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Even with the latch engaged, hotel doors aren’t as secure as you might think, and you never know what you’ll get at an AirBNB. Stinger’s pocket-sized Starship travel lock provides added security by wedging between a door lock and its strike plate. It’s easy to install and has a built-in glass breaker and seatbelt cutter tools for emergencies.

Cam from Blacktail Studio built a coffee table out of denim. Now he’s back with an even more impressive fabric table with patterns typically found in damascus steel. He started by cutting abstract wooden forms that he added to his mold. Then he layered denim, poured epoxy, vacuum-infused it, and ran it through an industrial planer to reveal the patterns.

A traditional Japanese Higonokami knife has a permanently riveted hinge. These larger Higonokami knives have a removable screw hinge, which makes them easier to maintain and provides a secure locking mechanism. Each knife is made by alphakogyo with a handcrafted VG10 steel blade. They also sell smaller knives with a classic hinge design.

This pocket flashlight featured a durable aluminum shell, anodized in bright orange. It offers 275-, 200-, and 15-lumen modes, as well as an emergency strobe. It’s also fine in the rain or on a boat, thanks to an IP67 waterproof rating, and it has a dual-direction pocket clip that lets you clip it to the brim of a hat.

KARVD’s compact desks save floor space by attaching to your wall and folding up when not in use. Each is made from baltic birch wood and provides storage cubbies, a circular corkboard, and a fold-out laptop desk surface. The desks also have a built-in smartphone stand and pass-throughs for cords. They come in several eye-catching designs.

Here’s a great Valentine’s Day gift for men. Meathearts are tasty morsels of beef jerky cut in the shape of hearts. Like those classic Conversation Hearts candies, each is embellished with a romantic phrase like “Kiss Me,” “Meat Me,” and “Beef Mine.” Choose from Original or Spicy – with just slightly more racy words. Each gift box comes with about 16 pieces.

This soft-sided cooler bag from Bellroy is the perfect size for a 6-pack and an ice pack. It’s made using 3M Thinsulate insulation to keep contents cold and has a waterproof lining to keep moisture from escaping. Its handle can be looped around a backpack strap for easy carrying, and it has a bottle opener built into its latch. Makes a great lunchbox, too.

You never want to take a hot pan out of the oven with bare hands (bear hands are acceptable, though.) These playful oven mitts from Firebox look just like two delicious baguettes: golden-brown and crusty on the outside and white and fluffy on the inside. But no matter how good they look, don’t bite in.

Accessory maker WESN teamed up with fashion brand P&Co. to create a small but useful knife that’s legal in the UK. Their Slipjoint Microblade knife features a stubby D2 steel blade and a brass handle engraved with a sunburst design. It measures 2.3 in / 5.9 cm closed and 3.8 in / 9.75 cm open and has a spring-loaded mechanism for easy closing and safety.

Hibear makes the most versatile insulated bottle you can buy. The stainless steel All-Day Adventure Flask holds up to 32 oz. and includes the parts needed to make pour-over and cold brew coffee, tea, cocktails, infusions, and more. The silicone sleeve at its bottom can also be removed and used as a mug.

This smokeless outdoor propane cooker not only bakes perfectly crisp pizza crust but also gets the toppings right. Its top oven and pizza stone heats from the bottom, while its bottom oven heats from above. It can also be used for cooking steaks, baking casseroles, and more with a top temperature of 500º F.

This double-ended clip makes it easy to carry your keys on a belt loop or your backpack and has a couple of bonus features. Its center pivot point spins smoothly, turning it into a fidget spinner, while each end of the stainless steel accessory has a built-in bottle opener. Let us know if you figure out how to open two bottles at once with it.

Who said tea cups need to be made from glass or ceramic? These unique tea cups from Boundless Voyage are made from strong and lightweight titanium. Thanks to double-wall insulation, they won’t burn your hand when filled with hot beverages. Their small 40 ml (1.35 oz) capacity means they might be even better as shot glasses. The price shown is for a 2-pack.

This motorized rotary tool is better than scissors, especially when it comes to cutting materials like plastics, leather, carpeting, cardboard, and vinyl up to 1/4″ thick. It features a self-sharpening blade and ensures a clean, smooth cut in straight lines or curves. Aproca makes a custom-fit carrying case as an accessory.

This tech gear pouch from Orbitkey helps keep you organized while offering versatility. Its main outer bag provides lots of space for your gadgets and accessories, while its removable inner pouch lets you carry just a few essentials. The outer and inner bags stand upright for easy access and are made from recycled, water-resistant materials.

StatGear’s small but mighty pocket knife has an incredibly sharp D2 steel blade, connected to a skeletonized stainless steel frame. Its 2″ blade deploys quickly with a ball-bearing hinge, while its 3″ ergonomic handle is designed for a firm and reassuring grip.

This collection of modular steel toolboxes from SK Hand Tools lets you outfit your workshop or garage exactly how you want it. They come in a variety of door and drawer configurations that stack and lock securely into place or can be used individually. If you want them to roll on wheels, be sure to grab a Utility Cart or two.

Keep your wallet, watch, tools, and other small items organized and ready to go in this 3D-printed EDC tray from ANIMALMODS. It has a main storage tray along with six 18mm wide channels for knives. Custom channel widths can also be ordered, as well as a smaller version, the Tray No4. Combine multiples for more storage.

Made from black anodized aluminum, Fisher’s Clutch Space Pen has a bold and substantial look. Its hexagonal barrel provides a confident grip and won’t roll off your desk. Its pressurized ink cartridge has no trouble writing upside-down or in extreme temperatures and can even write underwater.

This keychain-friendly knife from Jimmytronics is great for light-duty tasks like opening packages and cutting cords. It uses a standard X-Acto No. 11 craft blade and has a spring-loaded mechanism and lever notch to ensure the blade is locked securely in place. Made from CNC-machined titanium for long life.

This bike accessory combines two useful functions – a mount for viewing maps and information on your phone, along with a storage bag for your wallet, keys, bike tools, or other small accessories. It comes in both a top-tube mount and handlebar version. It’s waterproof and has a built-in sunshade for your phone screen.

Love charcoal grilled foods but don’t have an outdoor space? This indoor grill from Kiwamiyatei is designed to produce that charcoal flavor using a carbon graphite surface. Its sears and chars like a charcoal grill and its heat-retaining lid helps seal in flavor. It works with all kinds of stovetop burners, including gas, electric, and induction.

We love finding new gear for our daily adventures. Everyday Carry shared their latest picks, including some great new items, including a collection of backpacks from Pioneer, rugged hiking boots from Huckberry and shoemaker Diemme, a fixed blade knife from CIVIVI, a big MOLLE pouch from CountyComm, and a modern two-room tent from Snow Peak.