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Everyday Carry Tech: Keychain Gadgets, Slim Wallets & Pocket Chargers
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items I like my pockets light, so every gadget I carry daily has to be small, tough, and truly useful. A slim wallet, a tiny flashlight, and a pocket charger cover almost everything my day throws at me. These are the everyday carry tools and pocket tech I ...
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Keychain Tools & Flashlights
Slim Wallets & Trackers
Pocket Chargers & Earbuds
Keychain Tools & Flashlights
Small lights and multitools that ride on my keys.
This tiny Olight flashlight rides on my keys and has rescued me in dark parking lots and under our couch more times than I can count. It charges by plugging straight into a port, and the magnetic base sticks to my car hood. It is the smallest useful ...
OLIGHT iMini 2 Rechargeable Keychain Flashlight
This Fenix flashlight is incredibly bright for its pocket size, and I keep it clipped in my jacket for evening dog walks. It recharges by cable, the tail switch is easy to use with gloves, and it feels indestructible. It is the flashlight I trust for...
Fenix PD36R PRO Rechargeable Flashlight
This Leatherman Skeletool is the lightest full multitool I have owned, so it actually stays in my pocket. The pliers, knife, and bit driver handle almost every small fix around our house. The pocket clip keeps it secure, and I reach for it several ti...
Leatherman Skeletool CX Multi Tool
This Leatherman Wave is the classic multitool I keep in my bag for bigger jobs, with tools that open with one hand. It has handled furniture assembly, bike repairs, and camping chores for our family. It is built like a tank, and the warranty gives me...
Leatherman Wave Multi Purpose Tool
This Gerber multitool is the affordable option I gave my nephew for his first apartment, and it covers every basic repair. The spring loaded pliers are comfortable, and the pocket clip keeps it handy. It is a great value tool that I recommend to anyo...
Gerber Suspension NXT Multi Tool
This Victorinox Tinker is the classic red Swiss Army knife my dad carried, and now I carry one too. It has a blade, screwdrivers, and a can opener in a slim body that disappears in my pocket. It is a timeless gift that our family has handed down for ...
Victorinox Tinker Swiss Army Knife
This Nite Ize S-Biner keeps my keys clipped securely to my belt loop or bag, and the slide lock stops it from opening by accident. It is tough, light, and handy for separating house and car keys. I use a few around our house for keys, leashes, and ba...
Nite Ize S-Biner SlideLock Stainless Steel Carabiner
This Leatherman Micra is a tiny keychain tool with scissors that I use far more than I expected. It trims tags, opens packages, and tightens small screws on our kids' toys. It weighs almost nothing, and I have bought several as stocking stuffers for ...
Leatherman Micra Keychain Multi Tool
Slim Wallets & Trackers
Minimal wallets and trackers that keep essentials secure.
This Ekster wallet fans out my cards with the push of a button, which feels clever every single time. It holds my cards and a few bills in a slim leather shell that blocks card skimming. My partner switched after borrowing mine, and we both love carr...
Ekster Parliament Minimalist Leather Wallet
This Ridge wallet keeps my cards tight and protected in a slim metal case that barely shows in my front pocket. The cash strap handles a few bills, and it blocks card skimming. It has lasted years without wearing out, and I recommend it to friends ti...
Ridge Wallet with Cash Strap
This Apple MagSafe wallet snaps onto the back of my iPhone, so I can leave my regular wallet at home on quick errands. It holds my license and a couple of cards, and Find My tells me if it detaches. It is the minimalist setup I use for our weekend ou...
Apple iPhone FineWoven Wallet with MagSafe
This Tile Slim is the size of a credit card, so it slides into my wallet without adding bulk. After nearly losing my wallet at a concert, I never go out without it now. It works with both iPhone and Android, which suits our mixed phone family perfect...
Tile Slim Bluetooth Tracker
I keep an AirTag on my keys, and finding them under couch cushions is now a quick tap on my phone. The precision finding points me right to them, and the battery lasts about a year. It is a tiny addition to my everyday carry that saves our family fro...
Apple AirTag
This Fossil leather wallet is a classic bifold that softens beautifully with age and holds everything I need without feeling bulky. The stitching is sturdy, and the leather looks better every year. It is the wallet I gift to the men in our family, an...
Fossil Leather Bifold Wallet
This Herschel Roy wallet has a casual fabric look that suits my weekend style, and it holds cards and cash in a slim bifold. It is durable, lightweight, and easy to clean. My teenage nephew uses the same wallet, and it has held up through his busy sc...
Herschel Supply Co. Roy Wallet
This Samsung tracker is the one my partner uses with their Galaxy phone, clipped to their keys and gym bag. It works with the huge Galaxy network, and the battery lasts a long time. I love that it gives our family peace of mind that everyday essentia...
Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2
Pocket Chargers & Earbuds
Compact chargers and earbuds that disappear in a pocket.
This slim Anker power bank snaps onto my phone and is thin enough that I barely notice it in my pocket. It gives me a solid top up on long days, and the magnetic hold is strong. It is the pocket battery I carry when I want to travel light around our ...
Anker Nano Ultra Slim Magnetic Power Bank 5000mAh
This Anker MagGo power bank charges my phone wirelessly at full speed, and the built in stand is perfect for videos on the go. The little screen shows the remaining battery, and it fits in a jacket pocket. It is the battery I trust on our long travel...
Anker MagGo Qi2 Power Bank 10000mAh
These AirPods Pro are always in my pocket, and the noise canceling makes my commute and coffee shop work so much calmer. Transparency mode keeps me aware on walks, and the tiny case charges anywhere. They are the most used tech in my everyday carry, ...
Apple AirPods Pro 2
These Beats earbuds work with both iPhone and Android, which made them the perfect pick for our mixed phone household. The noise canceling is solid, the case is small, and the see through design looks great. I keep a pair in my bag as my backup earbu...
Beats Studio Buds Plus Noise Canceling Earbuds
These JLab earbuds are so affordable that I keep a pair in my car and gym bag without worrying about losing them. The sound is surprisingly good, the case is tiny, and the battery lasts for days. I bought several pairs for our kids, and they have hel...
JLab GO Air POP True Wireless Earbuds
These Soundcore earbuds deliver big bass and long battery life at a budget friendly price. The lanyard case clips to my bag, and the app lets me tune the sound. They are the inexpensive earbuds I recommend to friends who want good quality without spe...
soundcore P25i True Wireless Earbuds
This mophie wireless power bank is slim enough for my back pocket and charges my phone magnetically. It adds a full day of battery when I am out late, and the build feels premium. My partner carries one too, and we never worry about our phones dying ...
mophie Powerstation Wireless Slim Qi2 Power Bank
These Nothing earbuds have a see through design that always gets compliments, and the sound quality is excellent. The noise canceling works well on trains, and the case is pocket friendly. I love using them with my phone on walks, and they add a litt...
Nothing Ear 3 Wireless Earbuds