Tag: keychain

  • Everyday Carry Items for the Connected Individual

    Everyday Carry Items for the Connected Individual

    Everyday Carry Items for the Connected Individual is about electronics and connectivity.  In the post below you will see all manner of portable chargers, cables, adapters, small electronic devices, and things that make the modern technophile’s life easier.

    I never seem to have the right charging cable, adapter or memory card when I am out doing something in the field.

    In order never have to stop shooting videos, I started collecting different charging cables and battery packs to ensure that I always had power and could connect my devices together

    I doubt any single person would find use for every item on this list, but since nobody’s needs are the same I wanted to give you lots of options.

    Personally, I haven’t tried every item on this list, but there are a few items on here that I swear by, others that I wish I owned, and a few that I just think are neat.

    Like all my other posts, you can click the picture to view this item on Amazon.  I do make a small commission if you purchase from this link, but it does not cost you any more money and the commissions pay for the hosting of this site and a small amount of the time it takes to find the information I share here.

     

    APEMAN Action Camera 1080P Full HD Waterproof Sport Camera

    $35.97

     

    Black Square Technologies Enigma

    $97.85

     

    Corsair Flash Survivor Stealth 16gb Usb 3.0 Flash Drive

    $41.73

     

    Titanium One Portable SSD – 120 GB

    $59.00

     

    Mini Digital Camera with 3 Inch TFT LCD Display

    $38.49

     

    US-KEY Portable Lightning Keychain Charging Cable

    $14.99

     

    Bluetooth Tracker Keychain

    $11.99

     

    Keyprop: Keychain Tripod

    $4.99

     

    Yowosmart Short Lightning to USB Key Charger Cable

    $13.99

     

    Seeshine Multifunctional 3 in 1 Lighting USB Cable Keychain

    $6.99

    (I ordered this as soon as I saw it, once it arrives we will see how it works)

     

    goTenna Mesh SMS & GPS Device

    $179.00

    (goTenna Mesh pairs to your phone and enables it to privately relay texts and GPS locations between other goTenna devices, up to 4 miles in range. )

     

    XY4+ Key Finder

    $39.99

     

    Sony ICDPX370 Mono Digital Voice Recorder with Built-in USB

    $39.97

     

    16GB Digital Voice Recorder

    $39.99

     

    Samsung Galaxy S8 / S8 Edge Charger! Adaptive Fast Charger

    $19.99

     

    Anker PowerCore 5000, Ultra-Compact 5000mAh External Battery

    $19.99

    (I bought this for the wife, she loved it, then promptly lost it the cavern of junk that is her purse)

     

    K-TOR Pocket Socket Hand Crank Generator Portable Power Supply 10 Watts 120 Volts

    $64.95

    (They also make a larger pedal kit that can be bolted down, but its too big for EDC)

     

    Universal Mobile Phone Stand

    $19.98

     

    Anker 8-in-1 USB 3.0 Portable Card Reader

    $9.99

    (I have one plugged in to the computer as I write this, it works well)

     

    USB card reader Micro USB OTG to USB 2.0 Adapter

    $6.99

    (I keep one in my camera bag just in case)

     

    Metal Braided Multi USB Charging Cable

    $9.33

    (I like these multi charging cables I have reviewed several

    Lightning to USB Cable Charging Bracelet

    $11.99

    (Stylish and a little James bond – covert cables – cool)

     

    Kingston Digital 32GB DataTraveler

    $23.55

    (This is the best flash drive I have owned, I keep it on my keys so I can’t lose.  I modified it for my KeySmart key bar)

     

    Solar Charger 24000mAh Portable Power Bank

    $39.88

     

    iWALK Battery Charger Portable Power Bank with Lightning Cable Built in

    $19.99

  • Survival Hax EDC Keychain Review

    Survival Hax EDC Keychain Review

     

    This is a pretty cool little EDC Keychain from Survival Hax.  I have reviewed some of there stuff before, and it is perfect for the budget prepper.

    The keychain is a simple paracord weave that you can unravel to get a lenght of cord, it has a whistle and an easy to use carabiner to attach it to your gear (my plan is to clip it to the rifle sling of my M6 Scout Survival Rifle.

    I really like the contents of the survival kit – the knife is pretty cool and its always nice to have a means to start a fire.

    The kit has:

    • Fishing line
    • Hooks
    • Weights
    • Floaters
    • Sinkers
    • Swivels
    • Eye knife
    • Cotton tinder
    • Fire starter rod
    • Safety pins
    • Wire saw

    With this kit and a nice rifle I could make myself comfortable for an extended stay in the woods.  It is a pretty decent set up that is light and small enough to go on all of your outdoor adventures and at under $15.00 its a steal.

    I have to say while I did get this keychain for free in order to do a review, I am planning on buying another to go on my the sling of my son’s cricket rifle.  (not that he will be outdoors alone, but so he and Daddy can match.

  • How to Make a Keychain Ferrocerium Rod Using Torch Flint

    How to Make a Keychain Ferrocerium Rod Using Torch Flint

     

    How to Make a Keychain Ferrocerium Rod Using Torch Flint
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    I want to take a couple minutes to show you a redundant fire starting method that is cheap, tiny, and easy.  We are going to make a DIY Keychain Ferrocerium Rod using welder striking tips.

    If you are a welder, plumber, or anyone who uses torches, you are no doubt familiar with friction sparkers.  They are used to light propane or acetylene torches.

    What makes the sparkers work are small ferrocerium rods that are held in a small threaded brass fitting. These rods are replaceable.  Normally when you buy a sparker you get 5 or 6 of them in the package.

    I went to Wal-Mart and bought a new torch sparker for about $5.00.  Next, I then put one of the replacement tips in my drill press and drilled it out with a small drill bit.

    The fitting was brass.  Drilling it out was not hard at all.

    I then threaded it on my keychain.

    It weights fractions of an ounce – only a couple of grains (4,000 grains to a pound) and is tiny enough not to get in the way.
    But now I have a waterproof, EMP proof, never run out of gas way to get a spark under almost any condition.

    Plus, it sure beats a fire drill….