7 CHEAP High Quality Items I Can't Live Without

[@jrkinley]

My grandfather’s advice for many things “ spray some WD 40 on it” .

[@CarlMurawski]

Door hinges, tape residue, small injuries

[@SuperDaveMotorsports]

My favorite mechanical pencil is the "Zebra DelGuard Mechanical Pencil" from Japan. The tip has springs in it that retracts the lead when too much force is applied. While still possible, this reduces the amount of lead breakages. Can find them for $7.

[@geraldgepes]

For me, it's the Pentel Orenz, automatic led feed is great when you're doing different equations all day.

[@MistaSweeeft7214]

For me it’s the graphgear 1000

[@user-sn5ev2rf4o]

Give the Skillcraft B3 Aviator pen a try. It’s a solid brass, black ink, red ink, and mechanical pencil with eraser in one. Been using them in the military for the last 20 years and I can say it’s a great edc. Very tough.

[@TheSaiyanKing]

I personally use a Victorinox Rambler (keep it on my keychain) and it has been fantastic. I use the scissors and the toothpick daily. And the blade is so small, that it is legal in pretty much every country and region.

[@MrMcSnuffyFluffy]

Came to say the same thing. Give the smaller knives away, people will use them 50x more. The tweezers, toothpick, and scissors get used nearly everyday. I own about 20 of the 2nd knife he showed.

[@ccsullivan9164]

Simple. Efficient. Gets the job done. And a pleasure to work with. Kind of like you, Bing. I started shopping for field books for my son-in-law, thought “ hey I could use some of these” and the trip down the rabbit hole ended with me thinking about how I could swing that leather jacket. I look at all the makers that you recommend and am blown away by the dedication, excellence and heart they represent. And date I say it: proud of these United States that in surrounding ourselves with freedom we also found our creative freedom across North America. Shucks. My jingoistic heart swells with pride. Thank you, Bing, for everything.

[@andrewsalazar98]

I use the Hav-A-Hank handkerchiefs, and they’re quite nice. I can see the benefit of having microfiber added to the backside for sure; it just adds a whole other level of absorbency.

[@ChrisCarries_EDC]

One of my core items is the Leatherman Style PS. It has super sharp scissors, small nail file, small flathead, pliers, tweezers, and a bottle opener.

[@krazmokramer]

That Mighty Hanks is a great idea! Cotton side for wiping the sweatband of my fedoras and my brow. Microfiber side for cleaning my sunglasses. All while walking my border collies. The smaller than normal for a hanky size actually makes them more useful while walking as there isn't a boatload of fabric to re-fold before stuffing it back into my pocket. Great find Carl!

[@kickassv8]

Spending my Sunday drinking coffee, reading the Sunday paper and watching your videos. I was like, wow. Found my tribe.

[@CarlMurawski]

Welcome friend!!!

[@matthewsbernier]

Sizing is the surface treatment on paper stock, that gives the surface the desired properties. I worked in the New York Central paper department, and am happy to answer further questions.

[@CarlMurawski]

Very cool, thank you!!!

[@TylerSnyder305]

I use the peet boot dryer myself, made in USA since the 60's, only $50, and won't hurt your boots. The only thing is that it's slow, you gotta leave your boots on them overnight. My boots are warm in the morning, and they don't smell like feet.

[@barlotardy]

Ever since I started cutting my nails with the tiny scissors on my Victorinox Classic 30ish years ago, I never went back to nail clippers. Give it a try.

[@NathanVilliger]

I do love write in the rain notebooks, sure a bit more expensive but fantastic and unbreakable.

[@mikefeng3703]

The bing sound at the end made my day

[@CarlMurawski]

Hahahaha

[@corail53]

There is no point using anything above a bic pen if you work in the feild. You will lose them, break them, have them get borrowed and not returned etc.

[@rob.carrillo]

I have been carrying a kaweco al sport fountain pen to work every day for the past year or so. So far so good!

[@michaelmelling9333]

@@rob.carrillo isn't the watery ink problematic?

[@MichaelBronte]

Always so informative, always multiple things I’ll own, and always brings an enjoyable time. Thanks Carl!

[@snowbound4078]

Always coming in clutch with the new gear, awesome job Carl!

[@CarlMurawski]

Always!

[@va6gkthaskey311]

I actually buy paracord usually around 100 ft at a time. Use it for everything from boot laces to guy-lines for antennas and keep the extra in my bag with me. The hanks i find are to expensive for my average use so i just stick with bandanas. Around $5 so when they get worn-out im not really worried. Those books ill definitely be looking into, having those charts and the different layout of pages could be very handy. Thank you for the video!!! Cheers 🍻

[@justinvanburen8259]

Thank you for the great list of awesome items

[@CarlMurawski]

You are so welcome!

[@Doc.Holiday]

Great job Carl. Try a Civivi Button Lock Elementum. $60 bucks and thin in the pocket yet a good sized hollow ground blade. I have lots of expensive EDC blades but this is the one I carry most of the time.

[@rapidsqualor5367]

I never leave home without my Bugout

[@RidgidRon]

I bought the green belt nail clippers and are good. No complaints.

[@khum75]

That book is a "Land Survey Field Book". The back will have a lot of trig functions and formulas in it. I'm a land surveyor who has moved up from the field to project management. I still use these in place of a moleskin out of habit.

[@mbfhh]

Those aluminum scales and definitely sexy on the victorinox but The Climber has so much more utility with not much more bulk. The corkscrew is often the only tool in my toolbox to get a small part unstuck from a confined space. The scissors are indispensable, I keep one in my first aid kit because after a table saw accident I found those scissors to be better in all medically associated cutting than scissors made specifically for surgical and medical use.

[@TurboTimTravels]

Pisgah range for the win. 🔥 (Hometown brand)

[@ohnenamen2843]

The pica dry deephole marker, construction pencil

[@Bozotheclown-hc9tx]

I tell ya this guy has one of the best if not THE best channel on youtube! And i say that to say you should do a vid on channels you watch or highly recommend…. If u haven’t already good day sir

[@CarlMurawski]

Thank you!!!

[@rickc4317]

Excellent, Carl, thank you!

[@paulsummers2640]

Iron Rangers, while a bit pricey, are outstanding. They can last for years, then be re-soled.

[@1581zebra]

I’ve had some of the green bell nail clippers since about 1985 or so and they’re great. I would absolutely buy another one if this one got lost.

[@JesterJames22]

I love this channel

[@shawnflynn1713]

Definitely nail clippers. Can't live without my short nails. And a very cheap bandana, especially if you are working in the middle of nowhere and you don't have toilet paper, hahaha. And cheap bic pens. Very cool video.

[@Respinoza93]

So where would you carry the handkerchief if you’re carrying a bandanna? I currently use a bandanna in but was considering a Mighty Hank

[@kingofthekludge]

That Oris Diver looks good Carl!

[@CarlMurawski]

Damn, good eye!!!

[@brianclark2790]

Love your channel. You do great reviews!! Keep em coming

[@CarlMurawski]

Thank you! Will do!

[@markopolo9936]

Good evening from the UK Carl! Hope all is well 👍

[@CarlMurawski]

Hello and good afternoon from the states!

[@martintanz9098]

I concur on the Victorinox rec. small ones, Alox, or the venerable Climber. I had a Cadet but I sacrificed it in a watch deal I made. Replaced with the Pioneer Alox. Another great choice is the tinker, the Spartan, or the Climber. All reasonable form factor that you throw in your pocket or car glove box. eDc pens. An obsession of mine lately. I have a few Fishers, including the bullet, though I like the CH4. But here is a hack if you need the write upside down functionality of fisher. The fisher refill is compatible with the Parker Jotter, if you use a plastic adaptor. So if you have a Parker Jotter or some other pen that takes a Parker style refill, you can put a fisher refill in it. I have a small bolt action pen in my car with a fisher refill. Edit. You can also mod a Zebra F701 to fit a fisher refill pretty easily. Then you have a colicky, all metal pen with a fisher refill for about $16

[@adamsmiths3016]

The rite in the rain pen ink cartridge has a rough textured ball at the pen tip and the space pen ink cartridges has a smooth tip ball. They are essentially the same other then that. The rite in the rain is a little better at writing in inclement weather situations.

[@martintanz9098]

You can also use Fisher refills in Parker Jotter and similar pens that take the Parker style refill. You just use a plastic adaptor fisher supplies in its refills.

[@coke8077]

$21 for a tiny hankerchief? That seems extremely expensive for something I might easily lose, I'll stick to my dollar store bandanas lol

[@robertlarsen6516]

The morning warm boot comment, yeah…

[@neilziesing7761]

Plus 1 on Victorinox!

[@ianmedium]

cheap ballpoint pen that still has a quality writing feel the simple seven buck parker jotter. been going for over sixty years, refills are cheap as well. I write with a fountain pen and the jotter is my go to BP. some people spend fortunes on fancy ball points sometimes often costing hundreds, absolutle waste of money, the jotter does it all.

[@Bearded360]

You forgot a pocket flashlight by coast or stream light, maybe surefire? Love to see a Carl recommendation.

[@phillygrappler]

@Carl what watch are you wearing?

[@kinslowrainer3982]

A bit of a specific question, but I do know you're a fountain-pen user. Is the paper in that notebook fountain-pen friendly? Thanks!

[@d.mcbride1583]

Great and informative list. Are any of these, by chance, made in the USA? I figure the Victorinox is made in Switzerland, and I could see that the boot dryer is "imported"--probably made in China.

[@offcamber]

Appreciate the list! I was hoping for a whiskey too. It’s an “item” ….right?

[@15buckeye15]

Hi Carl, long time subscriber and I really enjoy your channel. I was wonder what you thought would be a quality work boot in the $150-300 range? I have currently outgrown my 8” Carolina loggers and in search of a 6” work boot for property management work. Thanks.

[@CarlMurawski]

If you're willing to go a tad higher, seriously consider the Franks Patriot, the JK 300, or the Drews logger. They're all slightly different but tremendous values! If you need to stick with the $150-$300 have a look at the Jim Green Razorback- thats still my favorite budget work boot.

[@johnsmith-sk9xv]

Plus one Victorinox

[@karltonbuisch5074]

Great video Carl. I need to check out Mighty Hanks. The beard is on point.

[@CarlMurawski]

Much appreciated brother!

[@sebastianstew581]

😁

[@SwissMarksman]

7:00 gonna blow some smoke up my ass with that thing

[@CarlMurawski]

Hahahaha

[@CC-2265]

That hat really had somewhere else to be eh?

[@CarlMurawski]

Hahahahaha yup!

[@Mr20theprophet]

Said cheap then hit us with a $85 pen lol.

[@michaelmelling9333]

A friendly suggestion ... use the word inexpensive instead of cheap.🤠

[@CarlMurawski]

I normally would, but in terms of titles that grab attention the word "cheap" goes further than "inexpensive".

[@michaelmelling9333]

@CarlMurawski Hmm okay.🤔

[@DesertPackrat]

I can’t imagine one self respecting real man using a $100 boot dryer. That is a product for guys that work out in the gym, manscape their beards, wear tactical clothing, drive overpriced and oversized just washed trucks, and never, never have dirt under their nails.

[@CarlMurawski]

…..or just don’t want mildew in their boots?