The Emergency Multi-Tool That Could Literally Save Lives [Wish You Were Here]

What looks like an elaborate gardening implement is actually a student-designed multi-tool prototype that could serve as an entire toolbox of rescue equipment. One that can be used to free trapped survivors after a natural disaster. More »

Trap Door Colander Will Revolutionize Your Kitchen [Kitchen]

Teflon? Self-cleaning ovens? Even the paper towel pales in comparison to the brilliant innovation that is this plastic colander with a trap door release that lets you easily dump its contents into a bowl after it’s completely drained. Can someone get the Nobel Prize people on the phone, they’re gonna want to see this. More »

There’s an Entire Kitchen’s Worth of Cooking Tools In This Bottle [Tools]

For chefs with more epicurean ambition than space in their kitchen comes Bento & co’s Bin 8 bottle which at first glance looks like an empty wine bottle. But on closer inspection you’ll discover it hides a kitchen’s worth of cooking implements. More »

Manual 3D Sandcastle Printer: The Most Tedious Way to Have Fun at the Beach [Toys]

Somewhere, mankind lost its way. The latest proof being that instead of relying on good old buckets and other moulds for building sandcastles, kids are now given tools like this plastic sand and water funnel which makes them painstakingly build up a sand structure layer by layer. More »

Everything You Need To Recover From Your Independence Day Bash [Toolkit]

The Fourth of July is one of those rare holidays that comes when the days are long, the sun is shining, and the weather is warm. It’s one of the few things to look forward to during the summer, and when it finally arrives there’s no room for moderation. More »

Brilliant Grilling Combs Just Made Shish Kebab Skewers Obsolete [Cooking]

Sliding vegetables and chunks of meat onto a skewer is an easy way to grill without them falling into the fires below. But un-spearing them afterwards is often a pain-in-the-ass procedure that the GrillComb makes a lot easier. More »

Everything You Need to Start a Fire Anywhere [Video]

In theory you should be able start a fire with just a couple of sticks and some elbow grease. But those of us who only occasionally venture out into the great outdoors don’t have the time to perfect and hone our manual blaze starting skills. We need a little help. More »

This Leather Chainsaw Bag Cuts Down Fashion Critics [Fashion]

First, the bad news. This leather bag from Facetasm isn’t a stylish way to carry your chainsaw. So lumberjack fashionistas, we’re sorry to disappoint. But if plaid ever makes its way back onto catwalks, this bag will serve as the perfect fashion accessory. More »

Improved Multitool Design Makes Room For a Built-in Wrench [Tools]

Breaking away from the traditional split-handle design used by Gerber and Leatherman, CRKT’s new multitool works more like a Swiss Army knife with fold-out tools. But it’s also got a heftier housing that makes room for a multi-fit box wrench. More »