My Kit

favorite products and gear that I use and recommend. this is not exhaustive but represents the things I reach for most often and would replace if lost. sorted by importance within each category.

62 items

Apple AirPods Pro 3

$249

The H3 chip delivers best-in-class noise cancellation. Hearing protection mode and conversation awareness make these essential daily drivers.

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro

$699

Open-back reference headphones with Tesla drivers. Two sets of ear pads for different sound signatures. The standard for critical listening and mixing.

Roland JUNO-X

$1,800

Modern recreation of the legendary JUNO sound. ZEN-Core synthesis with authentic analog modeling, 61 keys, and seamless DAW integration via USB.

Sony Alpha a6400

$900

APS-C mirrorless with world-class autofocus. 425 phase-detection points, Real-time Eye AF, and 11fps continuous shooting. The perfect balance of capability and size.

Olight Arkfeld Pro Ultra

$140

Three-in-one EDC light: white LED, UV, and green laser. 1300 lumens max output with magnetic charging. The Swiss Army knife of flashlights.

Apple Watch Ultra 3

$799

Orange Alpine Loop on titanium. 72-hour battery life, dual-frequency GPS, and 100m water resistance. The Action button is genuinely useful for quick recording triggers.

Glock 19 Gen 3 Modded

$550

The gold standard compact 9mm with custom trigger work, Trijicon HD XR sights, and Streamlight TLR-7A. 15+1 rounds in a concealable package.

Bensen Glasses in Crystal

$95

Simple clean lightweight glasses.

Aer Flight Pack 2

$230

Hybrid backpack/briefcase with 1680D Cordura. Dedicated laptop compartment, shoe pocket, and clamshell opening. The one-bag travel standard.

rOtring 600 Ballpoint

$30

All-brass construction with knurled grip. Hexagonal barrel prevents rolling. The perfectly weighted everyday pen for people who notice these things.

INEOS Grenadier

$75,000

Spiritual successor to the Defender built with BMW B58 inline-6 power. Magic Mushroom green exterior, proper low-range transfer case, and actual utility focus.

Jetboil Genesis Basecamp

$400

Two-burner camp stove system with 10,000 BTU output per burner. Nests with included 5L pot. Serious cooking capability in a packable format.

Nike ACG Mountain Fly Low

$180

Trail-to-street shoe with React foam and Vibram Megagrip sole. Gore-Tex lining option for wet conditions. Technical performance with ACG aesthetics.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

$1,199

Cosmic Orange finish with Camera Control button. The 5x optical zoom and ProRes video recording make it a legitimate production tool that fits in your pocket.

Event TR-8 Tuned Reference

$1,400

Tri-amped 8" nearfield monitors with room correction. EVENT's Tuned Reference technology delivers surgical accuracy for mixing and mastering.

1995 Fender Stratocaster CIJ

$1,200

Crafted in Japan during the golden era of Fujigen production. Texas Special pickups, maple neck, and that unmistakable single-coil quack. My primary electric.

Sony SEL1018 10-18mm f/4

$750

Ultra-wide zoom for APS-C. f/4 constant aperture, optical stabilization, and remarkably sharp corner-to-corner. Essential for architecture and landscapes.

Ridge Wallet Carbon Fiber 3k

$150

Titanium minimalist wallet with RFID blocking. Holds up to 12 cards plus cash strap. The wallet that killed the bifold in my rotation.

Seiko SKX007J

$350

The legendary ISO-certified diver made in Japan. 7S26 automatic movement, 200m water resistance, and that iconic Seiko bezel action. Discontinued and irreplaceable.

Springfield Hellcat

$550

Micro-compact with 11+1 or 13+1 capacity. U-Dot sight system and optics-ready slide. The best CCW option when deep concealment matters.

Unbound Merino Crew Neck

$78

100% merino wool t-shirt that travels for weeks without washing. Temperature regulating, odor resistant, and softer than cotton. The only travel shirt needed.

Porter Tanker Hip Bag

$180

Made by Yoshida Kaban in Japan. MA-1 inspired nylon with the signature orange lining. Compact enough for daily carry, expandable when needed.

Maruman Mnemosyne A5

$15

Horizontal grid paper with exceptional ink handling. Tear-out pages with micro-perforations. The professional's notebook.

Apple MacBook Pro 16" M4 Max

$3,499

The ultimate creative workstation. M4 Max chip with 128GB unified memory handles massive audio projects, 4K video editing, and development environments without breaking a sweat.

Teenage Engineering OP-XY

$599

Sequencer-first FM synthesizer with 24 tracks and MIDI out. The successor to the OP-1 philosophy but focused on sequencing and live performance.

1994 Fender Mustang Bass CIJ

$800

Short-scale bass perfect for recording. The split single-coil pickup delivers that punchy, round Mustang tone. Pairs perfectly with flats.

Ridge Carbon Keycase

$85

Carbon fiber key organizer that eliminates pocket jingle forever. Holds up to 6 keys with expansion posts. Simple, durable, and infinitely configurable.

Sordin Supreme PRO X

$350

Swedish electronic ear pro with aux input. Natural sound reproduction and waterproof design. Lower profile alternative to the ComTacs.

Melin Odyssey Hydro

$70

Performance snapback with hydrophobic fabric. Floats in water, blocks UV, and actually looks good. The hat for people who take hats seriously.

Kokuyo Campus Soft Ring A5

$12

Soft plastic ring binding that doesn't dig into your hand. 6mm dot grid paper perfect for bullet journaling. Japanese paper quality at a reasonable price.

MiSTer FPGA

$475

The single best retro gaming experience you can have. Moddable to death, hardware accurate, zero emulation.

PreSonus Quantum HD 8

$1,000

8-channel Thunderbolt interface with 32-bit recording and < 1ms latency. Class-A XMAX preamps and 124dB dynamic range. Studio-quality in a project studio form factor.

Cordoba C9 Parlor

$700

All-solid European spruce and mahogany in a comfortable parlor size. Spanish heel construction and a bone nut/saddle deliver authentic classical tone.

CRKT Pilar III

$60

Jesper Voxnaes design with a 2.97" D2 blade. Frame lock, flipper deployment, and surprisingly fidget-friendly. The Pilar refined to its final form.

LWRC M6 IC-A5

$2,500

Short-stroke piston AR with fully ambidextrous lower. Cold hammer-forged spiral-fluted barrel and NiCorr-treated everything. Runs cleaner and cooler than DI.

PIG Delta Utility Gloves

$45

Full dexterity tactical gloves with touchscreen-capable fingertips. Clarino palm for grip and durability. The gloves for when you need to do real work.

Tally-Ho Linoid Playing Cards

$8

Linoid finish for cardistry and magic. Crushed stock with perfect snap. The cards that professionals use when they're not sponsored.

ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM

$1,299

32-inch 4K 240Hz OLED with perfect blacks and sub-0.03ms response time. QD-OLED panel with 1000 nits peak brightness. The best gaming monitor ever made.

Echo Fix EF-X2 Tape Echo

$2,700

Modern reproduction of the Roland Space Echo with real tape. Three playback heads, spring reverb, and that warm, wobbly saturation that plugins can't replicate.

CJRB Crag

$45

AR-RPM9 steel blade with contoured G10 scales. Button lock mechanism with a satisfying click. Incredible value for a premium-feeling knife.

Vortex Viper PST Gen II 1-6x24

$600

SFP LPVO with VMR-2 MRAD reticle. True 1x on the low end with excellent eye box. The do-everything optic for carbines.

Belstaff Trialmaster

$1,200

Waxed cotton jacket with 70+ years of heritage. Four-pocket design, throat latch, and that distinctive Belstaff silhouette. Ages beautifully.

Logitech G502 HERO

$50

The definitive gaming mouse. 25K HERO sensor, adjustable weight system, and 11 programmable buttons. Perfect scroll wheel for both gaming and productivity.

Marshall Kilburn III

$300

Portable Bluetooth speaker with iconic Marshall aesthetics. 30+ hours battery, IP67 dust and water resistance, and genuinely impressive bass response.

Leatherman Wave+

$120

18 tools including scissors, bit drivers, and a proper knife blade. Outside-accessible tools mean you can actually use it without unfolding. The benchmark multitool.

EOTech EXPS3 + G33

$1,200

Holographic sight with 3x magnifier combo. The 68 MOA ring with 1 MOA dot is instantly fast for CQB, and the flip magnifier adds reach when needed.

Unbound Merino Boxer Briefs

$38

Same merino magic for underwear. No chafing, no stink, and genuinely comfortable for all-day wear. Worth the price.

Keychron K5 SE

$109

Ultra-slim wireless mechanical keyboard with Gateron low-profile switches. Hot-swappable, Mac-first layout, and up to 200 hours of battery life.

James Hardin Carabiner

$85

Titanium carabiner with integrated bottle opener. Not load-rated for climbing, but perfect for keys and daily carry. Beautifully machined.

Tikka T3x TACT A1

$1,900

Chassis rifle with sub-MOA guarantee in 6.5 Creedmoor. Modular aluminum chassis, 10-round detachable mag, and that famous Tikka trigger.

Nintendo Switch 2

$449

8-inch LCD, magnetic Joy-Cons, and backward compatibility with physical Switch games. The larger screen and improved performance make handheld gaming actually viable.

Vortex Viper PST Gen II 5-25x50

$700

FFP scope with EBR-7C MRAD reticle. Glass clarity rivals scopes at twice the price. Zero-stop turrets and side focus parallax adjustment.

Steam Deck OLED

$549

Your entire PC gaming library in your hands. The HDR OLED screen is gorgeous, battery life is dramatically improved, and the control scheme is remarkably intuitive.

Ferro Concepts FCPC V5

$200

Minimalist plate carrier with integrated cummerbund. Accepts all standard placards, laser-cut MOLLE, and adapts from slick to full kit in minutes.

Nitecore NB10000 Gen 2

$50

Carbon fiber power bank with 10000mAh capacity. QC 3.0 and PD 3.0 support, weighs only 150g. The perfect balance of capacity and portability.

Mirra Tactical Level IV Plates

$350

NIJ .06 certified standalone ceramic plates. Multi-hit rated against M2 AP at 5.8lbs per plate. Serious protection without breaking the bank.

ATE GEN3 Ballistic Helmet

$400

NIJ IIIA high-cut helmet with ARC rails and NVG shroud. Aramid construction keeps weight under 3lbs. Essential for serious training and competition.

3M Peltor ComTac V

$500

Military-grade hearing protection with ambient sound amplification. Gel ear cups, talk-through communication, and helmet-compatible headband.

Haley Strategic D3CRXH Heavy

$200

Chest rig designed for 7.62 mags. Four rifle mag slots plus admin and GP pouches. Works standalone or integrates with plate carriers.

Vortex Viper HD 3000

$350

Laser rangefinder with 3000-yard capability. Angle compensation, scan mode, and HCD ranging mode. Pairs perfectly with the Viper PST scopes.

Baofeng UV-17 Pro

$35

Dual-band ham radio with 999 channels. Type-C charging, IP54 water resistance, and surprisingly capable for the price. Essential emergency comms backup.

UF PRO Striker BDU

$200

Combat uniform with integrated knee pads and vent system. Ripstop fabric, reinforced knees, and actual pocket organization. Training and LARP-approved.