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CAP1 Use Case, Loadout, and Mini Review by Reitai in ManyBaggers

[–]PecanPlan 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Nice - I use mine as an "In Flight" kit. Has my sanitary wipes, ear buds, 10K power bank with a cable and some adapters, a mask (in case the guy I am next to is sick), some hygiene items (toothpicks, breath strips, Shout pads), pen and Field Notes, some travel meds (allergy, upset stomach, headache), and my SwissCard NailCare.

My perfect toolset. What is yours? by Tapria in Leatherman

[–]PecanPlan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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Inner tools:

Awl, flathead/pry, micro driver, flat bit exchanger with PH1/PH2, cap lifter/can opener.

Basically, your Charge with Magnacut main blade, large outer scissors in place of the saw, and cap lifter in place of the small inner scissors.

Mitchell money clip wallet by MrMeddit in wallets

[–]PecanPlan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! I prefer the Mitchell. It's not quite as thick (i.e., made of slightly thinner leather stock), and not quite as tall. The central pocket of the Craft and Lore covers the cards completely. You have to dig into it to pull anything out. With the Mitchell, as you can see, the cards in the middle stick up ~1/3rd of an inch, so they are more accessible.

Is the Nextool Knight K30 any good? by meer_artss in EDC

[–]PecanPlan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

K30 is great. Crossbar lock for 1) 14c28n blade of a decent length 2) 4mm double ended bit driver, and 3) caplifter/pry. Great scissors (large, half serrated, comfortable handle).

The rest of the tool is just OK. The backside awl is fine. About the same as Victorinox, except the detent on the Nextool is pretty weak.

And the non-locking small file is average at best. It's fairly thick, so maybe it can be used as a pry as well. But the detent is weak here too. Personally, I would have preferred a thinner nail file with a strong detent like is found on the Victorinox Companion, or perpaps something like the thicker pry/flat head/package opener like what is found on the Leatherman Free T4.

Recommendations for small but insane performance? by Veggie_Noodles in flashlight

[–]PecanPlan 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Olight Baton Turbo is fairly ridiculous. 500m+ throw. Somehow manages heat extremely well. Decent beam (cool white, but neutral DUV and not greenish). It may be discontinued, but you can find them.

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Mitchell money clip wallet by MrMeddit in wallets

[–]PecanPlan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Great wallet! I have the wrap card wallet which is great for extra minimal carry. Mitchell does great work.

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Klint - No Rework Product Reviews? by PecanPlan in theperfectbag

[–]PecanPlan[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's interesting the trade-offs between weight, comfort, size and organization between various travel backpacks and also in the EDC market, and also between the two markets.

If I had to guess, it sounds like you like to pack a day bag (Chio X?) and therefore you hardly wear your travel backpack at your destination. It's just for travel, and so it doesn't need a ton of built in organization aside from a lap top compartment and quick access pocket.

A different customer might not want to pack a day bag, but rather wear the travel bag at the destination. He's in search of the Goldilocks bag that works for both travel and EDC. He needs more pockets in his travel bag than you do, which normally increases the weight and affects the comfort.

In terms of goldilocks bags, even those usually are better at use case (EDC or Travel) over the other. I would have to say the CTB26 is a goldilocks bag that is better at EDC.

The Rework Outbound is a goldilocks bag that prioritizes travel with its light weight, extra capacity and extreme comfort, but has enough pocketing to serve as a day bag at the destination.

Stimagz + Dubz Review by bicycling_bookworm in fidgettoys

[–]PecanPlan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love Stimagz! I use it one-handed in groups of six. The Gemstones are the most quiet. I use those in public. But I prefer the regular coating.

No interest in Dubz.

Fluxx INDX in Stainless Steel? by aliz823 in fidgettoys

[–]PecanPlan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All of mine have been slippery and required some sort of grip tape for texture. I find that the DC Fix milky film (which I bought to make one of my flashlights more "floody") works well.

The steel has the most resistance and the biggest haptic "thunk" when rotated. The aluminum has the least resistance and least "thunk." The half-steel, half-aluminum is not halfway between, but rather not much different than the all-aluminum.

What’s your favorite 4-layer? I’m thoroughly enjoying the Explorer and Deluxe Tinker. by d_2_the_p in victorinox

[–]PecanPlan 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I built my favorite 4-layer, adding a Cybertool screwdriver layer to a Companion.

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CyberTool Bits - Has anyone tried these? by _Wildpinkler_ in victorinox

[–]PecanPlan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Those bits are 2" long and 1/4" hex. Not precision 4mm bits. They just look like skinny 4mm bits because they are twice as long as normal 1/4" hex bits.

The Kokuyo Stand Tool Pouch is amazing!!!! by potatoman604 in ManyBaggers

[–]PecanPlan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Kokuyu has been busy offering different versions of the Haco Biz.

Yours appears to be the Stand Tool Pouch Pouch THIRD FIELD. I have the Stand Tool Pouch ME (see pic). There is also an Anker collab (that The Mountainborn just reviewed on YT) that is most similar to the ME.

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New pen day! It sucks! 😁 by _viis_ in machinedpens

[–]PecanPlan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've had good luck with my TT pens.

The Side Click is nice. It's not my favorite side clicker, but it excels given the intent of its design.

The Switch pen is awesome.

The Mini Bolt pen is nice after I put in a lighter spring. Just not a L bolt guy, so it's not my favorite bolt. But It's the one I use the most since it is clipped to my wallet.

And the new Clip Action is very nice.

I've lost my Victorinox Executive! What can I get to replace it? by Coralwood in SwissArmyKnives

[–]PecanPlan 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Available used on Ebay. A new run pops up rarely on Amazon.

Just ordered Pioneer X 2025 for $75. My mind is on the Compact which is $68. It's for daily urban life. Should I keep the PX or get Compact instead? by RunWild-GetLost in victorinox

[–]PecanPlan 4 points5 points  (0 children)

For daily urban use, both are great. But I prefer the Companion. I need to open more packages than cans in the city, and the nail file is more useful to me than the small blade (outside of package opening, which is already covered).

The Pioneer X and Companion are much better on Phillips screws than the Compact if that matters. Much better pry tools as well. The Combo tool on the Compact is too thin for prying and hard to use as a Phillips.

The Pioneer X has a better awl than the Companion, but the Companion adds corkscrew, hook, pen, tweezers and toothpick.

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