IT Times reporter ■ Lin Fei
What do you bring with you every day? Some people hold a mobile phone and say that they will leave, and some people will take a big back to pack "all their belongings" to leave with peace of mind. For many people who rely on public transportation, a mobile phone, a pair of headphones, a string of keys and a carry-on bag are the minimum configuration, which is EDC. EDC is the English everyday carry, which is what to take out of the house every day.
In addition to the previously mentioned three plus one, power bank, charging head, charging cable, tablet, e-book reader, U disk, portable hard disk, smart watch, etc. are also common digital products in the EDC list, and those who need to move to work will also add laptops, and photography enthusiasts will choose cameras, tripods and several lenses. But some products that may not have been noticed have also become EDCs for some people with special needs.
MagEZ Digital Travel Kit all-in-one modular
Suitable for people: Carry a variety of digital devices every day
From the overall appearance, the MagEZ Digital Travel Kit produced by PITAKA seems to be just a carbon fiber card bag.
However, if you gently remove the magnetic upper cover, you will find that the middle layer is a card storage module, and the front and back slots of the module plus the groove of the upper cover can hold ID cards, credit cards and bus cards at the same time.
Moving the card storage module away, the most critical "technology" module appeared. The small space contains the Type-C to Type-C data cable, Type-C to Micro USB conversion head, Type-C to Lightning conversion head, USB-A to Type-C conversion head, SD card reader with TF card sleeve, SIM card pick-up pin, 16GB ultra-thin U disk, and TF card and Nano SIM card storage slot. In addition to not being able to use to transmit video, the commonly used data connection transmission requirements, this module can meet. The only regret is that due to space limitations, the length of the Type-C to Type-C cable is slightly shorter, and the USB flash drive is USB 2.0 standard, which will be slower to store read and write data.
2 storage modules plus the upper cover, the thickness is 12.3mm, thanks to the carbon fiber material, the weight is only 77.4 grams, can be compared with the iPhone 13 thickness is 7.65mm, weighing 173 grams.
PITAKA also sells two expansion storage accessories – the banknote storage and key coin storage modules, which can also be purchased separately, allowing users to continue stacking according to their needs.
PowerTac M5 Tactical Flashlight directly rechargeable with high brightness
Suitable for the crowd: field workers
PowerTac is a professional mobile lighting equipment manufacturer in the United States, and the tactical flashlights they launched are quite popular in the European and American military and police markets, and they are also favored by field workers and extreme enthusiasts.
The M5 is the mid-range product of PowerTac, with a maximum brightness output of up to 1300 lumens, which can clearly illuminate dark places 1.3 kilometers away, lasting up to 3 hours when fully charged. There is such a high brightness mainly using the powerful CREE XM-L2 U3 LED beads.
In order to adapt to the harsh field environment, the M5 adopts a magnetic USB charging mode, which can be charged using the included USB magnetic cable without removing the battery.
In addition to the highest brightness, M5 also has 5 other lighting modes - strong high beam, balanced medium light, energy-saving low beam, high visibility stroboscopic, strong light and fluorescent brightness, press the tail switch can be switched, the illumination distance from 1.3 km to 51 cm, the minimum illumination can be used for 25 days!
The M5 is also compact, measuring about 12.37 cm long and 2.3 cm in diameter, making it comfortable to fit in a pocket. Aerospace grade aluminum alloy fuselage, lens made of tempered glass, impact resistant, falling from a height of 2 meters is not abnormal, underwater 2 meters can also work normally, in case of emergency, the sturdy flashlight head can also be used as a window breaker.
The battery that comes with it is a 2600mAh 18650 rechargeable li-ion battery and is also compatible with 2 CR123A batteries.
Wahoo Tickr X Heart Rate Monitoring Tape master every moment of health
Suitable for: Sports enthusiasts
Whether working indoors or outdoors, wahoo Tickr X is more than just a heart rate monitoring belt for users, but also acts as a running tracker, capturing three running metrics (cadence, vertical oscillation and ground contact time) and even counting repetitions during strength training, but not while swimming.
Compared to Wahoo's predecessor, the Wahoo Tickr X is lighter, thinner, and with a strap of only 48 grams, it does not impose a weight burden on the user. Battery life is also longer and can be monitored continuously for up to 50 hours. At the top, two flashing LEDs, etc. are also specially set up to facilitate the user to observe whether the heart rate band is working properly. When the user wears it for a run, it can be allowed to fully track the user's run, or the Wahoo Fitness companion app can be launched. Even if you forget your phone, the heart rate monitoring band will sync the data back to the app the next time you launch it.
Wahoo Tickr X not only measures cadence, vertical oscillation and ground contact time, but basic data such as heart rate, distance, pace and altitude changes are also recorded at any time.
Gobo Multifunctional Tool Folding compact and easy to carry
Suitable for people: people who need to disassemble and assemble small equipment
Gobo is a well-known multi-functional knife series brand in the United States, and Bell of "Survival in the Wilderness" is its spokesperson, and has also used many gobo knives in the show. But today this multi-functional tool does not focus on tool function, but emphasizes its versatility. The overall size is the same as a regular EDC folding knife, but it can do more than just cut. It is equipped with 6 kinds of commonly used tools in its small size. Includes 2.5-inch thin-edged blades, coarse/fine filers, chiseled edges, fine edge #11 blades, double-ended 1/4-inch Phillips screwdrivers, and even replaceable art blades.
The tool handle has a metallic textured appearance that provides friction well regardless of the tool used, helping the user hold the tool firmly. It also comes with a deep pocket clip for easy portability.
With its functional and compact modern design, gobo multifunctional tools are the multifunctional tool of choice for basic everyday tasks. This is a good option for anyone looking to reduce EDC to necessities.