https://the-gadgeteer.com Gadget news and reviews since 1997! Sat, 14 Feb 2026 15:16:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 https://the-gadgeteer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/cropped-cropped-wp-icon-gadgeteer-logo-32x32.jpg https://the-gadgeteer.com 32 32 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/02/14/this-clamshell-edc-organizer-opens-flat-so-you-never-dig-for-gear-again/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/02/14/this-clamshell-edc-organizer-opens-flat-so-you-never-dig-for-gear-again/#respond Sat, 14 Feb 2026 12:00:41 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=498235 ARTICLE – Every EDC pouch makes the same silent promise: your gear will be organized and ready when you need it. Most break that promise fast. You unzip, dig through elastic loops, and pull out the wrong tool first. It’s a frustration that compounds daily, and the better your gear gets, the worse it gets […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/02/14/this-clamshell-edc-organizer-opens-flat-so-you-never-dig-for-gear-again/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/02/11/this-smaller-peak-design-tech-pouch-might-fit-your-real-daily-carry/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/02/11/this-smaller-peak-design-tech-pouch-might-fit-your-real-daily-carry/#respond Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:30:57 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=497989 ARTICLE – Most cable organizers are built for a fantasy version of your day, the one where you’re always traveling and you somehow need every cable you’ve ever owned. Price: $49.95 Where to Buy: Peak Design, 
Amazon You buy a pouch that looks ready for a weeklong trip, then you carry it with one charger, […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/02/11/this-smaller-peak-design-tech-pouch-might-fit-your-real-daily-carry/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/21/cincha-canvas-go-tote-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/21/cincha-canvas-go-tote-review/#comments Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:00:18 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=493891 REVIEW – I have a confession, I am an unofficial bag lady.  Why own just one bag and try to mold it to every situation, when you can own a bag specifically designed to meet that need? As a REALTOR, I am constantly on the hunt for the perfect business bag to carry my laptop […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/21/cincha-canvas-go-tote-review/feed/ 1 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/17/orbitkey-55-liter-foldable-duffel-review-a-perfect-packable-plus-a-bonus-travel-sling/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/17/orbitkey-55-liter-foldable-duffel-review-a-perfect-packable-plus-a-bonus-travel-sling/#respond Sat, 17 Jan 2026 16:01:37 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=493899 REVIEW – Planning for travel can be difficult. Making sure you pack everything, plus making sure that you leave enough room for things you might pick up along the way, can be daunting. We have been on multiple trips where friends we made on the trip ended up buying more luggage to transport their new […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/17/orbitkey-55-liter-foldable-duffel-review-a-perfect-packable-plus-a-bonus-travel-sling/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/12/07/porter-and-dyson-team-up-on-a-limited-edition-edc-set-that-commuters-will-fight-over/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/12/07/porter-and-dyson-team-up-on-a-limited-edition-edc-set-that-commuters-will-fight-over/#respond Sun, 07 Dec 2025 15:00:52 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=492090 ARTICLE – When two brands from completely different worlds collide, the results can feel forced. That is not the case here. Porter, the 90-year-old Japanese bag maker known for meticulous craftsmanship, has partnered with Dyson on a limited-edition shoulder bag and headphone set that feels surprisingly cohesive. The pairing makes more sense than it should: […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/12/07/porter-and-dyson-team-up-on-a-limited-edition-edc-set-that-commuters-will-fight-over/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/12/06/shinjuku-tote-review-waterfields-magnetic-tote-with-a-genius-stealth-pocket/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/12/06/shinjuku-tote-review-waterfields-magnetic-tote-with-a-genius-stealth-pocket/#respond Sat, 06 Dec 2025 14:00:12 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=491465 REVIEW – I’m always on the lookout for the perfect work tote because I never find one that ticks all my boxes. It should be light but durable. It should hold a lot of things but it shouldn’t look like a sack of potatoes. It should have some pockets but not too many pockets. The […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/12/06/shinjuku-tote-review-waterfields-magnetic-tote-with-a-genius-stealth-pocket/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/11/15/orbitkey-daily-tote-system-review-designed-for-daily-function-and-fun/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/11/15/orbitkey-daily-tote-system-review-designed-for-daily-function-and-fun/#respond Sat, 15 Nov 2025 08:00:24 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=488171 REVIEW – I am always on the search for a Mary Poppins bag. I know they don’t exist but that doesn’t mean I am going to stop looking. I feel that there are very specific things that I want when it comes to a tote. I have a lot of lists. Lists for things that […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/11/15/orbitkey-daily-tote-system-review-designed-for-daily-function-and-fun/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/10/16/spc-lst-system-tote-review-the-rugged-functional-tote-you-didnt-know-you-needed/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/10/16/spc-lst-system-tote-review-the-rugged-functional-tote-you-didnt-know-you-needed/#respond Thu, 16 Oct 2025 15:00:49 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=484525 REVIEW – This one was an unexpected surprise! The SPC/LST System Tote takes the popular tote-style bag form and upgrades it with premium materials and a contemporary design. The net result is a bag with surprising durability and usability. Let’s learn more. To the review! ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons) Price: $250 Where to buy: SPC/LST Web […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/10/16/spc-lst-system-tote-review-the-rugged-functional-tote-you-didnt-know-you-needed/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/10/10/the-brown-buffalo-conceal-waistpack-review-a-tough-little-tank-for-your-edc-essentials/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/10/10/the-brown-buffalo-conceal-waistpack-review-a-tough-little-tank-for-your-edc-essentials/#comments Fri, 10 Oct 2025 13:00:47 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=484523 REVIEW – Who needs pockets? The Brown Buffalo Conceal Waistpack presents as an ideal solution for emptying your pockets and organizing your EDC. How does it stand up to the daily wear and tear? Let’s explore. To the review! ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons) Price: $110 – $125 (depending on material choice) Where to buy: The Brown […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/10/10/the-brown-buffalo-conceal-waistpack-review-a-tough-little-tank-for-your-edc-essentials/feed/ 4 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/09/30/roaring-fire-gear-smolder-waxed-canvas-organizer-pouch-review-burning-down-the-competition/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/09/30/roaring-fire-gear-smolder-waxed-canvas-organizer-pouch-review-burning-down-the-competition/#respond Tue, 30 Sep 2025 12:59:45 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=483738 REVIEW – I can’t say why I have not jumped on board and gotten an EDC pouch up to this point.  I have purchased them as gifts multiple times in the past for others, and every time I think how nice it would be to have one for myself.  But, for some reason, I just […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/09/30/roaring-fire-gear-smolder-waxed-canvas-organizer-pouch-review-burning-down-the-competition/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/09/26/chrome-industries-kadet-sling-and-kadet-photo-insert-review-sling-into-virtually-any-situation/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/09/26/chrome-industries-kadet-sling-and-kadet-photo-insert-review-sling-into-virtually-any-situation/#respond Fri, 26 Sep 2025 14:00:24 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=483416 REVIEW – I love bags. If I’m ever endlessly scrolling on YouTube (that is my one social media vice), I can’t help but stop if I see a unique or fun bag.  I want to be the kind of person that has that one bag they love and sticks with it for longer than you can […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/09/26/chrome-industries-kadet-sling-and-kadet-photo-insert-review-sling-into-virtually-any-situation/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/09/11/orbitkey-disney-slings-and-keyrings-review-edc-gear-for-mickey-mouse-fans/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/09/11/orbitkey-disney-slings-and-keyrings-review-edc-gear-for-mickey-mouse-fans/#respond Thu, 11 Sep 2025 19:05:42 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=483385 REVIEW – What do you get when you combine an EDC fan with a Disney fan? You get Disney branded EDC gear from Orbitkey. That’s right, Orbitkey has a new series of sling bags and quick-release keyrings for EDC fanatics that features your favorite Disney characters. Let’s take a look. ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons) Price: $99 […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/09/11/orbitkey-disney-slings-and-keyrings-review-edc-gear-for-mickey-mouse-fans/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/08/16/bellroy-laneway-crescent-2-5l-bag-review-incredible-edc-bag-for-essentials/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/08/16/bellroy-laneway-crescent-2-5l-bag-review-incredible-edc-bag-for-essentials/#respond Sat, 16 Aug 2025 13:21:11 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=478958 REVIEW – A solid gadget bag is important for every gadgeteer! My wife has been looking for a good bag to replace one that just wasn’t holding up and she just hadn’t found the right one yet. Enter the Bellroy Laneway Crescent 2.5L bag. The design and build quality touted on their website and in […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/08/16/bellroy-laneway-crescent-2-5l-bag-review-incredible-edc-bag-for-essentials/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/08/04/cravar-r-f-15-espresso-messenger-bag-review-a-beautiful-professional-messenger-bag/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/08/04/cravar-r-f-15-espresso-messenger-bag-review-a-beautiful-professional-messenger-bag/#respond Mon, 04 Aug 2025 15:30:35 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=477769 REVIEW – Elegant gadget carriers are a weakness of mine. I love a good case/bag/storage system, and if they’re beautiful to look at, so much the better. Enter the Cravar R.F.15/Espresso messenger bag. It immediately jumped out at me as a beautiful, yet not ostentatious bag that should last a lifetime with care. I’ve had […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/08/04/cravar-r-f-15-espresso-messenger-bag-review-a-beautiful-professional-messenger-bag/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/05/28/allett-sling-bag-reviews-perfect-for-carrying-your-edc/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/05/28/allett-sling-bag-reviews-perfect-for-carrying-your-edc/#comments Wed, 28 May 2025 19:16:24 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=471831 REVIEW – I’m not a girly girl, and I don’t call my gear bag a purse because…ick. 🙂 I prefer a simple crossbody style bag that isn’t too flashy, has enough pockets, slots, and ways to organize my EDC without being too bulky. Allett, known for their super thin wallets, has a new collection of […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/05/28/allett-sling-bag-reviews-perfect-for-carrying-your-edc/feed/ 2 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/05/23/the-foldie-travel-bag-review-i-tried-this-social-media-favorite/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/05/23/the-foldie-travel-bag-review-i-tried-this-social-media-favorite/#respond Fri, 23 May 2025 13:00:34 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=469490 REVIEW – Summer vacation is almost here and the Foldie will not leave my social media alone!  I am never fully satisfied with my travel stuff, so it seemed like a no-brainer when the Foldie was offered for review.  Read on if the constant barrage of social media advertising for the Foldie travel bag has […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/05/23/the-foldie-travel-bag-review-i-tried-this-social-media-favorite/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/05/13/chrome-industries-kadet-max-wp-bag-review-a-lightweight-messenger-thats-built-to-get-wet/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/05/13/chrome-industries-kadet-max-wp-bag-review-a-lightweight-messenger-thats-built-to-get-wet/#comments Tue, 13 May 2025 12:00:14 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=467583 REVIEW – Chrome Industries has been making bags for 30 years now and have a loyal fanbase as a result. It all started with a messenger, so it’s only fitting that their newest it a minimalistic, super lightweight, waterproof version of… you guessed it, a messenger; an update to their Kadet line no less. Whether […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/05/13/chrome-industries-kadet-max-wp-bag-review-a-lightweight-messenger-thats-built-to-get-wet/feed/ 1 Bags - The Gadgeteer nonadult https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/04/30/waterfield-designs-x-air-travel-duffel-bag-review-leave-airline-baggage-fees-behind-with-this-perfected-carry-on/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/04/30/waterfield-designs-x-air-travel-duffel-bag-review-leave-airline-baggage-fees-behind-with-this-perfected-carry-on/#respond Wed, 30 Apr 2025 18:22:57 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=466406 REVIEW – Unless you have status with an airline, the days of free checked bags on any of the major U.S. carriers have come to an end.  Flying with only carry-on luggage can save you time, money, and minimize the risk of your bags showing up in a different city – but means you have […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/04/30/waterfield-designs-x-air-travel-duffel-bag-review-leave-airline-baggage-fees-behind-with-this-perfected-carry-on/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/04/29/targus-avila-tote-bag-review-feng-shui-and-functional/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/04/29/targus-avila-tote-bag-review-feng-shui-and-functional/#respond Tue, 29 Apr 2025 13:27:30 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=467182 REVIEW – We all know that person who has a bag that matches everything they do. One for school, one for going out, one for staying in, one that matches the outfit, the big one, the small one, and who knows how many others. I am sorry to say, that I am one of those […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/04/29/targus-avila-tote-bag-review-feng-shui-and-functional/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/04/22/bag-and-edc-fanatics-need-to-check-out-these-3-new-products/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/04/22/bag-and-edc-fanatics-need-to-check-out-these-3-new-products/#comments Tue, 22 Apr 2025 20:29:22 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=468203 NEWS – I’m back with another group of interesting new products that both travelers and fans of EDC products will want to check out. The first one caught my attention because I’m gearing up for a vacation trip in the next few weeks and while luggage isn’t necessarily an exciting gadget category, knew even before […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/04/22/bag-and-edc-fanatics-need-to-check-out-these-3-new-products/feed/ 1