A game-changing titanium hatchet, a powerhouse flashlight, versatile backpacks, and cutting-edge knives that are sure to impress.
Exceed Designs HYZER Titanium Hatchet
If you love the outdoors, then a good hatchet is a helpful companion to have with you. It’s a versatile tool that can handle various outdoor tasks, from splitting kindling, driving tent stakes, or breaking up ice blocks. The HYZER Titanium Hatchet from Exceed Designs isn’t your ordinary hatchet and stands out as one of the lightest and most customizable modular head hatchets on the market. Perfect for camping, backpacking, and hard use, it boasts an impressive strength-to-weight ratio by utilizing 6AL-4V Grade-5 Titanium on either mini or full-length handles, known for its vibration-dampening properties also seen in premium hammers. With multiple D2 steel head weight options and optional PVD axe head coating and DLC dark grey coating, you can easily swap or replace your hatchet head depending on the task at hand. You can add an optional custom Paracord wrap for a more comfortable grip. Custom scales are in the works as well, and are expected to come in 2024-25.
Imalent BL50
While Imalent is most popular for making high-performance flashlights like the MS32 (the world’s current brightest flashlight), they also make smaller and equally powerful EDC-style flashlights like the Imalent BL50. This feature-packed EDC flashlight boasts a dual light source design that delivers a powerful 3600-lumen output that throws over a distance of 428 m, powered by a Cree XHP50.3 HI LED and a 365nm UV LED, which is perfect for detecting things that may be hidden from the ordinary eye.
This powerhouse comes in a compact, ergonomically designed body built from aerospace-grade aluminum alloy, with a wear-resistant Type-III matte hard-anodized surface treatment that gives it a rugged, high-quality feel. It is powered by a built-in Type-C rechargeable 3000mAh high-capacity battery and offers six brightness levels (ranging from 5 Lumens to 2000 Lumens), easily toggled by the tail switch. The BL50 also features a smart OLED display that enhances user experience by providing real-time battery status, brightness level, and runtime information, and a built-in thermal control module that automatically adjusts the brightness output according to the working status and outer temperature. Imalent combines advanced technology, durability, and impressive performance in the BL50 flashlight, and if you’re looking for a high-performance EDC flashlight, you might want to check this one out.
Huckberry x GORUCK Heritage Kit Bag 32L – Exclusive in Charcoal
The Huckberry x GORUCK Heritage Kit Bag 32L in an exclusive Charcoal colorway is set to become your go-to bag for this summer’s adventures. This retro aviator-style bag draws inspiration from the robust design of the rugged bags used in Airborne flight operations and is crafted from handsome and resilient 10 1⁄8 oz army duck canvas, featuring a Martexin wax finish that has stood the test of time for over 170 years.
With a spacious 32L capacity perfectly sized to meet TSA carry-on requirements, the Huckberry x GORUCK Heritage Kit Bag is ideal for weekend getaways or multi-adventure trips. It features two external pockets and three interior zipper pockets, ensuring optimal organization for your gear. It also opens wide, allowing for easy access during packing and travel. This Huckberry exclusive features a brown leather GORUCK spearhead patch for a touch of sophistication and comes backed by GORUCK’s SCARS lifetime guarantee for years of reliable use. The Heritage Kit Bag 32L in charcoal reflects both brands’ dedication to quality design and craftsmanship, and with its impressive features and durable build, this bag promises to be a worthwhile buy this season.
Kansept Cassowary
If you’re unfamiliar with the namesake of this knife, a cassowary is a large, brightly-colored, beautiful, flightless bird. It’s also one of the most dangerous wild animals you can encounter. The Kansept Cassowary folding knife isn’t a bird, and it’s also not harmful so long as you maintain it and use it safely. But with its richly decorated titanium handle and gorgeous multilayered Damascus steel blade, this centerpiece knife will be the star of your everyday carry loadout.
Made in collaboration with Justin Koch from Koch Tools, the Kansept Cassowary’s sleek 2.9” clip-point blade features a compound grind that maximizes the blade’s performance in cutting, slicing, and piercing tasks. With its flipper index opening and smooth ceramic ball bearing action, it’s also an extremely quick knife to deploy and get into action, making this a knife that’s a pleasure to look at and use every day.
Mystery Ranch Market and Supermarket Backpacks
Known for creating top-tier backpacks, Mystery Ranch’s renowned know-how is reflected in the construction and functionality of their Super Market and Market carryall totes. The Super Market is a versatile 21.9L carryall companion that effortlessly transitions from a backpack to a tote – perfect for a day spent working at your favorite coffee shop or an evening exploring the town. It has a padded laptop sleeve for devices up to 15”, an interior water bottle pocket, and two spacious exterior zippered pockets. Its dual main compartment closure, foam back panel, and shaped padded shoulder pads provide comfort and support, making it the ideal choice for those who demand both function and durability in their daily carry.
On the other hand, the Market bag offers a slightly scaled-down, more portable option while maintaining the same clean design and essential features. Designed for maximum portability, it transitions between a backpack and a tote bag just like the larger Super Market, making it ideal for quick trips to the farmer’s market or a relaxing afternoon at the dog park. With an interior zippered pocket, a water bottle sleeve, and a large exterior zippered pocket, the Market bag boasts all the necessary compartments to keep your belongings organized. Its 17.7L volume and foam back panel ensure your comfort throughout the day. Both bags are constructed with 100% textured polyester exteriors, water-resistant 210 high-tenacity nylon liners, and YKK zippers, embodying the robust design principles Mystery Ranch is known for. Whether you choose the Super Market or the Market, you’ll be equipped with a reliable and stylish companion for all your daily adventures.
Vosteed Acorn
We are spoiled for choice when picking an everyday carry knife, but if you’re on a budget, you no longer have to make substantial compromises in the process. Knives like the Vosteed Acorn are designed to provide excellent materials, build quality, and thoughtful design at an accessible price. Take the front flipper opening on the blade, which can be easily overlooked if you focus only on the ambidextrous eye hole openings cut into it. That’s a design element that was once only found on high-end minimalist knives years ago, and its inclusion on the Acorn gives you extra options for using the knife in your daily tasks.
And while 14C28N can’t be described as a “super” steel, it’s a quality blade-making material that provides the kind of sharpness, durability, and edge retention you’ll need for a daily driver knife. The more down-to-earth canvas micarta handles may not exude the opulence of inlaid blades, but at the end of the day, you get a quality knife that you won’t be too afraid of getting scuffed up in actual use.
