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This thick metal pen from Vital Carry has a flat-milled edge on its cylindrical body to keep it from rolling off of your desktop. Each is machined from a solid bar of aluminum with a 0.62″ diameter. Includes a replaceable Schmidt 9000 M refill.

Überleben’s Kuksa is a traditional Nordic wooden mug for camping. Each one is hand-carved from a hunk of sustainable hardwood and holds up to 7 ounces of food or drink. Dual finger holes make it easy to hold, and it comes with a leather lanyard and carabiner clip.

New England-based Machine Era makes this modern pen from stainless steel, with an anodized aluminum twist button that deploys and retracts its 0.7mm Parker Itoya Aquaroller cartridge. Its body has textured indentations for a firm grip and is designed for balance. It’s available in black DLC-coated or natural stainless finishes.

Most tipplers (mixologists, too) are unaware of how many additives are used to doctor tequilas, including perfumes, colorings, and mystery compounds to improve flavor or mouthfeel. De-Nada Blanco and Reposado, on the other hand, are on the shortlist of tequilas confirmed to be additive-free, passing annual audits.

ChopValue recycles bamboo chopsticks into decor and furniture. Their collection includes coasters, serving boards, shelving, standing desks, and even a block-stacking game, with pattern created by stacking and laminating the wood utensils. The company also empowers community-level recycling with microfactories.

Aroma 59’s unique fragrance system packs a solid fragrance inside of a metal capsule for easy access to clean and refreshing scents that won’t overpower. The capsule is made from Zamak alloy, which combines aluminum, magnesium, and copper, and keeps its refillable wax fragrance insert fresh, sealed, and protected.

This compact tool combines versatility with a pocket-friendly form factor. It comes in two versions, both with a 2.5″ liner lock knife, a #11 utility blade, and a file with a chisel edge. The Drive adds a 1/4″ driver with a double sided bit and an awl, and the Pry has a pry bar, nail puller, scissors, flathead drivers, and a bottle opener.

Fact: labels affect your whiskey choices. Uncover your true tastes with Blind Barrels’ blind-tasting boxes of boutique whiskeys in four anonymous bottles. Explore each, taking note of flavors listed on the enclosed guide. Mashbill guesses? Bourbon or rye? A QR Code reveals all, including your new favorite distilleries.

DiesInEveryFilm saw a video of workers swinging sledgehammers with a flexible handle that are supposed to optimize kinetic energy. Inspired by the unusual tools, he decided to apply the same idea to an axe to see how well it would work to chop wood. His version uses a piece of thick aircraft cable for the handle.

Upgrade the casters on your office chair with the same sort of quiet, smooth-rolling wheels found on rollerblades. They skate across low-pile carpet without a problem, are safe for all kinds of floors, and just look way cooler than ordinary casters. Sold in a set of five.

Hold on to your camera with a secure and stylish strap made from strong and versatile 550 paracord. Zander Creatives handmakes these straps in a variety of colors to suit your individual style. They’re fitted with heavy duty rings and lobster clips, and come in 38″ and 47″ lengths.

Say cheers to Hilliard’s Craft Beer Brittle. Cooked in copper kettles, and packed with crunchy spanish peanuts, fresh brewed beer from the Shovel Town Brewery creates a buttery, nutty flavor with enough hoppiness to balance things out. Perfect for microbrew fans.

Mardi Gras is almost here, and there’s no better time of the year if you enjoy the colorful and sweet carnival treats. Author Matt Haines and photographer Randy Krause Schmidt cataloged more than 150 unique versions of the king cake, accompanied by the stories of the talented bakers who make them.

This compact tool lets you carry six sizes of nut drivers in one convenient handle. The SAE sizes include 3/16″, 1/4″, 5/16″, 11/32″, 3/8″, and 7/16″, while the Metric set includes 5mm, 6mm, 8mm, 9mm, 10mm, and 12mm wrenches. SATA also makes a matching folding hex key set in SAE, Metric, and Torx sizes.

Baboon to the Moon’s colorful bags are perfect for trips from 1 to 5 days. They feature a large main compartment for clothing, shoes, and toiletries and can be carried backpack, duffel, or suitcase-style. They’re made from waterproof materials, with premium YKK zippers. Available in Mini (32L), Small (40L), and Big (60L) sizes.

Roses are red, and so are Swiss Army knives, flashlights, tactical pens, headphones, and backpacks. Our pals at Everyday Carry rounded up some sweet gear in rich shades of red to help celebrate the holiday with your gadget-loving sweetheart.

Power Plate Pulse is a deep-tissue massage gun that packs a punch. With six vibration intensity levels, a 6-hour battery life, and six attachments, it optimizes muscle prep, stimulates blood flow, speeds recovery, and reduces germs with an antimicrobial coating. It’s lighter than its predecessor and quieter than most.

The fully-electric eStream Concept Travel Trailer boasts lots of features we’d like to see reach production someday: a solar panel roof and a high-voltage chassis featuring a battery-powered electric drivetrain for improved driving range. A remote control feature lets you move the trailer’s position after it’s unhitched.

If you’ve ever tried to put a kayak on the roof of your car, you know how tricky it can be – especially by yourself. Dropracks lower down to the side of your vehicle, making it easy to load kayaks, bikes, skis, or roof boxes at a more comfortable loading height. Turn the crank to raise it back up, and it locks securely in place.

Pangea Designs‘ keychain tool can open both twist-off and pry-off bottle caps with ease, and also packs a stepped hex wrench in SAE or metric sizes. Made from sturdy 6al4v titanium alloy with a stonewashed finish.

This unique light can be mounted atop an 8-foot telescoping pole, providing a smooth 360º canopy of light. It outputs 1200 lumens and has a 4000mAh rechargeable battery. Its tripod has spikes for stability and can be adjusted for uneven surfaces. You can also remove the lighting unit and hang it or use it as a regular flashlight.

The French 75 cocktail has metamorphosed since its invention during WW1. It was originally a gin drink (not very French), inexplicably named after the 75mm military howitzer. Fifty years later, truly French versions charged into the field, with Grand Marnier’s cognac and orange liqueur blend among the most sophisticated.

This metal coffee table is designed to look like a mini shipping container. Underneath its surface is a large storage area that can be accessed behind a single sliding door. It measures 29″ D x 47″ W x 18″ H and comes in gunmetal or white finishes. They also sell several other pieces of cargo-inspired furniture.