Awesome Living

If you’re like us, you’ve got lots of things on your to do list. Keep track of the most important stuff with these Sh*t I Gotta F*cking Get Done notepads. Each 6″ x 9″ notepad has 50 lined pages for you to scribble down your tasks on. Sold as a pack of two.

It can be a pain to carry lots of camera gear. Cotton Carrier’s SlingBelt is an ergonomic waistband that can securely hold cameras with its twist-lock mount, as well as hold lenses in its bucket and dry bag. An optional tether provides safety for your camera, and add-ons can carry a second camera or even a tripod.

This lightweight, lock-blade pocket knife is the perfect thing to keep on your keychain or a pendant. It measures just 2″ long when closed and 3.1″ when open, and is great for opening packages, cutting twine, and other light duty everyday tasks. Made from durable heat-treated stainless steel.

To celebrate five years since its launch, Chicago designer Craighton Berman is back with a new run of his sculptural, yet practical object for your morning pourover. Each one is made from borosilicate glass, and this time comes with a white, black, or stoneware ceramic baseplate.

There’s nothing worse than stumbling to the bathroom in the middle of the night, only to find that you’ve peed all over the seat and the floor. Actually, there is one worse thing – your wife or girlfriend finding out. IllumiBowl fixes that problem once and for all. Save 26% in The Awesomer Shop.

Expert tool maker Woodpeckers’ precision corner squares are just what you need when assembling projects with 90-degree connections. They securely hold together stock from inside or outside, aligning perfectly so you can install fasteners or glue. They work with the pictured screw thread clamps or off-the-shelf clamps.

A super handy EDC survival tool, the Firebiner can clip onto a belt loop or bag, and provides a spark wheel for starting fires, a safety blade for cutting cord or line, a flat blade screwdriver, and that all-important bottle opener. Available in multicolor, black, blue, or silver.

Firebox offers up a neat twist on heat-changing mugs. The Mug Mug gets its name from its design, which you personalize by uploading a photo of a face. The photo will be plastered all over the mug when you pour in hot liquid.

Keep your pens, pencils, markers, and highlighters organized in this tiny camper. Fred’s retro-inspired trailer comes flat-packed for easy assembly, and is made from sturdy MDF wood. Now you just need something to tow it with.

We love the modern looks and clean lines of this everyday pocket knife from Gerber. It has a 3″ drop-point steel blade, wrapped with either a machined aluminum or textured glass-filled nylon handle. Its wide, recessed thumb lift works for both left- and right-handed users.

When it comes to cutting tasks, a bigger blade provides added leverage, a longer edge, and easier grip – especially through gloves. Everyday Carry presents their picks for knives with blades larger than 3″, and worthy of consideration for your daily loadout.

Designed by Ben Liew, this bold writing instrument features a body with a slick open-weave design. The complex geometry is made possible using 3D printing technology, and the pen will be offered in resin or titanium, or as a glass nylon prototype, which doesn’t share the smooth feel of the production versions.

Uncharted Supply Co.’s pocket-size emergency kit is designed to combine items for first aid and gear repair in a single compact package. The Triage Kit includes bandages, wound closures, duct tape, zip ties, storm matches, bailing wire, and more inside a lightweight bag made from ripstop parachute fabric.

Slice pizza on any surface with Dreamfarm’s specialized scissors. They have a built-in heat-resistant nylon base that provides a stable cutting surface, and their stainless steel blades cut cleanly through all kinds of pizza and toppings.

Take a trip to a secret world of caffeine with ThinkGeek’s officially-licensed mug is a 3D version of the warp pipe from the original Super Mario Bros. game. It even includes the floor tiles as a base. The mug can hold up to 15oz and is made of ceramic.

Whether you need to slice through rope, open packages, or cut open boxes, this tiny everyday carry knife will get the job done. It’s perfect for hanging from your zipper, thanks to its quick-release clip. Measures 2.26″ long overall, with a .068″ long locking steel blade.

FosterWeld’s distressed steel belt buckle features an abstract skull with a couple of screwy lop-sided eyeballs. But there’s a reason for the crazy hex eyes. The bigger one doubles as a bottle opener. They also sell some handsome leather belts if you need one to go with.

Washington state’s Bad Dog Distillery crafts this bright and flavorful 90-proof bourbon whiskey, which offers up a light and spicy body, toasty oak notes, and a fragrant aroma reminiscent of a good añejo tequila. Good for sipping or cocktails. Available from BigFish.

Maker of cool stuff Ollari’s shows us how to turn plywood into a sweet modern ceiling lamp which has a shade made from bent slats placed around its circumference. It actually doesn’t look that hard to do yourself with a little time, effort, and the proper tools.

This compact tool for bicyclists packs in 11 functions, including a variety of hex and star drivers, Phillips and flat head screwdrivers, and an aluminum inflator valve that lets you easily connect CO2 refill cartridges to Schrader or Presta valves.

At first glance, skull-obsessed artist Ali Gulec’s duvet cover looks like one of grandma’s quilts, but upon closer inspection, the vivid image on its top is an evil looking geometric skull, surrounded by stars and flame. The same image is available on a variety of objects, including matching throw pillows.

While calling a comb “tactical” seems hyperbolic to say the least, we still dig the style and versatility of 2057 Design’s multifunctional titanium pocket tool. It packs hair and mustache combs, a bottle opener, and 4mm and 1/4″ bit holders. Comes with a detachable pocket clip and straight razor attachments.

The Burnt Wood Barrel Co. offers these substantial wooden bar stools, handcrafted from whiskey barrel staves with bent metal back supports. They’re perfect no matter what you’re sipping while hanging out with friends at your kitchen counter.