Mikey Bautista
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Mikey Bautista is an everyday carry (EDC) expert who has been working with the EverydayCarry.com team for nearly a decade, starting with an interest in EDC as a hobby and ending up as a writer for the site in 2014. Through the years, he’s led the site in editorial content and writing about products across every category, from knives to bags to flashlights and everything in between, as well as discovering, bringing exposure, and building bridges with many brands in the industry. Today, he is the site's Director of Everyday Carry Operations, leading the editorial team and managing day-to-day operations.He has lived through many personal and professional lives, spending nearly a decade in the workforce management industry, a minor career in gaming, and has lent a hand with entrepreneurial efforts back home in the Philippines. He has also been an active participant and helped build a number of significant social communities online, both for EDC and his other hobbies.Mikey has been at the cusp of gaming, technology, and the internet since the ‘90s and continues to lend his experience, expertise, and authority to all his pursuits. When not online, in a game, or watching movies, you'll find him in the gym, speedrunning his next hobby, or talking at length about EDC with anyone willing to listen.
LOOP GEAR SK05 Flashlight (Update)
Flashlight Name LOOP GEAR SK05 Emitter 3 x Luminus SST-20 / SST-25 / Nichia 519A Max Output Spotlight:…
Review: Leatherman ARC MagnaCut Multi-tool
This post was last updated on 9/11/2024. Tool Name Leatherman ARC Number of Functions 20 Materials MagnaCut main…
The DPx HEST/F 4.0 Is MagnaCut Magnificence
Knife Name DPx HEST/F 4.0 Milspec MagnaCut Blade Length 3.15″ Blade Steel MagnaCut (60-63 HRC) Lock Frame Lock…
GORUCK and Huckberry’s New GR1s Are Their Slickest Yet
Bag Name GORUCK x Huckberry GR1 Slick Capacity 21L / 26L Laptop Capacity 21L: 15″26L: 16″ Materials 1000D,…
Arcane Design Co. AUTOMATON and CRYPT
Knife Name Arcane Design Co. AUTOMATON Blade Length 3.5″ Blade Steel S90V (61-62 HRC) Lock Liner Lock Handle…
aroundsquare August 2024 Product Launch
It’s been a minute since we checked in with our friend Matt and his wonderful workshop of wearables,…
Vosteed Thunderbird PEI
Knife Name Vosteed Thunderbird PEI Blade Length 3.25″ Blade Steel Elmax Lock Trek Lock Handle Materials Micarta MSRP…
Vosteed Mink XL
Knife Name Vosteed Mink XL Blade Length 3.99″ Blade Steel Nitro-V Lock Fixed Blade Handle Materials Micarta MSRP…
BigIDesign Everyday Cards 2nd Edition
Calling back to the simpler times of trading sports cards and tapping into our sensibilities as adult EDC…
DSPTCH Unit Vertical Pouch
Bag Name DSPTCH Unit Vertical Pouch Capacity <1L Laptop Capacity N/A Materials 420D Robic, EPX200 ECOPAK, 5oz Dyneema…
SureFire EDC1-DFT Turbo
Flashlight Name SureFire EDC1-DFT Turbo Emitter N/A Max Output 650 lumens (on 18350) Battery 1 x 18350 (included)…
Fisher Blades Beckwith / Covert
Knife Name Beckwith / Covert Blade Length 3″ Blade Steel 1/8” AEB-L Handle Materials G-10 MSRP $299 I…
Ridge Lite
Disclaimer: Ridge is the parent company of EverydayCarry.com. After a decade of trailblazing the modern minimalist wallet, Ridge…
Aer Ultra Collection
Today, August 12th, marks Aer’s 10th anniversary of being a staple in the carry community. Year after year…
Vosteed Ankylo 154CM
Hot on the heels of the Kickstarted original Ankylo, a more affordable new version joins the ranks with…
Vosteed Parallel
Vosteed’s 2024 lineup has been a steady stream of successful slicers, and their latest release is already turning…
The Best Prime Day Deals on Everyday Carry Gear 2024
Amazon Prime Day is here. Think of it like Black Friday for online shopping at Amazon, but it…
Top EDC Gear Releases You Might’ve Missed: Week of June 24th
Futuristic knives, stripped-down tech, built-for-life watches, and more. Arcane Design Co. VULT Words by Mikey Bautista, Managing Editor…
48 Father’s Day Gifts for His Everyday Carry in 2024
Quick heads up: Father’s Day is coming up in just a couple of weeks on June 16th. If you…
Deal Alert: Ridge XI Anniversary Sale
It’s been 11 years since the original Kickstarter campaign that launched Ridge to the forefront of the minimalist…