Intentional Carry
"Unexamined gear is not worth carrying." -Socrates (maybe)
Gear Up! Episode 8: Kickstarter Round Up
Gear Up! is Lever Gear’s weekly video blog where Mike and Aaron explore the world and gear of everyday carry. You can catch new Gear Up! episodes here or on our YouTube channel every Monday. If you like what you see, be sure to subscribe to get access to our latest...
Innovation Feature: EP1 EDC Pen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8muLkxRoEGs We all know the joy of finding THE pen that writes just how we like it. We also know the joy of finding gear that fits our carry to a T. But, sometimes it's difficult to find a tactical pen that meets both those...
The CLiP™ System Reviews
Last year, we had a great time launching our newest products. It should be no surprise that we think our gear is great—what kind of company would we be if we didn't?! And, as much as we'd like to toot our own horn, we thought you might want to hear what other gear...
Gear Up! Episode 7: Pocket Screwdrivers
Gear Up! is Lever Gear’s weekly video blog where Mike and Aaron explore the world and gear of everyday carry. You can catch new Gear Up! episodes here or on our YouTube channel every Monday. If you like what you see, be sure to subscribe to get...
Innovation Feature: StoneBlade Kiridashi Knife
She is beauty. She is grace. She is made in Canada. Wait. What? For all the Made in America enthusiasts out there, you'll have to forgive Empire Tactical USA—a made in the USA company— for the fact that this knife in particular is made in Canada. But, it's for good...
3 Tips to Make Your Kickstarter a Success
Crowdfunding season is just around the corner! What are we talking about? Well, it just so happens that campaigns launching in April and ending in May have significantly higher success rates than campaigns taking place in other months. So, with crowdfunding season...
Gear Up! Episode 6: Pelican G40
Gear Up! is Lever Gear’s weekly video blog where Mike and Aaron explore the world and gear of everyday carry. You can catch new Gear Up! episodes here or on our YouTube channel every Monday. If you like what you see, be sure to subscribe to get...
Innovation Feature: Mi Terro CDS
A good bag is an essential part of your everyday carry. It's the piece that can bring everything together and consolidate your gear into a manageable, compact, easy-to-grab survival pack. Assuming you're looking for a day-to-day bag (not something to manage Everest...
Gear Up! Behind the Scenes
Gear Up! is Lever Gear's weekly video blog where Mike and Aaron explore the world and gear of everyday carry. You can catch new Gear Up! episodes here or on our YouTube channel every Monday. If you like what you see, be sure to subscribe to get access to our latest...
Innovation Feature: KLIP
Simply put, KLIP is a titanium pocket knife and suspension hook. We love the minimal design and maximum quality of this little gadget. It's so badass; we really just can't get over it. Just look at this rendering—it's like beauty defined in a five second clip. This...
Minimalism Explained
What is minimalism? How does one practice it? Do I really have to throw out all my stuff and move into one of those tiny houses? There's a lot of confusion out there about what minimalism is and what it is not. So, in true 21st Century minimalist [read: millennial]...