Another day, another way to carry your booze — what else do you expect in this depressingly gloomy time of year? The Filson Bridle Leather Hip Flask ($70) pairs a traditional stainless steel flask with a handsomely stitched bridle leather cover. It holds up to 6 ounces of the good stuff, and features an anchored screw top to keep you... [More]

We love our craft beers here at Uncrate, but there's nothing quite like tasting something you cooked brewed yourself. Brooklyn Brew Shop Kits ($30) offer everything you need to make your own ale, including a one gallon glass jug, an airlock, tubing clamp, thermometer, and more, all designed to be displayed with pride — unlike that Mr. Beer kit you... [More]

We dare to say that some of Oakley's other products, like bags and watches, are probably better quality and more stylish than their current eyewear collection. Take the AP Sandbag ($110) for instance. It's a great industrial-looking, sling-style bag worthy of any urban warrior. Features include an Adaptable Payload design, dedicated laptop compartment, interior storage pockets, removable outer pockets, rivet... [More]

Messenger bag meets backpack in the Patagonia MLC ($160). Designed to take up as much space as carry-on laws allow, the MLC can hold three to five day's worth of clothes, and converts easily from a briefcase-style bag into a backpack for frantic trips through terminals. An internal floating divider and water-resistant laundry locker let you keep your dirty duds... [More]

No matter where you plan to sit or what you plan to do once you get there, Herman Miller Setu Chairs ($580) will keep you comfortable. Designed with a breakthrough kinematic spine that bends and flexes with you without the need for adjustment, the Setu is one of the simplest and easiest office chairs we've ever come across. With an... [More]

A summertime tradition gets a swift kick to the nether regions with Bigs Sunflower Seeds ($17/12-pack). In addition to bigger, tastier seeds, Bigs offers a variety of well-known flavors, including Frank's Redhot, Vlasic Pickle, Zesty Ranch, and — wait for it — Bacon Salt, making them the ultimate man snack.... [More]

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... [More]

Store your tools in style with the Craftsman AXS 13-Drawer 27-Inch Combo, available in Black Pearl ($1,200), Midnight Blue ($1,200), Red ($1,050), and Titanium Metallic ($1,000). The AXS combo consists of a 6-Drawer Chest and a 7-Drawer Roll-Away, and features two slide-out LED lights, Master Lock One-Key learning lock system, a heavy-duty, slide-out worksurface, multi-function message-center with LED, and a... [More]

What can you do with 5 pounds of Silly Putty? Beats us, but we're sure you can think of something. Choose from Original ($77), Blue ($77), or the color-changing Purple/Pink ($153) and Orange/Yellow ($153). If, for some reason, you want to split up your monster blob, you can buy 100-case packs of Silly Putty plastic eggs ($110) in various colors.... [More]

Add a little spark to your formal attire with these Vintage Lighter Cufflinks ($40). Made from working vintage lighters once found in gumball machines roughly 50 years ago, these handmade cufflinks feature a bullet back closure, integrated flame covers, and screw bottoms for refilling. Just remember to take them off before firing up, lest you burn up a perfectly good... [More]

Kettle bells are great for a variety of strength training exercises, but not all require the same weight. So instead of spending a small fortune on a whole set, just pick up a PowerBell ($200-$250). This ingenious training device uses a set of weight plates that can be easily removed and reconfigured to create the ideal weight for your current... [More]

Whether you're jamming out to music, playing a game, or conducting a business call, the Jabra Halo ($130) has you covered. Sporting Bluetooth 2.0 A2DP, the Halo can connect to two devices at once, and features a foldable design, an included carrying pouch, Zirene Power Bass for audio enhancement, Noise Blackout technology with dual microphones for clearer calls, touch-based controls,... [More]

Listen to your iTunes, Pandora, or any other computer-based audio source anywhere in your home with the Bose SoundLink ($550; August 27). The SoundLink connects to your computer using a USB dongle, which then streams any audio you like to a powerful and compact portable speaker. A rechargeable battery keeps the music playing away from outlets, and thanks to the... [More]

Bottle opener, screwdriver, Strider wrench, nail puller, and improvised shank. Nope, it's not another Swiss Army knife — its the TAD Gear B.R.A.T.T. ($100). Made from solid 6AL-4V titanium billet, this 3-inch long tool is ready to tackle nearly any job you can imagine, and is small enough to go pretty much anywhere. [Thanks, Kenny]... [More]

The Gerber Artifact Pocket Keychain Tool ($10) packs in quite a punch into such a little package. Made of stainless steel with a titanium nitride coating, the Artifact features an exchangable/removable #11 hobby blade, bottle opener, cross driver, small and medium flat drivers, wire stripper, pry bar/paint can opener, and lanyard/keychain attachment hole.... [More]

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... [More]

Whether it's water or whiskey, the Nalgene Flask ($9) is ready. A manly alternative to the company's classic plastic bottle, the leak-proof flask sports a slim profile that's better for active outdoor usage, and comes with an insulated sleeve. Its 1-ounce cap makes for quick and easy shots at your desk, in the bleachers, on the trail, or in the... [More]

Finally, a modern Leatherman multi-tool that you'll actually want to carry every day. Based on the popular Skeletool, the Leatherman Freestyle ($36-$48; May 09) is a compact, lightweight pocket tool with just the essentials — a knife (with an outside-accessible blade) and pliers (with wire cutters). The small but powerful multi-tool folds up to be about the size of a... [More]

Originally created to be the ultimate bag for the the LAPD and the U.S. military, the 5th generation Tactical Bail Out Gear Bag ($20) is a do-it-all bag that's both rugged and attractive (and cheap). At home on the battlefield and in the office, the Bail Out has YKK brand zippers, Velcro closures, a removable padded shoulder strap, and polyester... [More]

USB flash drives are great, but their small size also makes them easy to lose. Keep your mobile storage handy at all times with LaCie's new line of key storage. The itsaKey, iamaKey and PassKey USB Drives ($10 and up) all feature a key ring-friendly design from 5.5 Designers, offering up to 8GB of storage on istaKey and iamaKey, while... [More]

Listen to your favorite Internet radio stations or your personal music collection anywhere in your home with the Logitech Squeezebox Radio ($200). Packing a 3/4-inch high-definition tweeter and 3-inch long-throw woofer, this Wi-Fi enabled radio lets you listen to a wide variety of Internet music sources — including Pandora and Last.fm — as well as your own music, and features... [More]

Been holding off on buying Sony's latest gaming console, or just looking for a solid, network-capable Blu-ray player? Say hello to the PS3 Slim ($300; September 2009). As the name suggests, the revised console takes up 32 percent less space and uses 34 percent less power than its comparatively gargantuan predecessor, while still offering HDMI and optical digital audio output,... [More]

Trim your arsenal of golf tools down by picking up a DivPro ($15). This multi-functional golf tool combines a typical divot tool with a ball marker, cigar holder, club face cleaner, grip saver, and a shotgun opener for the clandestine chugging of beers mid-round.... [More]