Awesome Living

Terra Frma’s pocket-sized, water-resistant deck includes quick reference cards for numerous kinds of disasters. It provides useful information in the event of an emergency, especially when you don’t have access to a phone or internet service. Keep one in your glovebox, one in your suitcase, and another in your bugout bag.

These mini dry-erase cards are a great alternative to sticky notes. They feature integrated magnets, so they stick to metal surfaces too. An optional write-on steel holder gives you a place to store unused Flow Cards and display your most important note. Sold in sets of 4 or 8 cards.

This retro-inspired modern grill is designed for ease of use. Its charcoal Briq packages ignite quickly, and you can dial in temperatures from 250ºF to 900ºF. Its kettle is made from porcelain enameled steel for long life, and comes in several stylish colors.

Made from high-tensile Cr-V steel, Vibrelli’s 19-in-1 multitool is a lifesaver when your bike breaks down on the road. It’s got hex wrenches, spoke wrenches, open wrenches, Phillips, flat, and Torx drivers, along with a universal chain-breaker tool. It packs up small too, measuring just 3″ x 2″ x 0.5″ when not in use.

Based in Tahoe Woods, California, Origin Artwork creates awesome laser-cut wall art with a tremendous amount of depth and dimension. Their designs feature topographic maps of real world locations, fictitious places, and the occasional video game screen.

This streamlined version of Fizzics’ beer dispenser pours delicious draft from any beer, and it does it 25% faster than the original. It generates a micro-foam that puts a Nitro-like creamy head on canned or bottled beers in seconds. Those tiny bubbles help preserve flavors normally lost in the big bubbles of a hand-pour.

One of the most important parts of any workshop is having some way to store and organize tools. Builder Ben Tardif decided he wanted something that offered flexibility, so he built a wall storage system that uses French cleats for hanging and arranging custom bins and shelves that hold his most frequently used tools.

Perhaps the most important tool to keep in your pocket is a knife. Pocket knives can open packages, cut rope, offer protection, and save lives. But you don’t need a big, heavy knife to reap the benefits of this critical tool. Everyday Carry showcases a dozen great blades, each weighing less than 3 ounces.

This bamboo lap desk reduces the need for a dedicated workspace, letting you work from the comfort of your couch. It has a ventilated laptop section and an integrated mousepad. Its grooved back edge can hold smartphones or tablets, while a recessed tray can hold pens, pencils, or snacks. Measures 23.2″ W x 12.2″ L x .78″ H.

Brazilians know a thing or two about grilling foods, so we trust that the Brazil-based Noori knows how to make a good grill. The V02 Airy is a wood-burning rocket stove that directs heat to its cooktop using concrete plates and steel pipes. It’s incredibly versatile, serving as a cooktop, BBQ grill, pizza oven, and fire pit.

Whether you’re an athlete or just spend lots of time standing, your legs are bound to be sore at the end of the day. This therapeutic leg massager system uses a combination of air compression and heat to help relieve pain, increase blood flow, and decrease inflammation in your thighs, calves, and feet.

Take your grilling to a new level with this high-power propane torch. It cranks out up to 400,000+ BTU of heat, which can quickly start a charcoal grill, sear meat, or light a campfire in seconds. It’s also great for rapidly cleaning grime off of your grill. There’s also a shorter version for more precise culinary work, the SU-VGun.

Handmade from 1/4″ hot rolled steel, this modern and minimal fire pit should last a lifetime. It’s made from four sheets of metal that slide together for easy assembly, and its A36 steel is designed to patina over the years, from shades of silver into rich shades of orange and gold. They also make a stainless steel version.

The slender, blue bottle of Tequila Corralejo Reposado has been an iconic favorite for ages, thanks to its double distillation and aging process in American oak barrels. But no bar is complete without the flavors of Corralejo’s Tequila Blanco (clear with citrus and herbal notes) and Tequila Anejo (golden, aged 12 months).

Would you love to make super crisp, fresh-baked pizza at home? The Firepod is a compact propane pizza oven that can cook pizzas on its efficient hot stone surface. In addition it doubles as a hot rock cook set, or upgraded with a BBQ griddle. Special price through 6.1.2021 in The Awesomer Shop.

Give your over-the-ear headphones a proper place to rest when you’re not wearing them. This handmade stand from AmbiColoredLight features a head-shaped sandalwood-veneered base. At its center is a light-up acrylic porthole that displays a laser-etched waveform graphic that can change colors to suit your mood.

Artist Greg Frehr creates these playful dining tables that replace ordinary chairs with swings. SwingTables have an outdoor-safe powder-coated steel frame, a wooden tabletop, and wooden swings to sit on. They come in 2-seat, 4-seat, 6-seat, and 8-seat variants and disassemble into sections for shipping. Cushioned seats are available.

GSI Outdoors‘ portable french press is made from a shatter- and heat-resistant resin, wrapped in a removable insulated sleeve. It’s makes perfect cups of coffee while camping, and with a 30 oz. capacity, you can get a few refills from each use. It also comes in a 50 oz. variant.

Do you use pneumatic tools in your workshop or garage? This clever storage system keeps all of your air tool heads organized and at the ready. Each tool head locks securely in place in any orientation, thanks to universal quick-connectors. Sold in packs of five, they include mounting hardware for wood or metal installations.

Rather than packing in tools that you’ll rarely use, Leatherman’s latest compact multitool includes just the most essential ones. It features 14 functions including needlenose and regular pliers, wire cutters, a blade, awl, can opener, bottle opener, file, flat and Phillips screwdrivers, and a 4″ ruler, all for 50 bucks.

These unique mugs are handmade from African Jacaranda wood. They’re happy to hold your coffee, tea, or even wine. They hold about 8 oz. and come in either light or dark burned finishes. Hand wash only and apply coconut or olive oil on occasion to protect their finish. Proceeds help support artists in developing countries.

These handmade organizers from Ukraine-based makers Laverna Leather are big enough to carry two to three pocket tools, a pen, and a Field Notes journal. They come in a number of colors and can be personalized with up to 10 letters. Check out their Etsy shop for other varieties.

Have some gear in your pack that you don’t use anymore? Want a great deal on tools, watches, wallets, and knives? Everyday Carry has launched Gear Bump, an online marketplace for buying and selling used EDC equipment. Download the iOS app, then enter to win a Benchmade Bugout knife. (Contest ends 6.7.2021)