Awesome Living

G-SHOCK watches are known for their durability. The Rangeman GPRH1000 sits at the top of the heap. This rugged watch packs all kinds of features for outdoor living, including a digital compass, altimeter, GPS tracking, temperature sensor, heart rate monitor, step tracker, and more. It’s built to withstand water, mud, dust, and shocks on all of life’s adventures.

This keychain-friendly magnifying tool from TEC Accessories makes it easy to read the small print on labels and can also help start fires on sunny days. Its crisp glass lens offers 5X magnification and can be easily replaced if damaged. Its body is made from Cerakote-finished aluminum that protects its lens when not in use. It’s also available in titanium.

Most fire pits are made from metal or stone. HomeMadeModern wanted to see if building a fire pit entirely from glass bricks was possible. The hollow glass blocks you can buy at the hardware store look dated and might crack from heat, so he experimented with some solid glass bricks. The larger fire pit he built looks amazing as its flames dance behind the blocks.

Get your campfire started quickly and reliably every time with this unique tool from The Atomic Bear. The anodized aluminum wand holds a length of paraffin-infused rope, which stays lighted while you hold it in the fire – and without burning your fingers. Includes three 13″ lengths of wax rope.

Grim Workshop’ makes a number of useful tools and survival kits in credit card form. Among their expansive collection is this card packed with tools to help you escape trouble if you’re ever held captive or restrained. It includes two kinds of saws, a file, lock bypass tools, a gate latch hook, shims, a handcuff key, and more.

This compact screwdriver from Oknife features both front- and side-facing bit holders. The tip-mounted driver works in tight spaces, while the horizontal driver maximizes torque. It includes four double-headed precision bits, which are stored inside its titanium alloy body. Available in natural titanium or anodized blue finishes.

Designed by tool and knife expert Jesper Voxnaes for CRKT, the Pryma combines a pry bar, bottle opener, wrench, glass breaker, and multi-wrench on a single, ultra-compact gadget. It’s made from stainless steel with a black stonewashed finish and has a spring-loaded carabiner clip for carrying.

Craighill’s curvy catch-all tray is just the right size for holding screws or other hardware while working on repair projects. It’ll also hold jewelry, paperclips, or pocket change. It measures 4.25″ across and comes in stamped brass or stainless steel. Custom engraving is available for $15.

This tasty knife from Boker looks like a hot dog. Its wiener-shaped red blade has a squiggle of mustard, while its aluminum handle cradles the dog like a golden-brown bun. It features Kalashnikov’s push-button automatic mechanism, a button lock, and a ketchup-colored pocket clip – a BladeHQ exclusive and part of the unique Warrior Buffet collection.

This handy fishing gadget from Gerber keeps your gear from getting lost in the water. The Defender tether has a 48-inch-long retractable cable made from high-strength Dyneema. It attaches easily to your pack, belt, or a mounting point on deck, and has a locking feature with an override for snagged gear. Comes in compact and large sizes.

Instead of telling time, Digital Horology’s LunaKron 2.1 clock displays the current moon phase. It uses GPS data to calculate the date and which phase to show. It’s made from acrylic and fiberboard, and the photographic moon is backlit by 256 LEDs. They also make the LunaKron 1, which has backlit cutouts representing each of the moon’s eight phases.

1up your drinks and warp your thirst to another level with this Super Mario Bros.-inspired can koozie from Toynk. The insulated foam cooler holds cans or bottles in style and is guaranteed not to contain any dangerous piranha plants. Its base is stable enough to use it as a pencil caddy or a small planter, too.

Cookware company Le Creuset makes bread-making consistent and beautiful with the innovative Le Creuset Bread Oven. Crafted from enameled cast iron for better heat distribution, the purpose-built domed lid circulates steam, while the low-profile base produces a crispy crust branded with Le Creuset’s three hallmark rings for bakery-quality results at home.

Coffee mugs serve their purpose pretty well, but ordinary handles mean the cup tends to tilt unless you grip hard. The Moment Mug from Artisan Tide features a patent-pending handle design with a curve that nestles between your middle and ring fingers, ensuring the mug never slips. Available in Cloud White or Sea Foam Green in 1-, 2-, or 4-packs.

This special edition of Gerber’s Fastball knife features a Dark Urban Blue aluminum handle, laser engraved with a winter scene. It has a 3″ plain-edge Wharncliffe blade made from stonewashed S30V steel. Opens easily with a finger flipper and a smooth ball-bearing mechanism. Available in limited quantities exclusively from the Gerber online shop.

Bring the flavors of Tokyo home with Maori Murota’s wonderful cookbook, Tokyo Cult Recipes. It’s packed with more than 100 recipes for Japanese dishes inspired by local restaurants and home cooking. You’ll learn to cook gyoza, ramen, tonkatsu, miso soup, and more. It’s even got sweet treats like mochi and yuzu sorbet.

Measuring just over 2″ long, this tiny flashlight outputs up to 450 lumens and has a beautiful solid brass body. It’s IPX8 waterproof and dustproof, and knurling provides visual interest and grip. A red/green light on its tail provides a quick indication of charging status. It’s also available in black anodized aluminum.

CitySheep handmakes these organizer pouches for carrying cables and other accessories. They’re crafted from natural wool felt and leather and have two pockets for headphones, chargers, mice, and more. There’s also a leather pen/pencil loop and twin magnetic closures. They also make matching laptop and iPad cases.

This compact version of the Solo Stove is designed for tabletop outdoor use. It burns small pieces of wood or pellets and is great for warmth on chilly days or roasting marshmallows. An optional deflector helps direct heat where you need it. It comes in a 5.1″ diameter model and a 7″ diameter Mesa XL version, both in various colors.

This unique bar cabinet from Howard Miller furniture looks like a gigantic capsule microphone. The industrial-style cabinet is made from metal and wood and features a stemware rack, two fixed shelves, and a removable rack that holds up to 16 wine bottles. Curved metal doors add visual interest and let you peep what’s inside. Measures 78″ H x 23.25″ across.

This waterproof aluminum flashlight from Coast features independent spot and flood optics. Its fixed-focus flood light outputs up to 380 lumens, while the spot light hits 540 lumens. In turbo mode, it’ll produce 1150 lumens. It includes a removable pocket clip and recharges quickly via USB-C.

Parking your car outside in the wintertime can suck. The Scrape Buddy makes getting ice off your windows easier with its ergonomic design and strong, diamond-polished acrylic edge. Its 5″ wide blade scrapes away ice quickly, and it’s small enough to keep in your glove box. It’s available in clear or blue.

Milk crates are a great way to store records and books. But the plastic ones look really cheap. For a more refined look, consider these wooden crates from WAAM. They’re made from high-density birch plywood and offer a playful take on the ones you probably shouldn’t have swiped from the alley behind the grocery store.