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Bosch’s Tough Impact Drill Driver Set includes driver bits that have an extended torsion zone, and drill bits that have black oxide coating. The result is a set of impact bits that last up to 10 times longer than standard ones. The rugged case makes it easy to retrieve sets or single bits.

The Arden promises to smoke meats indoors. The tabletop pellet smoker has an innovative catalyst system that turns smoke into harmless water vapor and carbon dioxide, keeping room air clean while cooking. Unlike traditional smokers, it uses electric heat to cook and lets you dial in the amount of smoke you want.

The first legal American absinthe released after the U.S. ban was lifted in 2007, St. George Absinthe Verte shines in this misunderstood category. It doesn’t cause hallucinations or insanity, but the brandy-infused herbal elixir does have an unholy trinity of wormwood, fennel, star anise, and an insane 120-proof kick.

The cocoa experts at Hotel Chocolat offer this tabletop appliance that produces velvety smooth and creamy barista-grade hot chocolates and lattes in just a couple of minutes. It comes in copper, charcoal, white, or platinum exteriors and includes a sample hot cocoa mix and two ceramic cups inspired by the shape of cocoa pods.

Lumintop’s compact aluminum flashlight has a cool blue-grey anodized finish and is rated IPX8 waterproof. Its triple Cree LEDs produce up to 2800 lumens of cold white light, visible from up to 650 feet away. It’s powered by a single 18650 battery and is small enough to keep in your pocket.

Castle & Key rose from the ruins of an old Kentucky distillery and now uses rose petals in its spring release. Rise 2022 Seasonal Gin cold-steeps macerated rose petals for 72 hours in the base spirit before distilling it with seven botanicals: juniper, tarragon, lemon peel, green peppercorn, almond, green cardamon, and licorice.

This machined metal pen from Big Idea Designs features a telescoping case design that allows it to accommodate more than 80 types of refills without modifications. It features a modern and minimal design and comes in brass, copper, or titanium, each with a titanium pocket clip.

Declutter your workspace and make it just the way you want it with UDLAB’s modular desk mat system. Its sections lock together using magnets and include modules for a keyboard, mouse, wireless charging, trays, a pen/pencil cup, elastic straps, a device stand, wrist rests, and more.

Flectr’s updated bike safety accessory improves nighttime visibility without impacting aerodynamics. These slimline reflectors attach to wheel spokes and weigh just 0.6 to 0.8 g. Their micro-prismatic reflectors are extremely efficient at bouncing light, ensuring you’ll be seen. Available for round or bladed spokes.

After the end of every month, Everyday Carry compiles a list of the gear their readers clicked on and liked the most. For March 2022, we’ve got not one or two but six very different kinds of knives, two tactical flashlights, a modern pen, and a classic dress watch. We love the grenade look on that ReyLight Pineapple Ti Min.

This substantial storage bin is a big upgrade from plastic crates. It’s made from 22-gauge steel and rolls on heavy-duty casters. It’s great for tools, art supplies, or valuables you want out of sight. It has a large main compartment and a removable tray. It measures 20″w x 20″h x 15″d and comes in matte black and classic red.

This rugged cooler won’t have trouble rolling over rough terrain thanks to its 9-inch all-terrain tires. Its rotomolded, insulated, and airtight main bin can keep items and ice from melting for up to 10 days. A pop-up storage bin lets you carry additional items on its lid. Available in 45 qt., 60 qt., and 80 qt. capacities.

This see-through bookshelf shows off your library rather than hiding it. It’s made from 3/8″ clear acrylic sheets and has five cubbies that keep books from falling over without the need for bookends. It’s great for showing off your collectibles, too. Measures 51.5″ w x 10.5″ h x 10″ d, and holds up to 75 lb.

Smartology sells two kinds of straps for organizing and storing cables, tools, hoses, and other household items. Backed with heavy-duty hook-and-loop fasteners, the Nylon straps have a metal grommet for hanging items, while the elastic ones are ideal for strapping items together. Sold in packs of 9 or 12.

This waterproof aluminum flashlight from Klarus is small but mighty. It measures just 4.75″ long and weighs just 5oz. with the battery, but can crank out a blinding 4000 lumens in its 5-second turbo mode. Runtimes range from 200 hours in its lowest “moonlight” setting down to 1.5 hours at 2000 lumens.

This handy accessory turns Leatherman multitools into a portable battery tester. It takes advantage of the metal construction of the tools to conduct power and can display voltages from 2.5 to 30 VDC using a set of yellow, red, and green LEDs. It’s compatible with the Leatherman Signal, Wave, Skeletool, Surge, and Bit Extender.

Whether you have a lot or a little to carry with you, Aer has a bag for you. Their Travel Collection includes two sizes of their carry-on Travel Pack 3 backpack, the Flight Pack 3 everyday briefcase/backpack, an updated Day Sling bag, larger Day Sling Max, and a Travel Kit for carrying grooming and hygiene products.

We dig the trapezoidal 1950s styling of this retro record player. Like other Crosley turntables, it’s portable and has built-in speakers, but we think it looks best parked on its matching legs. It also doubles as a Bluetooth speaker and has an AUX input for connecting external audio sources.

After building and restoring a number of power tools for their workshop, Black Beard Projects wanted to put them to use. In this video, see how they heated a thick steel rod and formed it into the head of an elegant Japanese-style tool known as a Dog Head hammer. We love the color of its heat-treated finish and burnt wood handle.

This substantial bit of kit from radio maker Eton can tune in radio broadcasts on just about every wavelength. It can receive signals in AM, FM, LW, SW, SSB, and VHF aircraft bands, and has a built-in 360º rotating AM antenna to help pull in the most distant signals. Its digital tuner can store up to 100 channels per band.

Go back to the atomic age with this 1950s-inspired table clock from Pendulux. Weighing in at a hefty 5.75 pounds, it’s made with a solid cast aluminum body and a thick convex glass lens that sits atop its green gradient face, held in place with brass clips. Measures 8″ H x 8″ W x 5″ D.

This puck-shaped tool lets you carry a set of socket wrenches anywhere. Its universal Cr-Mo steel sockets fit 15 different SAE and Metric socket sizes, and can turn hexagonal, Torx, spline, square, and even damaged bolt heads. It also can hold hex driver bits with its magnetic 1/4″ holder.

This super-bright bike light is as brilliant as some car headlights, improving nighttime safety. The Focus can blast out up to 5000 lumens on command. A remote trigger mounts on your handlebar so you can operate it without taking your hands off. It offers up to 500 high-beam flashes per charge or 20 hours in beacon mode.