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This versatile hanging system makes it easy to organize items indoors or out. Its 4-foot-long webbing has multiple hanging loops, and the kit comes with 10 S-Biner clips for hanging gear and clothing. A set of reusable Gear Tie ends holds the webbing securely in place between tree branches, on nails, or on a tent frame.

John Heisz wanted a place to store some of the tools and other items that didn’t have a home in his shop. So he created a wall-mounted cabinet that provides cubbies, drawers, and a work surface on top. He built it from scrap plywood and wood from previous projects. That gizmo in the upper left is a twin-screw vise John also made.

Los Angeles-based home decor collective Cölle makes some truly unique candles. Our current favorites are these handmade candles inspired by the Mercedes-AMG G63 “G-Wagon” and the Land Rover 110, both boxy and classic SUVs. Unfortunately, the limited-edition handpainted versions already sold out.

This rugged bag is perfect for carrying everyday accessories and has space for a 13″ laptop or pro-series tablet. It’s made from waxed canvas with full-grain leather trim with metal hardware. It has an interior zipper pouch and two 6″ pockets for carrying notepads, phones, or external hard drives. Nutsac also makes a 15″ version.

These cloth wraps are designed to protect cameras, electronics, and other delicate equipment from damage. Unlike other wraps, these have no hardware fasteners and are made from a fine hook-and-loop material that sticks to itself. The inside is a soft cloth that won’t scratch screens or glass. Available in three sizes.

The James Brand now makes some of its everyday carry gear in vibrant colors. The Bright Collection includes great tools like The Ellis, unique carabiner clips like The Mehlville, and the sharp and purposeful The Carter pocket knife. The new hues include red, yellow, and blue, as well as some items in orange or purple.

The latest LaserPecker is a tabletop laser engraver that can place designs on all kinds of materials, including wood, acrylic, stone, metal, ceramics, dark glass, and even food. It has both a diode laser and a pulsed fiber laser for working with different materials. With its slide module, it can engrave items up to 6.29″ x 11.81″

Gerber is now making a slimmed-down version of its useful Lockdown multitool. The pocket-friendly Lockdown Slim Pry packs a pry bar cast into its body, two flathead screwdrivers, a bottle opener, scissors, a nail puller, a 2.5″ knife blade, and a pocket clip. Available in bronze or onyx.

Two years after Apple discontinued its HomePod speaker, it’s back with a new model. It has a high‑excursion woofer 4-inch woofer, five beamforming tweeters, and five microphones, and automatically adjusts to your room. It’s now compatible with the Matter smart home protocol and supports spatial audio with Dolby Atmos.

This stainless steel stove goes anywhere thanks to its flat-pack design. It weighs just 14.5 oz, so it won’t weigh down your pack either. It’s designed to burn organic matter like twigs, moss, wood, and charcoal and comes with a waxed canvas pouch for storage. We recommend pairing it with Überleben’s Hexå firestarter.

Be prepared for power outages or juice up in remote locations with this 1260Wh battery-powered generator. It has six 110-volt AC outlets, four USB-A ports and two USB-C ports, and can power up to 13 devices at once. It can recharge to 80% in an hour, or 4 hours with solar panels. Save $400 off the MSRP in The Awesomer Shop.

You never want to take a hot pan out of the oven with bare hands (bear hands are acceptable, though.) These playful oven mitts from Firebox look just like two delicious baguettes, golden-brown and crusty on the outside, white and fluffy on the inside. But no matter how good they look, don’t bite in.

This compact lantern packs a 2000-lumen light source that casts a wide-angle beam. It can illuminate a 160º area from up to 190 feet away and has stepless brightness and color temperature controls. An adjustable angle tripod bracket and magnetic base provide mounting flexibility. It also has a red LED for emergencies and night reading.

This titanium carabiner from Tacray is great for carrying keys and has a built-in pocket knife on its side. Its stubby little blade is made from AUS-8 steel with a stonewashed surface, and the carabiner’s spring clip is designed for durability. It’s also got a 1/4″ hex bit holder for driving screws in a pinch.

Looking for a pen holder to go with your cobra phone stand? The artisans at Coppertist.wu also make a pen holder that looks like a rattlesnake. The brass snake is incredibly detailed tactile scales along its entire body, inlaid black zircon eyes, and a .925 sterling silver tail tip. Its mouth doubles as an incense holder.

Next time you bring your own beer to a party carry your bottles with style. This handsome beer carrier from Etsy seller Rashki is handcrafted from vegan leather, riveted together with side loops for stability. It holds up to four bottles and has a curved handle cutout on top.

This satisfying compilation video from Food Kingdom takes us on a tour of five factories in Korea that make different kinds of foods. We start off with rainbow-colored cake layers, followed by corn chip snacks, deep-fried and stuffed tofu pouches, chocolate nut mini brownies, and chocolate cakes. We’re so hungry now.

This badass tactical tool combines a survival axe with a hiking staff. Its United Cutlery axe head is made from durable 7Cr17 stainless steel, bolted securely to a lightweight fiberglass composite handle. It measures 37″ overall, and has a snap-on, rubberized blade cover to protect its user from its razor-sharp edge.

This basic multitool is the perfect addition to your keychain. It features a main knife blade, a file, flat and Phillips screwdrivers, and a bottle opener. Each tool locks securely in place, and the whole thing attaches with an integrated carabiner clip. It’s available with a grey or blue handle.

One of the most important items to have with you is a flashlight. If you get lost outdoors at night, the power goes out, or you need to work in a dark environment, a battery-powered light is your friend. Everyday Carry shares their top picks, from the keychain-friendly Nitecore TINI 2 to the military-grade Cloud Defensive MCH 2.0.

The therapeutic benefits of spending time in a sauna are well known. But most of us don’t have access to a sauna on a regular basis. The SweatTent is a collapsible, wood-fired sauna that sets up in just three minutes and helps you warm up your muscles and sweat out those toxins just about anywhere with intense, dry heat.

Roxon’s economical multitool has just about everything you could need. Functions include a saw, knife, can opener, bottle opener, flat screwdriver, Phillips screwdriver, needlenose pliers, regular pliers, wire cutters, flint stone, whistle, reamer, scraper, and awl. It has stainless steel blades and a nylon/fiberglass handle.

Elevated Craft’s unique cocktail glass makes it easy to measure drink ingredients thanks to the markings on its glass insert. At the same time, its vacuum-insulated stainless steel sleeve adds a slick, modern look and fits hands perfectly. It won’t sweat on your tabletop, either. Holds up to 12 oz of hot or cold liquid.