Awesome Living

It takes a special single-malt whisky to stand out from the pack. Waterford Whisky’s three distinctive Cuvée Concepts do the trick, signifying an impressive evolution in the southern Irish distiller’s mission to use terroir-driven techniques to create naturally flavorsome single malt whiskies with no artificial colors or chill-filtration.

This waxed canvas cover is just the right size for protecting 3.5 x 5.5″ Field Notes and Moleskine Cahier journals. Its front side has pockets for pens and pencils, while its interior has slots for credit or business cards and a mesh pouch for memory cards or other small items.

Designed by Phillip Booth for CRKT, the Michaca is an elegant and substantial automatic pocket knife. Rather than a button or switch, its 3.3″ drop-point blade flips open by pressing inward on its handle scales. We can’t decide between the beveled black or jade G10 handle. Be sure to check local laws before ordering.

This rugged Cordura Nylon pouch is great for carrying all kinds of small items when you’re enjoying outdoor activities. It can attach to a waist belt or MOLLE-compatible webbing and features a large drawstring main compartment, and side and front pockets. It folds down to less than 20% of its size when not in use.

Chocolate and mezcal are two of Mexico’s greatest gastronomic gifts, so MarieBelle chocolates and Del Maguey Vida Puebla bundled them for this limited edition. Infused with Del Maguey mezcal, the boxed bon bons are inspired by seven classic cocktails: Margarita, Carajillo, Negroni, Old Fashioned, Paloma, Mai Tai and The Last Word.

This chunky, pen-style screwdriver hides numerous precision bits inside its aluminum body. It comes with 18 double-ended steel bits, including Phillips, slotted, Torx, Torx security, hex, tri-point, triangular, pentalobe, snake-eyes, and a sim card ejector. It has an anti-roll design, and a magnetic bit holder.

This limited edition of CountyComm’s thick and stubby D2 Re-Action folding knife has a titanium liner lock frame and a sharp D2 steel blade. It’s small enough to fit in the fifth pocket of your jeans and easy to spot in the dark thanks to its glowing handle scales. It’s also available with a bright orange handle.

Summer is here, so you might not think a down blanket would be useful. But campers know it can get quite chilly at night. Get Out Gear’s puffy quilted blanket is stuffed with 650-fill down to keep you nice and toasty. Its exterior is made from 20D ripstop nylon with a durable, water-resistant coating. It opens to 77″ x 50″ and rolls up to fit in a 12″ x 5″ stuff sack.

This versatile utility bag from CountyComm is made from super-strong, water-resistant, and UV-resistant Dyneema. It’s got a large main compartment and two deep exterior pockets, each with YKK double zippers. The handles are made from narrow seatbelt webbing, stitched all the way around for durability. It measures appx. 12″ W x 9″ D x 7.5″ H.

The typical cordless drill operates on battery electric power. But in the hands of builder TimWelds, this everyday tool runs on nitromethane, methanol, and oil. Tim took one of Toyan’s working miniature V8 engines and retrofitted it to drive drill bits. The result is the loudest and most satisfying power drill we’ve seen.

Chop and split wood like a boss with this heavy-duty tactical axe from survival outfitter Cold Steel. It has a 3.5″ carbon steel blade with a sharpened rear point and a lightweight 19″ handle in dark brown. It’s great for throwing too and comes with a sturdy and secure sheath for safe transit.

Keep your pocket tools, pens, electronic accessories, and other small items in this roll-up organizer from Lochby. It has a mix of pockets, straps, and slots for all kinds of gear. It measures 8″ x 16″ unrolled and holds closed with an aluminum hook fastener. Made from waxed canvas with a nylon lining.

Every week, Everyday Carry rounds up their favorite gear finds. This time, they’ve got some fantastic headphones from Master and Dynamic, sharp blades from Kansept and Vosteed, a futuristic flashlight from COAST Portland, and some sweet Field Notes journals to go with Blade HQ’s donut-inspired Dessert Warrior knife collection.

After living years with coffee jitters, MUD/WTR’s organic coffee alternatives are a new daily ritual. They’re made with USA-grown mushroom superfoods like Lion’s Mane, Chaga, and Reishi plus a fungus that grows on caterpillars (I kid you not) and healthy herbs for the original Cacao/Masala Chai, Matcha, Rooibos and Turmeric varieties.

This durable nylon bifold wallet from Alpha Industries helps keep you more organized than minimal wallets. It has a military style inspired by their iconic bomber jackets, multiple card slots, inside and outside zipper pockets, a hook-and-loop closure, and a detachable wrist strap.

This squared-off titanium carabiner provides a great way to carry your keys and several other useful functions. The titanium clip has a detachable key holder, a box opener, a multi-wrench (M4, M5, M6, M8 sizes), and a bottle opener. Despite what the video says, we don’t suggest using it as a climbing carabiner.

This pair of folding rocking chairs is ideal for relaxing outdoors. In addition to a wide and comfortable seat, each chair has a sturdy steel frame and a built-in heating element to help keep you warm on cold days. This two-pack of chairs is a great deal, but you’ll need to grab a couple of USB battery packs to make the heat work.

This multipurpose camping tool combines a spoon, fork, knife, and a firestarter in one. The eating utensil is made from durable BPA-free plastic, while the serrated knife hiding in its handle has a stainless steel blade. A detachable ferro rod helps spark up fires in a jiffy. Available in army green or orange.

Elevated Craft follows up on its Hybrid Cocktail Glass with a taller version for beer and other drinks. This 16 oz. pint glass features a chillable glass insert and a vacuum insulated steel base to keep drinks cold without freezing your hand, and has a built-in bottle opener in its base. Available in stainless, copper, or black finishes.

This palm-sized light from Nite Ize offers three functions in one. Its front works as a flashlight and a compact lantern, while its tail end provides a red emergency light. Its main LED provides a modest but usable 80-lumen beam, while its red light has glow, flash, and SOS modes. It runs on one AA battery and has a lockout mode to prevent accidental battery drain.

Looking for some fresh new scents for your shower routine? Duke Cannon has four delightful new fragrances to help you keep clean and refreshed: Wayfinder (eucalyptus + desert sage), Superior (fresh water + neroli), High Country (birchwood + Tonka), and Sawtooth (alpine air + cedarwood). All four are available in THICK Body Wash and Big Ass Bricks of Soap.

Brewing tea on the go is easy with Bota, a stylish all-in-one smart tea bottle with a built-in brewing chamber, separate steeping chamber, temperature controls, and double-wall insulated food-grade thermos to keep drinks warm 12 hours. The leak-proof design makes 10.2 ounces of hot tea in five minutes.

This plain-edged pocket knife from CRKT was designed by Darriel Caston and based on a custom knife he made to commemorate a SpaceX rocket launch. CRKT’s version is all steel, with a 12C27 blade and a stonewashed stainless handle. A ball-bearing pivot opens smoothly, while its frame lock mechanism ensures a confident deployment.