Gallery: The Gadgets and Gear We Loved Most This Month

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    The Corter leather and cloth bottlehook will hold your keys to your pants and open your beers.
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    These Ranger Mocs from Rancourt & Co. show what a good shoemaker can do with a wooden last, some great leather, and some cool thinking.
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    Tickle the keys on this new Das Keyboard 4 for a day or two and you will forsake all other mechanical-switch keyboards.
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    These smart-looking wool pants from Makers & Riders wick away perspiration and ward off stink.
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    The Yoga Sak lets you stow your mat vertically while riding a bike or walking, aligning it with your spine for optimal ergonomic support.
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    If you're a heavy Evernote user, this special edition of the Fujitsu ScanSnap is a godsend.
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    The EGO POWER+ String Trimmer is entirely cordless and will shred through a winter's worth of overgrowth.
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    The Rootcup is a rubbery pot-like vessel that provides the ideal conditions for plants to grow their little feets.
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    The Cold Bruer brews 24 ounces of coffee overnight as it sits on your counter. It is superior to all other cold brew methods. Suck it, Toddy.
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    Osprey's Poco Premium child carrier comes with a built-in sun shade as well as a thick hip belt that transfers the weight of your toddler off your back.
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