Brian Uses

Eyes Open recommendations

These are the simple, practical tools Brian and Megan actually use, wear, carry, or want to upgrade into. This page exists so people who ask, “What gear do you use?” have one clean place to find it.

Creator gear

Everyday audio

Tech consulting

Coaching tools

Camper & lifestyle

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What Brian & Megan use now

Start here if you’re looking for the gear already connected to our daily life, content, coaching, tech work, or conversations.

Brian wears

Shokz OpenRun Pro

Brian’s open-ear headphones for staying aware, mobile, and connected without fully blocking out the room.

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Megan wears

Shokz OpenRun Pro Mini

Megan’s smaller-fit version of the OpenRun Pro for open-ear listening and everyday movement.

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Brian uses

Maono Microphone

A practical microphone option for recording, calls, livestreams, and creating cleaner audio without overcomplicating the setup.

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Video

Logitech C920S Pro HD Webcam

A simple, dependable webcam for video calls, livestreaming, content creation, and online coaching sessions.

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Networking

Ubiquiti UniFi U6+ Access Point

A Wi‑Fi access point that fits Brian’s real-world tech consulting work, small business installs, and reliable network builds.

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Everyday tech

Anker Braided USB‑C to USB‑C Cable

An easy, useful everyday cable recommendation. Low-friction, practical, and the kind of thing almost everyone needs.

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Lifestyle audio

JBL Bluetooth Speaker

Portable sound for home, camper life, workspaces, gatherings, and wherever a simple speaker makes life better.

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Reflection

Moleskine Classic Notebook

A clean notebook for journaling, coaching notes, ideas, prayers, patterns, and the kind of thoughts that need somewhere to land.

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The ones we want to get

These are the upgrade options we’re looking at next, especially if you want the newer generation of the headphones Brian and Megan already use.

Upgrade pick

Shokz OpenRun Pro 2

The next upgrade from Brian’s current OpenRun Pro: still open-ear, but newer and designed for better sound and daily use.

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Mini upgrade pick

Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 Mini

The smaller-fit upgrade option for anyone who likes the OpenRun style but needs the mini size.

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How this fits Eyes Open

This page should grow slowly and honestly. The strongest recommendations are the ones connected to stories, videos, coaching conversations, tech installs, and everyday use.

Create Microphones, webcams, headphones, speakers, and tools that help Brian make content and show up clearly.

Connect Networking, communication, and audio/video gear that supports real conversations and practical consulting work.

Reflect Notebooks, simple tools, and everyday items that support awareness, journaling, prayer, and emotional clarity.