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Build the Perfect Bonfire with the Best Gear for the Great Outdoors
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Build the Perfect Bonfire with the Best Gear for the Great Outdoors
By Beau Hayhoe
This Los Angeles-Based Microbrand Makes the Best Tool Watch Under $1,000 This Los Angeles-Based Microbrand Makes the Best Tool Watch Under $1,000
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This Los Angeles-Based Microbrand Makes the Best Tool Watch Under $1,000

The $800 Nodus Sector Deep Damascus combines 500-meter dive credentials with a one-of-a-kind Damascus steel bezel.

By Amos Kwon
It’s Time to Upgrade Your Gas Station Lighter It’s Time to Upgrade Your Gas Station Lighter
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It’s Time to Upgrade Your Gas Station Lighter

These 5 lighters turn a disposable necessity into a piece of EDC you’ll actually want to carry.

By Beau Hayhoe
The Cool Shop The Cool Shop
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The Cool Shop

What I'm buying, wearing, and using, this week.

By Lanny Fuller
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Reekon’s Smart Tape Measure Will Blow Your Mind

As much as well love tools, you only need a handful to complete most basic home improvement tasks. While we generally prefer an old-school "if it ain't broke" mentality when it comes to the basics like hammers, drills, screwdrivers, and tape measures, we're making an exception for the Reekon T1…

By Cooper Fleishman
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MetMo Driver

The MetMo Driver, which launched on Kickstarter recently, combines modern performance with classic engineering. This pocket-sized tool functions like a souped-up ratchet screwdriver and is in fact based on a driver from the 1950s. With its highly tactile feel, satisfying 'clicking' sounds, and impressive construction, the MetMo Driver is built…

By John A. Paradiso
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The James Brand Is Back With an Upgraded Ellis Multifunction Knife

Whether you're talking about their knives, everyday carry gear, or collaborative pieces, every single thing that bears The James Brand name is built-to-last, incredibly useful and purposefully designed. While we love their Redstone Outdoor Knife, Midland Titanium Key Hook, and TJB x Topo Designs Utility Capsule, the Ellis Multifunction Knife…

By Cooper Fleishman
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The Pichi X2 Titanium Multi-Tool Includes an Adjustable Wrench

While it's almost impossible to get everyone to agree on what constitutes the perfect everyday carry setup, it's a fair bet that there's going to be at least one multi-tool in there. When it comes to the best multi-tools, it's a similar discussion. But most favorites include at least a…

By Cooper Fleishman
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The EnviroKlenz Mobile Air System Will Give You the Purest Air Possible Wherever You Are

Air quality, air filtration and air purification are more important than ever. Enter the EnviroKlenz Air System. This premier air-purifying solution enhances air quality in homes and offices, reduces particulates and chemicals--along with capturing and destroying other particulates with the EnviroKlenz Air Cartridge and a HEPA filter. The EnviroKlenz Air…

By Pat McLaughlin
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