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Amsler Knives makes this compact pry bar that’s a great addition to any keychain. Each one is handmade from titanium and makes quick work of wedging items apart or pulling small nails and staples. Available in a variety of colors, with or without a carbidized pry tip.

Zignum Mezcal’s Joven, Reposado, and Añejo spirits are pleasantly smooth versions of tequila’s smoky cousin, with the latter two benefiting from 8-18 months in oak casks. The Oaxacan distillery’s eco-friendly initiatives include solar heating, water recycling, and a nursery where Espadín agave is grown from seeds.

Robinson Foundry crafted this useful brass kitchen gadget using a 3D printed measuring cube as a starting point. Like some of his other creations, he used the “Lost PLA” method to create a ceramic mold around the 3D print and then melted away the plastic. We wonder how accurate it is compared to the original.

MMEP Studio’s unique accent light brings a modern look into any space. Each handmade lamp is constructed from cast concrete and features a stepped and angled interior that makes it appear its LED light source is at the end of a corridor. It measures 9″H x 3″W x 3″D and is powered by a USB cable.

These slimmed-down variants of Gerber Gear’s multifunctional Armbar pocket tools reduce bulk, while still offering more than just a knife. There are two versions: one with a screwdriver and another with scissors, both with a bottle opener at its rear. Each has a 2.5″ straight-edge blade with a frame lock and a textured grip.

In the 1800s, Benedictine monks created a pleasantly bitter elixir of herbs thought to possess therapeutic properties. It became known as Averna when Salvatore Averna acquired the recipe and won approval from King Umberto I, the liqueur’s first superfan. Two centuries later, the timeless Italian ritual of drinking Amaro Averna remains.

Featuring a backlit LCD/IPS tube display like the EleksTube clock, the Nextube takes things to the next level. In addition to selectable fonts, it has a handsome black walnut base, brass accent rings, and built-in weather, timer, and music visualizer functions. Open-source firmware means you can develop your own apps too.

Hailing from Vladivostok, Russia, Art Brothers Glass makes some incredible stained glass pieces. One of their more modest works is this colorful suncatcher of the moon with a trio of astronauts (or cosmonauts) and a satellite dangling below. Each 8.9″ x 7″ piece is handmade, so expect subtle differences.

Tired of freezing your butt off at sporting events? Coleman’s padded seat warms your bottom for up to three hours on a charge. It folds up for easy carrying and has a dual battery holder for doubling runtime or charging your phone with a second OneSource battery. It’s also got a hook for holding it on bleacher seats.

The handsome Grab & Go Dog Leash Bag by Spruce Pup keeps all your dog-walking essentials ready 24/7. The handled main pouch has compartments for human stuff and a zippered pocket for dog treats. The outside has a phone sleeve, key clip, belt clip, poop bag access, and a G-hook bottle opener on the leash.

Feeling good without feeling tipsy is the aim of alcohol-free Three Spirit. Nightcap, Livener, and Social Elixir botanical drinks are designed to reduce stress, improve mood, and make imbibers feel more social. Ingredients like cacao, turmeric, ginger, black pepper, and green tea come from plants used in remedies for centuries.

Fun bum fact: In many EU countries, it’s illegal to have a bidet-less bathroom – they’re more hygienic than regular toilets and save water and TP. The easy-to-install Fluidmaster Soft Spa 9500 Bidet seat is extra kind to your behind with controls for water temperature and pressure, seat heat, dryer, deodorizer, and nightlight.

The puffy, reversible, water-resistant Adventure Blanket from Cascade Mountain Tech has become our cozy buddy for camping, beaching, event-going, and RV bedding. Made of machine-washable nylon rip-stop, it’s big enough for two (70” x 60”) and has thumb loops so you can wrap up while keeping your hands free.

Yeti’s durable Rambler mug is even better in this jumbo 24 oz. size. 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.

Terrain 365’s sleek and modern flipper knife features an easy-to-operate detent-type slipjoint for opening. Its 3″ blade is made using the company’s rustproof, edge-holding Terravantium blade alloy and features titanium hardware and ceramic bearings for durability. Available with a titanium billet or carbon fiber handle.

Best of Show. Best of Class. Double Gold… Mezcal Amaras Cupreata keeps collecting top international medals. Proving that there’s a biodiversity of agaves yielding a wide range of flavors, Cupreata strikes gold by focusing on the distinct herbaceous notes from wild agaves harvested from the high-altitude slopes of Guerrero, Mexico.

Product designers Arrow & Eaves created a keychain-sized pen that looks and feels more substantial than others. It’s made from durable, lightweight titanium and is designed for long life while hanging from your key ring. Its pen holds firmly in place with an o-ring and screw threads to prevent loss while open or closed.

This durable sling-style bag is ready to take on whatever nature dishes out. It’s constructed with seamless welds and waterproof zippers and is IPX7 rated to keep contents dry. It comes with a touchscreen-compatible phone pouch that you can swap with other modules using Fidlock quick-release fasteners.

GT Scientific CNC machines pen holders from aluminum and applies Cerakote thin-film ceramic coating to give them color and a protective outer layer. Each of its four openings has a Delrin liner to protect writing instruments. They offer a special deal on imperfect ones if you want to save a few bucks.

We’re always looking for affordable, portable, and stowable fitness solutions. The TRX Bandit is a hero that makes resistance band training more effective. Its ergonomically designed handles snap onto strength bands (four are included) so users can grip better and focus on form. Includes a seven-day trial to TRX Training Club.

After a long day at work, taking a hike, or helping friends move, there’s nothing like a cold beer to quench your thirst. Always be prepared to pop bottle caps with one of Everyday Carry’s bottle opener picks. They’ve got 13 options to choose from ranging from the teensy Pangea PiCo to the versatile Victorinox Jetsetter@work Alox.

Bottled in Michigan, American Liquor Co. Vodka is blended like whisky. Every budget bottle mixes vodkas made from four classic ingredients – wheat, rye, potato, and corn – from American distilleries: Middle West Spirits, Stumpy Spirits, Yahara Bay, Grand Traverse Distillery, Valentine Distilling, and Proof Artisan Distillers.

The latest version of STKR’s FLEXiT flexible work light allows for a huge variety of hands-free positions and angles. Its multiple CREE LEDs output up to 400 lumens, with focused spot and wide floodlight modes, a red night mode, and a 2-color flashing hazard mode.