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Few things entice us to go camping quite like the experience of sitting around the campfire. With the potential to tap into all five senses, the crackling firewood connects us with outdoorsmen millennia ago. For this everyday carry loadout, we were inspired by the aesthetic of campfires, bringing you some of our favorite EDC gear to get the job done.
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Huckberry x TIMEX IRONMAN Flix
Back in 1999, Timex debuted the IRONMAN Flix, a new version of the brand’s already popular IRONMAN sports watch, but featuring an innovative new night mode display. Using their INDIGO backlight technology, the Flix could illuminate, simply with the “flick” of the wrist. Water resistant to 100m, this became an instant favorite among endurance athletes, outdoorsmen, and first responders, thanks to its hands-free operation and feature set. A couple of years ago, Huckberry worked with the watchmaker to faithfully recreate the IRONMAN Flix, and now they’re back again with a new exclusive Sand/Orange/Olive colorway in this 42mm resin case. You still get all the awesome features, including the chronograph timer, the 10-item notepad, alarms, and the 100-lap memory feature (up from 30).
Leatherman Bond
Leatherman’s Pocket Survival Tool (PST) was innovative upon its debut in 1983. The first modern-day multi-tool to build around a foldable pair of pliers for the everyday handyman, the PST ignited a string of copycats, but also cemented Leatherman as the most revered multi-tool brand around. Paying homage to the PST, the company debuted the Bond in 2021 as a modern reinterpretation. Weighing just 5.8oz, the versatile unit gives you 14 functions packed in a 4-inch housing, including a 420HC steel blade, three screwdrivers, a can opener, a bottle opener, a ruler, wire cutters, and, of course, pliers, among other useful tools.
CAMP Eyewear Trail Smokey Bear Sunglasses
CAMP Eyewear firmly believes that quality sunglasses don’t have to be boring — or expensive. And the brand has been delivering some of the best sub-$100 shades since its debut a few years back. From National Parks to ad icons, CAMP also displays its inspiration without leaning into kitsch. Recently, it paid homage to the longest-running ad icon in history with its limited-edition Smokey Bear Trail model, packaged in a mini sleeping bag zipper pouch. Inlaid with actual wood that’s been engraved with Smokey’s name, the sunglasses feature plant-based bioplastic frames, polarized amber-colored lenses, and stainless steel hinges.
Tactile Turn Embrite Bolt Action Pen
When it comes to EDC pens, few brands stand above Tactile Turn in our book. Based in Dallas and making all their gear in the USA, the company always manages to balance inspiration with timeless design. For this model, they took their flagship Bolt Action Pen and gave it glow-in-the-dark tips, with the help of another U.S.-based firm Tec Accessories. Charged with any light source, the resin material stays lit for up to 12 hours and bookends a durable, lightweight anodized aluminum housing (titanium is also available.
