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Headlight plus hat? Sign me up, because who knows what outdoor exploring we’ll be up to these winter evenings? The removable head lamp clips into and out of the beanie so you can charge (via USB) the 120-lumen light. I’d say this is an improvement over single strap headlamps, as the beanie is less likely to slip off the ol’ noggin, don’t you think? Could be a good gift, as well.
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Why would you pay $32 for a plastic bag? Because it’s not plastic, that’s why. Open-Edition’s embroidered taffeta shopping bags look like single-use plastic bag so you can make an ironic statement every single time you use it. Perhaps it would be a good gift as well?
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Foodies and minimalists will love THE* Lunch Box. It’s made from anodized aluminum- that means it’s sturdy, lightweight, heat-conductive and hygienic. There’s no clips, straps, buttons, or branding (thank goodness), so your food will be the star of the show. Fun fact: the proportions of the box are based on the Japanese flag. (Back in stock!)
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Jewelry and other small items will be right at home in these stacking boxes. Their velvety, matte, scratch-resistant finish is due to 11 layers of lacquer. 11! Velvet interiors provide a soft landing for your baubles while cork bottoms offer protection for dressers or other tabletops.
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Raise your hand if you like using plastic bags to protect and organize your gear. If so, maybe you’re ready to upgrade from disposable food bags to the DriStore Bags. The triple-polymer film is rugged and touchscreen compatible, while the IPX8-rated seal is airtight and waterproof to 10 meters. Whether you’re traveling to work in a downpour or to an exotic location clear across the world, put your devices, papers, matches, etc., inside these bags and know your stuff will remain safe and dry (and organized).
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Like a bit of lemon or mint in your water glass? Or perhaps a hint of strawberry? Now you can take your fanciness on the road with this glass bottle, thus reducing your own plastic bottle usage as well as that snobbery that crops up whenever you’re faced with plain tap water. I’m sure you’ll get creative with infusions, as it’d be hard not to try all sorts of fruits and flavors while you stay hydrated.
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Should you plan to venture into the outdoors, consider taking one of these informational bandanas. Take a look at the First Aid Bandana, Stars Bandana, Survival Tips Bandana, and also all the map bandanas (not shown), which we’ve featured before. Maybe get a couple to suit your destination, just in case.
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What’s with all the keyrings lately? Who knows, but if you’d like a little extra sparkle when it comes to your own Keytag, there’s now a sterling silver option from Various Projects. Fun, right? Just be prepared to pay a little more than you would for the regular version.
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Yep, you’ve seen the Wilson Keyring in black, and now there are a few enameled colors, just for fun (or to designate certain keyrings for certain things, if you want to be practical).
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Who doesn’t need a handy, zippered pouch? The A5 Pouch is the perfect size for a mini iPad or for your notebook, plus your other smaller necessities. There’s an inside pocket sized for a passport, so maybe you’ll use it on your trips to corral the essentials.
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Handy! Various Projects now offers a Ruler-Tag for your customization, so you can measure all sorts of things whenever you need (and add whatever phrase for a reminder). Talk about a great gift for any maker/tinkerer, right?
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How handy! This travel-friendly nylon backpack folds into its own pocket, so you can throw it into your bag or luggage and know you’ll have it just when you need it. A couple of shiny zippers paired with nylon give it a versatile look, so you can wear it out and about during the day or to dinner.
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Do you have negatives or slides in your closet from the days before smartphones? I know I do, and I haven’t gotten around to tackling the task of transferring them into digital format. The PictoScanner makes that job easy, as you use your smartphone’s camera to ‘scan’ the backlit film and slides. Easy, right?
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What, you’re not particularly fond of your razor? Well, there’ll be none of that once you get your hands on this shaving set, because each piece is handmade in Los Angeles with black walnut and natural vegan tan leather hanging straps. Oh, and the shaving brush has a 100% natural, silver tipped badger knot, which is only the “most luxurious and rarest of badger knots.” You’re bound to feel pretty special whenever you shave… perhaps this could make an excellent Father’s Day gift?
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This key ring looks more like a piece of jewelry than a bottle opener, so I suppose we could look at it as multi-purpose kind of accessory. A triangle pin keeps the shackle closed, keeping your keys secure and your hand at the ready should an unopened bottle of beer or soda cross your path. Each key ring is precisely cut within thousandths of an inch by family company J. L. Lawson & Co.
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