With over a century of craft tradition in some cases, Japan has truly become the gold standard for everyday carry gear. From iconic hip bags to traditional folding knives, the Land of the Rising Sun seems to treat even the most utilitarian products with the same meticulous design philosophy. In this video, we get hands-on with some of the best Japanese-made everyday carry essentials to add to your loadout.
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In this episode, Harley from Proton walks through some of the lesser-known privacy gadgets that help protect against real-world threats. Each one solves a very specific privacy or security problem.
Some of these tools are designed for high-risk situations, others are gadgets that anyone with a phone or computer can benefit from. Whether you travel often, work from cafés, attend protests, or simply want to better understand how to protect your digital life, this episode will introduce you to practical tools you may have never heard of.
For more information on the products in this video, see our blog: https://proton.me/privacy-gadgets
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