Safety

Secure your home with this lock designed by U.S. Special Forces veterans to be ten times stronger than normal door locks by preventing movement at the bottom of the door. Save an extra 20% off your Awesomer Shop cart with code GREENMONDAY20 (12/10/18 only).

The latest version of Netgear’s rechargeable, wireless and weatherproof security camera. The Arlo Ultra can shoot videos at up to 4K and record them with HDR support. It also has a built-in spotlight, allowing it to record in color at night.

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.

If you live somewhere that snow coats roads in the wintertime, you’ll want to check out Engineering Explained’s latest clip, as Jason walks us through the variables at work when driving on slippery surfaces, and provides some tips on how to maintain control on the snow.

Tiny spy cameras have been found in hotel rooms, AirBnBs, public restrooms and dressing rooms. Take control of your privacy with this pocket-sized device that can detect hidden cameras by locating the reflections off even the smallest camera lenses in an instant.

Bike helmets are a necessity for keeping our noggins safe. But they’re not exactly stylish. Park & Diamond aims to change that with their baseball cap-inspired headgear. Not only does it look better, it rolls up to the size of a water bottle for packing without sacrificing safety.

Historically, safety toe shoes had heavy pieces of metal in them to protect toes from injury. Nautilus Safety Footwear makes contemporary sneaker designs with a lightweight, but durable carbon composite nanofiber toe cap. The shoes also offer slip-resistant soles.

The Flectr 360 Omni is the improved version of Flectr’s 360º bicycle wheel reflector. The 360 Omni can be used with practically any bicycle wheel, thanks to the cutting guides that let you cut it down if needed. It also now comes in two colors – silver and yellow.

Brighten up your backyard with this flexible, waterproof, and USB-powered lighting system. The 10 foot-long rope light runs on a rechargeable battery pack, and doubles as a charger and a lantern. Save 20% off in The Awesomer Shop.

This flashy airline safety video from Turkish Airlines features the characters we know and love from The LEGO Movie series. Number one safety tip – use your seatbelt, not Kragle to remain in your seat. Also, don’t show this video to Minifigs while in flight.

Are you prepared for an emergency? Equip yourself with an all-in-one FM radio, bright flashlight, and a power generator that is weather-resistant and durable. Save 19% off the list price in The Awesomer Shop.

Inventor Dahir Insaat devised this concept for a bed that’s designed to protect you in the event of an earthquake. When it detects a severe tremor, it drops its user into a heavy duty shelter, protecting its occupant from falling debris, and providing access to survival gear.

The OneUp is a personal flotation device that comes packed into a case about the size of a soda can. It’s designed to automatically inflate when it comes into contact with water. It can be reused by replacing its CO2 cartridge and folding it back into its case.

Somewear is a Bluetooth hotspot for mobile devices. It uses the Iridium satellite network for global coverage. It lets you send and receive text messages and location data, receive weather reports and local alerts, and it has an SOS button. It requires a $15/mo. plan.

Nerdwriter reminds us to be vigilant and read text before clicking links when we’re browsing online or playing games. He points us to “dark” patterns – bad user experiences that are designed to manipulate an outcome. For more, there’s a helpful awareness website.

Pocketbands are silicone bracelets with a small hidden pocket to stash a key, cash, or other small items. The latest version features a more handsome and ergonomic design. It also has an anti-dust coating and lets air flow against the wrist for comfort.

The Ploota is an automatic and reusable flotation device that you wear around your neck. It can detect when you’re in danger of drowning and automatically inflates its bladders using the replaceable CO2 canisters. You can also trigger it manually.

The Lucnt SRL 1 is a bicycle brake light that can alert the people behind you when you’re slowing down. When you’re moving, the light continuously blinks. But when you slow down, its lights get brighter and turn into a steady glow, similar to a car’s brake lights.

Custom motorcycle shop Rough Crafts has created its own helmet. The Revolator has a 100% carbon fiber multi shell, a shock-absorbing inner shell and an antibacterial lining, and weighs just 2.4lb. But it still has a classic design that allows for goggles.

Designed by former martial artist and self-defense specialist James Williams, CRKT’s Williams Tactical Key is an innocuous self-defense tool. It looks just like a key but offers a pointed end and a secure grip when needed. It also works as a Philips screwdriver.

Designed to be used even by law enforcement officers, the Patrol is a compact and water-resistant first aid kit that will help you survive bleeding, burns, pain and even blocked airways. It measures just 10″x 7″x 5.5″ and comes with a lifetime guarantee.

Mathematician Ben Sparks shares a theoretical scenario that made him drive more responsibly. A car going at 70mph brakes just in time to avoid crashing into a tree. What would its final speed be if it had been going 100mph to start?

LifeStraw brings its proven instant filtration technology to water bottles. The LifeStraw Universal is the first water bottle to have a two-stage filtration system. It comes with two different caps, so it fits inside most water bottles.

WaterBrick’s signature product is a stackable and durable BPA-free plastic container that totes up to 3.5 gal of water or 27 lb of dry food. There’s also a 1.6 gal variant, one that has a wide opening, and one that’s filled with vehicle emergency supplies.

Veldt makes minimal and compact motorcycle helmets with a modular design. Thanks to their unique fastening system, you can turn customize their open helmets with a flip up visor, a chinguard, or both to create a full-face helmet.

The makers of the Flectr spoke reflector came up with a more aerodynamic and durable light reflector for bicycle wheels. The Flectr 360 is a razor-thin film that curves around the arched surface of bicycle rims, allowing it to reflect light coming from either side of the bike.

Quiksilver worked with scuba expert Aqua Lung to create an emergency life vest for surfers. The Highline Airlift Vest has room for four CO2 cartridges, each linked to an easy access pull tab. The vest also has a deflation tab and an oral inflation tube.

A motorcycle helmet with a heads-up display. Together with an app, it lets you see navigation data, the view from its rear camera and more. It also isolates sounds and has a walkie talkie function. Its front is elongated to provide more space and make it easier to breathe.

Grayl uses an inner press and a replaceable filter cartridge to purify up to 16oz of water in one go. It removes 99.9% of viruses and bacteria, as well as most particulates, chemicals and heavy metals. The cartridge lasts for about 300 uses or about 150L.

Torch Apparel’s M1 is a slim enduro-style bicycle helmet. It has a removable dual-LED light that combines a rear safety light and an adjustable 500 lumen front light. The gadget easily snaps onto the helmet while leaving space for an action camera.

Tile Pro location beacons are two times louder and have twice the range of previous Tile products. They can find your phone or the object that they’re attached to from up to 200ft. away. They’re also the first Tile beacons to be waterproof.

Vaktare’s Henley looks like a normal shirt, but it’s packed with protective features for motorcycle riders. It’s made out of schoeller-dynatec textile and kevlar thread, making it highly resistant to abrasion. It’s also resistant to water, dirt and oil.