Be prepared no matter what the circumstances with the Lifeline Ultralight Survival Kit ($15). Weighing in at only 7.5 oz. and only taking up as much space as a stack of postcards, this handy all-in one kit includes waterproof matches, an 80" x 50" emergency blanket, 50 ft. of fishing line with four hooks and sinker weights, a surgical blade, five wound closure strips, a map compass, emergency whistle, three feet of duct tape, and more, all in an included waterproof carrying case.

Be prepared with the Tool Logic Survival Card ($20). This credit card-sized tool packs in a 2-inch serrated knife, a magnesium alloy fire starter, a loud signal whistle, a red LED flashlight, and tweezers and a toothpick. It's like a Swiss Army knife for your wallet.

Historically, joggers have had to choose between stability and cushioning when buying running shoes. The new Nike LunarGlide+ ($100) features a "Dynamic Support" system that both cushions and stabilizes, creating a single running shoe that adapts to each step. A rear-foot wedge is paired with a lightweight but firm foam core, with welded overlays so there are no seams to chafe or irritate on longer runs. This technology was tested and proven by the 2008 Beijing Olympic athletes, so we're pretty sure these kicks will stand up to your weekly jog. You might even improve your time.

Some of the best home cooked meals must be prepared using a cast-iron skillet. But it takes dozens of uses in order to season one, as the food you cook slowly ads its essence to the skillet, creating that famous, non-stick black coating. Seasoning a pan this way can take years... until now. Lodge Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillets ($10-$40) ship pre-seasoned, the result of a secret process that uses vegetable oil and high temperature gas ovens to create the perfect patina. Grills ($140) and Dutch Ovens ($40-$100) are also available. Just don't tell Grandma that you cheated.

As a result of the additional moisture, steam, and warmth, shaving in the shower provides many benefits, like a closer shave, smoother skin, and less mess. But you'll need a high-quality, fogless mirror in order to get the job done right. The ACE Fogless Shower Mirror ($24) uses a "water reservoir" to equalize the temperature of the mirror and eliminate fog, draining itself of water afterwards to prevent mildew. The acrylic mirror attaches to the shower wall with strong suction cups, and provides a flexible holder for your razor.

Ever wonder where root beer came from? Well, it used to be root tea, an alcoholic drink the settlers picked up from the Native Americans — but prohibition ended all of that, so it was drained of its alcohol and rechristened "root beer." Now you can get a taste of the original, organic, and very alcoholic tea with Root ($39). Made from birch bark, black tea, spearmint, sugar cane, and other natural ingredients, every sip is like a step back in time.

We're big fans of donning a hoodie when flying, and the Burton Sleeper Hoodie ($100) was made for exactly that. It features a dedicated pocket with a headphone cable port for your media player of choice, an internal passport and ticket pocket, mesh lining, and an integrated/removable inflatable neck pillow for those long cross-country flights.

Ever wonder why the concept of the Weeble, which wobbles but won't fall down, hasn't been applied to everyday life? Wonder no more. The Rocking Glass ($25/set of 4) is like a Weeble storage vessel for your booze, with a nice globe-like shape and curved bottom that allows the glass to rock without tipping over. If only they could do the same thing for drunk humans.

We're huge fans of American Apparel's ever-so-soft tees, so it only makes sense that we'd feel the same about their bedding. Made from the same ultra-soft fine jersey as their famed tops, American Apparel Bedding ($20-$56) is simple, comfortable, and affordable. Unclothed hottie mattress mate not included.

If you can only carry one tool for personal defense/burglary, make it the Ka-Bar Becker TacTool ($140). The result of a collaboration between John Benner of the Tactical Defense Institute and Ethan Becker of Becker Knife and Tool, the TacTool offers a 7.75-inch blade, and works for prying open doors or windows, cutting, bashing out windows, lifting nails and hinge pins, and more.

Sure, Ray-Ban's version might be better known, but they sure as hell aren't as tough. Randolph Aviator Sunglasses ($99) were designed for the U.S. Military, and feature unique bayonet temples made to fit underneath headgear, lifetime-warranted solder joints, a variety of available non-polarized and polarized glass or polycarbonate lens options, including prescriptions, five different frame colors, and an included hard case and maintenance kit. If they're good enough for NASA, they're good enough for us.

Looking for some backyard adventures to close out your summer? Grab yourself a copy of Absinthe & Flamethrowers: Projects and Ruminations on the Art of Living Dangerously ($12), and get to work. Featuring everything from instructions on how to make your own black powder, flamethrower, rockets — even absinthe — it also give you tips on eating dangerously, cigarette smoking, and other modern day no-nos that will have you feeling like a real man in no time. [Thanks, Matthew]