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Best Ink Refills for EDC Pens

Best Ink Refills for EDC Pens

So you’ve got a cool pen and it runs out of ink. You could just buy any old refill, or you could follow Everyday Carry’s advice to help you pick a great smooth-writing instrument that won’t let you down. Our inexpensive pick is the Pilot G2, but those Schmidt cartridges are fantastic.

Alex Chair

Alex Chair
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The Sandy Eggo CNC shop created this brilliant looking chair from birch plywood. The back and seat are made from a single sheet of wood, and offers greater comfort than traditional flat surfaced chairs. It snaps together by hand, using no screws or nails.

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Gerber Center-Drive

Gerber Center-Drive

Gerber’s upcoming multitool gets its name from its full-size 0.25″ center driver, which has a magnetized tip that works with standard size bits. It also has a pair of needlenose pliers, a knife blade and more. Drops 11/1/16 for $89.

Stormtrooper Decanter & Shot Glass

Stormtrooper Decanter & Shot Glass
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Celebrate the Empire’s rule with The Fowndry’s Stormtrooper decanter and shot glass. Both products are based on the molds that Andrew Ainsworth to create the stormtrooper helmets for Star Wars: A New Hope. The decanter holds up to 750ml of liquid.

Captain Morgan Jack-o-Blast

Captain Morgan Jack-o-Blast

In all honesty, we we’re pretty cynical about yet another pumpkin spice flavored thing, but Captain Morgan’s latest spiced rum concoction is truly delicious. You’ll want to sip this spirit all the time, not just in the Fall. Great alone, with apple cider, or ginger beer and lime.

Onegee Bungee

Onegee Bungee

A smart update to the bungee cord, Onegee’s durable composite hooks can be moved along the length of the cord and grip tighter the more you pull, letting you adjust the bungee to the exact length you need – anywhere from 6″ to 72″. Works with plain rope too.

BOB Multi Opener

BOB Multi Opener
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Designed by Nicholai Wiig Hansen, the BOB is an aluminum tool that can open five different types of cans and bottles. Use it to twist or pop open pull tabs,  vacuum lids, crown caps, beverage cans and twist caps.

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Libra Coffee Pourtables

Libra Coffee Pourtables
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Packets of small batch-roasted coffee beans. The packet doubles as a filter; all you need is a mug and some hot water to enjoy fresh coffee on the go. Libra uses part of its proceeds to donate water filters to indigent communities in Guatemala, where it gets its beans.

Crosley Harper Speaker

Crosley Harper Speaker
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It might look like something from the 1960s, but it’s a brand new speaker, complete with Bluetooth capability. Wrapped in textured vinyl in colors to fit a variety of decors, and embellished with the classic Crosley logo. Its aux input is perfect for connecting a turntable.

GoalZero Lighthouse Lanterns

GoalZero Lighthouse Lanterns
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GoalZero’s series of LED lanterns is designed for a variety of outdoor and mobile tasks. The Lighthouse 400 pushes out 400 lumens, the Lighthouse Mini does 210, and the diminutive Lighthouse Micro Flash does 150. Both the 400 and Mini can juice up USB gadgets too.

Flio Up Laptop Workstation

Flio Up Laptop Workstation
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A versatile and elegant folding laptop stand crafted from bamboo. It works as a flat or angled stand for elevating your computer, and doubles as a lap desk with a built-in mousing surface or as hard surface for sketching.

Trucker’s Friend Survival Tool

Trucker’s Friend Survival Tool
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You don’t have to be a truck driver to get value from this impressive tool, which combines an axe, hammer, nail puller, pry bar, spanner, and a tire chain hook in one. Has a fiberglass handle and shock-absorbing grip. It’s perfect for taking down zombies too.

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Radio + Cassette + MP3 Boombox

Radio + Cassette + MP3 Boombox
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It looks like the creators of this throwback boombox just dusted off plans from an old ’80s model. But this one has one big difference. In addition to its AM/FM/shortwave radio and cassette player, it can convert your old mixtapes to MP3s via SD card or flash drive.

Philips Airfryer

Philips Airfryer
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A newfangled way to cook fried food without all of the fat. The Philips Digital Airfryer uses just a tablespoon of oil and an air circulation system to make crispy foods instead of deep frying. It can also grill, bake, and roast foods. And chef Gordon Ramsay approves.

Compete Energy Bites

Compete Energy Bites
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Ready for a mid-afternoon boost? You could run down to the Starbucks and wait for your espresso to cool off, or snack on one of these delicious candy chews at your desk. Each bite packs the caffeine boost of a 12oz. cup of coffee. The mocha ones are especially yummy.

Large Marge Churro Cake

Large Marge Churro Cake
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Next time you’re hankering to fill your belly with deliciousness, look no further than this cake from L.A.’s Large Marge. Has layers of brown butter cinnamon cake, Mexican chocolate frosting, and topped with freshly fried churros. Serves 18 to 24. A smaller cake is also available.

Cherry Wood Nixie Clock

Cherry Wood Nixie Clock
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California artist J A Woodwork handcrafts fantastic desktop timepieces from uniquely charactered woods. Our personal favorite is Clock #017, which is made from a chunk of insect-bored cherry wood, with its six Nixie gas tubes mounted horizontally.

OUCH! Toothpick Holder

OUCH! Toothpick Holder
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The perfect way to serve Hors D’oeuvres for your Halloween party, this amusing silicone toothpick holder lets your guests get all stabby with a tiny houseguest. We think if you stuck those frilly red picks in backwards it would look like blood was gushing out.

Seletti Skateboard Tray

Seletti Skateboard Tray
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Alessandro Zambelli gives the skateboard a playful twist, turning it into a porcelain tray and table accent. It’s available in white or super shiny gold. Part of Zambelli’s Memorabilia collection for Seletti.

Concrete Pourover Coffee Maker

Concrete Pourover Coffee Maker
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Ideal for coffee purists, SmartConcrete’s wonderfully deconstructed coffee maker is made from copper tube with a concrete base. Insert the glass funnel, add your filter, and start slowly pouring. A cork base keeps glassware from sliding. Handmade in Germany.

Kobi Yard Robot

Kobi Yard Robot

Kobi is the ultimate lazy man’s robot. It has three swappable modules: one to mow the lawn, one to grab leaves, and one to blow snow. It can work on its own and use weather forecasts to schedule cleaning, or you can manage it via an app. Drops 2017 for $4,000+.

Keytendo Key Rack

Keytendo Key Rack
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The perfect way for gamers to keep their keychains in check, the Keytendo looks like the face of Nintendo’s classic 8-bit console, and holds onto keys using keyfobs that look like joystick connectors. The cartridge door opens to provide a small storage space too.

PicoBrew Zymatic Beer Machine

PicoBrew Zymatic Beer Machine
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This pro-grade appliance takes in grains, and automatically ferments and produces up to 2.5 gallons of craft beer in less than 4 hours. Those looking for an easier to use, smaller system should check out the $799 Pico, which brews pre-mixed grains from famous craft breweries.

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