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LifeStraw Steel

LifeStraw Steel

An improved version of the instantaneous water filter. Aside from the bacteria filter found in the original, LifeStraw Steel also has a carbon capsule that filters organic compounds such as herbicides and pesticides. It also has a durable steel body. Skip to 1:29.

Lamzac Hangout

Lamzac Hangout

The Lamzac Hangout is a portable inflatable sofa. Its unique mouth and inner pouch lets you fill it with air in a few seconds. It has a waterproof nylon ripstop outer layer, measures 6.5’x 3′ when inflated and has a maximum capacity of 440lb. Drops 4/16 for $70.

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Apex Camping Shelter

Apex Camping Shelter

A lightweight and versatile tarp. The Apex has 20 tie-out loops so you can set it up in a variety of ways. It measures 11′ x 9.5′ and comes with stakes and guy ropes with tensioners, all of which fits into a 10″ stuff sack.

George T. Stagg Whiskey

George T. Stagg Whiskey

It may be difficult to find, but this uncut, unfiltered Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is worth the effort. At 138 proof, it’s not for whiskey wussies, but the payoff is a spectacularly warm and chewy mouthfeel, with bold notes of chocolate, coffee and berries.

PB&J Old Fashioned

PB&J Old Fashioned
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Combining the delicious flavors of peanuts, raspberry jam and bourbon, with a hint of rock salt, this drink is sure to endear itself to lovers of the classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Ready to drink – straight up or on the rocks.

Bulletproof Shot Glass

Bulletproof Shot Glass
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These unique 1.5oz. shot glasses have a real bullet embedded in them, so they look like they’re being melted by the heat of the traveling projectile. Each handcrafted glass is made by Wisconsin glass studio BenShot. They also make a cool slanted glass and a tumbler.

KeyCatch

KeyCatch

Key Smart’s clever accessory turns practically any light switch into a key rack. Simply replace your light switch’s bottom screw with the KeyCatch. Its neodymium magnet can hold up to 3lb. Save 18% in The Awesomer Shop.

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Macabre Mugs

Macabre Mugs

Ceramicist Kevin “Turkey” Merck creates amazing handcrafted mugs that look like heads. His latest creation is the Slow Joe Zombie Mug, a gruesome head of the undead complete with rotting flesh and exposed bone. At over $200 each, they’re not cheap, but he sells every one.

Tree Branch Furniture

Tree Branch Furniture

Artist Sebastian Errazuriz created a series of beautiful wall shelves and tables that incorporate fallen tree branches from the forests of South America. The only additions are paint, glass shelves, and the occasional bit of steel to provide added support.

Rolls-Royce Cocktail Hamper

Rolls-Royce Cocktail Hamper

This extravagant $45,000+ trunk is filled with handcrafted drink making supplies and glassware fit for royalty on the road. Each hamper is handmade from walnut wood and the same natural grain leather found in Rolls-Royce interiors.

Clever Doormats

Clever Doormats
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Greet your guests and door-to-door solicitors with one of these amusing and functional coir doormats. Our favorite is This Is Not a Meth Lab, but You Can’t Walk All Over Me runs a close second. Each mat measures 20×30″ and has an anti-slip PVC backing.

How to Make Pizza Waffles

How to Make Pizza Waffles

…or a baked calzone? Food Steez demonstrates a relatively simple way to make pizza using a waffle iron. All you need is some pizza dough and your choice of top – er, filling. And a million voices moaned, “Eh, it’s easier to order.”

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Bandit Titanium Keychain Knife

Bandit Titanium Keychain Knife

This tiny folding knife measures just 3″ long when fully opened, with a stubby, but sharp 1.2″ stainless steel locking blade, set into a titanium handle. A small loop makes it perfect for everyday carrying on your keychain.

EDC of the Week

EDC of the Week

Each week, our friends at Everyday Carry are bringing us the latest drops, showing off the coolest gear they have to offer. Here’s this week’s awesome load out, courtesy of EDC reader Christian.

Animal Army Knive

Animal Army Knive
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This whimsical Swiss army style knife packs in seven useful tools, while looking like various animals, including a rhino, a hippo, and a giraffe. Has a bottle opener, wire stripper, file, punch, flat/Phillips drivers, and a knife. We think they should have called it the ZooTool.

Gold Skull Armchair

Gold Skull Armchair
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Designed by Harow, creators of the Black Skull Armchair, this very special edition is for supervillains with deep pockets. Its luxurious black velvet seat is surrounded by a handmade steel and fiberglass structure, coated in 24-karat gold, bringing its price to a cool half-mil.

Inception Coffee Table

Inception Coffee Table
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Designer Stelios Mousarris created this awe-inspiring coffee table of a city that bends over itself after seeing the movie Inception. It was built using wood, steel and 3D printing. Our biggest concern: The price? Nah. Keeping it free of dust bunnies.

Anew Whiteboard Planner

Anew Whiteboard Planner

Like the Wipebook, all of Anew’s 40 pages are coated with a compound that lets you use dry erase markers on them. It has a monthly layout, a weekly layout, a checklist and a goal progress tracker.

Making a Knife from a Saw Blade

Making a Knife from a Saw Blade

YouTuber John Heisz made a folding knife out of a worn out circular saw blade. Our takeaway here is that it’s incredibly hard to do it by hand. Also, we have to redefine our notion of “basic tools.” John also made a wooden knife with the same template. More on his site.

Velocity Grill

Velocity Grill

Funded on Kickstarter, the Velocity Grill is a portable wood-fired grill. Its electric fan gives you an adjustable fire in minutes using only a couple pieces of dry wood. It can be powered with D batteries or via a car charger or an outlet.

Bullet Flashlight

Bullet Flashlight

Slughaus claims that its Bullet is the world’s smallest flashlight. It measures just 1.2″ (excluding the key ring) and weighs only 6g. Twist its aluminum body to toggle the 15 lumen LED on or off. Available in matte black or gunmetal.

Tactical Flask

Tactical Flask
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The TGX Tactical Flask is actually just a flask, albeit with a nice textured PVC panel and a matte black finish. It’s the flask’s case that’s compatible with MOLLE gear, presumably ThinkGeek’s upcoming Tactical E-cig.

CRKT Niad Climber’s Knife

CRKT Niad Climber’s Knife

Designed by world record speed climber Hans Florine, this lightweight and compact folding knife is designed specifically for ease of use and access during climbing expeditions. The Niad has a corrosion-resistant titanium handle, and a large hole for attaching it to carabiners.

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