Awesome Rugged

This compact and rugged case from Pelican is great for protecting and carrying EDC gear. It’s made from a crushproof polymer with a sturdy handle and pushbutton latches. Cut its shock-absorbing foam block t fit your knives, watches, tools, or handgun or grab the version with padded dividers for $20 more. Its interior dimensions are 11″ x 8″ x 4.5″.

Distil’s latest Wally Bifold wallet is built for adventure and everyday use. Made from durable, 88% recycled nylon and waterproof eVent BIO lining, it’s an eco-friendly, tough alternative to leather. It features Wally Pull-Tabs, secure MagLock pockets to protect cards, a stainless steel money clip, RFID-shielding, and a slim profile that holds up to 14 cards and 30 bills.

UAG presents the AirTag case to end all AirTag cases. This rugged holder not only protects Apple’s tracker tag from damage, it looks badass doing it. Its case is made from durable polycarbonate and aluminum, and clips securely onto your bag with a sturdy carabiner clip. The Monarch also has a loop for attaching a keychain and a built-in steel bottle opener.

Rugged Road’s lightweight coolers are built for durability and long ice retention. They weigh roughly half as much as YETI’s competing coolers, and hold more, too. Their Fridgite insulation tech keeps ice frozen for up to 7 days, and they’re designed to float upright, so they’re ideal for toting cold drinks while tubing. Available in 25-can, 45-can, 65-can, and 85-can, and 115-can sizes.

Eylar’s lockable mid-size gear box is made from molded polypropylene and is IP67-rated waterproof, dustproof, and shockproof. It comes with thick padding foam you can cut to fit your equipment and can be easily stacked. Eylar can also customize the case with your own logo.

This new package for the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport gives the small SUV even more off-road capabilities. It includes 17″ wheels, 29″ all-terrain tires, Bilstein rear shocks, upgraded springs, increased ride height and suspension travel, a new Rally G.O.A.T. mode, a brush guard, skid plates, four recovery points, and more. Available on Badlands and Outer Banks trims.

Made from a coarse, unbleached canvas, Rough Enough’s compact gear bag is built for durability. It has a large compartment that can hold small tools, accessories, chargers, knives, and more, and a mesh zippered pouch for pens and other items. It measures 9″ x 4.5″ x 2.5″, and comes in army green, black, or camo.

Camp-Zero’s rugged rotomolded cooler holds 10 liters – or up to a dozen cans. Thick insulation provides excellent ice retention, and its lid has two built-in cup/can holders. An aluminum handle has a padded handle for comfort. It comes in a wide variety of colors, and they sell larger coolers up to 110-liters.

There are lots of gadgets on the market which are marketed as rugged, durable, or indestructible. But are shockproof and waterproof devices really better? Mrwhosetheboss purchased a bunch of these items, including cables, watches, keyboards, speakers, and a laptop, and put them to the test to see how just much torture they could withstand.

G-SHOCK watches are known for their durability. The Rangeman GPRH1000 sits at the top of the heap. This rugged watch packs all kinds of features for outdoor living, including a digital compass, altimeter, GPS tracking, temperature sensor, heart rate monitor, step tracker, and more. It’s built to withstand water, mud, dust, and shocks on all of life’s adventures.

Elecom’s battery pack looks like a canteen, but it juices up gadgets, not humans. Its looks match its durability – it’s rated an IP67 waterproof rating and is dustproof and shockproof. Its 15000 mAh battery charges phones multiple times, and it has 32-watt USB-C fast charging. It’s compatible with Nestout modules like the LAMP-1 lantern and FLASH-1 LED panel.

Leather and other textile-based wallets look nice, but they wear out over time. If you want a wallet that will last decades, consider a metal wallet. Everyday Carry picked eight of the best metal wallets you can buy, from the rugged, skeletonized Trayvax Contour to the sleek and minimal Machiner Era Co. Ti5 titanium wallet.

Thyrm’s PyroVault 2.0 provides a durable waterproof housing for your lighter, keeping it safe from the elements. It has a dual-wall construction with a full gasket seal and an easy-open, spring-loaded lid. It also comes with a Tinder-Quik firestarter that hides beneath the lighter. Compatible with a variety of Zippo inserts.

After an encounter with a bear, P6GEAR was inspired to design a rugged case for overlanding gear. The P6 Bear Box is stamped, rolled, and riveted from aluminum with reinforced corners. It measures 23″ W x 15″ L x 10″ D, and holds up to 40 liters. It has three handles, and latches to keep contents secure.

Featuring a rugged case design similar to the Muzen Wild speaker, the Filmatic projector brings big-screen video wherever you travel. It has a 200-lumen light source with DLP tech and native 1080p resolution. What really sets it apart is its durable, drop-resistant aluminum alloy case, and IPX6 waterproof rating.

Muzen’s palm-sized Bluetooth speaker has a rugged look and great sound quality for its size. It’s perfect for hanging off of your backpack or tent, and its all-metal case gives it a substantial feel. It also packs a built-in flashlight with three modes, and its IPX-5 rating means it’s water-resistant. Offers 6 hours of playtime per charge.