Inspired by the Cubit ruler, the earliest known measuring device, the Qbit is a tool you can carry with you at all times. It's precision-turned on a Swiss CNC lathe from stainless steel or brass, with machines scales and laser-etched graphics in either Standard or Metric units. A hole on one end makes it easy to attach to a loop or hook, and the adjustable marker makes it easy to remember important measurements. Available in three- and six-inch versions.
No one wants to carry a toolbox into the wilderness. With the Adventure Mate Multi-Tool, you don't have to. Crafted from high-quality carbon rolled steel, this all-in-one implement has a handle that serves as storage for the 6.7-inch saw blade on the go and connects to the spade head, hammer, and hatchet when needed. One end of the saw blade also has a curved hook that works as a stake puller and bottle opener (can't have a multitool without one), and the whole thing packs neatly into a heavy canvas holster. Available in silver or stone washed black.
Simple, compact, and handy, the Rollbe Measuring Tool makes a strong case for joining your EDC essentials. To use it, you simply roll it along the surface, counting the rotations and adding any extra units. The brass handle is comfortable to hold, while the laser-engraved stainless steel inner wheel makes reading measurements a snap and radius markers make it possible to measure inside corners. It comes with a genuine leather key chain pouch in brown or black and is available in four- and eight-inch models.
Rolling on four wheels rather than two, making it easier to move as you wash, the Karcher K3 Electric Pressure Washer is one of a kind. The unit uses up to 80% less water than a garden hose and delivers 35x the pressure at 1800 psi, and can switch between spraying straight water and utilize an onboard detergent tank with a patented maintenance-free central pump. Ergonomic, easy to use, and easy to store, the K3 package also includes a unique dirt-blasting spray wand to take care of dirty vinyl siding, sidewalks, gutters, and driveways.
Doing the job of five different tools in one convenient package, the Spare Me Auto Rescue Tool is a sturdy tool that you'll want to keep in your vehicle at all times. It serves as a scraper for snow and ice with a five-inch blade and an 18.5-inch overall length. That same shape also lets it work as a shovel, as well as a tire lift when you're trying to install a spare. In the same scenario, it works as a cheater bar to give you added leverage on the lug nuts, and for times when you find yourself stuck, just set it in front of your tire for added traction. It's easy to handle at under a pound and is made in the USA.
Inspired by the flashlights made for NASA from 1968-1972, the Apollo Penlight is a tribute to the utilitarian implements used by its namesake missions. Brass was chosen for the build despite its weight for its resistance to corrosion and its inability to produce sparks. These new versions replace the original incandescent bulb with an LED tuned to emit a similar warm temperature light, and are water resistant to 100 meters, making them ideal for any environment, Earth-bound or otherwise.
Known for their high quality and functional style, Best Made Co's implements deserve a place in your gear lineup. And their S.S.B. Axe could be the last axe you ever need to buy. Featuring a drop-forged 5160 steel head and named after the Japanese Shou Sugi Ban method of preserving and fortifying wood, the SSB's straight-grain Appalachian hickory is surface-scorched, brushed, and oiled for a durable finish that will last for all the seasons to come. The SSB is available in two styles and limited to just 50 examples.
Tile Bluetooth Trackers help you keep track of often misplaced items. And now, they've expanded their product line to include the durable and dependable Tile Sport. It features a sleek graphite gray look and a Bluetooth tracker with twice the range of the original. It pairs seamlessly with the Tile app, and the new model is also waterproof and has a louder speaker to alert you of just where to look for that item you're having trouble finding. The battery lasts an entire year, and the Tile Sport even lets you choose from a variety of new ringtones to optimize and customize your findings.
Presented by Tile.
When Casper entered the mattress market a few years ago, they changed the mattress industry. And now, after 30 engineering improvements and nearly half a million happy customers, the Casper mattress is more breathable and comfortable than ever. Each mattress is made of multiple layers of foam, including one for support and pressure relief, and one to make sure you sleep cool and comfortable. It's all wrapped up in a durable woven cover, and shipped right to your door in a box that's easy to maneuver into even the smallest homes or apartments. You get 100 nights to try it out and can return it for free if you're not satisfied.
Presented by Casper.
It's not too often that you see a tool as time-tested as the hammer get an upgrade, but that's precisely the case with this Demo Hammer from DeWalt. It's an all-in-one tool that was designed for folks doing a remodeling project that might have a bit of demolition involved. It features an oversized strike face to bust through drywall along with an elongated claw curve to pry nails. You also get a 2x4 gripper to make prying floor boards and framing jobs easier.
A special version of the renowned HX-One set, this Rapha x Silca Tool Kit is an heirloom-quality collection of bike tools. Included in the sets are all the most common hex key sizes, crafted from satin chrome steel and powder coated for added durability, as well as ten driver bits. All the tools come in a sleek walnut case with a magnetic closure system, making it possible to get tools in and out single-handed.
Take on a variety of projects around your home with the Bernzomatic Torch. This propane-powered torch has an easy-to-use trigger start ignition and a webbed flame that's ideal for many uses, including thawing, melting, soldering, and even cooking. Its adjustable control knob makes it as easy to stop the flame as it is to start, and its 14.1 oz propane canisters are simple to replace.
No matter where you find yourself, a trusty multi-tool can come in handy. Of course, it's easier to ensure it's ready to go if you wear it instead of having something that dominates valuable pocket space. That's exactly what you do with the Tread wearable multi-tool from Leatherman. It has an innovative design that was engineered to offer 16 different tools on a stainless steel bracelet, so everything is available at a moment's notice. Many of the links have two or three tools each, giving you a total of 29 tools including drivers, a cutting hook, box wrenches, a glass breaker, and the obligatory bottle opener. TSA friendly, it's also adjustable to accommodate any wrist size and customized with the links you need most. Great for the problem-solving Dad in your life.
Presented by Leatherman.
Using a combination of the company's highly reliable engines and robotics know-how, the Miimo Robot Lawn Mower is Honda's latest tool for tackling your yard work. It relies on a boundary wire to know where it's supposed to mow, automatically sensing obstacles, pets, and humans with a set of 360-degree sensors and a floating cover for contact detection. There's a seasonal timer that can match its cutting interval with the rate of growth, multiple cutting modes to handle a variety of lawns, and anti-theft features that keep it secure when you're not around. It's available in two models, capable of cutting for 30 or 60 minutes before recharging, and will be available starting in June.
Add a bit of functional simplicity to your everyday carry with the Ringtool ($25). While it's designed with the bicycle commuter in mind, we have a hard time thinking of situations in which you wouldn't want a multitool small enough to add to your keychain. It features hex heads ranging from 4-10mm, a flathead, phillips, and torxhead driver, as well as the obligatory bottle opener. It's made from hardened stainless steel, and weighs just two ounces — perfect for your minimalist carry.
You hope you'll never need to break out of your vehicle because it's submerged under water or your seat belt is keeping you from escaping danger. But should you find yourself in such a predicament, or just need a trusty light in the darkness, this Autoxscape Emergency Tool is up for the task. All three tools are in one piece of equipment, featuring a high-powered LED flashlight, a seatbelt cutter made from high-carbon steel, and a window punch made of tungsten steel that is engineered to quickly break any tempered car window. Constructed of military-grade aluminum, it could be the difference between life or death in an auto emergency.
When it comes to items you constantly carry, smaller is better. The Bullet 02 Flashlight is as small as you can get, weighing just five grams and measuring in at 10 x 26 mm. Inspired by a 40 S&W round, its anodized aluminum casing is nearly indestructible, and thanks to a new design it's waterproof, as well. The high-quality LED bulb lasts up to 150,000 hours, produces 20 lumens of light, and is powered by three button bell batteries, activated by a quick 180-degree rotation of the top. Available in matte black or matte brass.
For the same price, you could buy approximately 1,080 Bic pens (if you opt for economical 144-packs). But you'll lose every last one of those plastic ballpointers, and won't feel like your written words are worth a dime. We're opting instead for the Inventery Mechanical Pen. Available in a black oxide or brushed chrome finish, this writing instrument is machined from a single brass rod to form a unibody construction. At the heart of the pen is a Schmidt P8126 capless rollerball in black ink, paired with an all-brass Schmidt click mechanism that's near-silent. Each pen has an anti-roll groove, and is marked with an individual serial number.
Weight: 57 Grams / Length: 5 Inches / Diameter: 11mm
Sleek looks, silent wheels engineered in Japan, zero zippers, and a built-in battery bank — this isn't just another suitcase. Arlo Skye has innovated upon what's already great about modern luggage (sleek, durable) and added additional functions, while eliminating some weak spots. No wonder it has won multiple international design awards. An anodized aluminum-alloy shell that helps reduce scratches is the type of material you'd expect to find on bags twice the price. The TSA-approved battery pack that fast-charges a phone or tablet up to five times is removable and rechargeable, and it fits flush in a slot between the luggage handles for easy access. The clasp closures — the kind of thing you're used to seeing on professional gear cases — eliminate the chance of a damaged zipper or busted seam. At a size that fits all standard international cabin carry-on bins, this suitcase is a travel companion you won't want to fly without.
Height: 22" / Width: 14" / Depth: 9" / Capacity: 38L
The tourniquet has been a valuable tool for soldiers for hundreds of years. The proper application of a tourniquet during an emergency can save a life, but an improper application with too much slack can result in the opposite effect. This Sam XT Tourniquet features a buckle technology that auto-locks at a predetermined amount of circumferential force, eliminating nearly all tourniquet slack. It's engineered for rapid utilization with fewer windlass turns enabling easier training and faster, more intuitive use.
Combining the convenience of an interchangeable with an EDC-friendly body, the Bit Bar Pocket Screwdriver is a smart addition to your tool arsenal. Crafted from your choice of fiberglass-reinforced nylon or grade 5 titanium, the body serves as both a handle and a sliding storage area for eight standard size hex bits, letting you mix and match to suit your needs. The bits are held in place with a magnetic when in use, and a built-in clip makes it easy to keep your pocket while keeping it handy.
Normal stud finders beep when it finds a stud, but leaves it up to you to try and figure out where it begins and ends. The Ryobi Whole Stud Detector uses a series of LEDs at the top to show you the entire width of the stud. It can also tell you how deep the drywall is, detect wires and other materials inside the wall, and once you've found the stud you're looking for, it has a button that will mark the center with a dimple so you can find it again.
There are times when you want to keep some tools around, but don't want to look like a handyman. SOG Baton Multi-Tools are ideal for those moments. Available in four different models, these robust tools all fold up to a stick-like form that measures roughly six inches in length for easy storage. Yet they offer a wide range of tools, including everything from scissors and bottle openers to knives and ballpoint pens. An ideal urban alternative to traditional bulky implements.
It's wintertime. For many, that means snow shoveling time. The Alpha Shovel is the ideal tool for the job. It has a blade that's over two feet long, a foot deep, and built from five pounds of sandblasted, clear coated T-6 aluminum. It has serrated teeth to break through ice and hard snow, slots for easy storage, a telescoping shaft, and a Nylatron D-handle that's guaranteed to work all the way down to -60 degrees Celsius. In other words, it can handle the toughest of driveway clears, even if you live in an Alpine hut off an unpaved road.
Issued to soldiers fighting in the Pacific Theater during WWII, the Woodman's Pal is still the same dependable tool it was seven decades ago. This combination axe and machete replaces several tools at once, with an ideal balance that lets the 1/8" thick high-carbon blade feel natural as you swing and strike. It measures 17 inches long overall, with a leather handle, hand guard, an 8-inch concave edge, and a 2-inch hook, and is also available in a longer, thinner Brush Cutter model for clearing vines, brush, and other thick growth. Made in the USA.
Plenty of multi-tools offer screwdriver bits. Few, if any, are quite as small and convenient as the Key-Bit EDC Tool. Made in Minneapolis from your choice of aluminum or patina-developing copper, the pill-shaped tool hides a standard screw bit inside, using a pair of powerful magnets to stay securely closed until you need it. Knurling on both sides makes it easy to grip, and while it ships with a #2 Phillips hex screw bit, it can accomodate nearly any 1/4" x 1" hex bit you find most useful.
Drills are built to make round holes. Light switches, power outlets, and other utility plates are square or rectangular. The Quadsaw makes the two compatible. It attaches to your drill like any other bit, but uses four specially-designed blades to slice through drywall in as little as ten seconds, cutting single or double outlets with ease. It has a built-in height guide and spirit level to keep your cuts tidy and consistent, and is made from durable materials that will keep it working job after job.
Tape measures have been around for a very long time. The Instrumments 01 Dimensioning Device may make them obsolete very quickly. This pen-like tool is made from aluminum and steel and lets you measure the dimensions of nearly anything simply by rolling the tip over the surface. It hooks to your phone wirelessly, lets you measure in nearly any unit you like, and also hides a pen inside, giving you no excuse not to carry it with you.
The most important thing you carry each day, other than your smartphone, is your drink of choice. So whether it's coffee, water, or something else, the lttl Tumbler has you covered. It's a vacuum insulated, double-walled vessel, that promises to keep your cold drinks cold for up to 24 hours, and hot drinks hot for over 4. The lttl Tumbler is easy to clean with a one-piece stopper and is top-rack dishwasher safe. The stopper regulates flow without splashes and it fits into any cupholder, making it an easy choice for your next road trip or commute. The leakproof seal means it's safe to toss into your backpack or gym bag. Available in brushed stainless, soft lavender, pale rose gold, and matte black.
Presented by Impel Studio.
Combining a flashlight, a knife, and a hammer all in one, the Kootek Self Defense Flashlight is about the only tool you'll need to keep with you. Powered by a rechargeable battery, the LED flashlight gives off three levels of brightness and works as a beam focus, spot light, and flood light. When needed, an aluminum alloy 3.5 inch blade can be attached to the end, while a removable attack hammer can be added on the anti-slip handle for busting car windows, zombie heads, or whatever emergency is standing in your way.
Based on the beloved Charge AL, this new Leatherman x Shinola Multi-Tool makes a few changes to the classic that should please any modern gentleman. At first glance, you'll notice the matte navy anodized exterior case, but look closer and you'll see the original lineup of tools, which includes pliers, cutters, knives, scissors, openers, rings, and more, has been augmented by bike hex and a watch strap replacement tools exclusive to this collaboration. Arrives with a leather carrying sheath and a bit kit for tackling even more jobs.
Traditional waterjets are huge, expensive, and a pain to maintain. The Wazer Waterjet Cutter is none of those. Able to sit on most desktops or work areas, this self-contained unit uses a high-pressure water stream and tiny sand-like abrasive particles to cut through nearly any material, including aluminum, glass, steel, carbon fiber, and even marble. It has integrated storage for the abrasive, simple onboard controls, and easy height adjustment, and cleans up quickly after you're done cutting. It supports standard DXF and SVG files from common software like Illustrator, Solidworks, or SketchUp, and can make cuts as precise as 0.003", letting you create everything from simple shapes to intricate designs.
Even the most novice DIY'er knows the hassle of switching back and forth between a drill bit and a driver. The Worx Switchdriver makes the process easier than ever. It has a rotating head with two 1/4 inch chucks — one for your bit, and one for your driver. Since neither bit has to be removed, you can drill a hole, rotate the head, and sink the screw in a single step. Its 20V lithium battery provides roughly two hours of use per charge, and the integrated LED light lets you work anytime, day or night.
