The Gear Journal – Page 21 – Every Day Carry Gear & Gadgets

November 3, 2022

Audio-Technica

Ryan

Tech

I think this is a limited release, but I dig it. Fully manual and belt driven with a Shibata stylus. Even at $1200, this isn’t a terrible value. Plus, it looks fantastic.

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November 1, 2022

I’m not a huge fan of James Brand, but… I have to admit their design work is fantastic. And now, they’ve gone and designed a variation of one of my favorite EDC tools – the pocketable utility knife. Their effort looks really compact, but seems to be missing a key ingredient – pocket clip.

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October 27, 2022

Sinn x Asphaltgold 144 St Sa C.A.D.

Ryan

Watches

My favorite watch company just dropped another collaboration. This time, Sinn has teamed with Asphaltgold to bring us the 144 St Sa – a tool chronograph that is… well, perfect.

Details.

October 26, 2022

Gerber Lockdown

Ryan

Knives & Tools

When I first saw these, I got really excited as I thought they may host utility blades. They don’t… but they are still pretty cool. Two versions:

The Lockdown Pry. Key feature here, obviously, is the tail mounted pry bar.
The Lockdown Drive. Key feature obviously being the driver on the tail end.

Both are cheap too… Around $60.

October 20, 2022

Leica M6

Ryan

Tech

Those of you that have followed The Gear Journal long, know that I loathe Leica. I mean, sure… I have thousands of dollars wrapped up in Leica products, but the company itself drives me bat shit. Sincerely.

When a tool company transitions from their core competency to high margin fashion, I have grievances… and that’s exactly what Leica has done.

BUT, Leica does have a saving grace. In this day in age… In 2022, they are still serving the film camera market. And that’s something. It’s not everything, but it is something. And I appreciate it.

Introducing the new Leica M6 35mm rangefinder. It’s not gonna replace the M6 I’ve been shooting with for over 20 years, but it is RAD that Leica released this camera. I don’t even care that they priced the damned thing at over $5,000. Assholes.

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October 17, 2022

Prometheus 60L Duffel

Ryan

Bags & Wallets

An IPX7 waterproof duffle with really great construction and smart design. The price ($184) seems expensive, but it’s dirt cheap for what you get.

Details.

October 14, 2022

Tag Heuer X Porsche RS 2.7

Ryan

Watches

Great collaboration from Tag Heuer and Porsche. If you are unfamiliar, Tag Heuer’s heritage brand (Tag ~~Heuer~~) and Porsche have a long standing history together. In fact, it’s not uncommon to see period Porsche race cars with both Tag contingency sponsorships as well as on board Tag dash timers.

This chrono essentially merges the aesthetics of early Tag design with that of the 1973 Porsche RS 2.7 – one of the most legendary sport purposes cars of all time. The price ($23k) and the leather strap choice are both bullshit.

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October 13, 2022

YD Skeletonized Carabiner

Ryan

Keychains

This thing is pretty cool… It’s your typical key carabiner made of titanium, but features a bolt action and a dedicated ring.

Details.