Sharing a single set of earbuds is bad, but being at the mercy of another person controlling the volume when using a headphone splitter isn’t great either. The folks at Wicked Audio have just solved that problem, thanks to this simple splitter that gives each listener their own volume dial.
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Who says a multitool has to be some monstrous device overflowing with foldout blades and screwdrivers that’s too large to comfortably carry in your pocket? The Portland-based design team at Industry takes a less is more approach with this pair of Solid: Series One tools that can be used however you want—and should survive any task, since they’re made from solid titanium.
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A good pocket knife is one of the most useful tools to have on hand at all times. But you know what can be even more useful? A knife that doubles as a saw, a screwdriver, a hex-head wrench, and a bottle opener. In fact, skip the knife altogether—who needs it when all of the above fold away into this badass, all-in-one butterfly multitool?
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An intricate device like a camera doesn’t seem like an obvious build-it-yourself project. But when there’s a will there’s a way, and one way is Last Camera. It’s a 35mm film camera you put together for some real-life Instagrammy, analog fun.
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Tools like chainsaws and nail guns are tons of fun, but tape measures? It’s hard to get excited about the ones that don’t involve lasers. But a measuring tape that looks like a tiny earth with an even tinier rocket that blasts off leaving a trail of inches and centimeters? You’ve got our attention.
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Done any swashbuckling lately? Want to try it in the sky? Look no further than this handmade sailing ship kite, which takes flight on sails made of nylon on a ship made of bamboo.
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There are typically two main problems when it comes to building pillow forts: structural integrity, and a lack of building materials. And both of those issues are solved with these wonderful engineered cushions called Squishy Forts, which use super-strong magnets to ensure they stay standing for longer than ten minutes.
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Anyone who grew up with a tiny garage full of Hot Wheels cars must remember those plush playmats featuring roads, parking lots, and parks. You were free to cruise around anywhere you liked—but what kind of message does that send to future drivers? These IVI 3D Play Carpets are a much better alternative, featuring a mix of soft carpet and smooth roads that limit where a tiny car can roam.
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Is there anything more soul crushing than waking up and checking the weather on your phone, only to discover that there are inches of snow outside waiting to complicate your morning commute? Snow in the forecast doesn’t always have to be a letdown, though. With this steam-bent wooden toboggan from Lucky Bums, you’ll embrace every flake that falls.
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There’s no incense, air freshener, or scented candle on earth that smells as good as freshly baked bread. So turning a loaf into a warm glowing lamp that probably smells amazing is worthy of some kind of award, right?. If not the Nobel Prize, then definitely your hard earned money.
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