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FiveJoy’s versatile and compact tool belongs in the trunk of every car. It packs a heavy duty shovel, axe, hoe, hook, a serrated saw edge, firestarter, whistle, and more, making it the perfect tool for getting out of a bind, and for everyday tasks in the outdoors.

UCO’s compact lantern provides a warm, natural source of light anywhere. It collapses to just 4.25″ tall, then expands to make room for a candle, surrounded by a windproof glass chimney. Its refills burn up to 9 hours, and a spring mechanism keeps its flame centered.

Triink’s Pickaxe is a key-sized multitool that specializes in opening drinks. It has a bottle opener, a can tab opener, a stopper remover and a shotgun hole punch. It can also be used as a screwdriver, box cutter and pry bar.

Woodworker Lignum shows off another fantastic build – a sculptural lounge chair crafted from bits and pieces of wood cut into small slats, glued together, then sanded smooth to reveal an eye-catching pixelated pattern.

Spring may be around the corner, but chilly mornings and evenings still abound. Keep yourself toasty on the couch with this cozy 50″ x 70″ sherpa-lined blanket from Rumpl. It has a soft microsuede face, a water-resistant finish, and is machine washable and dryer-safe.

Etsy store Candlelit Desserts makes candles and soaps that look like a variety of food. Its bestseller is this candle that not only looks but also smells like Froot Loops. The 12oz candle comes in a 6″ bowl and has a spoon embedded in it. Not part of a nutritious breakfast.

We love the reassuring feel of locking a retractable pen in place with a bolt-action mechanism. Refyne’s design stands out with its copper inner barrel, and looks great in either black PVD stainless steel or titanium. It also comes with a removable pocket clip.

The Flipfork Boss turns the spatula into a 5-in-1 grilling tool. Its large fork, serrated edge, knife edge and bottle opener will make you the grill master, moving from task to task with ease. Its acacia wood handle is moisture-resistant and antibacterial.

While we spend most of our time thumbing away at our phones, sometimes writing things on paper is just better. And if you’re going to write, you need a good writing instrument. Our pals at Everyday Carry are here with their picks for 10 great pens you can scribble with.

Reusable straws are so much better for the environment than disposable straws. But they can be a pain to clean, and that’s not good for you. The Rain Straw solves that by having a design that forms an airtight seal when in use yet can split into two for cleaning.

SOG’s keychain-size knife is perfect for everyday needs, like cutting twine, opening boxes, or slicing packing tape. It measures just 3.5″ long when closed, and has a built in bottle opener and a smart keylatch ring for easy addition and removal of keys.

Society6 lets artists sell their work on apparel, phone cases, mugs and more. The company recently branched out to bigger things, namely furniture. Its customizable coffee table measures 35.75″x 17.75″x 17″ and is made of baltic birch and steel.

Barbuzzo’s miniature replicas of laboratory glassware are the perfect way to serve up the results of your mixology experiments. The set includes all four glasses shown here, each one labeled with volume demarcations for precise measurements.

Yeti’s durable Rambler mug is now available in a jumbo 24oz capacity. It has double-wall vacuum insulation, a puncture- and rust-resistant stainless steel body and handle, and is dishwasher-safe. It’s a great mug for everyday use and outdoor adventures.

A super compact EDC knife that folds into a 1.77″ diameter disc. Has a 0.94″ long stainless steel blade, and is handy for opening all those packages you get from Amazon. Comes in a variety of colors, but we’d go for the rainbow finish design.

Pull Start Fire is designed to be stupidly easy to use. All you have to do is pile wood around it and pull its string. It works even in 200+ mph winds, light rain, and with wet wood. It burns for over 30 minutes, more than enough to get a fire going.

Lioe Design’s Stealth Pen V2 has an eye-catching teardrop design. Its wide body also makes the pen easier to grip than others. It’s made of aluminum, has a built-in pocket clip, and uses Parker-style Schmidt G2 refills.

Hedgehog’s premium umbrella is equipped with ribs that pivot and adjust independently. This allows it to withstand winds up to 70 mph, outlasting other umbrellas with ease. It also has a carbon fiber frame, making it extremely durable, and an interchangeable canopy.

We love going to concerts and clubs too, but with loud music, your ears can take serious damage. These earplugs reduce volume by 20dB, and won’t make you look like a dork. Save an extra 15% in The Awesomer Shop with code SEMIANNUAL (through 3/10/19).

With this oversize blanket, you don’t have to curl up or fight with your partner. It measures 10’x 10′, enough for four people to snuggle up fully covered. It’s made of polyester and spandex and is machine-washable. It’s on sale at Touch of Modern for $125 until 3/10/19.

Stealtho’s Desk Organizer is a modular companion for the modern desk. It has four pieces that you can rearrange or remove from its magnetic base. The wireless charging module also has two USB-C ports, two USB 3.0 ports, an HDMI port, and a microSD card reader.

OGarden’s Smart indoor garden promises to be a low maintenance and relatively compact system. It holds up to 30 seedlings and up to 60 plants at once, ensuring a continuous harvest every 3 or 4 days. Its automatic watering system also warns you to low water levels.

VSSL’s new kit packs over 70 camping essentials inside 1 lb waterproof and durable cylinder that doubles as an LED flashlight. The items are grouped into eight canisters. The items include a first aid kit, a fishing kit, and waterproof matches and firestarters.

The Workshop Pen is a refillable pen with a long body that looks and feels like a screwdriver handle, and is about the size of a carpenter’s pencil. Its body is made of cellulose acetate for a smooth yet grippy feel. It uses Fisher Space Pen refills.

Keep your choppers gleaming white with this electric toothbrush. It vibrates 40,000 times per minute, cleaning teeth, and stimulating gums. Includes a case and 8 brush heads. Get another 15% off in The Awesomer Shop with code SEMIANNUAL (through 3/10/19).

Leatherman’s new Free collection consists of multitools that have all of their implements on the outside of each tool, allowing for quick and one-handed access. The magnetic system deploys each tool with reduced friction and will never wear out. Drops 4/2019.

After making a machine that can automatically pet his dog, woodworker Matt Thompson decided to make something nice for himself – an Adirondack chair that can scratch his back and massage his scalp automatically

Food Wrap is a washable and reusable alternative to plastic wrap and baking foil. It’s made from BPA-free and FDA-approved silicone. It forms an airtight seal, can withstand temperatures of up to 450ºF and can also be used in the freezer.

Covogoods’ Covobox 2.0 is a hidden storage box that’s made of real books on its front side. It’s perfect for hiding gadgets, cables and other small items on a shelf. The half-box slides out for easy access. You can customize your order’s size and color.

Living Big in a Tiny House shares this wonderful DIY tiny house that shows how prioritizing one’s needs means things don’t have to be all cramped. Aside from a spacious living area, Erin and Jake’s house has a separate space for watching on their 55″ TV.