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A Guide to the Best Dopp Kits (Shaving Kits)
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2024-12-05

Every guy needs a good shave kit! Check out our top 5 picks.

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Best Totes for Everyday Carry
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2024-09-26

Carryalls (totes) are great for their versatility and efficiency. Check out these 5 totes that made our list!

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5 Best Shoulder Bags for Everyday Carry
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2024-08-06

Medium-size shoulder bags for everyday carry. Five different styles from 5 different brands.

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Why the NutSac Sling Bag is the Perfect Everyday Carry Bag
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2024-07-11

The NutSac Sling is one of our most popular bags. In this article, we break down why.

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Why the Satchel 13 is the Perfect Everyday Carry Bag
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2024-06-18

An overview of one of our tried and true designs, the Satchel 13.

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Best Duffel Bags
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2024-05-10

Great duffels for travel and everyday!

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7 Best EDC Bags For 2024 [VIDEO]
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2024-04-17

7 of the Best Bags Everyday bags for 2024!

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The 10 Best Admin Pouches for Everyday Carry
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2024-04-09

A list of 10 admin pouches for everyday carry. [updated 2024]

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The Best Small Sling Bags for Everyday Carry
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2024-03-22

A list of 5 pint sized slings for light carry!

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The 7 Best EDC Bags | Best Everyday Bags
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2024-01-15

Our comprehensive overview of 7 of the best everyday carry bags for 2024!

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What’s In Our Everyday Carry: January 2024
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2023-11-28

November's carry includes a pen, bluetooth earbuds, flashlight, and multi-tool.

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Everyday Carry for November 2023 (video)
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2023-11-22

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Everyday Carry Gear October 2023 (Video)
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2023-10-30

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Everyday Carry 2023 October
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2023-10-19

Four new items for the month of October -- including a small multi-tool, flashlight and KeyBar.

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12 EDC Knives You Need To Know About (Video)
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2023-10-06

Twelve of our favorite knives sent out to us over the years. There's something in here for everyone!

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How to Find the Best Waxed Canvas Bag For Everyday Carry
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2023-09-25

We love waxed canvas! Here's our guide on how to find the best waxed-canvas bag.

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Everyday Carry August 2023 | Video
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2023-08-30

Video overview of the EDC gear we've been checking out this month.

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Everyday Carry For August 2023
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2023-08-10

Four EDC items for the month of August!

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Best Leather EDC Wallet Video
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2023-08-01

Our video roundup of the best leather wallets.

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Best Leather EDC Wallet Guide
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2023-07-24

Eight leather wallets from NutSac, Ekster, Popov and Andar.

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Nomatic vs NutSac
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2023-07-20

A side by side comparison of the NutSac Sling and a sling bag from Nomatic.

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Everyday Carry Video For July 2023
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2023-07-19

July's video of EDC gear

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Everyday Carry July 2023
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2023-07-14

Some new gear for July 🥵

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Everyday Carry Gear For June
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2023-07-12

Our video overview of the products we're checking out for June!

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Everyday Carry June 2023
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2023-06-19

This month's carry includes a knife, a pen, and a couple things for your mobile devices.

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TomToc vs NutSac
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2023-06-14

A Breakdown of the NutSac Sling vs. the TomToc Sling bag.

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Win $700+ Of EDC Gear [CLOSED]
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2023-06-05

Win over $700 worth of EDC gear from NutSac, GlowRhino, Vero Engineering, Refyne, and Keybar.

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5 Best Everyday Carry Backpacks Video
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2023-05-31

Take a look at our selection of 5 EDC backpacks across a wide range of styles and sizes.

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What’s In Our Everyday Carry: May 2023
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2023-05-19

Everyday Carry for May. You're going to want to check out this fountain pen...

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The 5 Best Backpacks for Everyday Carry
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2023-05-11

Our comprehensive guide on some of the top brands in the backpack business.

 

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Why We Love This Waxed Canvas Duffel Bag
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2023-05-08

What's not to love about this highly-versatile, highly-durable duffel?

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Sling Bags Head-to-Head: Alpaka VS NutSac
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2023-05-01

A head to head comparison of two different styles of sling.

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7 Best Sling Bags For Everyday Carry
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2023-04-17

Best slings for everyday carry in 2023!

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What’s In Our Everyday Carry for April 2023
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2023-04-14

New gear for the month of April!

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The 7 Best Sling Bags for Everyday Carry
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2023-03-24

Seven slings, in seven different styles, at seven different price points.

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March Everyday Carry Video Review
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2023-03-21

Our video overview of what we're carrying this March.

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Everyday Carry March 2023
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2023-03-06

Included in March's carry is a pry bar, pen, universal cable, and a bit holder.

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2 Minute Everyday Carry Review
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2023-02-16

In this episode, we take a look at the BitBar from BigiDesign.

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February 2023 Everyday Carry
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2023-02-06

Some nifty everyday carry items for the month of February

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Best Everyday Carry Keychain Tools
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2023-01-30

Be ready for anything! The best everyday carry keychain tools.

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$20 Everyday Carry Knives
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2023-01-26

Is there such a thing as a good $20 knife?

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2 Min Everyday Carry Review | Acebeam
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2023-01-18

A quick overview of a $30 smartlight from Acebeam.

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What We're Carrying This Month: January
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2023-01-09

Everyday carry for January 2023

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2 Minute Everyday Carry Review | Refyne Pens
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2023-01-05

A quick review of Refyne's EP1 copper and stainless steel pens.

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The Best EDC Multi-Tools for Any Budget
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2022-12-22

Five multi-tools for any budget.

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The Six Best Everyday Carry Bottle Openers
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2022-12-12

Six of our favorite bottle openers 🍻

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The Best Men’s Flasks for Everyday Carry
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2022-12-05

A list of some of our favorite everyday carry flasks.

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Six EDC Pouches You Need To Know About!
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2022-11-21

Six admin pouch designs to explore for your EDC.

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Tactile Turn | 2 Min. EDC Review
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2022-11-16

An everyday carry pen made in the USA.

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The Carry Lounge Holiday Gift Guide (2022
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2022-11-11

The 2022 Gift Guide is here! 🎄

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The Best Wallets for Everyday Carry (and How to Choose One)
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2022-11-04

Looking for an Everyday Carry Wallet? This should help.

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2 Min EDC Review | Synapse Mini
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2022-11-02

Your next EDC knife?

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What We’re Carrying This Month: November
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2022-10-31

November's Everyday Carry!

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The Best EDC Pens (and How to Choose One)
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2022-10-20

Check out these pens! An overview of our favorites from the last couple of years.

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What's in My Admin Pouch?
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2022-10-17

A close look an everyday carry set up with a Double Admin pouch.

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What We're Carrying October 2022
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2022-10-06

October 2022 Everyday Carry.

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Top 5 Pry Bars
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2022-10-04

A video of our top 5 pry bar tools!

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The Best EDC Pry Bars (and How to Choose One)
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2022-09-30

An overview of our favorite pry bars from the last couple of years.

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How To Choose a Bag
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2022-09-26

Things to consider before your next bag purchase.

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Bags for Men: How to Find the Right One
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2022-09-18

Looking for a new bag for work, travel, or everyday carry?

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Rive Knives Review
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2022-09-12

A quick review of Rive's Rogue Mini.

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What We're Carrying: September 2022
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2022-09-08

Everyday carry gear we're checking out this September!

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Testing Out the New NutSac EDC Sling Bag
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2022-09-01

A hands on test of the newest addition to our catalog -- The Sling.

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Sling Bag Giveaway! [CLOSED]
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2022-08-25

Join the Carry Lounge and win a free Sling!

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Everyman.co in Review
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2022-08-12

An overview of 5 products from Everyman including their popular Grafton everyday carry pen.

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Everyman.Co Video Review
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2022-08-12

Video overview of a selection of products from Everyman.

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Is A Small EDC Bag Right for You?
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2022-08-04

A big bag isn't always the best bag. Here are 4 smaller bags to incorporate into your daily carry.

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What We're Carrying: August 2022
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2022-08-01

A few items we are checking out this August!

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What's in My Bag 2022 [NUTSAC EDITION]
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2022-07-30

Examples of the different ways you can use and set up your NutSac.

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Slidekick Review
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2022-07-18

2 Minute EDC Review of Novel Carry's Slidekick

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What We're Carrying: July 2022
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2022-07-06

The items we're carrying around this July.

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2 Minute EDC Review | Civivi Brazen
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2022-07-05

Made from Damascus steel and a micarta handle, the Civivi Brazen is a high-quality knife w/o the price tag.

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A Guide to Minimal Everyday Carry
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2022-06-28

Need to trim up your everyday carry? Here are our essentials for a minimal carry loadout.

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Titanium Pens Review
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2022-06-17

A quick review of BigiDesign's Arto and EDC click pen.

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Why You Need Cable Wraps for Your EDC
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2022-06-14

Got cords?

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How to Make the Best Leather Messenger Bag
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2022-06-06

An "under the hood" look at our Jones series bags.

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Bull3t Flashlight Review
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2022-06-03

Slughaus' Bull3t flashlight is the self-proclaimed "World's Most Powerful Micro flashlight." Check out this unique fireproof, waterproof, ultra-durable flashlight for your everyday carry.

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Everyday Carry June 2022
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2022-06-01

Check out the gear the crew at NutSac is carrying this month.

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Brand Spotlight: Vero Engineering
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2022-05-24

Even if you've never heard of Vero Engineering, you'll enjoy this quick read about a company known for their high-quality craftsmanship and design.

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WEKnife Elementum Review
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2022-05-20

WEKnife did a great job with this one...a quick review of a fantastic knife for everyday carry.

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Father's Day Gift Guide 2022
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2022-05-13

Don't forget about dad! This guide includes NutSac gear along with other, dad-centric products we've been using in our everyday carry.

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Pena Prybar Review
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2022-05-09

A two minute Everyday Carry Review of a titanium pry bar from Pena.

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Tactical Everyday Carry
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2022-05-05

Our TacSacs are designed specifically with tactical EDC in mind...

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Pry Cutter Review
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2022-05-05

A 2 minute review of an everyday carry tool from CRKT.

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Fulcrum Review
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2022-04-24

Looking for some great EDC products to fill out your bag or Admin Pouch?

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How to Find Your Perfect Everyday Carry Wallet
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2022-04-22

An overview of our three styles of everyday carry wallets.

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Brand Spotlight: BigiDesign
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2022-04-15

We recently sat down with Joe Huang, co-founder of BigiDesign...

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What's So Special About Our Jones?
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2022-04-14

An overview of our premium, Jones satchels.

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What is a Man Bag?
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2022-04-07

Let's talk about the term "man bag"...

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RuckSac Review
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2022-04-03

A quick video overview of our RuckSac.

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A Guide to Admin Pouches
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2022-04-01

If you don't have an Admin Pouch for your carry, you're missing out! They are one of the most helpful items in any everyday carry kit.

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Tech Kits For Any Budget
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2022-03-28

Got a problem with loose cables? Check out these tech kits for any budget.

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What to Look for in an Everyday Carry Backpack
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2022-03-25

A quick guide on everyday carry backpacks.

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How To Maintain Your Waxed-Canvas Bag
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2022-03-23

Some things you can do (and shouldn't do) to preserve and get the most out of your bag.

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NutSac’s Guide to the Best Everyday Carry Gadgets
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2022-03-18

Helpful gadgets & gear for your everyday carry!

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Why You Need an Everyday Carry Bag
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2022-03-11

What's the deal with everyday carry anyway?

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The NutSac Guide to Everyday Carry Gear
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2022-03-04

Wondering where to start with everyday carry? This guide should help.

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Keychain Multi-Tools Review
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2022-02-21

Snag these small, convenient multi-tools for your keychain.

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Impulse Mini Knife Review
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2022-02-14

A short video review of Vero Engineering's premium Impulse Mini.

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BIGiDESIGN EDC Tools Review
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2022-02-10

A review of three well-constructed, titanium, everyday carry tools.

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Key Organiser Review
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2022-02-04

A quick look at Orbitkey's leather Key Organizer. Say goodbye to the jangle.

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2021 Everyday Carry Holiday Guide
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2021-11-05

The top products of 2021 for the Everyday carry enthusiast on your shopping list.

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