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Not to be confused with the similarly named concept, the Pedal Lock is a bicycle pedal that has a built-in retractable stainless steel cable with a three-digit lock. It also has a motion-activated 120dB alarm. The final version will be water- and dirt-resistant.

Ali Baba Lights creates custom rooms from blocks of natural Himalayan salt, lit with LEDs to produce stunning and relaxing environments, that are said to produce negative ions to improve air quality. They also sell smaller lights which are much more affordable.

Combining Canadian whiskey with premium ingredients, Studebaker’s old fashioneds and manhattans are shockingly good for pre-mixed cocktails. They’ll make you look like a pro bartender, and are more reasonably priced than buying the individual ingredients.

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 load out, courtesy of EDC reader Micah Jayne.

Save 62% off the regular price on a 15-pack of Think Drinks. Designed by neuroscientists, they’re powered by scientifically proven ingredients like oxiracetam, citicoline, L-theanine, carnitine and good old caffeine to help increase focus, attention and productivity.

Like the Silipint, Snow Peak’s silicone glasses are virtually unbreakable and are very flexible, so they’re perfect to take outdoors.  The glasses can withstand temperatures from -4°F to 390°F. Available as a 220mL wine glass, a 240mL whiskey glass or a 310mL highball glass.

Foodbeast presents two handfuls of simple tips and tricks to make your beer drinking more enjoyable, from opening bottles without an opener, to keeping them cool, and making sure your drunk buddies don’t get their cooties on your drink.

The Mainframe is a lightweight accessory that adds a breathable mesh lining and some space between your backpack and your back to minimize sweat and discomfort. Available soon in three sizes for $75 (USD). More here.

This sublime white stoneware growler is perfect for that very special beer enthusiast on your shopping list. Each one is slip cast and hand-finished in Portland by Birchfield Hardware and has a tight rubber seal to keep your brew fresh. Holds 64 oz, and measures 11″ x 5.75″.

Getting your house projects done is easier when you have all the tools you need. This set from Hand-Eye Supply features 6 common sizes of Phillips and flat heads, with oiled hardwood handles and high carbon steel blades in a cool black oxidized finish. Pouch included too.

Regardless of its looks, we don’t recommend filling this jerry can flask with gasoline, but you’re welcome to go with an equally potent booze of your choice. Made from stainless steel with a mirror finish, and holds 6oz.

It’ll be a lot easier to identify your bag on the carousel with one of these handsome handcut leather luggage tags from Porter & Hazel. Choose from a variety of sentiments offered, or customize one with a fave quote or personal info.

If the technological claims of the guys behind the Skarp are true, we could soon be shaving with a razor that replaces blades with a laser. It’s waterproof, skin-safe, and runs for up to a month on a single AAA battery. Sign us up!

Damjan Stankovic and Marko Pavlovic’s Rhei works a lot like the Ferrolic Clock, except it uses mechanically operated magnets instead of electromagnets to control the ferrofluid. Its animation is a lot simpler, but none of the shapes produced are exactly alike.

Instant is a self-improvement app for iOS and Android. It keeps track of both your physical activity and mobile device usage. You can then set a time limit and be notified when you need to lay off your device.

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 load out, courtesy of EDC reader Victor Muzzi.

A stainless steel pen that splits into chain-linked segments. You can use the bundled beads and cord to wear it as a bracelet, put it on your pants’ belt loop, etc. It also comes with a stylus tip. We hope it came with better beads though.

The Kickstarter-funded Maxx Bench is an exercise bench with a foot-operated hydraulic system that lets you adjust the height of the bench or lower it completely should you get stuck under weights. The bench automatically returns to its default height after use.

Swiss Advance’s EDC is perfect for campers, packing a knife, fork, fish scaler, and bottle opener for chow time, along with a nail puller, four hex wrenches, two awls, screwdriver, wire stripper and cm-scale for tool time.

Keep your favorite scout or sailor sharp with this educational 12oz. mug. It’s printed with step-by-step instructions for eight different kinds of knots, has a cleat for a handle and comes with a foot of rope.

Nendo’s piece for the 2015 London Design Festival, the Nest Shelf cleverly hides an inner copy of itself, effectively doubling its width when fully extended. It’s made of carbon fiber and aramid, then coated in larch veneer.

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 load out, courtesy of EDC reader PJ.

Julie Legros and Lavallard Boget created this truly special interpretation of a classic Eames mid-century modern chair, replacing fiberglass with concrete, and swapping aluminum for steel rebar legs. The seat side has a smooth finish, while the rear is rough and unfinished.