Video Overview
Fresh EDC drops hit different when the year is still new. In this roundup, Jonathan from Jon Gadget walks through brand-new everyday carry gear just landing on the market — plus a serious desktop charger from sponsor UGREEN. He covers pouches, a multitool, a travel sling, a flat flashlight, a MagSafe wallet, AirTag mounts, and a front-pocket organizer. A big thank-you to Jon Gadget for another clear, hands-on look. Watch the full video below, then shop the gear list.
Items & Gear List
- Alpaka Hub Pouch V2 – View at Alpaka
- UGREEN Nexode 200W Desktop Charging Station – Purchase on Amazon
- Nextool Knight K30 Multitool – View at Nextool
- Orbitkey Travel Sling 3L – View at Orbitkey
- Nitecore EDC09 Flashlight – Purchase on Amazon
- MOFT SnapField Wallet with Stand – Purchase on Amazon
- Elevation Lab TagVault Fabric – Purchase on Amazon
- Maxpedition Platy Front Pocket Organizer – Purchase on Amazon
Editor’s Insight
This is a classic Jon Gadget new-gear tour: short demos, honest bulk notes, and prices that help you decide fast. Thanks again to Jonathan for the kind of practical roundup that makes shopping lists easy to build. He starts with the Alpaka Hub Pouch V2, which blends wallet card slots with EDC loops and a water-resistant front zip. After swapping his daily zip-pouch load into it, he likes the layout but finds it bulkier for true pocket carry — a fair call if you already run a slim pouch.
UGREEN’s Nexode 200W eight-port desktop station is the sponsored highlight, and it fits a real desk problem. Six USB-C ports and two USB-A share 200W, with top ports hitting 100W. Jonathan replaces a tangle of smaller bricks under the desk and gains faster MacBook charging, one more port of each type, and cleaner desktop access with the included stand. If your workspace still juggles three chargers, this is the upgrade path he is taking himself.
On the tool side, the Nextool Knight K30 aims at Swiss Army knife length with a lockable 14C28N blade, spring scissors, bit driver, and G10 scales for about $40. It is chunkier than a classic SAK and the lock may limit carry in places like the UK, but the tool set is strong for the money. The Orbitkey Travel Sling 3L keeps a flat profile until packed out, adds an RFID back pocket, stretch organization, and removable carabiner straps — Jonathan’s main nit is non-YKK zippers on a premium-priced bag. The Nitecore EDC09 stands out with a clicky slide switch for low/medium/high, a color-temp button (warm CRI97, neutral, cool), a 102° tilting head, magnetic tail, and up to 1,600 lumens in a flat form.
The MOFT SnapField MagSafe wallet brings a magnetic envelope design, light card capacity, and a fold-out stand Jonathan calls the best part — skip it if you carry a thick card stack. Elevation Lab’s TagVault Fabric sticks an AirTag to coats and bags without shouting tracker. Maxpedition’s Platy Front Pocket Organizer uses a curved 3.5″×5″ shape for jeans pockets, YKK zip, front tool sleeve, and a short key leash at a friendly price. Treat the list as a menu: pouch first, charger for the desk, light and multitool for the pocket, sling for travel days.
Closing Remarks
That is Jonathan’s new-year EDC haul: fresh pouches, a desk charger that cleans up cable chaos, a budget multitool, a compact sling, a clever flat light, MagSafe wallet options, AirTag fabric mounts, and a front-pocket Platy organizer. The links above point to each product so you can grab what fits your carry. For the full demos, size checks, and desk before-and-after, watch Jon Gadget’s complete video above. If the channel helps you pick smarter gear, subscribe and catch the next one. Stay light, stay charged, and enjoy the new year carry.
