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December 2019 Editors Picks

Find one-of-a-kind gifts and discover new trends with our Editors Picks. Our team of editors run you through this month’s must-have, must-know and must-see gear. We are constantly on the prowl for the coolest stuff, travel essentials for life on the road, new smooth and stylish fashion pieces, new adventure ready gear, new tech stuff and accessories for your everyday carry. Here are a just few of our favorites for this month. Product details below.


The NYA-EVO Fjord 36 backpack has a compact size that holds 36 liters of gear and complies with most flight "carry-on" sizes. Built with top quality components, this rugged bag was tested in factory and field, and brings you worry-free performance at any time.
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Blending a stylish exterior with versatile image-making capabilities, the FUJIFILM X-A7 is a sleek mirrorless camera capable of apt stills and video recording. Featuring a 24.2MP APS-C CMOS sensor, the X-A7 is capable of recording UHD 4K video at 29.97 fps and FHD video at 59.94 fps, as well as full-resolution continuous stills shooting at up to 6 fps.
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DJI have introduced their smallest and lightest folding-drone ever, the smartphone-sized Mavic Mini. The palm-sized Mavic Mini can fly for up to 30 minutes, has a maximum range of 4km (roughly 2.5 miles) and is so small, it doesn’t require FAA registration.
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Inspired by the Scottish highlands, the Henry’s Hatchet is a daily hatchet forged from 440 stainless steel with a full tang handle and a nylon cord grip. Perfectly sized for packing or quick stowage.
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This is a wonderful paracord keychain with bead by Gatura, they are excellent quality pieces, hand carved, and have a substantial weight to them. The paracord will emphasize your sense of adventure, and specialty beads will give the product elegance and exclusivity. several styles to pick from.
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The Jabra Elite 75t true wireless earbuds are engineered for great calls and music, and secure active fit. With superior sound, up to 7.5 hours battery, 4-microphone call technology and more, these earbuds are the perfect companions for life on the go.
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Mealtime in the backcountry often equates to lugging multiple utensils in prime real estate: the backpack. Gerber took a look at the process as a whole, from prep to clean up, and delivered an innovative tool that solves for all of it.
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Unlike flames that easily blow out, this technology allows it to operate despite harsh winds and heavy rain. With one full charge via the included USB cable, you’re set for 300 uses.
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With multiple pockets, several adjustment possibilities, side ventilation and sustainable materials, the Ljung outdoor pants sets a new standard when it comes to performance and price.
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Mighty is the first ever device that plays your Spotify music without a phone, screen, or Internet connection. No cords needed. Use the Mighty Audio app to sync 1,000+ songs from your Spotify Premium account. 5+ hours of offline playback.



Haven have collaborated with Vans Vault on this Low-cut OG Era silhouette. It features panelled calfskin leather and suede upper, Pigskin leather and cotton canvas lining, plus a Vulcanized Waffle outsole with contrasting bumper and heel label.
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The watch case, bezel and crown are all finished in a matte-black PVD coating, giving the watch a sleek and low-profile look on the wrist, with dial markers and painted hands that glow brightly after exposure to the sun in homage to iconic luminous-painted dive watches.



The Saigon Special Knife by Roark Revival is a covert knife and bottle opener tool that is perfectly sized to easily stash on your keyring or in your pocket. The 440 stainless steel blade is razor sharp to cut through nearly anything.
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CIVILWARE STRIKER FIXED BLADE

Made in California by Civilware, the Striker Fixed Blade was inspired by the hand-made knives of legendary houndsmen Ben Lilly, a notorious big game hunter famous for hunting down large numbers of grizzly, cougars and black bears. The Striker comes with a 4 inch blade made from AEB-L steel, a material known for its corrosion resistance, edge retention, and ease of sharpening. It also features a beautiful Micarta handle that was blasted for more texture and better gr...
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HOOD CAMP KNIFE

The HCK1 Hood Camp Knife by Columbia River Knife and Tool, is a large fixed blade that is built to handle all the chores at your base camp. Made from a solid billet of 1095 high carbon steel, the HCK1 has a flat grind and durable clear Cerakote coating that will keep you cutting backstraps for years. It also features a multi-layer G10 handle that gives a confident grip, and a bright orange paracord lanyard that helps you keep track of the knife. The HCK1 also comes ...
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JANUARY 2021 GEAR CRAVE

In our new monthly installment, we showcase the gear we are lusting after. This is a collection of various, handpicked items to satisfy our gear crave needs. From wear items with a considerable amount of style, to items that are worthy of making it into your pockets every single day of the week, and a bevy of technologies designed to distract and entertain. We are happy to help with a slew of the best gear to keep every guy drooling....
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