My Current EDC Pocket Dump and First Look at the ROXON Flex Modular Multitool
It has been a good time for new everyday carry gear.
I have several new items riding around in my pockets, along with a few old tried-and-true pieces that have earned their place in my everyday carry.
So I decided it was time for another pocket dump.
But there is something special waiting toward the end of this EDC loadout.
ROXON sent the Flex modular multitool into the channel, and I am genuinely excited about where this tool could go.
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My Current Everyday Carry
This pocket dump is a mixture of newer gear and items I have carried long enough to trust.
Some of these pieces have been in my pockets for years. Others are relatively new additions that I am still working into my everyday carry system.
Wildr Leather Hitchhiker Wallet
The Wildr Leather Hitchhiker Wallet has been a grail wallet for me for quite some time.
I finally picked up the all-black version at the beginning of the year, and I absolutely love it.
The wallet is already developing character. The leather has scratches, dings, and signs of wear, and even the black hardware is beginning to show some brass underneath.
That worn-in look is exactly what I wanted from a leather wallet.
Wildr Leather:
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Google Pixel 8a
My phone is the Google Pixel 8a.
It is fully paid off and has been since the day I purchased it. In my opinion, that is one of the best ways to own a phone.
It has become a reliable part of my daily carry and does everything I need it to do.
Google Pixel 8a:
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Woodsy Leather Field Notes Cover
I have also been carrying my Woodsy Leather Field Notes cover.
Lately, I have been logging my hikes and walks, so carrying a notebook has become even more useful.
The leather cover gives the notebook some protection while adding a lot more character to a basic piece of EDC gear.
Woodsy Leather:
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Field Notes:
Check out Field Notes on Amazon
TOZO Earbuds
My TOZO earbuds have been riding around in my pocket for roughly two years.
They offer noise cancellation and pass-through listening, and they continue to work extremely well.
Sometimes the gear that stays in your EDC the longest is the gear you almost stop thinking about. These earbuds have reached that point for me.
TOZO Earbuds:
Check them out on Amazon
The Pink Bic Lighter Lives On
Yes, I am still carrying the pink Bic lighter.
It was the last individual Bic lighter I could find at Walmart when I put together my budget EDC challenge.
It works, and nobody seems particularly interested in stealing my pink lighter.
I call that a win.
Bic Lighter:
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Crest Breath Drops
Not every everyday carry item has to be a knife, flashlight, or titanium pocket tool.
I also keep Crest Breath Drops with me.
Sometimes practical EDC is simply carrying something that makes daily life a little more pleasant.
Crest Breath Drops:
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Armis Knife & Tool Paring Knife Setup
Another recent addition is the Armis Knife & Tool paring knife sheath with an inexpensive paring knife.
I have been carrying this setup for about a week and have really enjoyed it.
The concept gives me an inexpensive beater knife that can handle rough cutting tasks without forcing me to abuse one of my more expensive EDC knives.
I opted for the additional Ulticlip, which has made the sheath easy and comfortable to carry.
Armis Knife & Tool:
Visit Armis Knife & Tool
Paring Knife:
Check out the paring knife on Amazon
Titanium Nitroglycerin Container
I also carry a CountyComm titanium nitroglycerin container.
This was a Father’s Day gift from my daughter and gives me a compact way to keep my nitroglycerin medication with me.
This is one of those EDC items that has a very specific and important purpose in my carry.
CountyComm XL Piccolo Titanium Nitro Vault:
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Recycled Firefighter Pocket Caddy
The Recycled Firefighter Pocket Caddy keeps several of my smaller EDC tools organized.
I have carried different versions of this setup over time, but the basic concept remains the same: keep several useful little tools together instead of allowing them to roam freely around my pocket like tiny metal livestock.
Recycled Firefighter Pocket Caddy:
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rOtring 600 Pen
Inside the Pocket Caddy is my rOtring 600 pen.
I really enjoy these pens. The rOtring 600 feels excellent in hand and offers the solid, substantial feel I like in a writing instrument.
rOtring 600 Pen:
Check it out on Amazon
Snap-on Mini Screwdriver
I also carry a small Snap-on mini screwdriver.
It is a simple compact tool that disappears into the Pocket Caddy and gives me a dedicated screwdriver for small everyday tasks.
Snap-on:
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Pocket Screwdriver
Another compact screwdriver option in this general style is the small pocket screwdriver linked below.
2-in-1 Pocket Screwdriver:
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Right-Angle Pick Tool
A compact right-angle pick also rides in the Pocket Caddy.
Pick tools are one of those things you may not need every hour of every day, but when you need one, trying to improvise with a knife tip is usually a terrible idea.
Right-Angle Pick Tool:
Check it out on Amazon
Klein Tools Marker
For marking tasks, I have a Klein Tools marker.
A marker is a simple addition to an EDC tool kit, but it can be far more useful than a standard pen when working with different materials.
Klein Tools Marker:
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Norton’s Universal Cleaning Stick
Then we have the tool I keep getting yelled at for calling a smudger tool.
This is the Norton’s U.C.S. Universal Cleaning Stick from CountyComm.
I use this little thing as a scraper, light pry tool, screwdriver, and whatever other strange little job presents itself.
It is a weird tool, but it has earned its place in my pocket.
Norton’s U.C.S. Universal Cleaning Stick:
Check it out at CountyComm
Olight ArkPro Ultra
The Olight ArkPro Ultra in Onyx has been my current flashlight.
I really like flat flashlights because they disappear in the pocket much better than many traditional round lights.
The ArkPro Ultra fits comfortably, carries extremely well, and has become an easy light to keep with me every day.
Olight ArkPro Ultra:
Check it out on Amazon
VIPERADE CHA9 Multitool Sheath
Because I prefer scout-style belt carry for multitools, I picked up the VIPERADE CHA9 sheath.
The CHA9 offers several carry options. It can be worn horizontally in a scout configuration, vertically on a belt, or attached using the D-ring.
There are also elastic sections and additional storage areas for a flashlight, pen, or other small accessories.
I have not spent much time carrying it yet, but the design and carry options are exactly what caught my attention.
VIPERADE CHA9 Sheath:
Check it out on Amazon
Then ROXON Sent Me the Flex
Now we get to the item I was most excited to show.
@roxon.usa sent the ROXON Flex modular multitool into the channel.
In full transparency, I am also a ROXON affiliate.
My question is simple.
Why did it take more than 45 years for modern multitool manufacturers to really listen when users asked for modular multitools?
There have been other modular ideas on the market, but the ROXON Flex feels much more fully developed.
A Multitool You Can Build Around Your Needs
The defining feature of the ROXON Flex is the modular implement system.
Instead of being permanently stuck with every tool the manufacturer decides to install, the Flex allows individual implements to be removed and changed.
That opens the door to building a multitool around your actual needs.
A tradesperson may want one configuration.
Someone building an EDC multitool may want something completely different.
A hiking or preparedness-focused Flex could have another loadout entirely.
That is what makes the concept so interesting.
Pliers and Removable Wire Cutters
The Flex includes needlenose and standard plier sections along with removable wire cutters.
It also has a pocket clip for carry.
I will be spending considerably more time with the pliers and overall construction during the full review.
Outside-Opening Implements
The implements are accessible from the outside of the multitool.
Each side also has a locking system, allowing one side to remain locked while the other side is accessed.
A small lever helps raise the implements so they are easier to select.
Included ROXON Flex Implements
The configuration shown in this first-look video includes a variety of tools:
- Cordage cutter
- Chisel
- Wire stripper functions
- Can opener
- File
- Flathead screwdriver
- Depth gauge
- Scissors
- Awl
- Bottle opener
- Additional flathead screwdriver
- Phillips screwdriver
- Knife blade
ROXON sent the Flex fully populated, though the modular platform gives users the ability to choose different implements and build a more personalized configuration.
Scissors and Knife Tests
I gave the scissors a quick cordage and paper test.
The scissors worked fine and handled the basic cutting tasks shown in the video.
The knife also passed a quick paper test.
This is only a first look, so more detailed testing will be part of my continued use and full review.
How the ROXON Flex Modular System Works
Removing an implement is surprisingly simple.
With the side unlocked, the selector is moved into position and the implement can be pulled from the multitool.
The Flex also includes spacers that can be installed when a tool is removed.
The replacement or original implement can then be inserted back into the multitool.
The entire process only takes a few moments.
My Full ROXON Flex Review Is Coming
This video is not my full ROXON Flex review.
I have additional implements coming that I purchased myself because I have a specific use case planned for this multitool.
In the full review, we will look more closely at the Flex and change the implements together to build my personalized multitool configuration.
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Final Thoughts
This pocket dump is a pretty accurate look at what I have actually been carrying lately.
There are premium pieces, inexpensive tools, old favorites, new additions, and a pink lighter that refuses to leave.
But the ROXON Flex is the item I am most excited to spend more time with.
The idea of a truly modular multitool makes an incredible amount of sense.
Instead of carrying implements you never use, the ROXON Flex gives you the ability to build a multitool around your own needs.
My first impression is extremely positive, but I have more implements coming and a very specific configuration planned.
The full review is coming next.
Outro Music
The music at the end of this video was created by me using Suno AI.
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