Must-have gadgets

Desidero · 09-05-2009, 01:57 AM

I was going through a sporting goods store today and wound up looking through the camping gear to kill time. One thing I saw that I'd been meaning to get for a long time was a crank-powered flashlight that doesn't require batteries. Every time I actually need a flashlight, the damn batteries are always dead, so it seemed like a good thing to get. I was going to grab the one there for $15, but then decided to wait and see what I could find online. I looked around and wound up buying a $10 flashlight off of Amazon (Amazon.com: Garrity Power Lite 3 LED Crank Light: Sports & Outdoors). After I bought that, the recommended items page brought up a bunch of cool things that I'd probably never use. I was tempted to buy a couple more items despite the fact that I'd never use them (magnesium flint?). To avoid throwing more things on my credit card this month, I decided to make this thread to discuss useful gadgets and avoid Amazon for the time being.

What random gadgets/tools/etc do you think every person should have?

Things like crank flashlights, pocket knives, basic tool sets, etc would be good examples. If you can post links to items, that'd be great as well.

Phoenix · 09-05-2009, 02:43 AM

Leatherman;
Amazon.com: Leatherman 830850 Skeletool CX Multitool: Home Improvement

Dremel;
Amazon.com: Dremel 7700-02 MultiPro 7.2-Volt 20,000 RPM Two-Speed Rotary Tool with 50 Accessories: Home Improvement

Screamfeeder · 09-05-2009, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Phoenix

Leatherman
Dremel

Fuck I have to agree with Phoenix about something.

These two tools are completely indispensable. I purchased a busted ass lawnmower and weedwacker off craigslist for $20.00 and managed to fix the both of them with only my leatherman in about an hour.

The Dremel is more specific but I have used it from getting rust off bike and car parts, to just carving up pumpkins. Plus, my fucking name is engraved on EVERYTHING.

If you do any serious camping/hiking/wilderness shit, I recommend a good GPS/radio. I got two of these for the times when I turn into Grizzly Man.

Garmin Rino 530HCx GPS/Two-Way Radio at REI.com

There are cheaper ones, but the thread title says "Must-have".

Candiarie · 09-05-2009, 09:43 AM

Man I have fixed so much shit with the leatherman.

Aetos · 09-05-2009, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Desidero

I was going through a sporting goods store today and wound up looking through the camping gear to kill time. One thing I saw that I'd been meaning to get for a long time was a crank-powered flashlight that doesn't require batteries. Every time I actually need a flashlight, the damn batteries are always dead, so it seemed like a good thing to get. I was going to grab the one there for $15, but then decided to wait and see what I could find online. I looked around and wound up buying a $10 flashlight off of Amazon (Amazon.com: Garrity Power Lite 3 LED Crank Light: Sports & Outdoors). After I bought that, the recommended items page brought up a bunch of cool things that I'd probably never use. I was tempted to buy a couple more items despite the fact that I'd never use them (magnesium flint?). To avoid throwing more things on my credit card this month, I decided to make this thread to discuss useful gadgets and avoid Amazon for the time being.

What random gadgets/tools/etc do you think every person should have?

Things like crank flashlights, pocket knives, basic tool sets, etc would be good examples. If you can post links to items, that'd be great as well.

Funny you bring this up, I was recently in the market for something like this. I want to be able to modify it to accept a different batter, and also a different LED. This one in particular DealExtreme: $15.18 SSC P7 W724C0-BSYPI 3.6V~4.2V 12W LED Emitter (Bare)

Desidero · 09-05-2009, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Aetos

Funny you bring this up, I was recently in the market for something like this. I want to be able to modify it to accept a different batter, and also a different LED. This one in particular DealExtreme: $15.18 SSC P7 W724C0-BSYPI 3.6V~4.2V 12W LED Emitter (Bare)

That's awesome. Sadly, I don't think I'd be able to figure out how to hook one up myself. I wonder if the charging mechanism would still work with the power source required for the LED you linked.

tjac · 09-05-2009, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Phoenix

Dremel;

Dremel tools are pretty awesome, even the cordless ones.

EmpireF4i · 09-05-2009, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Phoenix

Leatherman;
Amazon.com: Leatherman 830850 Skeletool CX Multitool: Home Improvement

I have this exact Letherman and it comes into hand so many different times its crazy. I carry it at work and there isnt a day I dont use it and I carry it when Im not at work and it comes in handy then too. From fixing girls bracelets or necklaces to opening packages and what not, Ive get my moneys worth out of it already.

Screamfeeder · 09-05-2009, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by EmpireF4i

I carry it at work and there isnt a day I dont use it...fixing girls bracelets or necklaces....

WTF, you work at a Tiffanys or something?

Lejina Bloodbath · 09-05-2009, 12:37 PM

Pretty sure he said in another thread he's an exterminator.

I guess fixing bracelets is part of the "I kill the bugs and take care of your lady while you're at work" package.

EmpireF4i · 09-05-2009, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Screamfeeder

WTF, you work at a Tiffanys or something?

Haha, I wish. Id probably make a ton more than what I do now. Ive fixed some bracelets or necklaces at home or wherever of friends that just happened to mentioned it was broken.

Sharmai · 09-05-2009, 12:58 PM

So the question is if McGuyver had a Leatherman what would he have been able to do then?

Lejina Bloodbath · 09-05-2009, 01:25 PM

Make paperclips out of dirt.

Draegan · 09-05-2009, 04:27 PM

There is a leatherman in my tailgate (tailgating at football games) kit. It's saved us in so many different situations. A must have.

arkk123 · 09-05-2009, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by EmpireF4i

I have this exact Letherman and it comes into hand so many different times its crazy. I carry it at work and there isnt a day I dont use it and I carry it when Im not at work and it comes in handy then too. From fixing girls bracelets or necklaces to opening packages and what not, Ive get my moneys worth out of it already.

Well we know none of the girls with fixed bracelets are fucking the creepy dude who carries a wrench in his pocket.

09-05-2009, 01:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
Desidero Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 596 +1 Internets	Must-have gadgets I was going through a sporting goods store today and wound up looking through the camping gear to kill time. One thing I saw that I'd been meaning to get for a long time was a crank-powered flashlight that doesn't require batteries. Every time I actually need a flashlight, the damn batteries are always dead, so it seemed like a good thing to get. I was going to grab the one there for $15, but then decided to wait and see what I could find online. I looked around and wound up buying a $10 flashlight off of Amazon (Amazon.com: Garrity Power Lite 3 LED Crank Light: Sports & Outdoors). After I bought that, the recommended items page brought up a bunch of cool things that I'd probably never use. I was tempted to buy a couple more items despite the fact that I'd never use them (magnesium flint?). To avoid throwing more things on my credit card this month, I decided to make this thread to discuss useful gadgets and avoid Amazon for the time being. What random gadgets/tools/etc do you think every person should have? Things like crank flashlights, pocket knives, basic tool sets, etc would be good examples. If you can post links to items, that'd be great as well. Last edited by Desidero; 09-05-2009 at 02:00 AM..

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Candiarie Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 978 +0 Internets	Man I have fixed so much shit with the leatherman. __________________

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Draegan ҉̵̞̟̠̖̗̘̙̜̝̞̟̠͇̊̋̌̍̎ ̏ Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 6,639 -20 Internets	There is a leatherman in my tailgate (tailgating at football games) kit. It's saved us in so many different situations. A must have. __________________

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09-05-2009, 12:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
Lejina Bloodbath Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,661	Pretty sure he said in another thread he's an exterminator. I guess fixing bracelets is part of the "I kill the bugs and take care of your lady while you're at work" package.

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Lejina Bloodbath Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,661	Make paperclips out of dirt.