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Hozo Design’s digital measuring gadget calculates distances as you roll it across a surface. It can measure straight lines and curves with precision, and displays its measurements in inches (decimal or fraction), or centimeters on its bright blue OLED display. Made from stainless steel, aluminum, nylon, and silicon rubber.

Gerber’s compact chopping tool is small enough to toss in your pack whenever you head outdoors. It measures just 9.46″ long, while its sharp blade and ergonomic, rubberized grip make it great for prepping firewood and kindling, as well as cutting branches. Includes a nylon sheath for pack or belt mounting.

Backed with heavy duty Velcro fasteners, these straps are ideal for hanging up everything from garden hoses to power tools to extension cords in your workshop or garage. They come in capacities from 50 to 300 lb, and feature a spring-loaded quick-release carabiner hook.

Equipped with industrial-strength magnets and suction cups, this portable folding shelf provides a laptop desk on the go. It sticks to smooth surfaces like windows, or metal ones like the side of a truck. It has four small magnets at top for holding tools or a smartphone, and folds up like a briefcase for travel. Holds up to 40 lb.

This titanium keychain accessory combines three useful functions in one tiny tool. It offers a bottle opener, flat and phillips screwdrivers, all in a tool that’s just under 2″ long and nestles neatly between your keys. Comes in raw titanium and a variety of anodized color finishes.

Just because you’re working from home doesn’t mean your desk should be a mess. Urban Minimalist’s smart looking desk organizer has spaces for your phone, pens, pencils, business cards, and everyday objects. It’s made form cast concrete and has a recycled cork bottom to protect surfaces from scratches.

Koziol’s reusable outdoor cutlery set is designed to snap together, making the pieces easy to pack and store. They’re made from durable, BPA-free and Melamine-free thermoplastic, and come in a variety of colors. Each set includes the fork, knife, and spoon.

Designed and built by architect Aigars Lauzis, this unique mobile home combines an electric tricycle, a boat, and a tiny living space in one. Its motors propel it up to 25 mi on land or 19 mi on water, and its wheels fold up when floating. Its interior has removable bench seating and a small sleeping area for two.

Do you have heaps of brush or other debris you need to burn? Skip the burn barrels and uncontained piles. Made from thick 14 gauge steel, Pyro Cages keep fires controlled, and help feed them with airflow thanks to their perforated sides. They come in a variety of sizes, along with optional lids and risers available.

The delicious looking Kentaco replaces the taco shell with a crispy boneless fried chicken patty, loaded up with cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, cheese sauce, lettuce and tomatoes. It’s only available at KFC Singapore at the moment, but hopefully, it’ll go global soon, because we’re hungry.

GoPro diversifies from the camera biz with this versatile light source. The Zeus Mini has 10 LEDs that kick out 200 lumens. It comes with a clip and 360º swivel mount, and is compatible with standard GoPro mounts. It’s waterproof to 33ft (10m), offers four brightness levels, and comes with a diffuser for smooth illumination.

Until there’s a vaccine for COVID-19, it’s critical that we wear our masks when we’re around other people. Everyday Carry rounded up a dozen fabric masks created by gear makers, each representing a substantial upgrade over those paper surgical masks, and many contributing to relief efforts as part of your purchase.

SparkFun’s titanium Semi-Horned Oblong Versatile Eating Ladle combines a spoon, fork, serrated knife, bottle opener, and paracord wrap in one. Best of all the S.H.O.V.E.L’s plans are open-source, so you can make your own, and even extend or modify the design.

Italian knifemaker Maserin’s gentlemanly Toledo pocket knife features a classic multi-blade shape and style, with an intricate vintage pattern on its aluminum scales, and a trio of small, mirror-finish pen blades made from stainless steel. Measures 3.25″ when closed.

This unique piece of home fitness equipment helps target the muscles in your core, abs, lats, arms, lower back, and spine. It can provide up to 100 pounds of progressive resistance, and its companion app can track your reps using your smartphone. Save an extra 20% with code SUMMERSAVE20 (Expires 5.26.20).

Keep your pocket tools, watches, and other EDC gear organized with this lockable display valet from Drop. It holds up to 7 knives, 3 watches, a wallet, and 2 full-size pens or 4 small flashlights, and has a USB pass-through for charging. An optional storage drawer ($50) stacks beneath the main section for added capacity.

Olight’s small-but-mighty pocket flashlight features a water-resistant aluminum body with a unique knurled grip design. It offers 180 lumens of brightness from a single AAA battery, and has a TIR optic lens for a smooth beam. The zig-zag pocket clip offers carrying versatility. Available in desert tan and black.

Work out all of your muscle knots and tension with this powerful massager. The percussive action helps eliminate tension at three different intensity levels, while its interchangeable heads target just the right spot. It runs for up to 90 minutes per charge, and comes in a carrying case. Save 46% in The Awesomer Shop.

Weighing less than 15 pounds, Rockwell’s tabletop power saw is light enough to carry between workspaces. It makes quick work of wood, tile, plastics, and metal, and makes curves, cross, rip, and miter cuts. We recommend ponying up the extra 13 bucks and grabbing the version with the 10-blade set.

Chicago Comb Co.’s Model 1 is made from ultra strong and lightweight carbon fiber composite. Its tines are ultra smooth, offering tangle-free combing of even the toughest hair. It’s great for head hair or beards, and has an ergonomic handle design with a finger hole on one end.

A 64oz version of GrowlerWorks’ store-and-pour CO2 pressurized growler. It’s made from tungsten-finish stainless steel, has a built-in handle, and its double-wall vacuum-insulated chamber can keep beer fresh for up to 2 weeks. It’s also great for storing and serving cocktails. On sale for a limited time from Cool Material.

Have a firefighter in the family? These bar tools from Halligan Bottle Openers make a great gift for our valiant first responders. The set includes a bottle opener that looks like a tiny Halligan pry bar, and a corkscrew that resembles a pickaxe. They come with red or black handles, and can be personalized for $10 extra.

Inspired by the design of those mechanical schedule signs you see at airports and train stations, this plastic sign board uses interchangeable letter tiles for you to post messages or your schedule for the day. It measures 11.9″w x 8.4″h, and has both a tabletop stand and keyhole hooks for wall hanging.

This packable tent can store in the trunk of your SUV or crossover, and gives you an enclosed living space perfect for camping or day trips. The 6.5 foot-tall cube sets up in 3 to 5 minutes, and is waterproof, UV-resistant, and has integrated mosquito netting. Save an extra 20% off with code SUMMERSAVE20 (exp 5.26.20)

From the Truth in Advertising Department, machinist Brian Howey’s shiny, stubby, and fat metal pens have a clean, minimal look to them, and measure just 4-3/4″ long. They come in various combinations of aluminum, brass, and copper, and can be optioned out with a matching leather case from UpState Handmade.