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This teensy keychain tool may be small, but it’s mighty useful. It’s machined from sturdy titanium, and features a pry bar tip with a nail cutout, as well as a larger opening for yanking out more challenging nails. It’ll also turn a hex bit in a pinch.

Plane Pieces’ drink coasters are the perfect gift for aviation enthusiasts. They’re made using authentic Pratt & Whitney gears from vintage WWII radial airplane engines. Each one is encased in clear resin, surrounded with a machined aluminum outer ring, and has a protective bumper underneath. Sold individually, or in sets of four.

In addition to its twist-action ballpoint pen, this hexagonal aluminum tool packs six other useful functions. It’s got metric and inch rulers, a removable touchscreen stylus, mini flat and Phillips screwdrivers, and its back end doubles as a phone stand and a bottle opener.

The Trinken lid and cup provide a stealthy way to carry a beer can, concealing your brewski inside of a mock coffee cup. It firmly grips cans from 12oz to 17oz, and has a silicone gasket to prevent leaks. It insulates between the can and your hand, and collapses down to just 2″ when not in use. Includes two lids and one cup.

These hard-shelled polycarbonate cases are perfect for keeping gadgets, cash, and other small items safe from damage when camping, boating, or in any outdoor situation where water is a concern. They’re waterproof, dustproof, and close securely with a triple action latch. Available in three sizes and a variety of colors.

Often, the best gear is the stuff you use most frequently. But regular use can lead to wear and breakage. Everyday Carry offers up some great tips on keeping your favorite pocket knives, wallets, bags, watches, and other items in great shape for as long as possible.

This modular lunchbox system lets you pick which food containers you need for a specific meal, and packs neatly inside of a bag that transforms into a reversible eating mat. The full kit includes stackable containers, a warm/cool gel pack, a cutlery holder, carrying handle, and more. The mat is machine washable too.

Keep your pens, pencils, and other skinny pocket tools neat and organized with Ewittco’s nicely-structured full-grain leather cases. They come in a variety of colors, and can be personalized with an engraved name or logo graphic. Measures 7.7″ x 3.7″ closed, 7.7″ x 7.7″ open.

I Like to Make Stuff shares this home renovation project that he worked on with a friend. They turned one long room into two rooms, with the second one hidden behind a wardrobe. It even has a secret switch and a smart lock.

Japan loves their KitKat bars. They make them in all kinds of flavors, like green tea, melon/mascarpone, strawberry, and many more. Now taste some of these unusual variants here in the states with this pack of 21 mini bars, all imported from Japan. Amazon also has all kinds of other flavors if you’re feeling adventurous.

Nitecore’s powerful compact flashlight has a squared-off case to keep it from rolling, and a built in belt clip for easy carrying. It’s got a clean and bright CREE XP_L HD V6 LED, a USB-rechargeable battery, and an OLED display that shows its current mode. It outputs 200 lumens in high mode, but has a 1000 lumen turbo mode for quick bursts.

These beautifully-crafted metal chopsticks offer substance and permanence, while nodding to tradition with their bamboo-inspired form. Each one is molded from pure titanium, which won’t rust, and is resistant to germs. Available in black, silver, grey, or gold.

Want your plain black bag to stand out on the luggage carousel? You need one of Airportag’s playful bag tags. They come with funny illustrations and/or verbiage, and are made of a thick, durable plastic that should last a long time. They can be personalized with your information on back, or even your face on one design.

D4bgs versatile bag has space for all your everyday items like a phone, cables, pens/pencils, pocket tools, and more. It’s made from a mix of sturdy Cordura fabrics with a nylon lining, and has a padded sleeve inside, and Molle webbing on front. It can be worn over the shoulder, around the waist, or strapped to a bike frame.

This all-in-one workout set lets you do lots of different exercises using a combination of bands and your own body’s weight to produce resistance. It includes the VectorFit platform, a collapsible bar, handles, wrist straps, a door anchor, and four bands. Save 45% off the MSRP in The Awesomer Shop.

These alligator-jawed power garden tools make quick work of cutting branches and logs, while minimizing the safety risks of working with a chainsaw. The LP1000 is a 4.5-amp corded version, while the LLP120 is a cordless version that runs on a 20V MAX rechargeable battery. Both can saw through branches up to 4″ in diameter.

This titanium clip is perfect for securely hanging your keys from a belt loop or bag, and also packs a fold-out pocket knife. Its sharp steel blade clicks firmly into place when in use, and has a finger notch for easy deployment.

If you’re a frequent traveler, you want to know exactly where all of your stuff is. Everyday Carry highlights eight bags which have built-in organization systems to keep your clothes, accessories, and other gear neat and easy to access. That HEXAD Access duffel looks perfect for the kind of trips we often take.

Topeak’s versatile multi-tool is like a Swiss Army knife for bicyclists. It includes 25 useful functions, including a variety of wrenches, hex keys, and screwdrivers, as well as specialized tools for spokes, valves, tires, and chains. It also packs a knife and a bottle opener.

IKEA teamed up with synth and design house Teenage Engineering to create a limited collection to turn any space into a dance party. It includes modular LED spotlights and dot-matrix lights, speakers and subwoofers, furniture, tiki cups, and even a cajón drum to get the beat going. They also created some 3D-printable hacks.

This flexible bike lock is not only easier to wrap around posts than traditional U-locks, it’s far more durable. It can withstand a tremendous amount of torsion – which can destroy other locks, and has a pick and drill-resistant lock cylinder. It’s also insurance-rated, with optional bike theft coverage available.

Etsy store Timber Grove Studios makes wall-mounted shelves that look like three mountain peaks. Each shelf is about 12″ tall and 24″ wide. The shelf has variants that have 5 or 10 hooks at the bottom. There are also two-tone variants with 20 color options.

This smartly-designed camping utensil combines a full size spoon, fork, and cooking tool in one. Its fork has a safe cutting edge, while its long neck and flexible rubber edge let your scrape every last bite from the walls of cans, jars, plastic tubs, and bowls. Available in 7.5″ standard and 10.5″ XL sizes.

Pelican’s soft-sided cooler bags make it easy and comfortable to carry bottles and cans. The Dayventure Backpack has plenty of room for carrying items in its top section, while chilling a six-pack in its bottom. The dedicated Dayventure Sling cooler holds 12 cans and ice, or up to 4 wine bottles.