Gallery: Wish List: These Beautiful Gadgets and Gear Are Built to Last
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### The Road Warrior's Ultimate Coffee Rig I recently found my Goldilocks coffee setup: Throw your beans into the Porlex hand mill, apply elbow grease; the ceramic burrs will churn out beautifully shredded grounds. Drop ’em in the Aerobie Aeropress, fill with 200-degree water, wait four minutes, and hit the plunger. Voilà: a cup as strong as French press and as clean as drip. *— Staff Pick: Scott Dadich, Editor in Chief* $50 | [Porlex Mill](http://www.amazon.com/Porlex-Mini-Stainless-Coffee-Grinder/dp/B0044ZA066) $26 | [Aerobie AeroPress](http://aerobie.com/products/aeropress.htm)  Justin Fantl
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### Apple Mac Pro Apple’s new future-proof rig is packed with the latest spec dandies — the fastest 802.11ac Wi-Fi, two graphics cards with 6 GB of dedicated RAM, and up to 12 processing cores. But with six Thunderbolt 2 ports and four USB 3.0 jacks, expandability is also part of this computer’s life plan. $2,500 | [Apple Mac Pro](http://www.apple.com/mac-pro/)  Courtesy of Apple
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### Davek Elite Umbrella Davek umbrellas are engineered to resist being blown out of shape. They’re covered in 190-thread-count microweave fabric, which makes rain roll right off. But the best part is that every umbrella comes with a lifetime warranty. $150 | [Davek Elite Umbrella](http://davekny.com/products/the-davek-elite)  Nadya Fujishiro
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### Sinn Diving Watch U1 SDR Talk about Navy tough: The U1 SDR is made of the same steel as Type 212 German submarines. And like the U-boats, it’s built for extremes: It’s good down to 2,000 meters and can handle temps from –49 to 176 degrees F. $2,140 | [Sinn Diving Watch U1 SDR](http://www.sinn.de/en/Modell/U1_SDR.htm)  Justin Fantl
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### Koncept Z-Bar Desk LED Lamp Koncept’s LED desk light isn’t just compact and powerful; it’s also endlessly adjustable. A trio of articulated segments can contort and rotate into any position. Set the brightness—or switch it off—in an instant with the capacitive touch strip next to the lamp head. $150 | [Koncept Z-Bar Desk LED Lamp](http://www.koncept.com/home.php)  Nadya Fujishiro
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### Black + Blum Sandwich On Board Plastic baggies are a mess—those plastic flaps practically invite your ham and cheese to explode all over the inside of your bag. This compact box closes tight, has room for a sandwich and a side, and you can even use the bamboo lid as a cutting board. $28 | [Black + Blum Sandwich On Board](http://www.black-blum.com/products/sandwich-on-board/) ### Modern Twist Box Set: Alphabet Animals Mat Keeping my kindergartner entertained at a restaurant isn’t easy—even with the illustrated menu and crayons offered at many child-friendly eateries. This reusable silicone place mat comes with six dry-erase markers my tyke can use to embellish his drawings, letting me enjoy a second glass of wine like the responsible parent I so totally am. *— Staff Pick: Joanna Pearlstein, Deputy Managing Editor* $25 | [Modern Twist Box Set: Alphabet Animals Mat](http://modern-twist.com/catalogsearch/result/index/?cat=6&q=alphabet+animals)  Justin Fantl
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### XS Design Window Solar Charger You know how it is:Adayinthe park rolls into dinner, which leads to a bar/fourth meal. That’s a lot to ask of a battery, and outlets are not always within reach. This solar charger adheres to vertical surfaces for optimal light-catching. Just stick it to a window and its 1,400-mAh Li-ion battery will keep your Instagram stream flowing all day. $65 | [XD Design Window Solar Charger](http://www.xddesign.eu/products.html)  Justin Fantl
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### Sony Cyber-Shot RX100 II Smartphones take decent pictures, but the Sony Cyber-shot RX100 II is probably the best camera that can fit in your pocket. Armed with a fast f/1.8 lens and a low-light optimized sensor, it performs almost as well as a DSLR. $750 | [Sony Cyber-Shot RX100 II](http://store.sony.com/cyber-shot-digital-camera-rx100-ii-zid27-DSCRX100M2/B/cat-27-catid-All-Cyber-shot-Cameras)  Nadya Fujishiro
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### Brooks PickWick Backpack You can take chances in traffic, but don’t take chances with your laptop. Close this beautiful treated-canvas bag by rolling the top down tightly and buckling it, keeping your modern conveniences safe and dry. A pair of waterproof pockets hidden along the seams are perfect for stashing your wallet and phone. $235 | [Brooks PickWick Backpack](http://www.brooksengland.com/catalogue-and-shop/bags/cycle+bags+&+accoutrements/PICKWICK+Backpack/)  Nadya Fujishiro
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### Joseph Joseph Rinse&Chop Plus The Rinse&Chop cutting board lets you slice and dice, then fold the whole thing up into a kind of chute to pour those minced onions without spilling. There are even drain holes at one end for rinsing your ingredients. $15 | [Joseph Joseph Rinse&Chop Plus](http://www.josephjoseph.com/product/rinse-chop-plus)  Nadya Fujishiro
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### Coalesse Hosu Chair A lounge chair designed for working? Sacrilege! At least that’s what you’ll think until you actually sit in the Hosu chair. With storage pockets and a cable passthrough, you get yourself one of the most comfortable workspaces imaginable. Don’t fall asleep. $2,400 | [Coalesse Hosu Chair](http://www.coalesse.com/products/hosu/)  Justin Fantl
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### UrbanEars Slussen Headline a bash without carting your entire DJ rig. Using the Slussen’s app, you can turn your iOS device into a twin-channel setup that lets you cue and hear one track through headphones while playing another through the speakers. $15 | [UrbanEars Slussen](http://www.urbanears.com/headphones/slussen/slussen-petrol/)  Nadya Fujishiro
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### LG PG65U Portable LED Projector Whether you’re in the board- room or bored in your room, this 1.2-pound portable projector can really put on a show. Its wicker like grille shelters a 30,000-hour, 500-lumen LED and an onboard speaker. Because it has a built-in TV tuner and can read files from a USB drive, you don’t even need an input source to use it. $700 | [LG PG65U Portable LED Projector](http://www.lg.com/us/projectors/lg-PG65U-portable-led-projector) ### Grain Audio PWS A portable speaker is best when tossed in a backpack and trekked to the action. With a walnut enclosure that boosts acoustic quality and a silvery sleek frame, this 7-inch Bluetooth boom box is the perfect adventure date: Sturdy, loud, and handsome. $250 | [Grain Audio PWS](http://grainaudio.com/products/pws) ### B&O Beolit 12 You’re a grown- up now, so ditch that college-era CD boom box for something more sophisticated. The Beolit 12 sounds remarkable for its compact size: only 9 inches across. But with 120 watts of power, audio comes out both loud and clear. Plus, it sips tunes off your iPhone via AirPlay. An integrated handle means it’s ready to play outside whenever you are. $800 | [B&O Beolit 12](http://www.bang-olufsen.com/en/sound/sound-systems/beolit-12)  Justin Fantl
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### Kalita Wave Dripper Join the pour-over coffee craze with this manual dripper from Japan. The low tech method improves your daily cuppa by letting you control the water temperature for better flavor. The Kalita’s design helps pull a consistent brew from your beans, and the custom filter sits above the bottom of the dripper to prevent clogs. $40 | [Kalita Wave Dripper](http://prima-coffee.com/kalita/wave-dripper#.UngoYJRgbQZ)  Nadya Fujishiro
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### The Square By Clean Bottle The carabiner friendly cap of this stainless steel bottle screws off like any other, but the Square has a removable bottom for easy cleaning. And though any water bottle is just asking to get knocked over, the square shape ensures that at least it won’t roll away. $45 | [The Square By Clean Bottle](http://cleanbottle.com/how-it-works/the-square/)  Nadya Fujishiro
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### Roku 3 Roku has spent the past few years refining its streaming technology, and it really shows. Whether it’s the telepathically quick interface, the convenient cross-platform search, or the genius headphone jack built into the remote, this unassuming puck is all you need to tap into the world of online content. $100 | [Roku 3](http://www.roku.com/products/roku-3)  Nadya Fujishiro
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### Trusco Tool Box The antithesis of the clunky plastic that most handyman kits are made of, the blue enameled steel of this Japanese design elevates the humble toolbox to a thing of beauty. The lower compartment is large enough for all your basic hand-tools. The cantilevered lid contains additional storage; configure it any way you like using the removable metal partitions. $85 | [Trusco Tool Box](http://www.field-online.com/product/tool_box)  Nadya Fujishiro
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### Evernote Triangle Commuter Bag By Abrasus Messenger bags work great while slung over your shoulder. On the ground? Not so much. But Evernote’s commuter bag remains stable and upright thanks to its unique triangular shape. Adjustable dividers hold all your gear, and a fold-down front panel gives you quick access to everything. $200 | [Evernote Triangle Commuter Bag By Abrasus](http://blog.evernote.com/blog/2013/10/18/evernote-market-product-spotlight-abrasus-triangle-commuter-bag-and-evernote-slim-wallet/)  Nadya Fujishiro
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### Leibal 11+ Felt Case This handmade felt pouch has a decidedly primitive look, but it’s built for modern day gear. It accepts an 11-inch MacBook Air or a full-size iPad, and it has compartments for your earbuds and cables. When emptied and laid flat, the inside pocket doubles as a mousepad. $55 | [Leibal 11+ Felt Case](http://store.leibal.com/products/11-felt-case)  Nadya Fujishiro
