Awesome Living

Give your garage, workshop, or business a bold new look with these hexagonal LED light fixtures. They’re modular so you can connect multiples, and produce a bright and crisp 6000K color temperature. Sold as 4′ individual rings, 10′ x 5′ strips, or 15.75′ x 8′ grids.

Every once in a while, we come across a tool that we’ve never heard of, but that belongs in every toolbox. Case in point: the Air Shim. YouTuber Silver Cymbal shows off this simple but useful tool which you can fill in gaps, lift appliances, open stuck windows, and even pry open car doors in an emergency.

This unique knife is named for Charles Lightoller, who helped women and children onto lifeboats on the Titanic and later rescued 127 men at Dunkirk. The compact EDC knife has a 1.9″ Damascus steel blade with a twist pattern. Its handle combines Damascus steel and rosewood. Includes a full-grain leather sheath.

Four Roses’ Kentucky distillery combines two mash-bills with five proprietary yeast strains to create 10 distinct bourbon recipes. Once they’ve matured, they blend four of these for gold-medal-winning Four Roses Small Batch, a mellow 90-proof spirit to serve straight-up, on the rocks, or in a flavorful cocktail like The Sweet & Spicy.

Work out all of your muscle knots and tension with this deep-tissue percussive massager. The rapid vibrations help eliminate tension at 16 intensity levels, while its 10 interchangeable heads target just the right spot. It runs from 4 to 25 hours per charge, depending on the intensity setting. Includes a carrying case.

Sinks are usually made from porcelain or metal, but builder Laura Kampf wanted something a little different to replace the beat-up old slop sink in her shop, so she created one by laminating scraps of plywood, then coating them with an ample dose of epoxy to make it watertight. Now she needs a proper backsplash.

While its primary purpose may be as a box cutter and utility blade, Defiance Tools’ little red gadget packs a few more handy features. It’s also got a saw blade, a jack knife blade, a 1/4″ hex drive with two screwdriver bits, and an LED flashlight.

Hang this cute critter on your keyring or backpack, and you’ll always be ready to bug out. The BugLit micro flashlight is a handy task light with a carabiner and bendy legs to point the light where you need it. The rechargeable light has four modes and is bright enough to illuminate up to 50 feet.

Stave off your morning fatigue with a cup of coffee served up by the malevolent Great Old One of R’lyeh. Storm Crow’s double-walled insulated steel mug holds 16 oz. of your favorite hot or cold drink, and is decorated with a festive Starbucks-inspired Cthulhu sigil.

These heavy-duty coolers have a freezer-quality lid gasket, built-in bottle openers, and up to 3 inches of foam insulation to hold ice for up to a full week. With their ultra-tough roto-molded construction, the 45-, 60- and 80-quart coolers are certified bear-resistant, so they’ll even survive your craziest parties.

These portable lanterns have collapsible shades and folding legs to use up 50% less space in your backpack. Their tripod legs double as hanging hooks, and you can remove their shades for spotlight mode. Available in 150-lumen Backcountry and 250-lumen Basecamp models, both with a red light mode. Batteries sold separately.

One80’s second-gen headlamp uses 16 LEDs to output 360 lumens wherever you aim your face. It weighs just 4oz, including its battery pack, and can run for 3 to 7 hours, depending on brightness. It’s waterproof and dustproof too. The set includes a non-slip headband for use on helmets. Save 30% in The Awesomer Shop.

The Lumipod offers a modern take on the cabin in the woods. The compact dwelling’s most notable feature is its curved glass picture windows which can be retracted into its walls, so its main space can transform from an indoor space to an outdoor one in seconds. It’s available in three sizes, ranging from 18m² to 42m².

Despite its name, Wood Trick’s unique wooden perpetual wall calendar actually can be used to track dates using the conventional Gregorian calendar we use today, but its design is inspired by Mayan culture. It comes flat-packed, and its 73 pieces are relatively easy to assemble. Measures 16.1″ in diameter.

Add flavor to butters, oils, honeys, and more with this easy-to-use countertop appliance. Place herbs in the Power Pod tray, and let its automatic time and temperature controls do the work. One Power Pod holds up to 8 grams (1/4 oz.) of herbs, and you can add a second to double your infusion strength.

Inspired by a Tik Tok video by RJ the Magician, Vegan chef Sauce Stache wanted to see if the faux bacon he showed off really tasted like the smoky meat. The recipe involves soaking thin strips of bread in sauces and spices then pan-frying them. Of course, you’ve just traded fats and protein for fats and carbs.

Lifelike goldfish illustrations by artist Kim Rody adorn the three compartments in her porcelain Golden Trio serving dish, keeping things like olives, nuts, and Goldfish crackers in their place. Microwave, oven, and dishwasher safe. Amusingly, Rody’s various goldfish platters come with a month’s supply of fish food.

This compact grill is great for cooking small portions of meats, veggies, and even grilled cheese sandwiches. Its butane fuel canister hides inside and can burn at a full flame for up to 90 minutes. Plus, its ceramic grates have a smooth, nonstick surface for easy flipping.

Tactica’s unusual-looking multitool packs 17 tools for fixing bicycles. It fits snugly in your hand, and its tools include tire levers, wrenches, allen keys, hex sockets, and a Phillips driver bit. It also has useful everyday tools like a bottle opener and package opener. Available in bright orange or stealthy black.

Carry your computer and organize your everyday work essentials in this military-style messenger bag from Mercury Tactical Gear. Its main compartment is padded and includes a removable laptop case with its own handle, while its exterior features MOLLE webbing and three detachable accessory pouches.

This high brightness tactical flashlight cranks out up to 3200 lumens with a beam distance of 324 meters (appx. 1062 feet). It has a substantial aluminum alloy body with a 1″ grip diameter and is IPX8 waterproof. It comes with a 5000 mAh high capacity 21700 rechargeable battery.

Made in Japan by Puebco, this borosilicate glass pitcher makes perfect popcorn in your microwave. Just add popcorn, place butter in the top melter, and nuke until popped. Holds appx. 1 liter of popped corn or 30g of kernels. Just be sure to keep an eye on it, because there’s nothing worse than the smell of burnt popcorn.

Kitchen Knife Skills 101 teaches that the proper grip is to pinch the blade for maximum control instead of the natural habit of using a straight forefinger. Fiskars’ stainless steel Summit Knives make the optimum grip automatic by moving the pinch-zone up and away from the blade to the handle. Sold in a four-piece set.