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Mar 13
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This Kit is a Must Have for My Job (2026 Chest Rig Update)

By Gadgets, Tactical, Tools, Video

Video Overview

Big thanks to Sam Wilp for this detailed look at his 2026 flight medic chest rig. Sam is a critical care flight paramedic in Colorado with six years of flight experience, and in this video he walks through every item in his Hill People Gear SAR Kit Bag — from tourniquet holders and decompression needles to IV kits and surgical airway tools. It’s a rare, unfiltered look at the everyday carry of a working flight medic, packed with real-world insight. If you’re in prehospital or critical care, this one is worth the full watch. Thanks for sharing, Sam — great content.

Items & Gear

Editor’s Insight

Six years into a flight career is when things get interesting. Early on, you’re still figuring out what you need. By year two or three you have opinions. By year six, you have a system — and Sam Wilp’s 2026 chest rig update is exactly that: a refined, field-tested loadout built around real calls.

The anchor of the whole setup is the Hill People Gear SAR Kit Bag in gray, sized to match Sam’s uniform and organized with purpose. Nothing in here is frivolous. Every item either duplicates something harder to reach in the helicopter, or fills a gap in what’s accessible under pressure. That’s the philosophy Sam keeps returning to: if you need it in flight, you need to be able to get it fast.

The Surefire Sidewinder on the front is a good example. Sam could dig a headlamp out of his pocket for pre-flight walkarounds — but those walkarounds happen every night, often with a flight helmet already on. Having a multi-mode light (white, red, blue, IR) right on the bag cuts that friction entirely. Small optimization, real-world impact.

The medical setup is where things get serious. Sam carries a well-organized syringe system, with Flatline holders being evaluated for a v2 update after feedback he gave directly to the company — a neat look at how working medics actually influence gear development. His IV kit is self-contained: 18g, 20g catheter, J-loop, and a flush, all in one pouch. The reason is simple: the first-out bag in the helicopter has everything, but it’s in the back and your partner is usually using it when things get busy.

The front pocket is the highest-stakes real estate on the rig. That’s where Sam keeps his finger thoracostomy and surgical cricothyrotomy supplies — decompression needle, scalpel, curved kellies, chest seal, and a North American Rescue airway tube. These aren’t daily tools, but when you need them you need them immediately. Sam pared down the full NAR kit to just what his protocol requires, cutting the noise so the signal is always accessible.

The back pocket is dedicated to flushes — and he’s right, you can never have enough on a helicopter. The Velcro strip inside keeps them organized and pull-ready. A 20cc syringe sits up top for rocuronium dosing during RSI. It’s the kind of detail you only know from doing rapid sequence intubation on a moving aircraft at altitude.

A consistent thread through the whole video is Sam’s advice: stick with your gear. The efficiency you gain from muscle memory — knowing exactly where the tourniquet is without looking, knowing which pocket holds the airways — is worth more than any new product. Chest rigs like this aren’t just EDC. They’re cognitive offloading under pressure.

Big thanks to Sam Wilp for sharing his real-world loadout. If you’re building a flight medic kit or any kind of critical care rig, this video is as close to a practical template as you’ll find.

Closing Remarks

Sam Wilp’s 2026 chest rig is the result of six years of refinement on real calls. It’s organized, purposeful, and built around the reality of critical care in tight spaces. Whether you’re a flight medic building your own rig, an EMT looking to upgrade your kit, or just curious how professionals carry their gear, there’s a lot to take away here. Check out Sam’s channel for more detailed gear and medical breakdowns. What’s the most critical item in your own work kit? Drop it in the comments — we’d love to hear how other professionals approach their everyday carry.

Mar 12
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I Tested 100s of MagSafe Accessories – Here’s What’s Worth Your Money in 2026

By Gadgets, Tech

Video Overview

Big thanks to EXCESSORIZE ME for putting together one of the most thorough MagSafe roundups we’ve seen. The goal: build the ultimate MagSafe setup with one accessory for every category — gaming, storage, charging, photography, and audio. Some picks are practical everyday carries, others are a little controversial, but every item gets real hands-on testing before the verdict. If you’ve been sitting on the fence about going all-in on the MagSafe ecosystem, this video gives you a clear roadmap of what’s actually worth your money and what’s just a magnet with a price tag. Go check it out and show EXCESSORIZE ME some love.

Gear List

Editor’s Insight

EXCESSORIZE ME earns a lot of credit here for not playing it safe. This isn’t a list of the ten most popular MagSafe items — it’s a genuine attempt to find the best in each category, even when that means including something at $200 or calling out a $129 item as a possible gimmick.

The Ohsnap MCON is the standout. Gaming controllers for iPhone have been a crowded, mediocre space for years, but the MCON actually delivers. Attaching directly via MagSafe keeps the setup clean — no clunky cases, no awkward mounts — and the build quality is the kind of thing that makes a $200 price tag feel earned. The slide-and-snap mechanism, the recessed joysticks, the optional palm grips — it all adds up to something that feels like it was actually designed by someone who plays games. For serious mobile gamers, this is the move.

The MOFT Trackable Wallet is the kind of upgrade that makes you wonder why it took this long. Combining a MagSafe wallet, a phone stand, and Apple Find My into one slim accessory eliminates three separate items from your bag. The vegan leather looks clean, the cards stay put, and six months of battery life on the tracker means you’re not babysitting another gadget. Available in four colors at Apple stores — it’s one of those rare products that checks every box.

On the practical end, the LISEN A690 suction mount is the value winner of the bunch. Forty dollars for an electronic suction mount with an adjustable arm that actively compensates for suction loss is genuinely impressive engineering. The demo of it holding up under a 15-lb weight makes the $40 price feel almost irresponsible.

The AULUMU M10 battery pack is the wildcard. It’s bulky by design — Apple Watch charger on the back, detachable cable for AirPods, extra USB-C port, and a cooling fan built in. It’s not something you’ll slip in a front pocket, but if you travel and want one object to charge everything Apple, it’s hard to argue with the convenience.

The Aiffro P10 Plus SSD deserves a mention for solving a real problem. Running out of iPhone storage without wanting to add a huge dongle is a legitimate pain point, and 512GB at MagSafe speeds with 2GB/s transfer and backward-compatible Lightning support makes this more than a novelty.

The $129 Komutr earbuds are the honest pick of the video — they sound like a 7.4/10 and the main selling point is keeping earbuds permanently attached to your phone. That’s either the perfect solution or total overkill depending on how often you forget your buds. Credit to EXCESSORIZE ME for calling it as a gimmick while still acknowledging who it’s for.

All in all, this is a strong roundup. The MagSafe ecosystem in 2026 has matured enough that you can legitimately build a complete carry setup around it — and this video maps that out better than most.

Closing Remarks

The MagSafe ecosystem has come a long way, and EXCESSORIZE ME’s breakdown proves there are genuinely great options across every category now. Whether you’re a mobile gamer eyeing the MCON, a traveler wanting one battery to rule them all, or just someone tired of hunting for earbuds — there’s something here worth adding to your kit. Check the full video for the hands-on demos, and use the purchase links above to grab whatever catches your eye. Thanks again to EXCESSORIZE ME for the thorough testing — solid content, solid picks.

Mar 03
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The Best EDC Possibles Pouch Setup

By Tools, Travel

Video Overview

Marine X — Marine veteran and everyday carry enthusiast out of Plano, Texas — breaks down his go-to possibles pouch build from the ground up. This isn’t a glamour carry; it’s a purpose-driven kit designed around real-world utility. From fire-starting tools to emergency signaling gear, every item in the pouch has a reason to be there. Big thanks to Marine X for putting together such a thorough and practical breakdown, and to Vaer Watches for sponsoring the video.

Gear List

Editor’s Insight

Marine X calls this his “possibles pouch” — a term with deep roots in frontier and military history, referring to a small kit of essential tools carried on your person for any situation. What he’s built here is a modern take on that concept, and it’s one of the more comprehensive pocket survival kits I’ve seen presented in the EDC space.

The foundation is the Maxpedition Beefy Pocket Organizer — a compact, MOLLE-compatible nylon pouch that’s been a staple in tactical carry communities for years. It’s not fancy, but it’s well-organized and built to survive genuine field use. The layout gives you quick access to layered gear without turning your carry into a dig-fest every time you need something.

Fire-starting gets serious attention here, which makes sense for a Marine vet who knows what “shelter from the elements” actually means. The Ferro Rod, Bic Lighter, and Waterproof Matches give Marine X three independent paths to fire — and storing the matches in a small waterproof container is a detail that separates prepared kits from gear-collection kits. The Knife Sharpener rounds out the fire prep by making sure his Bradford Guardian can baton or process tinder when it matters.

The Bradford Guardian itself is a standout choice. It’s a full-tang fixed blade with a Scandi grind — designed for work, not show. Paired with the Gerber MP600 (one of the most trusted multi-tools in military and law enforcement use), the cutting and tool capabilities in this pouch are genuinely capable for field scenarios, not just urban emergencies.

The signaling and navigation tools — Signal Mirror, Compass, and Survival Cards — are lightweight and low-profile, but they fill a gap that most EDC kits completely ignore. A signal mirror has a longer effective range than any flashlight for daylight rescue signaling. The compass doesn’t rely on batteries. These are the items that matter most when modern technology fails.

The Silcock Key is an interesting urban survival addition — it allows access to spigots and water connections on commercial buildings that are typically locked. It’s a small, lightweight piece of kit that most people would never think to carry, but has obvious value in a water-access emergency.

Topping the kit off is the Vaer S5 Tactical Field Watch — the video’s sponsor, but a legitimate choice for this kind of carry. Vaer’s S5 is built on Swiss movements with a military-inspired field aesthetic, water resistance to 200M, and a sapphire crystal. It’s a reliable timekeeping tool that doesn’t require charging.

This is a well-thought-out, honest possibles pouch from someone who’s carried gear in environments where it actually had to work. No fluff, no filler.

Closing Remarks

If you’ve been looking to build out a dedicated survival or emergency pouch for your EDC bag, Marine X’s setup is a solid template. It’s layered, redundant where it counts, and built around genuine preparedness rather than aesthetics. Thanks to Marine X for the thorough breakdown — give his channel a follow if you’re into tactical EDC and survival-minded gear. Use the links above to start building your own version, piece by piece.

Mar 03
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SOLD OUT! This Sling is Ultra Special (Pack Hacker x Aer Collab)

By Bags, Tools

Video Overview

Pack Hacker just dropped something we’ve been waiting on for a while — their first-ever product collaboration, built alongside longtime favorite Aer. After 17 months of testing, prototyping, and refining every last detail, the result is the Ultra Sling: a 2-liter everyday carry sling designed to go anywhere and hold up to anything. Big thanks to the Pack Hacker team for pulling back the curtain on the whole design process and delivering something that genuinely pushes what a daily sling can be.

Gear List

Editor’s Insight

The Pack Hacker x Aer Ultra Sling is the kind of product you don’t rush — and that patience shows in every detail.

At the center of the design is the Challenge Sailcloth Ultra200X fabric, and it’s a serious upgrade over standard nylon slings. The Pack Hacker team field-tested an earlier iteration in Lisbon and got soaked for a week straight, which led directly to this material choice. Ultra200X is renowned in the sailing world for its combination of light weight, UV resistance, and serious weather protection. Pair that with reverse-coil YKK zippers — which physically block water from seeping through — and you’ve got a sling that can handle daily commutes, transit days, and unexpected downpours without complaint.

At 2 liters, the Ultra Sling isn’t trying to replace your main travel bag. It’s built to be the thing that’s always on you. The rounded-rectangle silhouette came from real iteration: early squared edges looked blocky and a bit utilitarian. The final profile is softer, more refined, and wears well regardless of how you’re dressed. This is the kind of sling that doesn’t look out of place at a coffee meeting or on a hiking trail.

The shoulder strap is where the Pack Hacker and Aer teams clearly put the most back-and-forth. Earlier versions had the strap sewn directly into the bag — a design that causes the classic sling problem where the strap bunches and buckles awkwardly at the attachment point. The solution was a Duraflex swivel buckle, which lets the strap pivot naturally with your body, whether you wear it tight across your chest or loose over one shoulder. It’s one of those changes that sounds subtle until you actually wear it for a few hours.

Then there are the lash straps. Tucked flush against the base of the bag, they’re invisible until you need them. Pack Hacker’s suggested use — attaching a MODL Infinity Tool 2.0 on each side to hold an umbrella — is practical and clever. It keeps your bag size-appropriate while adding utility that’s hard to get from a standard sling. The additional loops at the strap anchor points give you even more options for hanging gear or accessories on longer carry days.

The branding is restrained throughout: debossed logos, Hypalon tabs on the straps, and small accent color on the zipper pull tips. It reads as considered rather than corporate. This isn’t a billboard for either brand — it’s just a well-made bag that happens to be a milestone product.

After ten years and 70 tested Aer products, Pack Hacker earned the right to call this one theirs, too. The Ultra Sling is what happens when a review team with strong opinions about gear finally gets to build exactly what they’ve always wanted in a daily carry sling.

Closing Remarks

The Pack Hacker x Aer Ultra Sling is a rare thing in the gear world: a collaboration that actually delivers on the hype. Every material choice, hardware decision, and design iteration has a reason behind it, and it shows in the final product. If you’re in the market for a premium everyday sling that’s built for real use — not just good looks — this one is worth tracking down. Big thanks to Pack Hacker for bringing us along on the full design journey. Check out their channel for in-depth gear reviews, and use the links above to explore the gear that caught your eye.

Feb 26
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My Updated Tech EDC (Every Day Carry) – With the new iPhone 17 Pro Max

By Gadgets

Tech creator Karl Conrad is back with a fresh look at his everyday carry, and it’s a big one — centered around the new iPhone 17 Pro Max. Karl breaks down what’s in his pockets, on his wrist, and in his bag day to day, from premium photography gear to some surprisingly practical new-dad additions. Big thanks to Karl for sharing his setup in such a polished, well-paced video. Whether you’re a tech minimalist or a full-kit carrier, there’s plenty here to inspire your own daily loadout.

Karl Conrad’s updated tech EDC is a masterclass in balancing premium tools with real-world practicality — and it tells the story of someone clearly in a new chapter of life.

At the center of the carry is the iPhone 17 Pro Max, and it’s easy to see why Karl made the switch. The Pro Max brings a larger display, Apple’s latest camera system, and the titanium build that makes it feel both premium and durable. Karl pairs it with an ESR Classic Hybrid Magnetic Case for MagSafe compatibility without sacrificing protection, and backs it up with the ESR UltraFit Armorite Pro Screen Protector — a solid combo that keeps the phone looking clean while protecting the investment.

What stands out in Karl’s setup is how intentionally it’s put together. The Goyard Saint Pierre Wallet is a luxury choice that signals style without bulk — a card carrier’s dream for someone who values a slim, organized pocket presence. On the audio side, the Apple AirPods Pro 3 deliver the noise cancellation and spatial audio experience that’s become almost table-stakes for a tech-forward carry, while the DJI Mic 2 shows Karl is always ready to capture quality audio on the go — whether for content creation or personal documentation.

The camera kit deserves its own spotlight. The Sony A7CR paired with the Sony FE 40mm f/2.5 G Lens is a compact but formidable combination. The A7CR packs a full-frame 61MP sensor into a mirrorless body small enough for daily carry, and the 40mm G lens is arguably the sharpest compact prime Sony offers. This isn’t a “just in case” camera — Karl clearly shoots with intent.

For tools, the Metmo Pocket Piston and Metmo Pocket Driver are compact precision instruments that fit naturally in a tech-forward EDC. These are the kind of pieces that blend form and function beautifully — machined to look good, built to actually work.

On the wrist: the Omega Speedmaster is an icon for a reason. Paired with the Omega Sailing Bracelet, it’s a versatile setup that reads well in any context. And the Lexar SL500 rounds out the digital carry — a compact portable SSD for fast file transfers on the move.

And then there’s the new-dad gear: Huggies Diapers and Muslin Burp Cloths. No shame — those belong in a real EDC for a parent, and Karl includes them without irony. It’s a grounding touch that makes the whole carry feel human, not just aspirational.

This is a well-curated, honest look at what a tech-savvy creator and new dad actually carries every day. Karl nails the balance.

Karl Conrad’s updated tech EDC is a reminder that the best everyday carry isn’t about carrying everything — it’s about carrying the right things for where you are in life. From an Omega Speedmaster to a pack of Huggies, this setup tells a story. Thanks again to Karl for putting together such a thoughtful and visually engaging video. Check out his channel for more tech content, and use the links above to explore any of the gear that caught your eye. Your next carry upgrade might be one item away.

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March 13, 2026

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