Articles – Well Spent

Post Riposte: Weekender Bags

August 29, 2012

Reader Ted recently wrote:

Hey Brad, I was wondering if you can do a search on weekender bags? Thanks!

I sure can Ted. My top picks are after the jump.

Welcome to the 2011 Well Spent holiday gift guide. This year, I set out to gather an assortment of high-quality, low-cost goods that, though small enough to fit in a stocking, are a bit more enduring and useful than your typical stuffers. Most of the items are made in the US, and all of them are under $40 (not including shipping). Here’s to a healthy and sane holiday season. Read More »

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Good Giving: 40 Under $40, pt. 3

November 30, 2011

Welcome to the 3rd installment of the 2011 Well Spent Holiday Gift Guide. More sub-$40 goodness below. Check back this afternoon for post number 4. Read More »

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Klein Tools Lightweight Tool Belt

September 27, 2011

The Lightweight Tool Belt from Klein Tools, a haiku:

Made in USA,
Raw leather, nickel hardware,
And only twelve bucks.

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Klein Tools Cordura Camo Tool Bag

April 21, 2011

The Cordura Camo Tool Bag by Klein Tools is made in the USA from heavy duty Cordura Nylon. Actually designed to carry tools (say what?), the bag boasts a slew of fabrication details – nylon thread throughout, metal rivets at key stress points, hinged steel mouth at the opening, leather handle and straps, reinforced vinyl bottom – that make it impervious to pretty much everything. Despite its tough-as-nails construction, the bag totals in at a mere $48 (that includes shipping), giving it one of the best cost-to-use ratios of just about any accessory in existence. Read More »

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