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Video Overview
Big thanks to Jon Gadget for a focused look at a new pocket modular multi. In Ant Design Zen – The Best Modular Multitool, he puts the Ant Design ZEN front and center and stacks it against the Roxon Flex family he already knows well. He cares about size, weight, features, build quality, and value — and he is clear that the ZEN now lives in his sling bag. If you want a modular pocket tool without full pliers bulk, this is the walkthrough to watch first.
Items & Gear List
- Ant Design ZEN Multitool – View at Ant Design
- Roxon Flex Companion Multitool – Purchase on Amazon
- Roxon Mini Flex Companion Multitool – Purchase on Amazon
- Arcade Aero Mag Stretch Belt (Adventure Mag) – View at Arcade
- Nomad Apple Watch Strap – View at Nomad
- Kangol Seamless Wool 507 Cap – Purchase on Amazon
- Ahlem Eyewear – View at Ahlem
Editor’s Insight
Another solid shoutout to Jon Gadget for keeping modular multitools honest. A modular system only wins if you will actually carry it, change tools when you need them, and trust the lockup day after day. The ZEN is Ant Design’s first full multitool play, and Jon frames it as the pocket-sized modular option that finally hits his full checklist — not just clever marketing slides. That bar is high: clean carry, real tools, solid materials, and a price that does not feel like a desk toy.
Context is the real value of this video. Jon pairs the ZEN with the Roxon Flex Companion and the Mini Flex Companion, so you can see two different modular paths side by side. Roxon already proved the idea of swappable tool packs on Amazon-friendly kits. The Flex line is easy to buy and easy to compare. The ZEN, for now, is maker-direct through Ant Design, which matters if you want the exact configuration Jon handles on camera instead of a lookalike listing. Watch for how he talks about footprint in a sling or pocket, how fast modules swap, and whether the bit of extra polish on the ZEN is worth routing your order to the brand site.
The rest of the kit is pure Jon Gadget everyday frame, not filler. Arcade’s Adventure Mag / Aero Mag stretch belt is the sponsored soft-goods piece — a magnetic buckle belt that stays comfortable when you sit, walk, and travel. A Nomad Apple Watch strap covers the wrist side of the carry with a maker brand that builds for daily abuse, not one-off fashion drops. The Kangol 507 wool flat cap is his familiar low-profile headwear, and Ahlem handles the premium blue-glass / optical look when he wants maker-direct frames instead of a generic drugstore pair. Together they show how the multitool sits in a full EDC outfit rather than on an empty table.
If you are shopping this category, decide your job first. Want the Amazon-ready modular path with lots of pack options? Start with Roxon Flex or Mini Flex. Want Ant Design’s cleaner pocket modular system and are fine buying direct from the maker? Look at the ZEN. Want support gear that matches how Jon actually leaves the house? Arcade belt, Nomad strap, Kangol 507, and Ahlem frames round out the same on-camera story. Jon’s strength is putting those choices next to real carry context instead of hype alone.
Closing Remarks
Watch Jon Gadget’s full video above for the hands-on ZEN walkthrough, the Flex comparisons, and why this modular multi now rides in his sling. Then pick the path that matches how you buy and carry — Amazon-ready Roxon packs or Ant Design direct. What modular tool is in your bag this week?
