Awesome Living

There are a few items you should always carry in your pack when camping or hiking, among them a multitool, duct tape, a firestarter, and paracord. Bryan Lynch’s book offers 60 projects that can help you survive, along with creative ways to carry paracord wrapped around tools, worn as a bracelet, or woven into a pouch, and more.

After prototyping a system for organizing the hardware in his workshop (aka “The Cave”), Adam Savage put his nose to the grindstone and built the entire setup. The rolling storage system has a plywood frame and custom-built metal shelves that slide out and hold Sortimo boxes for easy access to parts. It was immensely satisfying to see it all come together.

These battery-powered tabletop alarm clocks from Seiko feature a face and bezel design inspired by the Japanese brand’s iconic dive watches. They measure about 3.7″ across and feature a backlight and snooze functions. Choose from Blue, Green, White, Black, Black/Gray, Blue/Red, and Black/Gold color schemes.

This palm-size pocket knife from Bomber & Company has a spring-loaded mechanism for quick deployment. When opened, it measures just 3.74″ long. The knife’s perforated blade and body are made from 440C stainless steel in a carbon black finish, and its black G10 handles provide grip and are lightweight and durable.

This stacking plastic storage box from Post General features a design inspired by a military footlocker. It can be used indoors or outdoors, and its fold-down sides and removable lid make it easy to access its contents. When not in use, it folds up to save space. It’s available in brown, green, or grey.

Frolk’s whiskey glass set comes with two 11 oz. crystal glasses and a matching 30 oz. decanter, both with a unique twisted base design. They come packed in a pinewood box, along with two XL spherical whiskey chillers, a freezer pouch, tongs, and two slate coasters. Makes a great gift for whiskey lovers.

This compact knife from OKNIFE accepts standard utility blades, making it a great choice for opening boxes and cutting paper, leather, plastic, and rope. Features include a secure rail lock mechanism, a detachable pocket clip, and handle scales made from durable G10 with a carbon fiber overlay. A pressure plate and screw make changing blades easy.

Eylar’s lockable mid-size gear box is made from molded polypropylene and is IP67-rated waterproof, dustproof, and shockproof. It comes with thick padding foam you can cut to fit your equipment and can be easily stacked. Eylar can also customize the case with your own logo.

High N’ Wicked’s Foursquare Whiskey is one tasty spirit. The distillery achieves its depth of flavor by aging single-grain Irish whiskey in bourbon barrels and finishing it in casks from Foursquare’s award-winning Mark X 2007 Barbados rum. It starts sweet, like tropical fruit, giving way to bold and invigorating spices as it hits the back of your throat.

This compact stove is ideal for cooking outdoors. Its pot has a 1-liter capacity, making it big enough to serve two to three portions of soup or stew. It also boils water fast. It runs on isobutane-propane fuel and comes with a fuel canister stand, a locking pot lid, and a piezoelectric pushbutton ignition. They also sell a version with a pressure regulator.

Lay’s teamed up with IHOP to bring breakfast flavors to potato chips. These special edition snacks blend natural and artificial flavorings to make them taste like pancakes with strawberry topping, maple syrup, and smoky bacon. Walmart had them on sale for a limited time for just $2.99 a bag, but prices are already rising on eBay for the things.

Keep your EDC tools organized and ready to deploy with this leather belt sheath from Viperade. It has holders for common tools like knives, flashlights, and pens and comes with a 360º swivel hook for hanging a keychain. Available in black, brown, or camoshark patterns.

Tanner Goods’ bestselling sling bag now comes in handsome and durable 10 oz. waxed canvas. The second-generation Canyon Crossbody Pack has a 24L capacity, enough to store your point-and-shoot, phone, and other essentials in its four pockets. It has a foam-padded back for comfort and a strap that can be adjusted from 22″ to 48″ in length.

This Japanese-made bottle makes smooth and delicious cold brew coffee with ease. Add coffee grounds to its strainer basket, slowly add cold water, and refrigerate overnight for sublime cold coffee without bitterness. Holds up to 22 oz. Add a pound or two of coffee for a great gift.

These long and strong fire tongs from Kabin help keep fires going. Their easy-open claw design can grab logs big and small. They provide a 38″ reach to reduce the chance of burns and have comfortable hardwood hand grips. Made from anodized aluminum, so they won’t rust if left outdoors. Great for campfires, fireplaces, and fire pits.

Upgrade your glassware with these stackable mid-century-inspired mugs from HMM and Spring Pool Glass. They’re made from recycled glass and can handle hot or cold beverages. Each mug holds appx. 10 oz. of liquid. Available in amber or clear. They’re dishwasher safe, but you’ll want to avoid microwave use.

This aluminum flashlight packs several other useful functions. Its 200-lumen LED light has two brightness levels and a strobe mode, while its modular body contains a detachable compass, glass breaker, emergency whistle, and firestarter rod. The paracord lanyard is attached to a fire sparker with a built-in bottle opener and a 5 cm ruler.

Just because your clothes have holes in them doesn’t mean you need to throw them away. Kiriko put together this bundle of Jessica Marquez’s craft tutorial book Make and Mend and a set of unique, assorted textiles for patching torn jeans, worn elbows, and other repairs. The fabric squares come in sizes from 3″ x 3″ to 9″ x 9″.

Always stay pointed in the right direction with this coin-sized compass from PD EDC. It has an octagonal case machined from aluminum or titanium and a smooth 360º floating compass at its center. Its display lets you catch a glance at your direction from its side or top, and luminous markings glow in the dark. Perfect for a keychain or lanyard.

This compact flashlight from WUBEN is quite bright for its size, outputting up to 1800 lumens in brief bursts. Its other modes range from 5 to 1000 lumens, produced by a pair of high-CRI 6500K LEDs. Its wide-angle beam can be seen up to 433 feet away, but it’s even better as a close-range worklight. The E7 also has a magnetic base and is IP68-rated waterproof.

Bring the scents of the outdoors in with these incense cones from Good & Well Supply Co. The collection is inspired by places you might stop on the great American road trip, including National Parks and lodges. For example, Yellowstone smells like vetiver, pine needle, and sandalwood, and The Lookout Lake Lodge combines sea salt, sand dunes, and cedar.

This set of three 12″ tool pouches is great for keeping small tools and parts organized. Each is constructed from a webbed ballistic fabric that’s both strong and see-through. The bags are also water-resistant and puncture-resistant and have a heavy-duty zipper pull and a metal hook for attaching to other bags.