Trending Gear: October 2020

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Gear with the most views and clicks climbs its way to the top of this feed and lets the EDC community know what's trending right this second.

This past October you were digging the multi-functional combat shears, classy pocket knives, and tech organizers. Let's take a look at all the gear you were most interested in…

The Most Popular Gear from October 2020

10. Leatherman Signal

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Brand

Leatherman

Model

Signal

EDC Rating

380 ratings

Price

$$$

Kicking off last month's list is a full-sized multi-tool that rounds out Leatherman's signature feature set with some tools designed with outdoor survival in mind. The Signal boasts a ferrocerium rod firestarter, safety whistle, and knife sharpener to touch up its sheepsfoot combo-edge blade when out in the wild. An integrated carabiner clip makes it easy to carry on your hiking pack that also pulls triple duty as a bit driver and hammer pommel for driving down tent stakes on the campground. With 17 tools built into its compact frame, it's a handy companion for your next outdoor adventure.

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9. Victorinox Pioneer X Alox

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Brand

Victorinox Swiss Army

Model

Pioneer X Alox

EDC Rating

415 ratings

Price

$$

Clad in a grippy, durable, and lightweight Alox aluminum scale, the Pioneer X offers plenty of utility in a compact form factor that's durable enough for the wear and tear of everyday carry. The Pioneer X's highlight feature is its pair of full-sized scissors for that convenient cutting precision when your EDC knife isn't the best tool for the job. Its 8 other tools round out the utlity in your kit, with a sleek profile that won't take up much space in your pocket.

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8. Lumintop Tool AA 2.0

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Brand

Lumintop

Model

TOOL AA 2.0

EDC Rating

2048 ratings

Price

$

Updated for 2020, the Lumintop TOOL AA 2.0 offers no-frills, high performance in a utilitarian form factor that's pocket friendly and easy to use. Its CREE XP-L HD LED hits a max 650 lumens from a single 14500 battery. Other thoughtful features like a recessed battery barrel and knurling provide a great grip, a classic tail switch design lets the light stand upright to act like a candle in a blackout, and a pocket clip makes it easy to carry. At such an affordable price, it's no surprise to see the TOOL AA 2.0 pop up on this list.

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7. SOG ParaShears

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Brand

SOG

Model

ParaShears

EDC Rating

4 ratings

Price

$$$

SOG brings their tactical gear expertise to these multi-functional trauma shears designed specifically for first responders. SOG's compound leverage technology helps the shears cut more easily, offering quick performance when every second matters. 11 total tools round out its feature set, with some emergency-focused features like a line cutter, glass breaker, rope cutter, and oxygen wrench. Even if you're not an EMT or first responder, these could be handy in a first aid EDC kit.

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6. Spyderco Smock

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Brand

Spyderco

Model

C240CFP

EDC Rating

83 ratings

Price

$$$

This premium gent's knife from Spyderco sports a Kevin Smock design, with a high-end S30V steel and a sweetspot 3.45" blade length. Its wharncliffe blade shape and grind make for easy slicing and utility work, while a robust compression lock keeps everything in place during use. It deploys with either Spyderco's signature thumb hole or a rear flipper tab for fast action. Carbon fiber and G10 handles give this gent's knife its classy polish.

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5. Manly Wasp

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Brand

Manly

Model

Wasp

EDC Rating

1 ratings

Price

$$

Bulgarian knife brand, Manly, blends new features with traditional aesthetics in the Wasp slip joint. This classic slip joint folder boasts a modern drop point blade design and premium CPM S90V stainless steel for superior wear resistance and edge retention. The full flat grind makes it an excellent slicer, with a wide belly for extra cuting area to work with. Textured G10 handles provide grip even when wet, and a sub-3" blade length combined with a non-locking mechanism make it an ideal EDC for those in locales with stricter knife laws.

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4. Tombow Airpress

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Brand

Tombow

Model

Airpess

EDC Rating

402 ratings

Price

$

Built with an ergonomic shape, rubberized coating, and self-pressurizing ink technology, the Tombow Airpress is equipped for tough and reliable everyday carry. When you click the pen to advance its writing tip, you also pressurize the ink cartridge, letting you write upside down, in the cold, or even on wet paper. Its thicker barrel size and elastomer coating make it a more comfortabe full-size pen for EDC that's easier to write with when wearing gloves, too.

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3. Peak Design Tech Pouch

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Brand

Peak Design

Model

Tech Pouch

EDC Rating

265 ratings

Price

$$

When it comes to organizing your tech gadgets, look no further than the Peak Design Tech Pouch. This high-capacity organizer offers EDC-worthy durability with its weatherproof 200D nylon exterior and hardware. It opens to reveal an accordion-style asortment of slip pockets and zippered compartments, with elastic loops for tidying cables and securing loose gadgets. A charging cable pass-through helps you keep your tech topped up while on the go, too.

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2. Leatherman Raptor

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Brand

Leatherman

Model

Raptor

EDC Rating

5405 ratings

Price

$$$

The Leatherman Raptor offers a unique toolset in its 420HC stainless steel medical shears, ring cutter, oxygen wrench, rescue hook/seatbelt cutter, and carbide glass breaker tip. These US-made shears also collapse down to a compact 5" length and come equipped with a pocket clip for ease of carry. For easier access and quicker deployment, you can also carry the Raptor in its open configuration with Leatherman's included polymer holster for a belt or PALS webbing. It's been a popular staple of EMTs and First Responders, as well as EDCers looking to put together a capable survival kit.

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1. CIVIVI Elementum

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Brand

CIVIVVI

Model

Elementum

EDC Rating

83 ratings

Price

$$

Taking the top spot in this month's roundup is a relatively new contender for one of the best budget knives you can buy for your money. The Elementum checks a lot of boxes for most value-minded EDCers: a 2.96" blade length makes it legal to carry in more locales, while its drop point geometry and wide belly give you plenty of blade to work with. Its respectable D2 tool steel is strong enouh to hold up for daily tasks, while a liner lock mechanism offers both security and ease of use. G10 scales, jimping throughout, and an included pocket clip make it easy to carry both in the hand and in the pocket. Finally, a flipper tab makes for quick deployment you'd expect on a modern knife.

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What stood out to you most in this monthly round-up? Let us know in the comments below.

To keep up with past trending gear, be sure to check out our round-up archives.