I received the Nitecore NTP21 from Nitecore for the review.

The NTP21 is a tactical pen, made from anodized aluminum, featuring a glass breaker insert and a regular pen.

The NTP21 comes in this box

The NTP21 measures 14,2 mm in length, for a weight of 26 grams.

The end of the cap of the NTP21 is flat, and shows the Nitecore logo.

There’s some milling in the cap, to save some weight and for design.

The clip is milled in the middle, and lays on a flat part of the pen, meaning clipping it to the clothes won’t shred them.

The middle portion of the body has some milling to increase the grip

The body has 2 sides, both with threads for the cap, and it can be secured to the cap so that either the side with the pen or the side with the glass breaker is exposed. On both threads there’s an O-ring in order to avoid accidental untwisting.

The threads are square cut

The glass breaker and the pen sides of the body

The body can be taken apart on the side of the pen, allowing to change the refill (standard refill, the NTP21 comes with a Schneider black gel ink cartridge)

My thoughts
The pen is well built and finished.
For being a tactical pen, I like that it doesn’t have many sharp edges or very acute tips, it means that you can carry it regularly because it won’t shred your clothes or be uncomfortable next to your body.
I like that it is lightweight for a tactical pen, and uses standard cartridges.
The way the NTP21 is built allow you to carry it with the glass breaker exposed, and when you need to use it as a regular pen, you can post the cap (meaning you can screw it securely onto the other side of the body), like a regular pen, without damaging the anodization or worrying that the cap will come loose.

I carried it happily on several occasions, either in my working bag, or clipped in my blazers and coats.
It will definitely be part of my EDC set.

Thanks for reading
Thanks to AntoLed, Won, Zampa.

I enjoy a nice knife. I am neither an export nor a connoisseur, but I always carry a decent one on me. For that past many years, that has been a Kershaw Leek (full stainless version). When Wuben approached me for reviewing a knife, I was a bit hesitant as I’m not deeply involved in the knife enthusiast community. But then I saw it’s not your typical knife – this is a mini unboxing knife. It’s a keyring sized jobber, nicely decorative, and includes a little ballpoint pen. Interesting enough.

The Wuben G3 mini EDC unboxing knife comes in two flavors: an engraved stainless model and one with grey aluminum caps (but still a stainless body). You can get them in a two pack of the same, a mix-and-match two pack, or as a single. My stainless + aluminum set arrived in a nice steel case. Inside was a foam insert with the two knives along with a (one) lanyard and five ink refill cartridges.

The cap for the knife end uses a magnetic closure and opens quickly and easily. To use it as a pen, you unscrew the body from your keyring (if you have it attached to one) so that you’re not dragging your keys along as you write. Being of very small size, this isn’t a pen that you’d write a long letter with but it does come in handy in a pinch. The knife is sharp enough to be useful and I did open several boxes with the G3 with ease. Of course due to its design, you won’t be slicing apples or anything like that with this, but it does provide a nice stout edge that shouldn’t go dull anytime soon.

Check it out here on Wuben’s website, it looks like they’re currently running a sale on it. Let me know if you have any questions about it!
https://www.wubenlight.com/products/wuben-g3-mini-edc-unboxing-knife-wit...

I have been EDCing some sort of blade for about 50 years now. From some awful folders back in the day when kids could carry them at school. (Can’t believe I see these pop up on the forums and people are happy to get them.) Some fairly good Victorinox, Leatherman, etc, and some SRM and Enlan knives. For my current EDC needs, the Gerber EAB lite is by far the best blade I have carried. I have never carried a high end knife so this review my not be applicable to people who do.

I like to carry a “razor sharp” knife. My test for that is to shave my arm hair or cut a single sheet of paper cleanly. My mind was quite prejudiced against utility knives. I associate them with hard work and being dull. However, I don’t EDC a blade to cut rock, asphalt, or flooring. When I did my standard arm shave test it was like a light bulb went off. This thing is very sharp and if it does become dull it can become razor sharp again in a matter of seconds with no sharpening skills required! For every other blade I have carried, when they became dull, it took a lot of effort from me and the results were not guaranteed. The ability to always have a razor sharp blade in my pocket is the strongest pro of this knife.

The engineering is quite impressive to me. Easily fits in the coin pocket of jeans or can be clipped under a belt. Very unobtrusive carry. The blade screw acts as a thumb stud and while not perfect allows for one handed opening. Not a fidget toy by any means but works predictably and reliably. The liner lock is solid and also allows for one handed closing. The design has a solid place for your thumb to safely control the blade and a lower profile that offers decent grip and protection for your fingers.

As for the cons… This is a very sharp and quite short blade in a fairly small handle. Really need to be conscious of how you are using it. While it is very well engineered for what it is, and I do think that it is set up for safety and control, it is not particularly comfortable in the hand. For prolonged sustained cutting sessions another knife would be better.

This knife just really matches my needs for EDC at this point in my life. Nearly every time I use a blade these days (excluding food prep) it is to open a package, cut rope or wire, or break down cardboard boxes. This knife excels at these tasks especially when it is so unobtrusive to carry.

“EAB lite”: https://www.gerbergear.com/en-us/shop/knives/all-knives/eab-lite-plain-e...

This was an entirely accidental EDC purchase. I bought it to cut out bathroom caulk. Never expected it to become my EDC. Quite happy to have found it.

BIJITAC TI MU2 – Triple layer Glow bead in a Titanium & Polycarbonate case
which is your fave???

At the end of 2022, the NEXTORCH P series flashlight family welcomed a new member, the P84 one-button flash duty flashlight. NEXTORCH P series flashlights have always been known for their practical functions, excellent quality and high reliability, and are worthy of users’ trust. This P84 flashlight is also a continuation of the classic on the P series platform.

Continue the classic
NEXTORCH P84 packaging is still unshakable according to the style, which is the traditional style carton packaging of NEXTORCH, with high recognition and clear basic function parameters.

The overall material of NEXTORCH P84 is made of aerospace aluminum, and the surface is treated with military hard anodizing, with meticulous workmanship. The eye-catching NEXTORCHLOGO and model are in the middle of the flashlight, and the holding part of the flashlight is treated with anti-skid treatment, which makes it feel good to hold.

The overall size of NEXTORCH P84 is basically the same as that of P81. The size is 160mm (barrel length) X28.5mm (barrel diameter) X35mm (barrel head diameter), and the total weight is 235.8 grams after adding the battery.

The NEXTORCH P84 barrel head is designed with three high-hardness ceramic bead attack heads, which are the characteristics of the barrel head family of the NEXTORCH tactical series and duty series, and its window-breaking ability is beyond doubt. The hardness of ceramic beads is second only to diamond, which is quite high. It can easily break the window glass, help you break the window to escape, and meet the needs of personal defense and escape.

NEXTORCH P84 uses high light transmission coated lenses with high light transmission efficiency and good light effect. This time, P84 is equipped with a high-power LED with a maximum output of 3000 lumens. With a micro-orange peel lamp cup, the maximum range can reach 260 meters, and the floodlight performance is also very good, which is very suitable for large-scale lighting.

The middle section of NEXTORCH P84 tube head is a 360-degree red and blue led lamp group, which is the same as the layout of P83 tube head. In such a compact space volume of the tube head, the red and blue signal lamp group is integrated, which can also meet the reliability requirements such as waterproof and anti-drop. I really admire the creativity of Narid designer. It also reflects the strength and innovation of Narid brand in the quality of flashlight manufacturing.

Like other P8 series, P84 highlights duty features. With hidden Type-C direct charging design, it not only ensures the overall appearance of the flashlight is simple and smooth, but also has excellent waterproof and dustproof performance. The waterproof grade reaches IPX7. It is not afraid of all kinds of harsh environments. The design is very compact and ingenious.

P84 adopts intelligent four-stage power display, which can observe the remaining power of the flashlight at any time. When you turn on/off the flashlight:
The battery light will be on for 2 seconds.
Four blue lights: 75% ~ 100%,
Three blue lights: 50% ~ 75%,
Two blue lamps: 25% ~ 50%,
One red light: 10% ~ 25%,
One red light flashes: 0% ~ 10%.
In the charging state, the blue indicator will flash, and when fully charged, the four blue indicators will always be on, which is clear at a glance.

P84 still continues the design of P84 duty flashlight switch button, using side press double switch, the main switch is responsible for opening and flashlight. Lightly press to switch the brightness gear, click the auxiliary switch to open the one-button flash, long press to open the red and blue alarm flash mode, after opening, lightly press to switch the five modes of red and blue.

The tail of the flashlight is designed with a flat bottom, which is simple but practical. The flashlight can stand up steadily. The flashlight spot reflects light on the ceiling and acts as a temporary emergency light.

After unscrewing the tail cover, take out the battery. The P84 uses a 4800mAh high-capacity 21700 battery to ensure sufficient endurance. If it is on duty or outdoor activities, it can meet the long-term lighting needs.

The side of the tail cover is provided with a rope hole, which is convenient to use the hand rope and adds a safety to prevent the flashlight from falling accidentally. At the same time, this design does not affect the handstand and overall appearance of the flashlight.

Simple operation, practical and reliable
The switch of NEXTORCH P84 continues to use the classic side-pressing mode of P series, and adopts the double-side pressing switch design. The small button is an independent one-button flash switch, and the big button is a normally bright button switch, which can realize the switching of lighting, normally bright and brightness modes (medium bright 600 lumens-low bright 36 lumens-high bright 3000 lumens cycle switching).

The independent one-key flash can be turned on and off in any mode, which is simple and effective, suppresses the visual nerve of the other side and destroys the sense of balance, which greatly improves the probability of law enforcers to seize the initiative in response to emergencies. In low-light law enforcement and critical conditions, preemption and initiative can not only win by surprise, but also greatly improve the personal safety of law enforcers.

Press the auxiliary switch for a long time to turn on the red and blue signal lights. The first gear is the red and blue alarm flash mode. Press it continuously to switch the red and Blue Flash-red flash-blue flash-red light-blue light. This kind of red and blue signal light is integrated on the flashlight, which is really very practical for front-line duty, greatly improving the use efficiency of P84 flashlight in various scenes, and can be used as a warning light, signal light, and the actual combat status has been greatly improved. For the actual combat needs of front-line police, it can be seen and seen, which greatly improves the safety of night road duty. P84 is really a good partner in duty.

P84 Press the constant light key again for the first 600 lumen duty lighting mode. This brightness is the most frequently used in the first-line duty law enforcement process. With sufficient brightness, it ensures sufficient range and good endurance.

When P84 is required to output at full power, the maximum brightness is 3000 lumens, the range is 260 meters, and the intensity of the central spot is up to 17000 candela, which can meet the needs of close-range suppression, long-distance search and observation. When the flashlight is turned off, press the constant light button lightly to achieve the maximum brightness of 3000 lumens instantly, which meets the tactical needs of suppression and spot shooting.

Nalid P84 flashlight highlights high cost performance. The multi-functional red and blue flash highlight one-button flash duty flashlight can not only meet the needs of grass-roots front-line duty work, such as daily patrol, search and rescue, industrial maintenance, outdoor operations, etc., but also has a wide range of uses. Its high reliability is more suitable for front-line police units and industries with relevant demand background.

Summary
NEXTORCH P84 is a red and blue flash, highlight, one-button flash duty flashlight positioned for front-line law enforcers, equipped with high-brightness LEDs and micro-orange peel light cups, so that it has a maximum brightness of 3000 lumens and 260 meters range, 600 lumens duty lighting mode, bilateral press switch, one-button flash one-button lighting, five red and blue signal light modes. Ceramic bead attack head, four-stage intelligent electric display, Type-C direct charging design and other product features can well meet the needs of front-line duty work, as well as outdoor operations, search and rescue, industrial maintenance and other fields. The multi-functional, practical, stable and reliable quality is trustworthy.

Nitecore are known primarily for as flashlights manufacturer. And like some of them and dont like some. But Nitecore also sell holsters and bags, and all of them that i`ve had a chance to test, were of amazing quality. So, let me show you new Nitecore BP23, the latest model in the Nitecore backpack line.

Specification:
Material wear-resistant 600D polyester
Capacity 23l
Black color
Dimensions and weight 47*29*15cm (L*W*H) and 1030g

You can buy Nitecore BP23 at
➤ ALIEXPRESS
➤ AMAZON

Package and appearance

Well, this is backpack, so dont expect any good looking cardboard box, Nitecore BP23 came to me in a large zip package.

And here is the backpack itself. Sometimes i buy things that look high quality from the 1st site. The same is here. Unfortunately, the black color of this backpack interferes. If it were the same khaki, camouflage or brown, it would be better seen. But, alas, there is only black.

Material and tailoring
The backpack is made of durable, tear-resistant and abrasion-resistant 600d polyester. It would be possible to make it from a ripstop, but I do not see the Nitecore BP23 as a tourist or tactical backpack.

Rather, it is an urban backpack, with some tacticoolness due do the abundance of molle suspension. Nitecore is called the BP23 cummuting backpack. And even if I have no problems with English, I don’t even intuitively understand the meaning of this word in relation to a backpack. Does that mean just EDC urban backpack?

Nitecore also have tactical models, however. No doubts they are designated (and look) as tactical.
And in our case, the indestructibility of the ripstop is not so important, I think. After all, and as it is, 600d is actually a reliable and strong fabric.

The tailoring is of high quality, and here I would not expect anything else. Let me remind you, I have a case from Nitecore and there were a couple of bags. They were all made to perfection.

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All zippers have a rubberized waterproof outer coating.

The straps are anatomical and very comfortable (in general, the last two words can be taken out as the motto of the review and a brief summary of general impressions). What is the difference between anatomical and regular straight straps? The cut of the anatomical straps allows them to sit as close to the body as possible and not slip off when walking. Due to the thickness of the edges, they will not dig into the body.

There is an elastic layer of some kind of foam-like material inside the straps. Inside, from the side of the body, the straps have a coating for ventilation. There is exactly the same coating on the part of the backpack adjacent to the back, this is an integral feature of good backpacks.

In addition to the anatomical cut and elasticity, the following should be noted.

There is a strap to tie the straps together. To my pleasant surprise, it not only adjusts the width, but also the height.

There is a ring to hange something on each strap.

At the highest point of the movement of this ring there is a diagonal ersatz molle strap. You can fix something on it or hide the aforementioned ring under it.

However, one must understand that diagonal means that the attached thing will also be skewed.
It is possible that this is more of a decorative element.

But at the very bottom of each strap there is a strap already sewn on without any diagonal, to which you can also attach something.

In total, I note that:

Anatomical shoulder straps are soft and comfortable
On each strap there is a ring for hanging any needs. You can also attach something to the straps at the top and bottom of the strap.
Fastener for fastening the straps together. The latter is not that uncommon, but I have not seen that this mount is regulated not only in width, but also in height.
However, there is something that I did not like. It would be logical to make some kind of fastening for the remaining free end of each webbing. And if this (see photo below) plastic wick had a slot in the middle, this free end could be filled just there.

Now these ends had to be threaded through the adjusting knot. And it took me a total of 5-7 minutes.

Back
As I said above (yes, you can see for yourself), there is a perforated cover on the back for free air circulation. In summer, it will help keep your back from sweating. Also, as again said above, in the back there is a layer of elastic foam-like material 5 mm thick.

This layer is not present in the place where the back is sewn with a strap for attaching to the handle of a travel suitcase. So that the belt is flush with the overall surface of the backpack and will not dig into your back.

Bottom
At the bottom there is nothing but Molle systems. I do not presume to judge how justified its placement at the bottom. But let it be better to be unnecessary than to lack what is necessary. It will come in handy for someone, but for those who do not need it, it does not fit in any way. Me, for example.

handles

There are handles on all 4 sides, the backpack can be carried as you like, even upside down, if you need it. Handles, this is perhaps the only thing about which there is a question. Here it is the same molle sling that will dig into your palm if you carry a loaded backpack. It would be logical to make the handles softer. Well, at least make one good comfortable handle. Now they are the only example of frank budjetness.

You saw the handle at the bottom in the paragraph below. I suppose that the handle at the bottom will be more in demand when the backpack lies among a pile of everything different and is turned to you bottomside. And in such a situation, when you just need to pull it out, this handle will help a lot.

Sides

In addition to the handles, the same molle straps are sewn on the sides. By the way, if you’re interested, this holster is Nitecore NCP30. It only fits something like a regular EDC flashlight without a protruding head. For something larger flashlight you need NCP40.

And here it would definitely be possible to add mesh pockets often, found in backpacks outside for the same bottle or some other little thing. In my experience, this is actually convenient. However, this is not such an important part to greatly grieve about its absence.

However, they are, but Nitecore made them inside. This slows down access to bottles. Well, the bottles will also take up space that could be reserved for something else.

In fairness, the Nitecore BP23 is an urban backpack and the thermos bottles sticking out on the sides do not look very good when moving around the city. In all public places from the office to the university, they will not look very appropriate.

Front
At the bottom of front side there is the same molle system, under which there is Velcro for patches or some kind of body kit attached to Velcro

Well, for example

There are also two rubber eyelets on the sides. Who knows, whether to hang a backpack on them, or to attach something to them?

In the middle there is a pocket with a diagonal zipper. Unusual placement.

advantage: easy access from any side
disadvantage: in comparison with a traditional zipper, you can’t put a lot on top, something can fall out.

Ok, i`ve used this backpack for some weeks, used this front pocked to store cables and powerbanks, gloves and hat. No complaints. Even when i put a lot, nothing fell outside when i opened pocket.

At the top is just the same classic Velcro pocket. Velcro is also on the outside. As I understand it, Nitecore put different Velcro patches in the kits for backpacks. I got this one with a “dangerous” tiger. Of course, I won’t wear it. I wish it would a capybara or korgi…

The lid also has a pocket.

I was pleasantly surprised by its inner soft surface, it is made of some soft fleecy non-scratch material, Nitecore suggests carrying smartphones there. Well, well, why not – so i did it. Fits good.

Pockets, compartments, capacity.

The backpack has a capacity of 23 liters. Quite sufficient for urban movement volume. However, if you are a healthy heavyweight, then a 40l backpack would look proportionate to your size. All departments are made of orange fabric. Nitecore says that this should improve the visibility of the contents of the backpack in low light. Well, it does. The contents of the backpack well with the orange fabric contrasts at dusk.

Oooh … there are just a huge amount of all sorts of pockets and pockets.

Both compartments of the backpack have easy access from the sides.

This is not so important for 1st from back pocket, you put stuff there from up.
However, there after all there is also a free common place. All sorts of books, textbooks, some other things. But the second, smaller compartment has pockets for just such side access. Well, you will see all this next paragraph.

First and largest compartment

It accounts for the bulk of the volume.

Traditionally, there is a laptop compartment that fits a 15.6” full-sized laptop without any problems.

As I said, there is a pocket for bottles or a thermos. Maybe for a city backpack, such placement is actually justified? I’m just used to the fact that the pockets for them should be outside. Habit, as they say, is second nature.

In the following compartments, you can cram any paper trifles: notebooks, notepads and others like them.

Mesh pockets also come in handy for something. Cable, handle, compact external SSD

Inside the lid of the backpack there is also a mesh pocket with a zipper, the size is about A5. Some documents necessary for moving are sent there. An inexpensive tablet also fits, a headlamp is also sent to it.

As I said, there is an easy access to back pack content from the sides.

Second compartment

It is significantly smaller in volume and has pockets that facilitate access from the sides. Threw a backpack over his shoulder, opened the outermost pocket with a diagonal zipper and you have access to 2 pockets inside 2nd department.

The latter are not particularly dimensional, they can fit things like multi-tools. These two pairs of pockets are sewn feet-to-head with a common piece of fabric. So keep in mind if you stuff something in one pocket, then there will be less space in the pocket above or below it.

And a compartment behind

Third compartment
The same compartment with a diagonal zipper. This diagonal provides access in general from any direction.

Just shortly before the publication, I took a backpack with me on a trip, and sent a power bank and a bunch of all sorts of wires into this pocket. You can also go to the compartment inside, but I decided to place it there. Quite convenient. Alternatively, you can put a hat-gloves or something that you need quick access to.

Overall impression

Nitecore BP32 is a comfortable, well-designed and comfortable (oh, did I say comfortable again, why would I?) urban backpack with a touch of “tacticoolness”

The latter consists in the addition of a molle system, which is reasonable in terms of quantity, and I don’t think that it will be really in demand, if only because it is an urban backpack. Here, the walkie-talkie, first aid kit and slings were more of an illustration of what can be attached to a backpack.

Otherwise… The backpack has excellent tailoring, material that has proven itself in terms of wear resistance.

The volume of 23 liters makes the BP23 unsuitable for tourism and more or less long outdoor recreation, here it would be logical to look at 40 liters model. The reverse is also true – large-volume backpacks will not be so convenient in the city, where the hero of the review will be much more preferable. And, if you don’t have the desire to carry a 40l backpack when walking around the town, then the BP23 will be a perfectly reasonable choice. You will fit in it everything you need in ordinary city life.

Nitecore BP23 boasts multiple pockets with convenient quick access, anatomical shoulder straps and an all-round adjustable drawstring between them.

However, there is something that it can not boast of.

First, it’s design. The solid black color simply does not allow the appearance to be fully revealed. The color hides both rubberized zippers and molle systems. However, if you look closely, the Nitecore BP32 looks, of course, not bad and faaar from cheap. But, if you do not look closely at the little things, then this is just another backpack.

Secondly, the price. Nitecore BP32 not only doesn’t look cheap, it’s worth it too. However, this is by no means an outrageous price. It is at the level of many other popular good backpacks. If desired, of course, you can find a much cheaper backpack. For the last couple of years I have been walking with a backpack for 1/3 of the price of the Nitecore BP23 and somehow did not die. Heh, however, by some miracle my DSLR camera did not die, when fell out of the backpack (zipper opened out of sudden). And this backpack constantly pulls out the T-shirt when walking. And fabric inside started to tear apart. But backpack looks cool from outside, people sometimes ask me where i bought it. I wouldnt buy it next time, no matter how cool it looks – it almost cost me expensive camera.

I`m just trying to say that you shouldnt judge book by its cover.

And so I’ll leave it as a background for photos, and I myself will finally be glad to change it, albeit not so fashionably camouflaged, but in fact a high-quality and comfortable backpack bt Nitecore. Taking into account the fact that a backpack is bought for many years in advance and you carry it on your back, store personal and often expensive things, it is logical to pay a little more and not exchange for cheap things.

I used Nitecore BP23 for New Year’s Eve trip to another city. It was convenient. I took a laptop with its hefty power supply, a laptop stand, a DSLR with 50mm lense, a charger for a DSLR and batteries, a 0.5l thermos, a 20000mah power bank, a bunch of wires, a knife, flash drives, a folder with documents, a tablet, 2 children’s smartphones. Everything fit. It was comfortable to wear and carry. So far for the past couple of weeks there is no reason to complain. As a city backpack – Nitecore BP34 is exactly what I need. The volume is not suitable for a serious longtime hike in nature, it’s not worth looking at a backpack less than 40 liters. But, again. This is really convenient size for me for a EDC use in city. I also admit that 23l is nothing for some guys here. Sometimes i met dudes, who carried literally all they belongins when moved in city and looked like camels. i dont know, may be they just feel cool to carry such a blister on their back?