Enter to win a ballistic backpack stocked with the tech you'll use every day

The tech you'll use every. single. day.
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EDC (everyday carry) is more than a collection of random items that you keep in your bag or pockets at all times. It’s a lifestyle that values utility and preparedness so you can life hack your, well, life. Each EDC item is designed to serve at least one specific purpose or function (and ideally more than one.) And if you post a photo of all your EDC items arranged in parallel lanes, you’re guaranteed to get a million new EDC-loving Instagram followers.

Without further ado, here are 7 best-selling tech items that should become part of your EDC. Enter to win them all here or if you're the impatient type, you can buy them at a steep discount below. 

This smartphone camera lens set

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You use your smartphone to take all your pictures, so you might as well invest in some quality equipment. The LimeLens Universal Smartphone Camera Lens Set includes a macro/wide lens and a 190-degree fisheye lens. It’s compatible with more than 70 devices and will up your Instagram game to the next level. 

These truly wireless earphones

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Like the idea of AirPods but hate the way they feel and sound? Then the Bragi Dash will be your best friend. These truly wireless, award-winning earbuds are great for workouts and moving through the world without being restricted by wires.

This ballistic backpack

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If a backpack was designed by military material specialists, then you know it’s top-quality, and the Ballistic Backpack is no exception. It has tons of pockets for everything from your small EDC items to your 15-inch laptop, so this bag will be a surefire winner for the day-to-day commuter. 

This external battery

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You probably travel with a gaggle of gadgets, and you need a portable battery that can charge all of them. The Mophie Powerstation 8X comes with 15,000 mAh of power and is small enough to slip in your pocket. It also has two USB ports for simultaneous charging so you never have to make the tough decision of which device will live and which will die. 

This shock-proof iPhone case

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iPhones are pretty, but they don’t always fare well in a battle with gravity. But the Mous Limitless Ultra-Slim iPhone case is apparently so strong that it can protect your iPhone from a 45-foot drop. It also comes with a mount and a screen protector.

This universal cable

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You need a rugged cable that won’t break and the Nomad Ultra Rugged Universal Cable might very well be that cable. It’s made of braided ballistic military-grade nylon, extra thick wire gauge, and a robust Kevlar core and works with Android, Apple, and most other Micro-USB devices.

This smartwatch

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Analog watches have a certain old-world charm, but smartwatches do everything. The Martian mVoice Smartwatch with Amazon Alexa gives you the best of both worlds. It’s an analog watch mounted on-top of a smart device with killer battery life: a must-have for your active lifestyle. 

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Carlos Cadorniga

Carlos is a New York-based ecommerce content writer ready to tell you what to buy. He has previously written for Adventure Publishing Group with toy and movie reviews as well as Anime News Network on anime interest articles because liking anime is the least nerdy thing about him. When not reviewing products, he's probably doing sociological analyses on pop culture that no one asked for. He has been told on several occasions that he does a really good Mickey Mouse impression.

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