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Gerber Gator Combo Axe II

Gerber Gator Combo Axe II
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Gerber’s versatile tool combines two useful functions in one. It looks like a regular axe, but its grippy handle conceals a saw which is held in place magnetically when not in use. It’s a great way to save space when packing for camping trips. Plus, its steel axe head and elongated, glass-filled nylon handle provide great striking force.

K20 Stainless Steel Pocket Screwdriver

K20 Stainless Steel Pocket Screwdriver
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This palm-sized screwdriver from K20 Tools is just 3″ long, so it goes anywhere you go. It holds a standard 1/4″ driver bit and has a magnet in its tail. Its stainless steel body has square sides, so it won’t roll off your tabletop. Comes with a pocket clip and a double-headed flat/Phillips bit.

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Wuben X3 Mecha Owl Flashlight

Wuben X3 Mecha Owl Flashlight
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This pocket-size flashlight from Wuben is designed for versatility. It has a built in pocket clip, a magnetic base, and a 180º swivel head. Its can output up to 750 lumens of white light, a red light for night reading, and a lantern diffuser. In addition to its on-board battery it’s available with a charging box that offers up to 100 hours of runtime.

Zippo Bit Safe Lighter Insert

Zippo Bit Safe Lighter Insert
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This handy gadget converts a spare Zippo lighter case into a pocket screwdriver. It fits all Classic Zippo cases and provides a magnetic bit driver where the flame usually would be, along with storage for three bits on its underside. The set includes four bits: #1 Phillips, #2 Phillips, #2 Flat, and T20 Torx.

Fenix CL20R Mini Lantern

Fenix CL20R Mini Lantern
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The compact Fenix CL20R camping lantern is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand or hang from a belt loop. It produces a smooth white light with a 300-lumen maximum output and offers four brightness settings plus red and red flashing modes. A built-in hook and magnetic base provide mounting versatility and are also splash-proof and dust-proof.

Roark Revival Backpack

Roark Revival Backpack
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Roark’s substantial Revival backpack carries all your everyday gear and is big enough for a weekend’s worth of clothes. Features include a magnetic roll-top, an externally accessible padded 16″ laptop sleeve, an internal mesh accessory pocket, two zippered exterior pockets, expandable mesh pockets for water bottles, and a hidden passport pocket.

Discommon Golf Divot Tool

Discommon Golf Divot Tool
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Discommon’s elegantly sculptural take on the classic golf divot tool and ball marker combo is as solid and aesthetically pleasing as their bottle opener. The magnetic ball marker detaches with a smile-inducing “No Gimmes” reminder, while the smooth back of the single-prong divot tool encourages players to “drain it,” i.e., sink the putt.

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Platgo 36-in-1 Precision Screwdriver

Platgo 36-in-1 Precision Screwdriver
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This chunky, pen-style screwdriver hides numerous precision bits inside its aluminum body. It comes with 18 double-ended steel bits, including Phillips, slotted, Torx, Torx security, hex, tri-point, triangular, pentalobe, snake-eyes, and a sim card ejector. It has an anti-roll design, and a magnetic bit holder.

Hexnub Cooler Box Light

Hexnub Cooler Box Light
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The waterproof and cold-proof Hexnub light makes it easy to see what’s in your drink cooler, even at night. The rechargeable light provides up to 55 hours of white light, even when submerged in ice. It has adjustable brightness levels and a red light mode, so you can use it as an emergency beacon. Its magnetic base attaches to metal surfaces, too.

Root Co. Mag Reel SQR

Root Co. Mag Reel SQR
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This accessory from Japan’s Root Co. clips onto your belt loop or bag strap and holds gear weighing up to 7.5 pounds. It also has a built in magnet, and its retractable tether can extend up to 33.5″ – though load-bearing capacity is reduced with the line drawn out. They also make a smaller model, the Mag-Reel SQR Lite and a round version with a carabiner clip.

Roxon C1 Camping Cutlery Kit

Roxon C1 Camping Cutlery Kit
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This compact cutlery kit is great for dining outdoors and for reducing environmental waste from plastic utensils. It includes a stainless steel spoon, fork, and serrated knife, which stack and hold together using magnets. Each utensil has a handle that folds out and locks securely in place.

Wool Felt + Leather Cable Organizer

Wool Felt + Leather Cable Organizer
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CitySheep handmakes these organizer pouches for carrying cables and other accessories. They’re crafted from natural wool felt and leather and have two pockets for headphones, chargers, mice, and more. There’s also a leather pen/pencil loop and twin magnetic closures. They also make matching laptop and iPad cases.

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Making a Liquid-filled River Table

Making a Liquid-filled River Table

We’ve seen tables that use resin or glass to create the illusion of water. Woodworker Screaming Donkey built a coffee table with a real liquid-filled center. He started out with some olive wood burl which he de-barked, cut into pieces, bathed in resin, and gradually refined. After that, he filled it with water, mica, glycerin, and pigments, agitated by magnetic stirrers.

Indiana Jones Temple Trap Wall Decor

Indiana Jones Temple Trap Wall Decor
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These replica Temple Traps from Regal Robot make your room look like the temple at the beginning of Raiders of the Lost Ark. The 15″ square wall art is based on the traps that fire darts as Indy and Satipo attempt to escape with the idol. Each is made in the U.S. from polyurethane resin and handpainted for accuracy. They also make mini fridge magnet versions.

Telescoping Ratcheting Screwdriver Kit

Telescoping Ratcheting Screwdriver Kit
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This palm-size screwdriver has a stubby handle, but its adjustable-length bits can be extended to provide reach into tight spaces. Its ratcheting mechanism helps turn screws faster, and its ergonomic handle provides excellent grip. The kit includes six double-ended magnetic bits for turning a variety of screw types.

Versatool Screwdriver Multitool

Versatool Screwdriver Multitool

This versatile pocket tool offers horizontal and vertical driver sockets and packs numerous bits in its magnetized body. It can also open bottles and boxes and has a built-in hex wrench and rulers. Available in a 29-in-1 version with 6mm shaft bits or a 36-in-1 version with 4mm shaft bits.

LEGO Sand Drawing Machine

LEGO Sand Drawing Machine

We’ve seen machines that can draw patterns in sand, but this is the first time we’ve spotted one that was built using LEGO Technic components.  Brick Machines created this sand art machine with a magnetic assembly that moves along a set of custom aluminum rails using corkscrew gears driven by a Mindstorms controller and tech from PyBricks,

Gear Box 3500

Gear Box 3500
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Radius Outfitters makes this organizer box for overlanding. It’s ideal for small equipment like first aid items, flashlights, cameras, snacks, and utensils. It’s made from a durable ballistic material with a rigid top and bottom, a removable lid with a magnetic catch, and leather handles. Includes six dividers for customizing.

TRUE TI Block Multitool

TRUE TI Block Multitool
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This handy pocket multitool from TRUE packs a knife, a scraper, a magnetic 1/4″ bit driver, and a bottle opener. Its 2.75″ tanto-style blade is made from 3Cr13 Steel with a liner lock mechanism, and its bit driver arm can lock in 90º or 180º positions. Includes Phillips and flat driver bits along with a pocket clip.

Spec Ops Pocket Level

Spec Ops Pocket Level
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These days, you can use your phone as a digital level. But we prefer the visual of a physical bubble level. This pocket-size 4″ level has accurate horizontal and vertical vials and a V-groove with magnets to grip pipe, conduit, and other metal surfaces. Includes a carabiner clip for attaching to a tool belt or bag.

Wuben X2 High Output Flashlight

Wuben X2 High Output Flashlight
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This rectangular flashlight uses three high-CRI LEDs to output a 175º wide beam at up to 2500 lumens. It has four brightness levels, strobe and SOS modes, and comes with a red diffuser cap for emergencies and stealth. Its USB Type-C port is hidden beneath a flip-up magnetic cover, and the light includes a removable belt clip.

128-in-1 Precision Screwdriver Kit

128-in-1 Precision Screwdriver Kit
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This precision screwdriver set includes 120 bits, including Phillips, flathead, Torx, Torx security, pentalobe, tri-wing, and more, making it easy to open just about any electronic device on the market. The kit folds up into a hexagonal shape for storage and comes with a magnetic bit driver, a flexible shaft, tweezers, and pry tools.

Angled Aluminum Tool Rack

Angled Aluminum Tool Rack
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Tired of tools lying all over? This aluminum tool rack is great for organizing screwdrivers and other small tools. It has 50 cutouts and holds tools at a 45º angle for easy access. Its two-layer construction keeps tools straight, and its bottom shelf can be used to hold hardware – though we suggest adding a magnetic strip.

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