Video Overview

HICONSUMPTION drops their June 2026 Gear Haul — nine new EDC releases that span the full range of what the category covers: earbuds, an axe, a G-SHOCK, a flashlight, a pen, a fixed blade, a gaming controller, a backpack, and a lighter collaboration. The variety is deliberate — good EDC gear doesn’t fit neatly into a single product type, and this roundup reflects that. With Soundcore as the video’s sponsor, the Liberty 5 Pro and Pro Max lead the lineup, but the real interest is in the more niche picks: the CRKT Provoke X morphing axe, the MKC Montana fixed blade, and the Last Manner x Tokyo Pipe collab lighter. Thanks to HICONSUMPTION for the detailed breakdown on each one.

Items and/or Gear Mentioned in the Video

• Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro / Pro Max – Purchase on Amazon
• CRKT Provoke X Morphing Axe – Purchase on Amazon
• G-SHOCK DW-5600MNC-1 – Purchase on Amazon
• Wuben X5 Flashlight – Purchase on Amazon
• Tactile Turn Clip Action Pen – Purchase on Amazon
• MKC The Montana Fixed Blade – Purchase on Amazon
• OhSnap MCON Magnetic Controller – Purchase on Amazon
• OtterBox Sole Series Pack – Purchase on Amazon
• Last Manner x Tokyo Pipe Co. Douglass Field S+ Lighter – Purchase on Amazon

Three picks stand out from the lineup. The CRKT Provoke X Morphing Axe is the most visually striking — CRKT’s Provoke mechanism applied to a compact axe format is a clever extension of the brand’s mechanical DNA. The MKC Montana at $390 is Montana Knife Company doing what they do best: a serious fixed blade with American-made materials and a price point that reflects it. And the Tactile Turn Clip Action Pen represents the premium EDC writing instrument segment at its most refined — a $119 machined pen that will outlast everything else in this list.

Editor’s Insight

A gear haul roundup is a useful format because it forces prioritization. Nine items at wildly different price points, from a $65 backpack to a $390 knife, covering categories from audio to tools to lighting — the common thread isn’t price or category, it’s intent. Everything in this HICONSUMPTION list was selected because it’s genuinely worth knowing about in June 2026, and that curatorial judgment is where the value of the format lives.

The Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro and Pro Max lead the video as the sponsor, which in this case isn’t a downside — Soundcore (Anker’s audio brand) has a track record of delivering competitive earbuds at non-audiophile prices. The Liberty Pro line focuses on active noise cancellation and call quality, and the Pro Max variant adds AI recording capabilities. For someone who spends time on calls in noisy environments or wants a versatile daily earbud without paying Sony or Apple prices, the Liberty 5 Pro tier is worth a look. The $169–$230 range sits in a competitive segment but Soundcore consistently earns its position there.

The CRKT Provoke X Morphing Axe is the most conceptually interesting piece in the roundup. CRKT introduced the Provoke mechanism — a kirigami-folding blade deployment system — in their folder line, and applying it to a compact axe format pushes the concept in a new direction. At $350 it’s priced as a collector or serious user tool, not an impulse buy. The morphing mechanism means this axe can reconfigure its geometry in hand, which has real utility implications for a tool that gets used in tight spaces. CRKT’s collaboration with designer Joe Caswell has consistently produced mechanically ambitious pieces, and the Provoke X continues that trend.

G-SHOCK’s DW-5600MNC-1 is a limited-edition variant of the 5600 platform — one of the most proven case shapes in the G-SHOCK lineup. The MNC designation points to a special colorway or dial treatment, and for G-SHOCK collectors, the 5600 base is almost always worth attention. At $165 it sits in the accessible G-SHOCK range, and the 5600 form factor is slim enough to wear under a cuff, making it more versatile than the larger 6900 or 5000 platforms for daily wear.

Wuben’s X5 continues the brand’s push into the premium EDC flashlight segment. Wuben has been carving out space between the budget-conscious Sofirn/Convoy tier and the boutique Surefire/Lumintop tier with thoughtfully specified lights at mid-range prices. The X5 spec sheet and form factor will appeal to EDC users who want meaningful output without the form factor of a tactical light. Worth checking if you’re in the market for a new primary carry light.

The MKC Montana at $390 is a fixed blade from a maker that’s earned genuine respect in the American-made knife market. Montana Knife Company builds in — appropriately — Montana, with steel and handle materials sourced to match the brand’s positioning. A $390 fixed blade is a considered purchase, but for the right user, MKC delivers a piece that punches above its price tier in fit and finish. This is not a survival knife for the garage; it’s an EDC fixed blade for someone who has opinions about blade geometry and grind.

The OhSnap MCON Magnetic Controller and OtterBox Sole Series Pack represent the lifestyle and tech-adjacent end of the EDC spectrum. The MCON is a magnetic phone gaming controller at $149 — targeted at mobile gamers who want a physical input device without committing to a dedicated gaming phone. The OtterBox Sole Series Pack at $65 is the entry point of the group, a streamlined daypack from a brand better known for phone cases but increasingly serious about carry accessories. The Last Manner x Tokyo Pipe Co. Douglass Field S+ closes the list as a premium lighter collaboration — Japanese manufacturing meeting American design sensibility at $195, which places it firmly in the “functional art object” tier of EDC accessories. Watch the full rundown on the HICONSUMPTION YouTube channel.

Closing Remarks

HICONSUMPTION’s June 2026 Gear Haul covers the full breadth of what EDC gear looks like right now — from sub-$70 utility to $390 precision tools. Whether you’re here for the G-SHOCK, the axe, or the collaboration lighter, there’s something in this roundup worth your attention. Tell us in the comments: which of these nine would you add to your carry? All product links above are affiliate links that help support this site at no extra cost to you.