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Do you have a go-to everyday carry (EDC) setup? If not, don't worry – you're not alone. EDC gear can be pretty personal, and what works for one person might not work for another. That's where we come in..., here at GFL, we aim to review and uncover the newest and coolest everyday carry items around. Join along as we showcase the latest pocket knives, wallets, keychains, flashlights, and any other gear that we think is a must-have for your everyday carry loadout!

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Ti6 Titanium Diving Knife

EDC

Be Prepared With The Atomic Aquatics Ti6 Titanium Diving Knife

We’re certainly no strangers to titanium knives, but we’re not super familiar with diving knives. Not just any old knife will do when you’re diving underwater, and protection against corrosion and rust becomes more important than ever before. So Atomic Aquatics set out to solve this problem. With a corrosion-resistant, full-tang titanium blade, the Ti6 Titanium Dive Knife is a versatile and durable knife equipped for dives of all depths.

By Austin Leavitt

Best Leatherman Multitools Featured Photo

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The 8 Best Leatherman Multitools For Any Purpose

Quick, think multitool. What’s the first thing that pops into your head? For us, it’s the name Leatherman. Along with Swiss Army Knife and Gerber, they are one of the most tried-and-true brands of multitools and knives around, and one of the few names that everybody recognizes in a world full of quality blades.

By Austin Leavitt

EDC

The 3Coil Puna Claims To Be The World’s Smallest Multitool

That’s a bold claim; world’s smallest multitool. But we’re almost confident 3Coil can claim the title with the Puna. This tiny little tool really puts the mini in mini multitool. Coming in at about 3” long, super thin, and fitting well within the palm of your hand, the Puna looks like an AR-15 (for some reason) but contains 5 different useful tools: a scalpel blade, bottle opener, screwdriver bit, micro screwdriver, keychain.

By Austin Leavitt

timbuk2 best messenger bag

Lifestyle

The Timbuk2 Is the Best Messenger Bag on A Budget

The worst part thing about messenger bags (and other forms of luggage) is how expensive they can be – if you’re looking for a good one, that is it. You’ll be hard pressed to find a high-quality, durable messenger bag for less than $100, and if you’d like a leather one, your options are even slimmer.

By Austin Leavitt

casio protrek watch_1

Gear

Casio ProTrek: The Smart Watch Made For the Outdoors

The Casio ProTrek line is meant for anything – hiking, camping, skiing, kayaking. While outdoor watches tend toward the tactical or the bulky, and smart watches go for the urban design, the ProTrek Smart captures the best of both worlds. The design is the perfect match of sleek and outdoor ruggedness, and a comfortable fit on your wrist.

By Austin Leavitt

garmin descent mk1_6

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Garmin Descent MK1 Dive Watch: Designed for the Deeply Curious

A dive watch is a unique piece, one that is both practical and a luxurious accessory. It was really only a matter of time before someone decided to make one that combines the best of the dive watch with the smartwatch. Garmin, everybody's favorite GPS maker, has done just that. The Garmin Descent MK1 is a "versatile GPS dive computer" ready for adventure.

By Austin Leavitt

SANTA FE STONEWORKS Black

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Santa Fe Stoneworks: Heirloom Quality Knives With Marbled Damascus Blades

Imagine a quaint ranch house at the foot of the Rockies. That's where you will find the craftsmanship of Santa Fe Stoneworks. Tables are lined with knife blanks, bones, tusks, turquoise, rare stones, shells, fossils, woods, all ready for the masters' hands. Bill Wirtel, his son, and daughter collaborate to create high-quality, heirloom-quality knives. The pocket knives include an impressive marbled Damascus blade, hammered from 16 layers of steel. The result is a knife with gem-like qualities.

By Fast Eddie

Columbia River Knife & Tool CRKT Pilar

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Columbia River Knife and Tool CRKT Pilar–Minimalist EDC Gear

How does your EDC gear compare to this? We are always impressed with Columbia River's designs. The Columbia River Knife and Tool 5311 CRKT Pilar is no exception. The Pilar™ is a super compact everyday carry folder with distinctive minimalist design and an epic tale behind its name. It’s low profile is understated when tucked away, and carefully designed to punch above its weight when in use. Where minimal design meets maximum utility.

By Fast Eddie

Adventure Tape

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Adventure Tape: Throw Away the Bungie Cords and Duct Tape!

It's not Lego tape; it's not Skoal; it's not an annoying bungie cord or that cumbersome Duct tape...it's Adventure Tape! And you should never leave (or stay) home without it. We can all think of a situation where we had something break and you needed it "fixed" immediately to continue on. Well, Adventure Tape is the solution to just about any fix.

By Fast Eddie

Best tactical pen

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The Best Tactical Pen of 2017: Be Prepared in All Circumstances

One of the greatest advantages you have in any fight or self-defense situation is the element of surprise. Wear a gun on your hip and you are instantly recognized as dangerous. Wear it concealed, and nobody knows you are dangerous but you. Anything can be a weapon or a tool. Even if you don't have a weapon, your body can become one. Of course, we surely can't forget the value of a high-powered, tactical flashlight as a self-defense tool. This is what law enforcement teaches in their "Run, Hide, Fight" campaign. If someone is attacking you, use what's in your environment. But what if something you use on a regular basis was designed to be both a weapon and a tool? That's where tactical pens come in. But what makes for the best tactical pen for any occasion? We sat down to make a list. And then we went and chose the one we think is the best. Scroll onward to find out.

By Fast Eddie

cardamon wallet red

EDC

This Cardamon Wallet Should Be Your Next Wallet

We’ve seen quite a few minimalist wallets here at Gear for Life. But we’ve rarely, if ever, seen anything as simple and minimal as the Cardamon Wallet 1. Designed by a former Arc’teryx designer, the Cardamon took three years to create and perfect; they wasted no effort and ignored no detail in getting it right.

By Austin Leavitt

james brand chapter knife

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The James Brand Chapter Knife: Slim, Stainless, Modern

What’s the James Brand, you ask? We’re not sure if the name is supposed to sound something like James Bond or not, but we do know that they are a group of adventurers from Portland who, a few years ago, started designing knives that fulfill their search for something modern, slim, and functional. They have a few EDC-ready knives at different price points, but if we’re looking at one, it’s their first invention, the Chapter Knife.

By Austin Leavitt