Awesome Living

By moving their bolt-action mechanism to the middle of the case, GPCA was able to outfit their pens with a 100 dB survival whistle. They also feature a tungsten glass breaker, and their grips are marked for impromptu measurements. They come in four finishes: aluminum Space Silver or Jet Black, and titanium High Polish or Dark.

When you’re hiking, every little bit of weight in your pack counts. So Get Out Gear came up with the ingenious idea of a camping chair that uses the trekking poles you already carry as part of its metal frame, cutting weight by about 50% compared to other chairs. You can use your own poles, or buy a set that includes them.

Upgrade your exercise room with a wall-mounted storage shelf from Cziomek Design. Each handmade unit offers cubbies for organizing weights, blocks, towels, and other gear, as well as hanging locations for cycling shoes. This particular design is made from PVC Royal Boards so they’re easy to clean and won’t wear.

Builder Laura Kampf got her hands on an old neon letter and decided to make it the centerpiece of a custom-built bookcase. She used a technique called kerf bending to give the unit curved corners and routed several holes into its sides for a light and airy look. We’re impressed that this is her first foray into kerf bending.

Keep your gear dry in this smartly-designed waterproof bag from ZBRO. It’s made to keep 100% of water out when kayaking, fishing, boating, or other wet activities. It has a removable inner pocket for small items, and an easy-access mesh pocket outside. Comes in 20, 30, and 40-liter sizes.

Designed by Lior Rokah Kor of housewares brand OTOTO, this festive yellow colander turns your fresh-cooked spaghetti into a flying spaghetti monster – like the one worshipped by Pastafarians. They also make a set of pasta monster servers which you can use in your own bowls. Made from dishwasher-safe BPA-free plastic.

It may look a bit like a bulletproof vest, but the FlexiFreeze vest is designed to protect you from the heat, not gunfire. Its three mesh pockets come with removable, water-filled ice packets to help keep you cool on searing hot days. The Pro version has large outer pockets, and comes in high-visibility colors.

This truly unique LED bulb will definitely be a conversation piece in your room, and you won’t want to hide it behind a shade. It uses LEDs and a colorful prismatic mirror effect to make it look like there’s a burst of fireworks inside of its glass. It’s not bright, but works great as an accent or nightlight.

Valtcan’s long-lasting and rust-resistant titanium camping set includes an 1100ml canteen, and 750ml and 400ml mess kit containers with fold-out handles. The set also includes a pixel camo carrying sling, a lid for the larger mess container, and wires for hanging the mess kit over a fire.

Featuring a rugged case design similar to the Muzen Wild speaker, the Filmatic projector brings big-screen video wherever you travel. It has a 200-lumen light source with DLP tech and native 1080p resolution. What really sets it apart is its durable, drop-resistant aluminum alloy case, and IPX6 waterproof rating.

Etsy seller AstroVintageWood puts modern LCD TV screens and soundbars inside of 1960s-style wooden television cabinets. We love the mid-century modern details like the cloth speaker grille and “Selector” knob on the front. Each set is custom built to order and can be equipped with a 19″, 24″ or 32″ display.

This innovative smart light switch snaps over standard light switches, attaching magnetically to the screws in the wall plate. It works with a companion smartphone app, so you remotely control it with Amazon Alexa or Google Home, all without any wiring or tools. Save 33% in The Awesomer Shop.

Kelty’s lightweight cases are great for carrying and storing a variety of items. They combine the soft look of textiles with a structured shape, interior padding, removable dividers, and a mesh pocket to keep items organized. Available in small (7″ x 3.25″ x 3.25″), medium (8.5″ x 4.5″ x 5″), and large (12.5″ x 7.75″ x 5.5″) sizes.

Patrón tequila and tattoo artist, JonBoy toast Cinco de Mayo with this Cocktail Courier kit for fixing Fresh Ink Smoked Margaritas. The kit includes Patron Silver, fresh limes, pineapple juice, agave nectar, smoked paprika and smoked sea salt, along with stainless-steel straws and toppers with JonBoy’s minimalist designs.

This airy-looking LED lantern kicks out up to 1000 lumens of light in high brightness mode, or 50 lumens in low mode. It’s powered by Coleman’s OneSource interchangeable battery packs, which can be used in other gadgets like flashlights, fans, speakers, and tent lighting. It can also be used to recharge smartphones.

Created by Plei Design, these collapsible and reusable titanium chopsticks double as a tiny set of nunchucks. So when you’re not picking up individual grains of rice with them, you can improve your manual dexterity by flinging them around like a martial arts master.

Looking to fill your pockets with some great new gear? Everyday Carry tallied up its most popular reader-submitted items from April 2021 and they’re here with the results. Among our faves are the small, but mighty Olight S2R Baton II flashlight and the handy Gerber Shard pocket tool.

We don’t carry paper documents that often these days, but when we do, they’re usually important enough that we don’t want them getting crumpled. This handsome leather envelope by Hide & Drink offers a safe and stylish place to keep your documents. It’s also great for carrying an iPad or iPad Pro.

These specialized handles let you carry a whole bunch of grocery bags at once without digging into your hands. They help distribute weight evenly so you can carry multiple paint cans, clothes on hangers, bags of ice, and even two propane tanks per hand. Each handle can safely hold 100 pounds or more. Sold in a 2-pack.

Builder Steve Jones got his hands on the jet engine nacelle from an old Royal Air Force VC10 airplane, and has since transformed the circular housing into a truly unique camper. It can sleep four in its cozy living space, which can transform into a dining room. Check out the full build history on the project’s Facebook page.

Look! Up on your wall! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s an organizer shelf! Artori Design’s playful superhero shelf doubles as a piece of wall art. In addition to providing space on top for small items like watches, phones, and wallets, Supes’ extended arm and cape provide spots to hang keys or other stuff. Measures 16.5″w x 4.5″h.

Celebrate your love for food and rock music with this 96-page cookbook filled with recipes inspired by rock music. The book features pun-worthy meals like ZZ Chop (Sharp-Dressed Lamb), Ramenstein (Du Hast Pork), and Fleetwood Mac & Cheese (You Can Cook Your Own Way), with fun illustrations from thirty great artists.

Created by Axis Blades, this tactical knife offers quick out-the-front deployment and a stealthy and minimal design. It has a 3.9″ drop point blade, and a glass breaker in its butt. Save 40% in The Awesomer Shop. Must be 18+ to purchase. Be sure to check your local knife laws.