From the Night Shift to the Woods—How One Psychiatric Nurse Uses His Gear

We love hearing how people use their gear in real life—especially when it shows up in unexpected places. Vernon’s story stood out.

Vernon is a psychiatric nurse who works in a secure facility. His job is intense and important, and his off-time is just as intentional. When he’s not on shift, you’ll find him fishing, hunting, or watching EDC reviews on YouTube to unwind.

That’s how he found us—“nerding out” one night on gear videos.

What caught his eye? A utility knife made from a single piece of titanium, with a gravity-drop close that made it feel unlike anything else he’d seen.

But the feature that stuck with him turned out to be a practical one: blade removal.

“I can’t bring a knife into the facility, so being able to pop the blade out without any tools before I walk in—that’s huge.”

It’s the kind of thing you don’t think about until you need it.

On weekends, that same knife comes with him into the woods. He’s even used it to gut a fish.

“Honestly, I didn’t expect it to do that well. But it handled it no problem.”

Between work, outdoor adventures, and a genuine curiosity about gear, Vernon represents the kind of thoughtful carry we love to see—gear that fits into life, not just a gear drawer.

Thanks for sharing your story, Vernon.