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A versatile compact tool for your belt loop or keychain. It packs 4 to 7mm and 5/16″ wrenches, 1/4″ driver, a bottle opener, pry tool, screwdriver, and scoring clip. The XL version gains extra wrench sizes, a ruler, and a nail popper, while the mini version is, well, mini. Available in brass, copper, titanium, and stainless steel.

Make a splash every time you fix your Fruity Pebbles with this playful bowl from Fred. The Spilt Milk bowl is shaped to look like a big splash of milk, even if you’re super careful while pouring. The 6.5″ diameter bowl is made from soft and shatterproof silicone. It’s dishwasher- and microwave-safe, so it’s great for hot cereals too.

The versatile Zip Pouch Pro combines a wallet and an EDC tool pouch. It’s got two zippered compartments for cards, cash, and other small items. You’ll find three slots on its exterior for items like a flashlight, knife, or cigarette lighter. It’s made from durable, lightweight X-PAC VX21 fabric and comes in a variety of colors.

Add a splash of light to your campsite, nighttime tailgating, or backyard dinner party with these solar-powered string lights from MPOWERD. They attach to a charging puck that holds an 18-foot length of cord, dotted with 20 LEDs. It runs for up to 20 hours per charge, and is available in both warm white and color versions.

SOG’s stainless steel multitool fits easily in your pocket or your hand and packs 18 useful functions. It includes straight and serrated blades, a can opener, needle-nose pliers, a wire cutter, an awl, a file, a bevel gauge, a magnetic bit holder, scissors, Philips and jewelry screwdrivers, a bottle opener, and more.

Forget cheap drugstore first aid kits. Be prepared for anything with this military-grade pack, which comes packed with useful emergency medical items, from bandages and splints to a stethoscope, scalpel, blood pressure cuff, burn dressings, and much more.

Chefs know there’s nothing more versatile or rugged than quality cast-iron cookware. Smithey’s line of skillets are sourced, poured, and cast in the USA. For daily use, the 3.5-quart No. 11 Deep Skillet with Lid will quickly become your main workhorse for stovetop, oven, grill, and even over an open fire.

This motorized rotary tool works better than scissors, especially when it comes to cutting materials like plastics, leather, carpeting, cardboard, and vinyl up to 1/4″ thick. It features a self-sharpening blade and ensures a clean, smooth cut in straight lines or curves. Aproca makes a custom-fit carrying case as an accessory.

CRKT takes its popular CEO knife and makes it even smaller. The Microflipper measures 3.25″ long when closed and stands ready to take on everyday tasks like opening packages, cutting twine, and peeling fruit. It comes in three versions: gray with a drop-point 12C27 blade, blue with a sheepsfoot 12C27 blade, and black with a drop-point D2 blade.

Gear Aid’s Balta hatchet is a compact and versatile camping tool. In addition to splitting wood for kindling, it can hammer in and pull out tent stakes. It features a full-tang 420 stainless steel blade with a stonewashed finish and a textured grip. Comes with a plastic blade protector with a built-in belt clip.

We dig the design of this stainless steel pry tool from Gondek EDC. Its cutout body keeps it lightweight and provides a generous spot for attaching it with a carabiner or a cord. Its angled tip is ideal for prying, opening boxes, and scraping tasks. Designed and manufactured in the US.

Quit driving tent stakes with rocks, and do it the right way with MSR’s modern stake hammer. It has a durable stainless steel head and lightweight aluminum handle and weighs just 11 oz. As a bonus, it has a built-in bottle opener so you can celebrate setting up your campsite. While you’re at it, grab some MSR Groundhog stakes.

Dango’s dual-chamber carabiner clip is a versatile tool for attaching gear to bags and belts and for hanging things. Its opening is wide enough to fit over most belts, and its shackle holds up to eight keys. The carabiner is machined from 6061 aerospace aluminum, while the shackle is made from sturdy stainless steel. Choose from satin silver or jet black.

Looking for a comfy place to park your butt outdoors? Overmont’s jumbo camping chair provides plenty of space and a softly cushioned seat that fits folks with larger frames, holding up to 450 lb. The chair has a 22″ wide seat, an insulated drink cooler that holds up to six cans, a cupholder, and a mesh pocket for your phone.

Measuring just 1.4″ long, this keychain tool from XCIX Design is the smallest ratcheting screwdriver we’ve seen. It accepts standard 1/4″ bits and its double-ended design tightens screws on one end and loosens them on the other. Each tool is made from aluminum and includes one Phillips bit and one flat-head bit.

This precise stainless steel ruler makes it easy to mark perfectly straight lines at exact distances. It glides smoothly along the edge of a piece of wood and has holes at 1/16″, 1/32″, and 1/64″ increments for marking. It comes in 3″, 6″, and 12″ lengths and works best with a 0.5 mm or thinner mechanical pencil.