Everyday Carry

8 Holiday Gift Ideas for the Tactical Adventurer

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Everyday Carry
Reviewed by:
Bernard Capulong
Founder and Editor-in-Chief
14+ Years Reviewing EDC Products
8 Holiday Gift Ideas for the Tactical Adventurer

Black Friday has come and gone, and our wallets have had a weekend to recover. But now's not the time to let up! Cyber Monday is here, with even more great deals to not only wrap up the weekend of steals and deals, but also plan ahead for the holidays. In this guide, we feature some great gift ideas from our friends and partners who are running sales for just one more day on their sites and catalogs. Below you'll find plenty of EDC favorites, as well as some new looks for gear that released earlier this year that make great gifts for adventure seekers and anyone with an appreciation for rugged, tactical gear.


Thyrm PyroVault Lighter Armor

When it comes to an everyday-carry friendly lighter, few are as ubiquitous and beloved as the simple Zippo lighter. But as useful and iconic as it is, it does have its weaknesses, like evaporating fuel and metal body that's not likely to survive continuous hard use. Thyrm, known for their ultra-rugged and versatile clips and battery cases, have the perfect accessory to up-armor your classic lighter. Made of heat-resistant reinforced polymer, the PyroVault is a sealing enclosure designed to protect your fire source from the harshest elements, while adding extra utility too. An o-ring seal keeps the elements out and minimizes evaporation, while a low-profile MOLLE/PALS webbing clip keeps your lighter close at hand. And when in use, a spring-loaded cap makes one-handed operation simple and efficient. If you'd like to pick up the PyroVault for Cyber Monday, Thyrm are offering a 20% sitewide discount with code EDC20, and will also throw in free shipping with code EDC20SHIP with a $59 minimum spend.

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Inforce TFx Flashlight

With a rugged but lightweight reinforced polymer body that offers high-impact resistance and extreme durability, the Inforce TFx flashlight aims to strike a balance between performance and resilience. This isn't your everyday aluminum flashlight--the TFx instead makes use of its more flexible polymer body to add some unique touches, like large, heat-dissipating vents for improved temperature management and a deep, textured knurling to provide superior grip. A rubber tail switch controls its two main modes--700 lumens for 2 hours and 60 lumens for 12--along with momentary and strobe functions to round out its outputs. And even when carrying its 2 x CR123A batteries, the TFx weighs only 3.75 ounces, making it a lightweight and powerful addition to any EDC.

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Fisher Bullet Space Pen

Fisher is truly an EDC favorite, with their Bullet Space Pen packed in hundreds of pockets and carries around the world. Going into Cyber Monday, Fisher is continuing to offer a 20% discount on their Bullet Space Pen product line, so it's not too late to pick up a new one for yourself, or as a staple, USA-made gift for others. As an exclusive offer for Everyday Carry readers, Fisher is offering an additional 10% off Bullet Space Pens honoring American Armed Forces. These designs sport laser engravings with the insignias and word marks of the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and the U.S. Coast Guard. Type the word TROOPS into the Coupon Code Field at checkout for a total of 25% off to support American troops. And for an extra touch, engraving, gift cards, as well as gift wrapping is available for almost every Fisher Space Pen, giving you a unique, personalized addition to your EDC.

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Dango T01 Spec-Ops Wallet

From multi-function minimalist EDC wallets to rugged accessories and even stationery and belts, Dango are in the business of giving you the highest quality everyday essentials. The SF-based company has focused on industrial design and quality for their made in the USA gear from their first product. For Cyber Monday they're extending their Black Friday storewide sale through to today, Monday the 26th. You get $20 off every $100 purchase (promo code BF100), $50 off $200 (promo code BF200), and $100 off $300 purchases (promo code BF300) off their entire catalog, and Dango are even throwing in a free black Tether with every Dango Wallet purchase. Don't miss out on the big chance to add one of their solid offerings to your EDC, like their multi-function T01 Spec-Ops tactical bifold wallet, which is an EDC unto itself! Its military-inspired design features a newly developed DTEX performance synthetic fabric on its Cerakote-finished aluminum chassis. An included credit card-sized multi-tool rounds out the wallet and covers plenty of bases for daily tasks.

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The Ridge Wallet

Four plates, an elastic track, and a money clip or strap. It's the simple, but impressive recipe Ridge have used to make the original front pocket metal wallet. By making use of exotic materials that EDCers love and adding thoughtful features like an easy-to-use design and RFID protection to a superb fit and finish, the Ridge Wallet is a the foundation of a good everyday carry. They've even brought their efficient design to their new products, like the sleek Summit Knife. It pairs simple and effective design with premium materials, like D2 blade steel and grade 5 titanium handles. For Cyber Monday you can pick up the perfect Ridge product for your EDC, whether you opt for the classic wallet in a variety of colors and materials or their other EDC accessories like their knives and phone cases. Ridge are holding a site-wide 15% off discount with code BLK15 which includes their entire catalog, so it's the perfect time to upgrade your wallet and other essentials.

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Gear Infusion EverRatchet

The EverRatchet from Gear Infusion hits just the right balance of size and functionality while adding something never before seen on a keychain multi-tool. Thanks to its unique ratcheting mechanism, you don't need to lift and reset the tool between each turn, making it extremely practical for large jobs or when you are working with limited visibility or space. The ratchet beam is strong enough to hold 20 pounds against its length, yet easily moves out of the way (with a satisfying click) when you reset its position. Each EverRatchet also comes with a #2 Phillips Bit and a custom Flint2Go fire flint module, each sized perfectly to fit within the tool. And as a last-chance offer for Cyber Monday, you can save 20% off all Gear Infusion products, including the EverRatchet, with coupon code "CyberMonday20" at checkout.

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Hammerstone Goods EDC Lip Balm

These ultra moisturizing, organic lip balms were inspired by the pocket dumps of the Everyday Carry community. Hammerstone Goods noticed that more often than not, people were ripping off the labels of their lip balms driven by their personal minimalist aesthetic. They wanted to create a superior product with high-quality organic ingredients that can feature proudly in your EDC. Pick up this invaluable EDC accessory this Cyber Monday for 25% off with coupon code EDC25, saving you 25% off the Triple Lip Balm box that features Key Lime, Mint—both made with infused oils for a refreshing zing—and a bold Blood Orange and Mint flavor to mix up and step up your lip balm game. From lip protection to flashlight diffusion, lip balm is the perfect hygiene and emergency accessory.

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Pelican Go G40 Case

It would be impossible to talk about ultra-rugged cases and storage without talking about Pelican. They're the gold standard of keeping your gear safe, and this holiday season they're introducing their new Go G40 Case for EDC. It's a watertight (IP67-rated) storage case for your phone, credit cards, cables, keys, and more, with a crushproof, dustproof, and everyday stuff proof design Pelican are known for. It's not just a container, though. Inside the hardened shell is an interior divider tray to keep your smartphone separate from your other essentials, along with slots for your cards and cash. It also comes with a storage strap to manage your cables and smaller items. The Pelican G40 Case is the ultimate companion for your EDC to take on every single adventure you can throw at it. Check it out exclusive at REI at the link below.

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Bernard Capulong

Founder and Editor-in-Chief


About the Reviewer
Bernard Capulong is an everyday carry (EDC) gear expert, entrepreneur, all-around nerd, and the founder and editor-in-chief of EverydayCarry.com—the largest online community for EDC gear enthusiasts. Since founding Everyday Carry in 2009, he’s built over a decade of experience in the industry, reviewing and highlighting brands and products, including pocket knives, flashlights, wallets, watches, bags, pens, and much more.

Bernard is known for bringing everyday carry out of obscurity and into the mainstream, having been published or featured in various publications such as GQ, TIME Magazine, The New York Times, VICE, HYPEBEAST, Outside, and many others. He has also played a part in curating, designing, and developing digital and physical products, resulting in successful crowdfunding projects or limited edition collaboration products with established softgoods brands. He stays on the pulse of the EDC industry by attending trade shows, participating in online interest communities, and actively engaging with fellow gear enthusiasts on social media.

In addition to being the editor-in-chief and main social media personality for EverydayCarry.com, Bernard is an avid gearhead and collector in general. His personal collections span technical bags, fountain pens, digital cameras, retro gaming hardware, personal hi-fi audio gear, and mechanical wristwatches, to name a few. Bernard Capulong is a prominent figure and trusted authority in the everyday carry industry with a career dedicated to helping people discover this hobby and stay prepared with quality gear.

Discussion (4 total)

corie ·
My favorite EDC is wallets. More over I have a wallet collection.
Broderick Boone ·
This may come off as a silly or dumb question, but what is the purpose of having something like the Pelican Go G40 Case? I guess I don't see a reason why this would be in my EDC, unless I was possibly transporting external hard drives / storage drives on my person everyday.
My 1st thought was for a couple spare clips, perhaps?
Goldthunder ·
Someone who works a hard , labor or outside job and wants stuff protected. Someone in a wet environment or someone who kayaks a lot for example. Everyday carry is just like DNA , everyone is different and has different uses/ reasons. Pelican makes good tough stuff. I use cases they make for knives. Many cases can even be locked.