Their designs are fresh, functional, and made with quality materials. We are sure we&#8217;ll be looking at more of their stuff in the future!!!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/screwpoptool.com\/screwpop-travel-stash\">Travel Stash<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/screwpoptool.com\/screwpop-rons-utility-knife-2\">Ron&#8217;s Utility Knife<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/screwpoptool.com\/screwpop-wrench\">Wrench<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_ScrewPopStash.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"11541\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/2017\/05\/04\/edc-gear-springsummer-2017\/edc2017_screwpopstash\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_ScrewPopStash.jpg?fit=1029%2C340\" data-orig-size=\"1029,340\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"EDC2017_ScrewPopStash\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_ScrewPopStash.jpg?fit=650%2C215\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_ScrewPopStash.jpg?fit=1029%2C340\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-11541\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_ScrewPopStash.jpg?resize=650%2C215\" alt=\"EDC2017_ScrewPopStash\" width=\"650\" height=\"215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_ScrewPopStash.jpg?resize=650%2C215 650w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_ScrewPopStash.jpg?resize=768%2C254 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_ScrewPopStash.jpg?w=1029 1029w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>When we first saw <a href=\"http:\/\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_ScrewPopStashPkg.jpg\">the Travel Stash<\/a>, our thought was, &#8220;Cool, a place for storing emergency\u00a0matches!!!&#8221; Then more a ideas popped into our heads: mad money, ibuprofen\/aspirin, etc. This little <a href=\"http:\/\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_ScrewPopStashOpen.jpg\">waterproof metal tube<\/a> can be a life-saver. And yes, it is also a bottle opener \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_ScrewPopWrench.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"11514\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/2017\/05\/04\/edc-gear-springsummer-2017\/edc2017_screwpopwrench\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_ScrewPopWrench.jpg?fit=1029%2C683\" data-orig-size=\"1029,683\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D90&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1493651499&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;300&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;900&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.066666666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"EDC2017_ScrewPopWrench\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_ScrewPopWrench.jpg?fit=650%2C431\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_ScrewPopWrench.jpg?fit=1029%2C683\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-11514\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_ScrewPopWrench.jpg?resize=650%2C431\" alt=\"EDC2017_ScrewPopWrench\" width=\"650\" height=\"431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_ScrewPopWrench.jpg?resize=650%2C431 650w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_ScrewPopWrench.jpg?resize=768%2C510 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_ScrewPopWrench.jpg?w=1029 1029w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Not every multi-tool needs to have lots of moving parts. The <a href=\"http:\/\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_ScrewPopWrench.jpg\">Screwpop Wrench<\/a> is a single piece of Nickel-plated Vanadium with 5 functions: an SAE wrench (9\/16&#8243;, 1\/2&#8243;, 7\/16&#8243;,3\/8&#8243;, 5\/16&#8243;), a 1&#8243; ruler, a mini prybar, and a hex driver.\u00a0And yes, it&#8217;s also a bottle opener \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_ScrewPopUtilKnife.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"11545\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/2017\/05\/04\/edc-gear-springsummer-2017\/edc2017_screwpoputilknife\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_ScrewPopUtilKnife.jpg?fit=1029%2C680\" data-orig-size=\"1029,680\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"EDC2017_ScrewPopUtilKnife\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_ScrewPopUtilKnife.jpg?fit=650%2C430\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_ScrewPopUtilKnife.jpg?fit=1029%2C680\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-11545\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_ScrewPopUtilKnife.jpg?resize=650%2C430\" alt=\"EDC2017_ScrewPopUtilKnife\" width=\"650\" height=\"430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_ScrewPopUtilKnife.jpg?resize=650%2C430 650w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_ScrewPopUtilKnife.jpg?resize=768%2C508 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_ScrewPopUtilKnife.jpg?w=1029 1029w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>A box cutter is a handy\u00a0item to have, regardless of whether you have boxes that need cutting. However, they are kind of bulky to lug\u00a0around unless you wear a tool belt or\u00a0bring a tool box with you. Screwpop has created a minimalist version,\u00a0called\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_ScrewPopUtilKnifePkg.jpg\">Ron&#8217;s Utility Knife<\/a>,\u00a0that weighs less than an ounce, fits on a keychain, and\u00a0will outperform the classic box cutter.<\/p>\n<p>The housing of Ron&#8217;s Utility Knife\u00a0is made of stainless steel and accepts\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_ScrewPopUtilKnifeLocked.jpg\">the standard replaceable utility blade<\/a>. The clever part of the design is <a href=\"http:\/\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_ScrewPopUtilKnifeMagnet.jpg\">the super magnet<\/a> embedded at the\u00a0end toward the loop. The magnet will automatically retract and secure the blade if\/when <a href=\"http:\/\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_ScrewPopUtilKnifeUnlocked.jpg\">the locking tab is open<\/a>. There is no chance that the blade will accidentally extend or fall out. It also means we can &#8220;stick&#8221; this utility knife anywhere there is ferrous metal. Brilliant!\u00a0And yes, it is also a bottle opener \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<h2>Nomad<\/h2>\n<p>The folks at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hellonomad.com\">Nomad <\/a>design on-the-go gear for the digital crowd. Nomad&#8217;s\u00a0focus is on stuff which will make life simpler,\u00a0easier, and more functional for those who go outside but don&#8217;t want to\u00a0leave their &#8220;smart&#8221;\u00a0gadgets behind.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hellonomad.com\/carabiner-lightning\">Carabiner &#8211; Lightning<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hellonomad.com\/battery-cable\">Battery Cable<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Note:\u00a0<\/strong>We are showing the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hellonomad.com\/shop\/iphone\/cables#?offset=0&amp;limit=10&amp;includeUnavailable\">iPhone versions<\/a> here, but there are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hellonomad.com\/shop\/other-devices\/cables#?offset=0&amp;limit=10&amp;includeUnavailable\">Android versions<\/a> of both items available.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_NomadCaraCableCloseOpen.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"11517\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/2017\/05\/04\/edc-gear-springsummer-2017\/edc2017_nomadcaracablecloseopen\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_NomadCaraCableCloseOpen.jpg?fit=1029%2C228\" data-orig-size=\"1029,228\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"EDC2017_NomadCaraCableCloseOpen\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_NomadCaraCableCloseOpen.jpg?fit=650%2C144\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_NomadCaraCableCloseOpen.jpg?fit=1029%2C228\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-11517\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_NomadCaraCableCloseOpen.jpg?resize=650%2C144\" alt=\"EDC2017_NomadCaraCableCloseOpen\" width=\"650\" height=\"144\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_NomadCaraCableCloseOpen.jpg?resize=650%2C144 650w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_NomadCaraCableCloseOpen.jpg?resize=768%2C170 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_NomadCaraCableCloseOpen.jpg?w=1029 1029w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The two items we find\u00a0particularly intriguing are the <a href=\"http:\/\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_NomadCaraCablePkg.jpg\">Carabiner <\/a>and <a href=\"http:\/\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_NomadCableChargerPkg.jpg\">Battery Cable<\/a>. We like the Carabiner because it has an integrated Lightning cable built <a href=\"http:\/\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_NomadCaraCableOpen.jpg\">into the frame<\/a>. While not suitable for use in climbing, the stainless steel frame is more than adequate for clipping onto a water bottle, backpack, belt-loop, or\u00a0key ring.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_NomadCableCharger.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"11519\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/2017\/05\/04\/edc-gear-springsummer-2017\/edc2017_nomadcablecharger\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_NomadCableCharger.jpg?fit=1029%2C340\" data-orig-size=\"1029,340\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"EDC2017_NomadCableCharger\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_NomadCableCharger.jpg?fit=650%2C215\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_NomadCableCharger.jpg?fit=1029%2C340\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-11519\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_NomadCableCharger.jpg?resize=650%2C215\" alt=\"EDC2017_NomadCableCharger\" width=\"650\" height=\"215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_NomadCableCharger.jpg?resize=650%2C215 650w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_NomadCableCharger.jpg?resize=768%2C254 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_NomadCableCharger.jpg?w=1029 1029w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>For those looking for\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_NomadCableChargerOut.jpg\">portable backup power<\/a> as well as cabling, the Battery Cable is a clever EDC choice. The\u00a0Battery Cable\u00a0combines a durable, ballistic nylon braided, <a href=\"https:\/\/developer.apple.com\/programs\/mfi\/\">MFi approved<\/a> Lightning cable with a high capacity 2350 mAh portable battery (provides up to 7 iPhone charges).<\/p>\n<h2>Grip6<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/grip6.com\/pages\/carbon6\">Carbon Fiber Buckle<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/grip6.com\/collections\/carbon-straps\">Belt \/ Strap<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_Grip6BeltPkg.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"11521\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/2017\/05\/04\/edc-gear-springsummer-2017\/edc2017_grip6beltpkg\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_Grip6BeltPkg.jpg?fit=1029%2C683\" data-orig-size=\"1029,683\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.3&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D90&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1493648227&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;65&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;500&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.016666666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"EDC2017_Grip6BeltPkg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_Grip6BeltPkg.jpg?fit=650%2C431\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_Grip6BeltPkg.jpg?fit=1029%2C683\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-11521\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_Grip6BeltPkg.jpg?resize=650%2C431\" alt=\"EDC2017_Grip6BeltPkg\" width=\"650\" height=\"431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_Grip6BeltPkg.jpg?resize=650%2C431 650w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_Grip6BeltPkg.jpg?resize=768%2C510 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_Grip6BeltPkg.jpg?w=1029 1029w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>All <a href=\"https:\/\/grip6.com\">Grip6<\/a>\u00a0gear is\u00a0made in the USA. The\u00a01.5&#8243; wide\u00a0webbing used to make the belt is military spec with a breaking\u00a0strength of 2500 lbs. The buckle is manufactured in-house by Grip6. It is available in aerospace grade\u00a0aluminum or in <a href=\"http:\/\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_Grip6Buckle.jpg\">awesome carbon fiber<\/a>.\u00a0The buckle is 1\/8&#8243; thick. The face is 1.8&#8243; x 3&#8243;.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_Grip6All.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"11524\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/2017\/05\/04\/edc-gear-springsummer-2017\/edc2017_grip6all\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_Grip6All.jpg?fit=1029%2C680\" data-orig-size=\"1029,680\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"EDC2017_Grip6All\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_Grip6All.jpg?fit=650%2C430\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_Grip6All.jpg?fit=1029%2C680\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-11524\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_Grip6All.jpg?resize=650%2C430\" alt=\"EDC2017_Grip6All\" width=\"650\" height=\"430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_Grip6All.jpg?resize=650%2C430 650w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_Grip6All.jpg?resize=768%2C508 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_Grip6All.jpg?w=1029 1029w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The amazing thing about the Grip6 design is its simplicity. No moving parts (pin, roller, etc) in the buckle&#8217;s design. Just a simple butt <a href=\"http:\/\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_Grip6BuckleEnd.jpg\">at one end of the strap<\/a> and an angled finish <a href=\"http:\/\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_Grip6BeltEnd.jpg\">on the other<\/a>. The opening of the buckle acts as a friction arrest when the belt moves against it. So elegant! This is absolutely the easiest to adjust and <a href=\"http:\/\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_Grip6BeltInBuckle.jpg\">lowest profile belt\/buckle combo<\/a> on the planet!!! Sorry&#8230;no bottle opener on this one \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<h2>Misc<\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/2013\/11\/22\/1731\/\">CRKT<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/2011\/01\/05\/quiver-moleskine\/\">Quiver<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/2012\/05\/18\/edc-gadgets\/\">Moleskine<\/a>, and <a href=\"http:\/\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/2017\/02\/19\/sog-reactor-multi-tool-firstlook\/\">SOG<\/a>\u00a0items have all been mentioned in previous <a href=\"http:\/\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/?s=EDC\">EDC articles<\/a>. We call them out here\u00a0because these are the items we carry with us every day. They are proven performers for us and we recommend them without reservations.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0033HBFVU\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B0033HBFVU&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=rainydaymagaz-20&amp;linkId=7ea99b06a89451a8b7c1f404928992d6\">CRKT Tao Tactical Pen<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.quiverglobal.com\/pocket-single-pen-holder-quiver\/\">Quiver Pen holder<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/8883708121\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=8883708121&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=rainydaymagaz-20&amp;linkId=c1228b405b286f49ae9183e08c1c7c80\">Moleskine City Notebook<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B01BFHD4RC\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B01BFHD4RC&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=rainydaymagaz-20&amp;linkId=04728a7af47abd0587e931bd227b054d\">SOG Reactor Multi-tool<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_GadgetsCompare.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"11526\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/2017\/05\/04\/edc-gear-springsummer-2017\/edc2017_gadgetscompare\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_GadgetsCompare.jpg?fit=1029%2C683\" data-orig-size=\"1029,683\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;9&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D90&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1493655925&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;95&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;3200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.16666666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"EDC2017_GadgetsCompare\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_GadgetsCompare.jpg?fit=650%2C431\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_GadgetsCompare.jpg?fit=1029%2C683\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-11526\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_GadgetsCompare.jpg?resize=650%2C431\" alt=\"EDC2017_GadgetsCompare\" width=\"650\" height=\"431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_GadgetsCompare.jpg?resize=650%2C431 650w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_GadgetsCompare.jpg?resize=768%2C510 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_GadgetsCompare.jpg?w=1029 1029w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Of special note and our favorite EDC is CRKT&#8217;s <a href=\"http:\/\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_CRKTPen.jpg\">Taos Tactical Pen<\/a>. The pen is comfortable to grip for writing and feels very natural in the hand. While we have never had to use it for striking, we have used it to push in tacks and brads \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p>We have been carrying the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_SOG.jpg\">SOG Reactor<\/a>\u00a0in place of our usual <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rainydaymagazine.com\/RDM2008\/Home\/March\/RDMHomeMar08W1.htm#SkeletoolFirstLook\">Leatherman Skeletool<\/a> because we needed to get to know it better. Our impression after a couple of months with it is that we really like the\u00a0smaller and lighter form factor and have not noticed any loss in functions as compared to the Skeletool. The Reactor is off to a good start! Will have a full report in the Fall\/Winter.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_CRKTSOG.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"11527\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/2017\/05\/04\/edc-gear-springsummer-2017\/edc2017_crktsog\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_CRKTSOG.jpg?fit=1029%2C340\" data-orig-size=\"1029,340\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"EDC2017_CRKT&amp;#038;SOG\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_CRKTSOG.jpg?fit=650%2C215\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_CRKTSOG.jpg?fit=1029%2C340\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-11527\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_CRKTSOG.jpg?resize=650%2C215\" alt=\"EDC2017_CRKT&amp;SOG\" width=\"650\" height=\"215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_CRKTSOG.jpg?resize=650%2C215 650w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_CRKTSOG.jpg?resize=768%2C254 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rainydaymagazine.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/EDC2017_CRKTSOG.jpg?w=1029 1029w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Links to items mentioned:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00J42SDOA\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B00J42SDOA&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=rainydaymagaz-20&amp;linkId=d966f0a88a36aec33a0520b5be293627\">Screwpop Travel Stash<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00UZHT432\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B00UZHT432&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=rainydaymagaz-20&amp;linkId=fcdb59fbd2b6a3855d04ad030b742a88\">Screwpop Ron&#8217;s Utility Knife<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00J2EEOEI\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B00J2EEOEI&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=rainydaymagaz-20&amp;linkId=4845673d4774e27d46f480a9d5143f9e\">Screwpop Wrench<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00T8QUBVK\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B00T8QUBVK&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=rainydaymagaz-20&amp;linkId=8e1ea2aa3e3e89efceb60c396669b3d3\">Nomad Carabiner<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B01N58JEJ0\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B01N58JEJ0&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=rainydaymagaz-20&amp;linkId=21a0e9e48d7cd1de2a8395dc8ca5e228\">Nomad Battery Cable<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B06VSWKKNR\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B06VSWKKNR&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=rainydaymagaz-20&amp;linkId=7358dddaf430e3a3d1a5b776ec219eb4\">Grip6 Crbon Fiber Buckle\/Belt<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B018I1NPGS\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B018I1NPGS&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=rainydaymagaz-20&amp;linkId=18163eca6f5eeb3847a9078b1d5ac6c4\">Grip6 Aluminum Buckle\/Belt<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.quiverglobal.com\/pocket-single-pen-holder-quiver\/\">Quiver Pen holder<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/8883708121\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=8883708121&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=rainydaymagaz-20&amp;linkId=c1228b405b286f49ae9183e08c1c7c80\">Moleskine City Notebook<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B01N008QKS\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B01N008QKS&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=rainydaymagaz-20&amp;linkId=515534753db29a60ebae9c87ff615919\">SOG Reactor Mult-tool<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B000XU9NXW\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B000XU9NXW&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=rainydaymagaz-20&amp;linkId=980d666f5c5c30f234ca2cb0c172a9d0\">Leatherman Skeletool<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>RainyDayMagazine&#8217;s Gear&amp;Gadgets section has been reviewing\u00a0EveryDayCarry (EDC) items for a long time. \u00a0EDC isn&#8217;t just for DIYers, handymen, and the Macgyvers of the world any longer; the market has grown big enough that gadget makers have begun to offer purposely created gear. Companies such as Leatherman\u00a0and CRKT are leaders in the EDC segment, and we love reviewing their stuff, but we are always on the lookout for new entrants who have intriguing offerings. For 2017, we are sharing some\u00a0new finds along with some of our perennial favorites: ScrewPop Tools Nomad Goods Grip6 SOG Specialty Knives &amp; Tools Columbia River Knife &amp; Tools Quiver Pen Holders Moleskine Screwpop Tools Our newest awesome source\u00a0for EDC gear is company called\u00a0Screwpop Tools. Their designs are fresh, functional, and made with quality materials. We are sure we&#8217;ll be looking at more of their stuff in the future!!! Travel Stash Ron&#8217;s Utility Knife Wrench When we first saw the Travel Stash, our thought was, &#8220;Cool, a place for storing emergency\u00a0matches!!!&#8221; Then more a ideas popped into our heads: mad money, ibuprofen\/aspirin, etc. This little waterproof metal tube can be a life-saver. 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