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GERBER GEAR GDC MONEY CLIP

Product Review

Great Money Clip

Product: Gerber Gear GDC Money Clip

Price: $28.80

Durability: High

Best Place To Buy This Product: Amazon

My Overall Rating: 9.0

Quick Product Overview:

Slim, portable, and holding up to five credit cards in the clip, this tool also contains a discreet 1.75 inch fine edge blade. Easily stored in your pocket and simple to deploy, this tool is seamlessly integrated into any daily task.

Specifications Of This Product:

What I Like About This Product:

This Gerber Money Clip is really awesome! The button unlocks & locks the blade firmly in place and it holds your money in place.  It’s easy to use unless you have too many credit cards. If it’s too full under the clip the button that releases the blade becomes inoperable. Just remove some of the stuff and it will work just fine. Its a nice money clip.

What I Would Change About This Product:

Nothing at the moment.

Final Remarks:

The Gerber Gear GDC Money Clip can be a nice addition to your EDC. If you desire to go very “minimalist” and reduce the type of wallet that you carry then this money clip might be just what you need. The money clip mechanism works really well and having the small knife is a great addition.  You need to check out this money clip, its a good one!

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    GERBER GEAR PRYBRID UTILITY KNIFE

    Product Review

    Nice Utility Knife

    Product: GERBER Gear Prybrid Utility Knife

    Price: $24.00

    Durability: High

    Best Place To Buy This Product: Amazon.com

    My Overall Rating: 9.0

    Quick Product Overview:

    As the name suggests, the Prybrid Utility is a hybrid tool, blending the best of a replaceable utility blade knife and a compact multi-tool. Eliminating the need for a sheath, this tool is meant to be carried in pocket or on a keychain offering immediate access to the 8 tools it houses. With a convenient dual-ended design, the Prybrid Utility is the only tool you’ll need for quick tasks at the job site. ​

    Specifications Of This Product:

    What I Like About This Product:

    The knife is very sharp and cuts really well. I like the fact that you must push down on the slide button before the blade will slide open. This stops accidental “openings” in my pocket when I don’t want it to. The prybar is also very handy and you can find multiple uses for this accessory.

    What I Would Change About This Product:

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    Final Remarks:

    This Gerber Utility knife works pretty good, So far I am impressed with the quality of it, it is a solid feeling tool in your hand. The blade opens and works as it should. The knife is very sharp and cuts like a razor. But it is more than a knife, it also has a bottle opener, cord cutter, pry bar, nail puller and wire stripper. Out of all of those accessories the one I used most often is the prybar. I use it for many things from cutting zip ties, opening boxes, scraping glue and paint off.  The cord cutter works as advertised and the nail puller works well in a pinch but I would rather use a hammer. If you are looking for a good utility knife, give this a try.

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      POXIMO BP-T4 EDC MULTITOOL 5-IN-1 TACTICAL Tool

      Product Review

      Handy Little Tool

      Product: Poximo EDC Multitool 5-in-1 Tactical Tool

      Price: $21.99

      Durability: High

      Best Place To Buy This Product: Amazon.com

      My Overall Rating: 9.0

      Quick Product Overview:

      • The All-In-One Multitool by Poximo contains 5 different small tools, including a Flashlight, Lighter, Stainless steel glass break tip, Whistle OR Knife blade and Compass. Every single tool handle the job well and only take a small space. All small tools combined into this compact tool kit. The whole item is like a pen in length, pocket size, sturdy and handy. A perfect small EDC Gear
      • This extremely versatile gear is the perfect gift for any survivalist or prepper to keep with them at all times in your car, backpack, tool box or around the house. It makes a ideal gift for Men and Women, cool gifts for Friends, Dad, Husband, Father, boyfriend, him as Birthday gifts, Christmas gifts, Thanks giving day gifts and Father’s day gifts
      • Definitely a useful small gadget to your daily life and traveling. With all this 6 most frequently used tools, this multi-tool kit can be used in multiple places and situations with a wide range of applications. This new innovative tool kit fills both your every day and emergency needs in one small package. A must-have camping accessories, the best safety and emergency equipment
      • This tool is made of aircraft grade aluminum and stainless steel. This EDC Multi-tool gadget is light weight, compact, sturdy and high durability with long lifetime

      Specifications Of This Product:

      What I Like About This Product:

      This little tool is very compact and yet very handy.  It has a knife, whistle, glass breaker, flashlight and a pen all in one tool.  This might not be for everyone but if you are cramped for space, this might just be what you are looking for.

      What I Would Change About This Product:

      Nothing right now

      Final Remarks:

      The Pomimo BP-T4 EDC Multitool is a cool little tool! It contains a   knife, whistle, glass breaker, flashlight and a pen all in one tool, which is very compact. I would not use it for any heavy duty work but for light duty work it should be fine.  I would give this a try in your backpack or briefcase, where space is critical, you might just like it.

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        EASYANT LEATHER MEN POCKET ORGANIZER

        Product Review

        Sweet Little Pocket Organizer

        Product: EASYANT Leather Pocket Organizer

        Price: $20.99

        Durability: High

        Best Place To Buy This Product: Amazon.com

        My Overall Rating: 9.0

        Quick Product Overview:

        • The leather pocket organizer can protect EDC tools very effectively and keep everything in order
        • The leather sheath has 3 pockets, which can store some edc tools such as flashlights, folding knives, space pens, etc
        • A perfect gift idea for Christmas, birthdays, Father’s day, or for any occasion, a great gift for your family, friends

        Specifications Of This Product:

        • Handmade from crazy horse leather, stable and durable
        • Dimension: 4.72 × 3.15 inch (12 × 8 cm),
        • Weight: 0.88 oz (25 g)

        What I Like About This Product:

        I have tried some other products but I like this one the best. This product utilizes nice leather and is the perfect weight and fit. The leather is not too thick so it doesn’t take up much more width than the items themselves, but still seems sturdy. Over time, the leather does stretch a bit and conforms nicely in my pocket thus making it very comfortable to carry. It fits many styles of pens and the flashlight loop is just right for most 1xAA flashlights. but this also works just fine for AAA flashlight too. Its a nice piece of gear to add to my EDC.

        What I Would Change About This Product:

        It might be a nice addition to add a larger size to accommodate a large knife and larger flashlight for those that carry them,

        Final Remarks:

        The EASYANT Leather Pocket Organizer is a nice addition to your EDC gear. The pen holder is a good size to carry many styles of pens. I love the craftsmanship  of this product and the design works very well for my EDC needs.  The color of this item is really nice too! With the right tools inside it all fits like a glove . This is a really nice product and I feel the price was right too.  Give it a try, you might really like it.

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          As 2024 Has Passed It’s Halfway Point, What Has Changed In My EDC?

          2024 has been a pretty good year so far!  The supply is beginning to keep up with the demand and that is a very nice change.  But with all that’s happening, the costs of all this stuff is getting higher, and it is  getting pretty darn expensive to live. The main areas that I feel it is gas and food prices and when you deduct that money from your mortgage there is not a lot left over for our fun stuff. But most people find a way to keep our hobbies, standard of living or way of life maintained. So let’s grit our teeth and march on to this change in our economy.  

          Guns And Ammo Have Freed Up

          I don’t know if you have been keeping up on the availability of guns and ammunition? Ever since COVID, there has been a shortage of both guns and ammunition and it has not been until 2024 that things have been becoming available.  That’s the good part, the bad part is prices have gone through the roof.  That being said, let’s talk about the fun stuff.  I have been in the market for a Ruger Redhawk .44 Mag 4″ barrel (picture at the upper right) ever since about 2019 and then you could find them for about $900, if you looked around.  Now they are $1200 to $1300, and that is more then I can justify. This revolver is a real beauty and has some nice style about it. A .44 Mag is one heck of a cartridge, its a great trail gun but can also work for self defense. One nice thing about .44 Mag is you can also shoot .44 Special and that is much easier to shoot. There is something about a revolver that always looks pretty cool, but that being said it is not worth $1300.00 in my book. As much as I like this handgun, it will not have a place in my gun cabinet.

          But I was able to find a good deal on a Glock 20 (10 mm) (picture lower right), Its not as pretty of a weapon as the Ruger but it is fancy enough for me. I am a “Glock Guy” and I really like these handguns, they fit my hand really well and are the most reliable guns that I own. So I am not too disappointed that this will be my trail gun instead of that fancy Redhawk .44 magnum. A 10 mm is also a great cartridge and works very well for a trail gun. Is it as powerful as the .44 Mag – Absolutely not but it also has 15 rounds available instead of only 6 in the revolver so that’s some firepower.  Instead of spending all that money on a tricked-out handgun I will just be satisfied with adding the Glock handgun to my collection and keep my expenses down in this tough year. 

          A Really Great Sling Pack

          Last  May I wrote an article about a Maxpedition “Sitka” Gearslinger Sling Pack and how much I liked this pack. Well I am still using it on a daily basis and it will not be replaced any time soon. For me it is the perfect size and holds the right amount of gear.  I tend to carry too much gear because my pack will hold it, this pack limits what I can carry and that works best for me.  There are many pockets to organize your gear and that is what I am looking for. I really like the fact that it holds a water bottle, it saves me clipping one on a strap somewhere. There are a lot of packs these days that do not hold a water bottle and that seems to frustrate me.  The other thing that is a necessity for me is it has a concealed carry pocket.  As much as I like to carry my handgun in a belt holster, my job will not allow me to carry concealed at work so I can keep a handgun in this pack and both of us are satisfied. If you are looking for a great little pack you might check this out.

          A Really Nice Pocket Knife

          A while back I mis-placed my folding knife, it was a CRKT Hi Jinx Z EDC folder, a really sweet knife.  But being out on the farm, I probably cut some baling twine and left it stuck in a hay bale somewhere.  Well I always need a knife but I did not want to spend a bunch of money so I went to Amazon and looked for something reasonable.  That’s when I saw the  Eafengrow EF911 Folding Knife, for the money it is a really great knife. It is not as smooth as the CRKT but it does work well.  The price was $24.99 and works great for an EDC folding knife. The blade shape is not traditional but it turns out to be very functional. It was very sharp right out of the box and with a touch-up on my ceramic knife stone it was extremely sharp. The belt clip works very well, it holds this knife right where I want it in my pocket. I also wrote a review on this knife too back in December 2023 and that got my attention about this folding knife in early 2024.

          The Best Gun Cleaning System

          For those of you that take care of your gear like I do, have realized through the years that if you take care of your gear, it will take care of you for many years. This little play on words is very true, if you have firearms then you understand the need to clean your guns!  This process is not always fun and depending on the method you use, it can take a while. Earlier this year I discovered the OTIS Tactical Gun Cleaning System and it has revolutionized the way I clean my guns. I wrote a review on OTIS Tactical Gun Cleaning System, 1/15/2024, and then a article, Cleaning Your Guns Using A Rod Or A Cable,  2/2/2024.  If this subject matter interests you you might check them out.

          This gun cleaning system is quick, easy and compact and it really does a great job on either rifles or handguns. Is it a change from traditional gun cleaning methods – Absolutely!  Is it better than the normal methods – Not Necessarily!  It all depends what you like to use to clean your guns. I like the fact that it is compact, but it contains about everything that you need to keep your guns clean.  If you are not too stuck on your traditional gun cleaning methods, give this a try, I bet you will not be disappointed.

          Final Comments

          Well those are the changes that I made in my EDC gear for 2024, is it everything – No, but they are the highlights of what I think is most important. Each of these items are excellent for your EDC gear. Do I use them all every day? No, not all of them.  But they are great choices to add to your EDC gear.  My favorite change was the Maxpedition Sitka Gearslinger Pack, I use it every single day, it is the best pack that I have ever owned. It carries just enough gear for me to be comfortable and that’s what I like in a pack.

          The Glock 20, 10mm Auto is a great handgun if you are looking for a large caliber weapon.  I normally carry a Glock 30, .45 Auto or a Glock 19, 9mm for everyday carry.  The Glock 20 is my trail gun, one that I use for protection against the four-footed variety of predictors. That’s not to say you cannot use the 10mm for self defense from the human-kind. But it is a bit more powerful of a round and some may feel it “kick’s” too much for EDC.

          The Eafengrow EF911 Folding Knife is a great medium-size folding knife that works well for an EDC knife.  It is very sharp and the action is also smooth and exact, the pocket clip holds the knife right in your pocket and does not move around like some other knives.  I really like this knife.

          Lastly was the OTIS Tactical Gun Cleaning System, it is very compact, yet very complete.  Even though it is in a very small package, it does everything that it says it will. If you are looking for a different way to clean your guns that really works well, try this gun cleaning system for yourself.

          Well that about sums up my changes to my EDC for 2024. I am not the type of guy that tries every new thing that comes on the market, so my changes are minimal for the year.  Good or bad that that may be.  But let’s everyone finish out this year strong and positive.  Most of all let’s keep a very positive attitude as we go through the motions each day.  We are responsible for our own actions, so don’t let politics, our jobs or issues that come our way change our attitude into a negative one. We will talk soon!

          If you have any questions about this post or anything related to Everyday Carry (EDC)/Concealed Carry, feel free to leave a comment below and I will be happy to get back to you.

          All the best,

          Larry

          Founder of Everyday Carry Essentials

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            EAFENGROW EF121 EDC FIXED BLADE KNIFE

            Product Review

            Awesome Small Fixed Blade

            Product: Eafengrow EF121 EDC Fixed Blade Knife

            Price: $27.99

            Durability: High

            Best Place To Buy This Product: Amazon.com

            My Overall Rating: 9.0

            Quick Product Overview:

            The Eafengrow EF121 Fixed Blade Knife  is made of D2 Steel, which is extra strong, This modified D2 steel has a higher material production and is durable when in constant use. It provides superior abrasion resistance and edge holding capabilities. This fixed blade tactical knife is very ergonomic and has a black G10 anti-skid handle with orange highlights. It is corrosion-resistant, wear-resistant and it provides a extremely secure grip. This everyday day carry knife comes with a Kydex sheath that is a safe high-strength lightweight  material for easy portability. This Eafengrow outdoor knife is suitable for camping, hiking, fishing and other outdoor emergency activity.

            Specifications Of This Product:

            • Total length: 6.93 inch.
            • Blade length: 3.42 inch.
            • Handle length: 3.5inch.
            • Blade width:1.3 inch.
            • Blade thickness:0.11 inch.
            • Knives net weight:8 oz.

            What I Like About This Product:

            This Eafengrow knife is a nice compact fixed blade knife, with the blade being 3.42 ” in length it can be placed about anywhere.  The knife was very sharp right out of the box and with a little touch-up with my ceramic stone it was excellent. One of the best things was the Kydex sheath, it fit very well and had a Blade-Tech Tek-Lok Knife Sheath Hardware to hold it on your belt. The handle feels very good in your hand and it has some orange layers in the G10 which looks very cool. For the price you cannot beat it.

            What I Would Change About This Product:

            Nothing right now

            Final Remarks:

            The Eafengrow EF121 EDC Fixed Blade Knife is a really nice knife, great for EDC. I got this knife for carrying in my Maxpedition Sitka Gearslinger pack, its a fairly small pack and therefore needs a smaller knife.  I am a big believer of having a fixed blade knife in my packs, even though I always have a folder in my pocket.  This knife works great for that purpose.  The blade is really sharp and seems to hold that edge very well.  If you are needing a smaller fixed blade knife you might give this a try, I do not think you will be disappointed.

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              TRAYVAX ASCENT WALLET

              Product Review

              A Nice Minimalists Wallet

              Product: TRAYVAX Ascent Wallet

              Price: $79.99

              Durability: High

              Best Place To Buy This Product: Amazon.com

              My Overall Rating: 9.0

              Quick Product Overview:

              The Trayvax® Ascent is a tough, front pocket wallet that’s with you for the long haul. The Ascent boasts a single, stainless steel plate, notched on both sides for a comfortable grip. Top grain, oil-tanned leather is carefully hand-stitched through the steel plate and secured in place with brass rivets. Carry only what you need on your journey with this slim, dual-slot credit card holder. Over time, the leather will form around the contents of your wallet and develop a patina unique to your lifestyle. This ultra-slim wallet is unique to your lifestyle. The durable melonite finish, paired with hand-stitched top-grain leather will be sure to fit nicely in your front pocket and be easily accessible when needed. 

              Specifications Of This Product:

              Length:  3.8 Inches
               
              Width:  2.75 Inches
               
              Thickness:  0.3 Inches
               
              Weight: 3 Ounces 
               
              Material: A single, stainless steel plate, with a top grain, oil-tanned leather cover
               
               

              What I Like About This Product:

              The Trayvax Ascent Wallet is designed to fit in your front pocket and is designed to fit 4-7 cards and up to 5 bills, its a true minimalist wallet! It has a easy access ID window quick access card slot and pull tab (2-4 cards). There is a cash slot for bills and receipts and the wallet is RFID-protected. 

              What I Would Change About This Product:

               No changes at the present time.

              Final Remarks:

              I am not a true minimalist but this Trayvax Ascent Wallet is pretty cool. I think it is the plastic or Kydex materials that so many of these minimalist wallets are made of that turn me off.   The leather cover makes it more to my liking, it looks like a regular leather wallet on smaller. This is a nice wallet and really cuts down the “big wad” in your pocket. I like this wallet!

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                My New Favorite EDC Pack for 2024

                I have always been a “pack” kind of guy, ever since high school.  Back then the only kind of packs were double strap packs and I would only use one strap when I carried it around and that worked OK.  As time went on they finally invented the “sling” pack and that was just what I needed. I began to look at the Maxpedition company because I liked what I saw and I thought it would work for me.  I purchased a Maxpedition Kodiac Gearslinger pack and used it for a few years.  It was an awesome pack but just a little too big for me to carry everyday. So I switched to the Vertx Dead Letter Pack in December of 2019 and that has worked for me until now. I decided to get back to my roots and get another backpack.  Since I liked the Kodiac Gearslinger so well I picked up a Maxpedition Sitka Gearslinger Pack since it is a little bit smaller, I felt it would work better for an EDC pack and that is what this article will be about.

                Why I Changed to Another Backpacks?

                Back a few years ago I purchased the Vertx Dead Letter Pack, this pack holds a lot of gear but you also have to purchase some additional organizers in order to let the pack hold more gear. the main reason I went with that pack was because of the concealed carry delivery system.  Vertx does a great job making it very easy to get to your pistol from a pack. The only thing about this pack was that it is more like a briefcase then a pack.  It does slip on your back and rotates around to your chest but its just not a backpack. So most of the time I found myself  carrying this pack around by the handle and not even putting it on my back.  This kind of defeated the purpose of a good handgun delivery system. So for this reason I changed to a Maxpedition Sitka Gearslinger Pack.

                The Layout Of This Pack

                Exterior front

                • Y-compression strap made from 1″ webbing
                • One (1) 7.5″(L) x 2″(H) loop field for patches
                • 4 rows of 2-channel PALS webbing
                • Sleeve and bungee cord retainer
                • One (1) 7.5″(L) x 5″(H) x 2″(W) zippered pouch
                • One (1) 7.5″(L) x 3″(H) internal slip pocket
                • Internal 3-channel elastic organization
                • One (1) 7.5″(L) x 8.5″(H) external horizontal zippered pocket with Button-Lock™ security strap
                • One (1) 8″(L) x 9″(H) x 2″(W) zippered pouch
                • One (1) 8.25″(L) x 5″(H) internal horizontal slip pocket
                • One (1) 7″(L) x 7.25″(H) internal horizontal slip pocket

                Exterior rear

                • One (1) 9″(L) x 17″(H) zippered compartment with internal loop field to accommodate 100oz/3L water reservoir or CCW
                • Breathable padding for comfort

                Exterior left

                • One (1) 9″(H) x 3″ diameter cord cinch pouch for 32oz/1L water bottle or radio

                Exterior right

                • Grab handle made from 1″ webbing
                • Anti-theft zipper capture system
                • D-Ring attachment point
                • 6 channels of PALS webbing

                Exterior top

                • 1.25″ integral padded grab handle

                Main interior front

                • One (1) 9″(L) x 5.5″(H) zippered mesh pocket
                • One (1) 6.5″ x 5.5″(H) zippered mesh pocket
                • One (1) 15″(L) x 7″(H) slip pocket with 8.75″(L) x 7″(H) internal loop field for CCW
                • Enclosure strap made from 1″ webbing with quick release buckle

                Main interior rear

                • One (1) 9.25″(L) x 6.75″(H) slip pocket
                • One (1) 7″(L) x 6.5″(H) slip pocket

                Straps

                • Integral 3″ ergonomic shoulder strap with 2″ quick release buckle, 6 rows of PALS webbing, and metal snap clip
                • Concealable sternum strap made from 0.75″ webbing with distress whistle buckle

                Other features

                • 3.5″(L) x 4″(H) waist pad with 2 channels of PALS webbing
                • Full clamshell opening

                Why I Like a Gearslinger-Style Backpack?

                Most backpacks need to be removed from your back in order to get the items you need from that pack.  The Gearslinger Backpacks are designed so you can sling your pack from your back around to your chest and access all the contents of your pack without taking it off.  That is a very unique design and one that I really like.  Can you remove those backpacks and access your contents – of course, but with these packs you have the option of using them both ways.

                My Frustration About This Backpack

                This backpack has many great features and I love everything about this pack except one thing, Years ago Maxpedition  made both left and right-handed versions of their backpack and it sold me on the company. This is one thing that put this company way ahead of its competitions in my mind was that they had both a right and left-handed versions  which was excellent in this right-handed world. Their packs are great and I really have liked them for many years, but when a company caters to both left and right-handed folks that went a long way with me.  Then three or four years ago they stopped making their left-handed packs and that begin to tick me off. So in that one area they are like all the other companies out there that just go for the majority, who cares about left-handed people who buy their products.  So I still like their products but they are not as high in my mind as they were when they catered to us lefties.

                Does It Hold Enough Gear?

                The Maxpedition Sitka Gearslinger is a great EDC pack and it has 15L  of space for your gear.  The question is, “Does it hold enough gear for most people”?  The answer is, “That Depends”? If you are one of those fanatics that need every new gadget on the market, then probably not!  If you are an average person that likes to carry a fair amount of gear for most occasions then I say yes! The thing about gear is that the more you carry, the heavier it is.  And for me that is a determining factor.  

                I started out with the Maxpedition Kodiac Gearslinger pack (22.6L), which is the same exact pack design only bigger.  I loved that pack as well but after carrying it for about a year, I realized that it was just too heavy for an EDC pack.  It was then that I bought a Vertx Dead Letter Pack and I liked that because it was smaller.  I have a problem with my packs, if it has more room in it I will fill it up!  It’s a bad thing that I need to overcome. After a few years of wearing this pack I thought about the Maxpedition Sitka Gearslinger Pack.  It is a carbon-copy of the Kodiac, just scaled down to 15L, and I really like it. So this pack works great for an EDC pack without the added size and with a little bit of organization it works great. But I still use the Kodiac pack as a clothes pack when I travel.

                Final Comments

                This Maxpedition Sitka Gearslinger Pack is an excellent EDC Pack.  The material used in this pack is extremely strong and heavy duty. The design of this pack is really nice, you can sling it from your back to your chest and get what you want without removing your pack.  I see this to be an excellent advantage when in crowded situations and you might fear someone stealing your pack.  This pack also has a way to gather all the zipper pulls and locking them down, good job Maxpedition!

                I never buy a pack anymore without CCW capabilities and this one has them.  It works pretty well in that department.  I made a zipper-pull using the Cobra weave, and put it on the zipper that I used to access my handgun.  This way there is no way I can get mixed-up in what zipper to use if I need my handgun.  Is this as good as using a holster – NO!  But it works in situations when I cannot wear a holster, like at my normal job. You just need to always be aware of when your pack is, if it is not on your person.

                So out of all the packs I have used in the last 10 years, the Maxpedition Sitka Gearslinger pack is by far the best! If you want a mid-sized pack with many great features, you need to try this one out. I highly recommend this pack for EDC use!

                If you have any questions about this post or anything related to Everyday Carry (EDC)/Concealed Carry, feel free to leave a comment below and I will be happy to get back to you.

                All the best,

                Larry

                Founder of Everyday Carry Essentials

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                  MAXPEDITION SITKA GEARSLINGER SLING PACK

                  Product Review

                  Extremely Nice EDC Pack

                  Product: Maxpedition Sitka Gearslinger Sling Pack

                  Price: $122.03

                  Durability: Very High

                  Best Place To Buy This Product: Amazon.com

                  My Overall Rating: 9.5

                  Quick Product Overview:

                  Designed for outdoor excursions or office commutes, the popular Sitka Gearslinger has plenty of space for your laptop (up to 14.1″) and gives you top-down access to multiple pockets & pouches, 14 channels of PALS webbing, internal organization, CCW and 100oz/3L hydration reservoir storage. Combine it all with a practical and durable design and your everyday carry bag becomes your daily tactical companion.

                  Specifications Of This Product:

                  • Exterior front
                    • Y-compression strap made from 1″ webbing
                    • One (1) 7.5″(L) x 2″(H) loop field for patches
                    • 4 rows of 2-channel PALS webbing
                    • Sleeve and bungee cord retainer
                    • One (1) 7.5″(L) x 5″(H) x 2″(W) zippered pouch
                    • One (1) 7.5″(L) x 3″(H) internal slip pocket
                    • Internal 3-channel elastic organization
                    • One (1) 7.5″(L) x 8.5″(H) external horizontal zippered pocket with Button-Lock™ security strap
                    • One (1) 8″(L) x 9″(H) x 2″(W) zippered pouch
                    • One (1) 8.25″(L) x 5″(H) internal horizontal slip pocket
                    • One (1) 7″(L) x 7.25″(H) internal horizontal slip pocket
                    Exterior rear
                    • One (1) 9″(L) x 17″(H) zippered compartment with internal loop field to accommodate 100oz/3L water reservoir or CCW
                    • Breathable padding for comfort
                    Exterior left
                    • One (1) 9″(H) x 3″ diameter cord cinch pouch for 32oz/1L water bottle or radio
                    Exterior right
                    • Grab handle made from 1″ webbing
                    • Anti-theft zipper capture system
                    • D-Ring attachment point
                    • 6 channels of PALS webbing
                    Exterior top
                    • 1.25″ integral padded grab handle
                    Main interior front
                    • One (1) 9″(L) x 5.5″(H) zippered mesh pocket
                    • One (1) 6.5″ x 5.5″(H) zippered mesh pocket
                    • One (1) 15″(L) x 7″(H) slip pocket with 8.75″(L) x 7″(H) internal loop field for CCW
                    • Enclosure strap made from 1″ webbing with quick release buckle
                    Main interior rear
                    • One (1) 9.25″(L) x 6.75″(H) slip pocket
                    • One (1) 7″(L) x 6.5″(H) slip pocket
                    Straps
                    • Integral 3″ ergonomic shoulder strap with 2″ quick release buckle, 6 rows of PALS webbing, and metal snap clip
                    • Concealable sternum strap made from 0.75″ webbing with distress whistle buckle
                    Other features
                    • 3.5″(L) x 4″(H) waist pad with 2 channels of PALS webbing
                    • Full clamshell opening

                  What I Like About This Product:

                  This pack is the perfect size for an EDC pack, I have used many packs in the last few years but this one is ideal. The fabric used on this pack is extremely tough and that means it will stand up to lots of abuse. It has many pockets so you can keep your gear organized.  It would hold a small laptop if you desire but that is not what I utilize in this pack.  The main thing that I like about this pack is the Gearslinger capability, which is so handy.  With a regular pack you need to take it off your back in order to get things our of it but with this pack you can swing it around to your chest and get whatever you need.  In addition to that feature it has a CCW pocket where you can carry your pistol. an extra magazine and a fixed blade knife and it is very easy to get to. Each zipper pull tab is made from knotted paracord which works out well.  I made a cobra-weave paracord zipper pull for the CCW pocket so I know which zipper conceals my handgun.  Its not as fast as using a holster but since I am not allowed to wear a handgun at work this is a great option for me.

                  What I Would Change About This Product:

                  When I first started buying Maxpedition packs about 12 years ago, they used to offer a “S-Type” pack on many of their packs.  That meant a “left-handed” pack and since I am left-handed that sure worked for me.  It is some times very difficult to be a leftie in a right-handed world so when I found this out about Maxpedition I was very excited.  But now they do not offer that anymore, and that’s a real bummer!  

                  So this time around I had to buy a right-handed pack and retrain my brain on how to use it. Instead of the pack going over my right shoulder so I could grab it with my left hand to sling it around my chest, it is just the opposite. But with some practice I will make it work.  But I wish they still had the “S-Type” packs, it would make it much easier for us left-handed individuals.

                  Final Remarks:

                  I am a big Maxpedition Fan, their packs are excellent!  I have a Jumbo Fat Boy and a Kodiac Gearslinger already and now the Sitka Gearslinger.  I absolutely love the Kodiac but it is a little large for me as an EDC bag. So I picked up the Sitka and it works great for me since it is a scaled-down version of the Kodiac. The Maxpedition Sitka Gearslinger Sling Pack is the perfect size, in my opinion, for an EDC pack.  It holds just enough gear for your essentials but it is not so big that you get bogged-down.  If you desire more room then move up to the Kodiac, as they are the same design.  But I always have the problem of overloading my packs so the Sitka gives me a modest amount of space without letting you go overboard. Recently I found some zippered mesh bags on Amazon and they work awesome for keeping my pack organized.  They have different sizes to choose from, see the review, Patu Zipper Mesh Bags. You might want to check them out.  I highly recommend this Maxpedition Sitka Gearslinger Pack.

                  If you are interested in this product, click here.  If you are interested in similar products, click on the link below and it will take you to my EDC Backpack page, Thanks for reading this product review.

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                  If you have any questions about this product review or anything else related to Everyday Carry (EDC)/Concealed Carry, feel free to leave a comment below and I will be happy to get back to you.

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                  Larry

                  Founder of Everyday Carry Essentials

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                    PATU ZIPPER MESH BAGS

                    Product Review

                    Great EDC Bags For Packs

                    Product: Patu Zipper Mesh Bags

                    Price: $9.99 – 11.99

                    Durability: High

                    Best Place To Buy This Product: Amazon.com

                    My Overall Rating: 9.0

                    Quick Product Overview:

                    • Ligthweight, portable and breathable.
                    • Visualization mesh design for quick and easy access.
                    • Zipper closure for small items, pill bottles, batteries, pens, pencils, cords, etc.
                    • Multipurpose organization for personal items, stationeries, electronics, etc.

                    Specifications Of This Product:

                    • Made of mesh fabric
                    • A8 Extra Small Size Dimensions: 4″ x 3″ (11 x 7 cm).
                    • A7 Small Size Dimensions: 5″ x 4″ (13 x 10 cm).
                    • A6 Medium Size Dimensions: 6.5″ x 5.5″ (16.5 x 14 cm).
                    • Widened Pencil Pouch Size Dimensions: 7.9″ x 3.1″ x 1.8″ (20 x 8 x 4.5 cm).
                    • Pencil Pouch Size Dimensions: 7.9″ x 4″ (20 x 10 cm).
                    • A5 Large Size Dimensions: 9.25″ x 7″ (23.5 x 18 cm).

                    What I Like About This Product:

                    I found these bags on Amazon and they work really good in my EDC backpack and bags.  You can see above the sizes that they come in and being mesh you can see the contents of the bag.  I have always had trouble keeping thing together in my packs but now with these – problem solved.

                    What I Would Change About This Product:

                    Nothing yet.

                    Final Remarks:

                    These Patu Zipper Mesh Bags work great to keep small things together in my EDC backpack and bags.  It is so easy to get things spread all over your packs and that makes you search and search for things you are looking for.  If organization is what you are looking for, these little bags will help to do the trick.  I do recommend these bags.

                    If you are interested in this product, click here. Thanks for reading this product review.

                    If you have any questions about this product review or anything else related to Everyday Carry (EDC)/Concealed Carry, feel free to leave a comment below and I will be happy to get back to you.

                    Thanks,

                    Larry

                    Founder of Everyday Carry Essentials

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