Efficient Products I Like

Here are some efficient products I like in 2013. I’ve tested all these products and found that they perform well. Generally, I like things that are ultralight and ultradurable. I also look for things that are sustainably made and come with lifetime warranties.

For purchase things, I like Amazon and REI, due to their efficient return policies — I return a lot of products, and I don’t have time to quibble while returning products.

Everyday Carry

These are the tools I carry on my keychain:

• Fenix LD01R2 LED Flashlight (very durable and produces 80 lumens of light, as much a bright full-sized flashlight)
• Nite Ize Inka Pen (reliable pen for all conditions, impressive design, made in USA)
• Leatherman Micra (ultralight multi-tool, made in USA)
• Titanium Waterproof Medicine Capsule (for carrying breath mints or pills)
• Ezy-Dose Pill Capsule (not as good on the capsule above, but easier to obtain)
• Mini Cash Can (holds a spare $20 in case you lose/forget your money)
• Titanium Money Clip (less bulky than a wallet, lightweight)
• Vanilla Visa (a credit card that doesn’t reveal your identity)
• Bluecell Aircraft Key Ring Holder Wire (good key ring to use instead of split ring)

 Optional Carry

These are optional things that I may carry in my jacket or pant pockets:

• Snow Peak Titanium Flask (excellent design, ultralight, made in Japan)
• Toaks Titanium Wine Flask (cute titanium flask, made in USA)
• True Utility FireStash Keyring Lighter (tiny lighter that fits on a keychain)
• Weatherproof Notebook (allows for the taking of notes in any weather condition)

Clothes

These are clothes I find efficient. You’ll see a lot of merino wool here. I like this material because it doesn’t absorb orders, regulates body temperature, l resists wind and warms better than petroleum-based materials. It is also produced in a sustainable manner. The other material I find efficient is hemp. It is more durable than cotton. It is also requires less water and pesticides to produce. New production techniques have allowed manufacturers to produce very soft hemp weaves.

• Icebreaker Icebreaker Men’s Quattro Short Sleeve Polo Shirt (made with merino wool, ethical New Zealand company)
• Hemp Overstone Pants by Patagonia (made with durable hemp but very comfortable)
• Ibex Men’s Boxer (made in USA and made with merino wool, ethical company)
• SmartWool Walking Light Crew Sock (made with merino wool, ethical company)
• Patagonia Whino Lace-up Hemp Shoes (made with hemp and other non-toxic materials)
• Minus33 Merino Wool 702 Acadian (made with merino wool)
• Icebreaker Men’s Tracer Shorts (made with merino wool)
• Icebreaker Men’s Sonic 7″ Shorts (made with merino wool)
• Icebreaker Men’s Oasis Crewe T-Shirt (made with merino wool)
• Icebreaker Tech T Lite Shirt (made with merino wool)
• Maui Jim Ho’okipa Sunglasses (made in U.S., has reliable replacement warranty)

Toiletries

These are toiletry tools that I find particularly efficient:

• Seki Nail Clipper (works well, made in Japan with tempered stainless steel)
• Groom Mate Nose/Ear Hair Remover (works well without batteries, lifetime warranty, made in USA)
• Smile Brite Toothbrush (replaceable heads, natural bristles)
• B-Fresh Cinnamon Gum (provides nice dose of cinnamon [which aid digestion], sweetened with xylitol)
• Stainless Steel Tongue Sweeper (great tongue cleaner, lifetime warranty)
• Tom’s of Maine Natural Waxed Flossing Ribbon (good product)
• Fogless Shower Mirror by ToiletTree (works as promised)