The Zippo Bit Safe, a screwdriver insert for lighter cases, is one of three gear items in this roundup. Meanwhile, Anker lists a new 100W charger on its US store, and Arc’teryx sells a winter boot with a slipper that lifts out, according to each company’s own site.
Zippo Bit Safe insert: maker lists US-made version at $19.95
According to Zippo’s product page, the Zippo Bit Safe takes the place of the usual flame insert inside a Zippo case. The page says it holds four bits: #1 and #2 Phillips, a 1/4-inch slotted and a T20 Torx. In addition, Zippo says a magnetic holder accepts most 1/4-inch hex-shank bits, while spare bits stay stored inside.
Zippo lists the insert at $19.95 on its own, and its page showed it as sold out at the time of writing. The same page gives its build as solid zinc with steel bits and its weight as 1.76 oz. Moreover, Zippo says it fits standard-size cases but not Slim or 1935 Replica cases.
Still, the product is not new: Gear Patrol reported on the first version in June 2024 and put its price at $15. Later, in an October 2025 news release, Zippo said the Zippo Bit Safe had been redesigned and is now made in the USA. That release also says versions fitted in a Zippo case start at $35.95. Brent Tyler, Zippo’s vice president of global marketing, says in the release that the line continues “Zippo’s American-made ethos.”
In a November 2025 review, The Gadgeteer, which received a free sample from Zippo, said the magnets grip bits firmly enough to make them hard to pull out.
Why it matters
For someone who already carries a standard Zippo case, the Zippo Bit Safe adds a small bit driver to it, going by Zippo’s spec list. However, owners of Slim or 1935 Replica cases are left out, by Zippo’s own fit list. Gear Patrol put the 2024 version at $15, and a listing may be for that earlier model or for the US-made one Zippo prices at $19.95.
Anker lists single-port Laptop Charger Pro at $59.99 in the US
Anker’s US store lists the Laptop Charger Pro, model A120F, at $59.99 and showed it in stock at the time of writing. According to Anker, it is a single-port USB-C GaN charger rated up to 100W, with a screen showing live power, temperature and charging progress. Notebookcheck reported on 23 October that it is now sold in the US through Amazon and Anker’s site.
Anker says its Care Mode identifies the connected device and applies a charging curve built for that model. With Anker’s desktop app, the company says, MacBooks can stop at a set limit, 80% by default and adjustable up to 100%. After that, per Anker, the charger powers the MacBook directly instead of charging its battery. Anker’s page lists recent MacBook, iPhone and iPad models, plus some ThinkPad X1 and Dell XPS laptops, as recognised devices.
Anker also claims Care Mode can help a battery last “up to 40%” longer. However, its fine print says that figure comes from internal bare-cell lab tests and that real results can differ a great deal. Meanwhile, Engadget and MakeUseOf both reported in September that Anker unveiled the charger at IFA 2026.
Why it matters
For a MacBook owner, the charge cap Anker describes could change daily use: Anker says a supported laptop can run from the wall without filling its battery, if Anker’s desktop app is installed. Still, the 40% figure is Anker’s own and comes from bare-cell tests, not from a laptop in use. Separately, anyone whose laptop is missing from Anker’s recognised list has no stated assurance that Care Mode applies to it.
Arc’teryx lists Postour boot with removable slipper at $300 in US
Arc’teryx’s US store lists the Postour Boot at $300 for both the men’s and women’s versions. By contrast, its Canadian store lists the men’s boot at CA$380, and its UK site at £280. According to Gear Patrol, the boot went on sale through Arc’teryx’s website as part of its Fall/Winter 2026 range.
Arc’teryx’s spec pages describe an outer boot with a Gore-Tex Invisible Fit membrane up to the collar, a high collar that cinches shut and a Vibram Arctic Grip outsole for ice. Inside, the company says, sits a slipper with Coreloft synthetic insulation and its own TPU grip sole for indoor wear. Arc’teryx also lists 786g per men’s boot and 672g per women’s boot, sold in whole sizes only.
In addition, SnowSports News reported that Arc’teryx pitches the boot for the hours after skiing, mountaineering or winter travel.
Why it matters
Arc’teryx says the slipper has its own sole for indoor wear, so a skier or traveller might not need separate lodge shoes. However, the $300 and CA$380 figures are in different currencies, so the higher number is not a US price. Moreover, since Arc’teryx sells whole sizes only, anyone who wears a half size has no exact match in the range.
Sources
- https://zippo.com/products/bit-safe-usa-lighter-insert
- https://zippo.com/blogs/news/zippo-expands-beyond-the-flame-with-american-made-bit-safe-screwdriver-insert
- https://www.gearpatrol.com/?p=838364
- https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/11/27/the-zippo-bit-safe-the-lighter-that-fixes-things/
- https://www.anker.com/products/a120f-100w-usb-c-gan-charger-battery-care
- https://www.notebookcheck.net/New-Anker-Laptop-Charger-Pro-launches-with-battery-care-features.1431759.0.html
- https://www.engadget.com/2249913/anker-charging-gadgets-at-ifa-2026/
- https://www.makeuseof.com/anker-laptop-charger-pro-increase-battery-lifespan/
- https://www.androidauthority.com/anker-charger-trio-ifa-3701609/
- https://arcteryx.com/us/en/shop/mens/postour-boot-0507
- https://arcteryx.com/us/en/shop/womens/postour-boot-0499
- https://arcteryx.com/ca/en/shop/mens/postour-boot-0507
- https://arcteryx.com/gb/en/shop/mens/postour-boot-0507
- https://www.gearpatrol.com/footwear/arcteryx-postour-boot/
- https://www.snowsportsnews.com/newsrepository/2026/october/arc-teryx-s-postour-boot-turns-apres-ski-into-a-two-part-system/
- https://vitamagazine.com/2026/10/20/boot-camp-arcteryx-is-bringing-serious-style-and-smarts-to-winter-2026/
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