In this week’s round-up: From compact flashlights to durable backpacks and stylish pilot watches, this week’s lineup is packed with fresh everyday carry essentials.
Fly High With Redwood’s A-13 Solar Pilot Watch
The Redwood Pilot A-13 watch offers a compelling blend of heritage-inspired design and modern functionality. Drawing inspiration from iconic aircraft instrumentation, this timepiece is crafted with rugged specifications to withstand any adventure. Its Epson VS17 solar-powered movement ensures uninterrupted operation, charging effortlessly with exposure to light. The dial, featuring large numerals and Super-LumiNova pigments for enhanced visibility, pays homage to the legibility requirements of its military origins. Encased in 40mm of durable stainless steel with a brushed finish, the A-13 combines timeless style with practicality, boasting water resistance up to 100M and a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal. Complete with a heritage-inspired watch pouch, the Redwood Pilot A-13 is a reliable companion for those who value tradition and innovation in their timepiece.
AceBeam’s Terminator M2 Flashlight Offers Power and Versatility in a Unique Form Factor
The AceBeam Terminator M2 flashlight stands out with its sleek and modern design, offering users a powerful illumination solution in a compact package. Available in two versions, a 3,200-lumen Cool White in OD green and a 2,000-lumen High CRI Neutral White in black, this flashlight impresses with its versatile beam patterns, including Spotlight and Floodlight, which you can toggle via a physical switch. Whether up close or needing long-distance visibility, the M2 provides the perfect lighting for any activity, including emergencies, with its RGB 7 color effects and SOS lighting modes.
Powered by a single 18650 Li-ion rechargeable battery with a built-in USB-C port for convenient charging, the M2 ensures solid run times and ease of use. Its durable aluminum alloy body, hardened coating, and IP68 water resistance suit various environments. With a simple yet effective UI, including a switch for Spot/Flood modes and a tail cap switch for On/Off control, the AceBeam Terminator M2 offers powerful output, versatile functionality, and stylish design, making it an attractive choice for users seeking a reliable and modern flashlight for everyday carry.
Kizer’s Sheepdog C01C Is a Brass Boss of an Everyday Cleaver
Kizer Sheepdog’s folding cleaver-style blade has been a favorite in the everyday carry community thanks to its unique chunky profile and sheer practicality in utility cutting and slicing. We’ve seen a few versions of the Sheepdog over the years, and the latest iteration combines an extremely tough 3.29″ 3V blade, the popular button lock mechanism, and a weighty brass handle to complete its overbuilt profile. Additionally, the adjustable clip adds convenience, catering to left-handed users and enhancing the knife’s overall usability.
Carry Your Essentials Everywhere With the Mystery Ranch Gallagator 25 Backpack
The Gallagator 25 pack is the ultimate companion for any adventure, seamlessly transitioning from rugged mountain trails to city streets with ease. Its 25-liter capacity strikes the perfect balance, offering ample room for a day in the wilderness while maintaining a sleek and versatile design suitable for daily urban use. The pack’s signature tri-zip access system ensures quick and hassle-free access to your essentials, while the pocketed shoulder pads provide convenient organization for smaller items like sunglasses and phones.
Made from lightweight, partially recycled materials, this pack is a breeze to carry, further enhanced by features like the lid pocket with an integrated key clip and side pockets for easy access to water bottles and extra layers. With its durable construction and thoughtful design, the Gallagator 25 is a must-have for anyone seeking a reliable and adaptable backpack for all their adventures.
Project Ratchet Introduces the Ratchet Ring V2 for Deep Focus and Stress Relief on the Go
Fidgeting is a familiar behavior we sometimes do to maintain focus or ease stress in high-pressure situations, and Project Ratchet recognized the potential of integrating it into a wearable tool. After extensive development with engineers and prototypes, they introduced the original Ratchet Ring in 2022. In 2024, they launched the improved Ratchet Ring V2, offering a selection of styles like the Black Edition with a machined or polished finish, Classic Steel, and patterned engravings.
It’s more durable and feels even better than the original, constructed from robust SUS316 stainless steel with a slim profile of just 2.8mm. It’s designed to withstand daily wear without hindering your movements. Each turn of the ring delivers a satisfying tactile click, and thanks to its wearable design, the Ratchet Ring V2 ensures fidget-friendly accessibility wherever you go.
