Titanium

While many EDC manufacturers focus on combining as many different functions as possible, MakerPi from Hong Kong has decided to focus on one thing – getting a solid, secure grip – and refine that idea with its new tool. Called the Tiwrench, it is currently available for backing on Kickstarter.

How many tools can you realistically combine into something the size of a car key fob? London-based company Ysmart packs 36 functions into the Toolt, a compact EDC tool designed to save the day when your toolbox isn’t around.

Stark has taken an already absurdly light, absurdly powerful electric supermoto and shaved a few more pounds off of it. "How do you like me now?" the Varg SM Sköll asks. It's even blacked out now, just about everything anodized and powder-coated black.

If you often pack food and drinks for outdoor trips, you know the struggle of keeping those items cool. This new piece of kit for camping and hiking looks like a simple way to keep your stuff chilled for longer.

Camprit’s new FlameMage titanium camp stove brings variable heat management to the backcountry. The ultralight, flat-packing multi-fuel stove features a four-level adjustable fuel tray to switch from rapid searing to gentle simmering.

New findings by a team of researchers from the US and Australia have complicated an ongoing debate over whether a total joint arthroplasty may increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

A new titanium multitool from Rixel combines several functions in a compact lightweight body and uses a revolver-inspired design to store screwdriver bits. It’s currently seeking backing on Kickstarter.

A new pocket knife we've spotted promises to give you the best of both worlds: a strong blade that's large enough for demanding cutting tasks, and a compact size. The Z8 features a titanium build and an M390 steel blade in a keychain-ready design.

This new piece of EDC gear we've spotted looks like a handy little screwdriver with bit storage. However, it serves two additional functions beyond fastening that make it practical for more than just DIY projects and repairs.

Most repair tools for the DIYer are functional, but can be cumbersome to carry around. The T.Fix, however – a triangular pocket-sized tool on Kickstarter – is a balance of function, versatility and modern elegant design.

The humble pen offers a very handy, easy-to-carry form factor for writing, so why not use it for other tasks, too? That's the thinking behind the VeroLite, a modular titanium multitool that's currently on Kickstarter.

More isn’t always merrier, at least when it comes to EDC tools. Instead of trying to fit a dozen functions into a single gadget, TiNexus focuses on doing one thing well and packs the functionality of a full-sized ratchet into a pocket-sized design.