Uncovered: New Products

If it were up to us, everyone in our family would carry a concealed pistol on the daily. But what about your kids who aren’t of legal age yet? The D.A.D. (Defense Alert Device) 2 from TigerLight is marketed to this demographic, as it’s essentially a pepper spray for the Snapchat generation. The Bluetooth-enabled device can send an emergency alert and your GPS location with a push of a button (without releasing the spray) to your contact list and anyone who has the D.A.D. app within a 1-mile radius, as well as prompts a call to 911. It includes a AA battery, inert practice spray, and Saber Red Pepper Spray with 1.33-percent major capsaicinoids. The D.A.D. 2 also has a hand-strap for retention and a multimode 150-lumen CREE LED light on the butt-end.

MAKE
TigerLight Inc.
MODEL
D.A.D. 2
MSRP
$130
URL
tigerlight.net

The EDCL1-T is the updated version of SureFire’s popular EB1 Backup light. This fist-filler packs a two-stage output that comes on at 5 lumens with a light push of the tail cap, cranking up to 500 lumens when the tail cap is fully depressed. The smooth reflector and carefully focused lens creates a floody spotlight beam with the bright center about as wide as a doorway from 10 feet. There’s a wide area of useful spill light around the core of the beam. A large pocket clip adds retention and prevents the light from rolling when placed on its side. It uses a single CR123, running for an hour on high and about 45 hours on low.

MAKE
SureFire
MODEL
EDCL1-T
LENGTH
4.5 inches
DIAMETER
1.121 inches
WEIGHT
3.3 ounces, w/battery
MSRP
$165
URL
www.surefire.com

Mean Gene is always working on something — this time it’s improving the design of his Hot Tamale change purse. The original packed a punch, but the V2 is less sappy-looking and adds more grip in the form of a loop handle that folds over the purse to form a belt loop. The principle is the same; snap the Tamale to your belt where it rides, ready to make change and attracting barely any attention. Its swing-weighted payload of $15 in quarters is a viable option when you’re denied a more potent self-defense tool.

MAKE
Mean Gene Leather
MODEL
Hot Tamale V2
PAYLOAD
12 ounces in change
MSRP
$37
URL
www.meangeneleather.com

Just because you want to save a few bucks doesn’t mean you have to settle for crap. SOG has been making quality knives and tools for decades, and its Salute Mini is one example of a good everyday carry knife that costs less than $50 but can deliver when called upon without falling apart. The 3.1-inch clip-point blade is made of 8Cr13MoV stainless steel with a hardcased black finish, while its ergonomic handle features G-10 scales for an assured grip and good looks. Plus, it opens smoothly and has strong lockup thanks to its lockback mechanism. As a discreet pocketknife, the Salute Mini will successfully serve those looking for an affordable yet handsome workhorse.

MAKE
SOG Specialty Knives & Tools
MODEL
Salute Mini
MSRP
$40
URL
sogknives.com