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Whether or not you’re a Transformers fanboy, we can all get behind the fan-favorite Autobot with a heart of gold (or probably steel) and a voicebox borrowed from radio broadcasts. Bumblebee, named for his yellow and black color, has inspired the following everyday carry pocket dump, with some metallic elements sprinkled in for good measure.
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RZE UTD-8000-MY
Going from startup to world-renowned watchmaker in just half a decade, RZE makes ultra-rugged yet lightweight titanium timepieces better than most. But now, the Singapore-based company is getting ready to add its first digital watches into its catalog. Available in yellow, blue, or black, the UTD-8000 is housed in a 42mm UltraHex-coated grade 2 titanium case, which maintains the brand’s signature angular design language but is also incredibly resilient, with improved shock and vibration resistance, 200m of water resistance, and the ability to survive temps as low as -22ºF. Featuring standard timekeeping, a stopwatch, an alarm, and auto-calendar functions, the watch utilizes a large-format LCD screen with an aquamarine UltraGlow backlight.
Object Index Cedar Pocket Pen
If you’ve ever wished your ballpoint pen was shaped like a pencil, Object Index has you covered. This compact click pen has an interesting structure… for a pen. Utilizing size 0.5mm refills, it not only takes after the ergonomic shape of a pencil but the wooden construction as well. Designed to be more robust than you’d expect, weighing 6g (~0.21oz), the Japanese-made Cedar Pocket Pen is machined from solid wood but also features brass components for holding the fine needle tip inside.
Nothing Ear (a) Wireless Earbuds
London-based tech brand Nothing has flourished over the past few years simply because they know how to deliver stylish, intuitive devices in fairly-priced packages. Showcasing the lower end of its range is the Ear (a) wireless earbuds, sporting the same minimalist design language as its more premium models but simply swaps the ceramic drivers for PMI and TPU ones, all while keeping the same noise cancelation method. But these aren’t your standard budget buds, with a comfortable in-ear feel, impressive 42.5 hours of playback with case charging, and a versatile sonic profile, improved even further with Nothing’s intricate EQ controls.
Spyderco Sage 5 Lightweight Salt Compression Lock Knife
A proper pocket dump isn’t complete without a reliable blade. Spyderco’s Sage 5 is a popular EDC knife for a reason with its ergonomic grip, superb performance, and fair pricing. Secured with the brand’s patented compression lock, the 3-inch spear point blade is built here with satin-finished CPM MagnaCut stainless steel inside of a fiberglass-reinforced nylon handle featuring the knife’s signature honeycomb texture. This is a seriously strong sub-$200 pocket knife perfect for any everyday carry loadout and also boasts an ambidextrous pocket clip for either pocket.
