Gearing Up: An Everyday Carry Podcast
Gearing Up is an everyday carry podcast made for the community. The show features interviews with prominent makers and creators from the EDC community, as well as the latest topics in the industry. Episode topics include EDC Basics, Top 5 EDC lists, introductions to ECD topics and categories, and more!
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165 episodes
Episode 157: My ‘Go Pouch’
In this week’s episode of Gearing Up, I’m covering a mixed bag of topics. From my latest fixed blade, to knife show updates and my latest EDC thing - the ‘go pouch’.The go pouch is all about convenience and removing friction from my lif...
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Episode 156: Blade Texas (and we’ve added video!)
On this week’s episode of Gearing Up, we’re trying something a bit different. I’ve wanted to add video to the show for quite a while, and I finally got tired of sitting around and waiting. I think I’ve got most of the bugs worked out, and now y...
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Episode 155: My Top 5 Wharncliffe Blades
In this weeks episode I'm talking about my favorite blade shape- The Wharncliffe 5. Civivi Elementum wharnie4. QSP Penguin3. Spyderco Delica / Dragonfly 2. Civivi Baby Banter wharnieAnd #1??? You'll have ...
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Episode 154: Cloffice Life
This episode is going to be a little different. Instead of talking about knives and other gear, I’m going to talk about my new home office. I talk about the project and some of the upgrades I’ve made, and how that’s going to help recording the ...
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Episode 153: My Favorite Knife (Lately)
In this episode I’m breaking down the three knives that captured my attention for the better half of 2023. I spend a ton of time talking about the one that has surprised me the most and earned the most pocket time lately. Let me know wh...
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Episode 152: Goals, Consistency, and Content with Sam @Raven_The_Pirate
In this weeks episode, we’re talking about goals and what I’ve got planned for the podcast this year. I’m also joined by Sam (@Raven_The_Pirate) to talk about his series of reels he has been posting carrying a different knife every single day. ...
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Episode 152
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Episode 151: SHOT Show 2024 and BIG Shows
In this week’s episode we’re talking about SHOT Show happening soon in Las Vegas. It’s one of the largest shows in the industry and it’s typically the first to take place each year. Exhibitor L...
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Episode 150: EDC Predictions for 2024
In this episode of Gearing Up we’re talking about everything I think we will see in the EDC world in 2024. This might be more of a wish list, but we definitely talk predictions. I also give a bit of an update on life, and the podcast, a...
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Episode 149: My Podcast Setup & How I Record
In this weeks episode of Gearing Up, we’re talking about how I record the podcast. I take you guys through all of the gear that I use and all of the things that make the show work as well as some of the work I’ve put in to streamline this proce...
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Episode 149
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Episode 148: Don’t Use Your Knife for That
In this weeks episode of the podcast, I’m going through all the reasons why you should not use your knife to pry things. We’re gonna talk about all of the reasons I carry a prybar every day and why I think you should give it a shot if you’re no...
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Episode 148
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Episode 147: Custom Knives
In this week’s episode, we’re talking custom knives. Well….mostly just my thoughts on them. Do I own any? Why or why not? What are the pros of customs?The cons?Are custom knives worth the hype?All ...
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Episode 146: Backup Blades
This episode of Gearing Up is all about carrying a Backup Blade - why I carry one, how I decide what knife will be today’s backup, and some of the problems that a second knife solves for me. Do you carry more than one blade? If so, ...
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Episode 146
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Episode 145: Always Prepared
In this week’s episode of Gearing Up - we’re talking about why I consider myself an EDC enthusiast. Why being ‘Always Prepared’ is so important, and what you should consider if you’re new to the EDC world! Also - I’m sick, and not in my...
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Episode 144: Lifetime Upgrades - Buy It For Life
On this episode - premium upgrades worth splurging on. Spend a few extra bucks and never buy it again. Fancy markers, new bags, and more!Souls Built MarkSmithNutSac DuffelZippo Inserts Let ...
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Episode 143: What’s Good for the EDC Community
I sincerely hope that this episode doesn’t come off as too negative. I couldn’t shake the feeling that I needed to talk about this. At the end of the day, I think we should be spending time lifting one another up - not criticizing content creat...
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Episode 143
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Episode 142: 5 Unsung Heroes of My EDC
In this episode of Gearing Up, we’re taking a look a some of the essentials that rarely get the spotlight. We’ve all got these must-have EDC items that get tucked away and almost forgotten about until they’re needed - then we’re so glad that th...
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Episode 142
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Episode 141: Less Is More - How a sling bag changed my EDC
In this episode of Gearing Up, we’re talking about slimming down the carry and making conscious decisions about what goes in my EDC bag. I wanted to find a way to purposefully carry less and use the bag space that I had more efficiently...
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Episode 141
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Episode 140: Disconnected
Hey everyone! I’m still here - sorry for being MIA for a bit after the last two episodes. I’ve been working on things in the background and had a pretty big life change in the last few weeks. Listen now to get caught up before I start dropping ...
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Episode 140
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Episode 139: EDC Updates, My Latest Additions to the Collection
This episode is essentially ‘part 2’ of my return to the pod. Listen now to catch up on all the recent EDC gear acquisitions and to hear more about some exciting stuff in the EDC world. Huge shout out to Car over at Cranky Hanky, Justin...
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Episode 139
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Episode 138: Let’s talk about where I’ve been.
In this episode of Gearing Up, we’re talking about why I took a break, what I’ve learned, and how I’ve been managing my time. Thanks again for listening! https://www.youtube.com/ge...
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Episode 137: We Had A Good Run
This is an update on Gearing Up - I appreciate every single person that has listened, subscribed, commented, followed, engaged, shared, etc. It seriously blows my mind that the show has gotten to where it’s at.
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Episode 137
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Episode 136: 7 Small Knives Worth Checking Out
In this episode (after about 20 minutes of random catching up and distractions) I discuss small knives worth checking out. There are a ton of really great compact/tiny blades that deserve your attention - check out the knives I talked about in ...
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Episode 136
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Episode 135: LIVE Q&A from Instagram
In this week’s episode, I answer your questions! We cover a ton of topics in this special video episode. Be sure to check out the full video over on YouTube.https://www.youtube.com/gearingup
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Episode 134: Getting Weird with Eddie from OEGEDC
In this episode of Gearing Up, I chat with Eddie Focht of One Eyed Ghost EDC (@OEGEDC) about becoming a maker, hobbies outside of EDC, his upcoming knife shows, and what we love about the hobby.Gearing Up is sponsored by NutSac Bags...
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Episode 134
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Episode 133: Lucas Burnley Teaches Me The Game of Knife
In this episode of Gearing Up, I’m joined by knife maker Lucas Burnley to talk about his 20-year tenure in the industry. Lucas and I talk about his work, the Burnley Knives Facebook group, production knives, and changes to the industry ...
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Episode 133
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