The Wishlist: 13 Best Everyday Carry Gifts in 2025

Here at HiCONSUMPTION, we’ve been fully immersed in the EDC space for well over a decade. So if your loved one is a big everyday carry enthusiast, and you don’t know where to start, then you’ve come to the right place. This year, we’ve put together a gift guide based on some of the biggest EDC releases over the past year to aid you in your shopping endeavors.

AVIATOR Wallet Titanium Slide

Wallets don’t have to be boring. If you’re looking to find luxury even within the age-old industry of money holders, you should really turn to Aviator, who’s been changing the game with how they’ve reinvented the very idea of a luxury wallet. Crafted of Grade 1 titanium, the brand’s Titanium Slide is an incredibly slim option that can hold up to 20 cards without struggling to access them, thanks to their pull-strap system. There’s also a small coin drawer that can be used for other items like a spare key or some folded cash.

VSSL Rift Tumbler 16oz

Starting as a maker of cylindrical adventure gear cases, VSSL eventually made the graceful transition to all things coffee a couple of years back. Now, they’ve released their first-ever drink tumblers, still boasting their knack for unique aesthetics and thoughtful design.

Corkcicle Cool Flask

Who says whiskey flask design can’t evolve? Earlier this year, Corkcicle debuted its Cool Flask, a minimalist vessel that seems both contemporary and timeless, holding 9oz of your favorite spirit in its powder-coated stainless steel housing that looks unlike any other flask on the market.

The James Brand The Madison 

The James Brand recently dropped its second carabiner, built from the DNA of its best-selling Mehlville. Machined from billet 6063-T5 aluminum for superior strength-to-weight ratio, the Madison utilizes the same dual-compartment design as before but features a slimmer build.

Ridge Magnetic Power Bank

Ridge is expanding its EDC reach over the past couple of years. Solving the tangled cable problem, the brand’s new 5-in-1 power bank gives you enough juice to power your phone 3x over. Aside from its clever cable integration, the charger also features a kickstand and dedicated Apple Watch charging pad. 

Big Idea Design x Notorious EDC Jot n Pop Ti Pocket Pro Pen 

Earlier this year, Big Idea Design and Notorious EDC collaborated on the Jot N Pop Ti Pocket Pro, a full-titanium pen that combines the form of BID’s reliable writing instrument with the functionality of Notorious EDC’s signature bottle opener. 

Nitecore EDC37 Flashlight

After months of speculation, Nitecore finally debuted what might be the best tactical EDC flashlight in the space. A follow up to the EDC27, the EDC37 is an 8,000-lumen pocket torch that triples the brightness and still retains the form factor that fans loved the first time around. 

Leatherman Wave Alpha

After more than a quarter-century on the market, Leatherman’s flagship Wave multi-tool finally got some much-welcomed updates. The Wave Alpha is an improved version, now featuring premium MagnaCut steel, a much-needed thumb stud for easier blade deployment, and the largest scissors they’ve ever put on a plier-based tool. 

Aer City Pack Pro 2 

Aer finally came out with an update to its popular City Pack Pro backpack. Aside from getting one of the best EDC bags on the planet with its 1680D CORDURA ballistic nylon construction and thoughtful organizational elements, this 2nd-gen edition now has dual water bottle pockets, a luggage pass-through strap for travel, and an overall sleeker aesthetic. 

CRKT Facet Flipper

Few EDC knives say, “gift-worthy,” like CRKT’s beautiful Facet Flipper, which is almost too attractive to use. Nevertheless, this has been one of our favorite releases of the year, combining Ken Onion’s minimalist design philosophy with eye-catching iridescent titanium nitride coating and 110-layer Damascus steel.

Nothing Headphone (1) 

Nothing recently dropped its first-ever headphones, and they’re about as stylish as you’d expect from the tech brand dedicated to disrupting conventions. Sporting square-shaped ear caps and transparent housing, these gift-worthy cans also boast KEF-partnered drivers. 

Benchmade Lowden Crater Blue Aluminum

EDC knives come in all varieties, but if you’re looking for some of the finest folders regardless of price tag, look no further than Benchmade. A few months back, the Oregon-based knifemaker finally adapted its famed AXIS lock to work with a flipper deployment, creating the Lowden 491 with M390 steel and eye-catching aesthetics.

Timex Atelier Marine M1A 

Timex proves it can play in the $1,000 watch space with the latest release of its Atelier Marine M1A, evolving the Giorgio Galli series with a fresh design language, 200m of water resistance, and an automatic movement.