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22 Crazy Useful Things You Can Get For Under $20

This stuff makes life just a tiny bit better. And it's all way cheap.

By Chris E. Hayner

This Sriracha keychain that adds the spicy to everything
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Sriracha2Go via Amazon

This Sriracha keychain that adds the spicy to everything

Eating movie popcorn? Late-night run to Taco Bell? You'll be prepared to add some serious flavor no matter where you are, because this keychain always travels with you.

Sriracha Mini Keychain Combo Pack

$12.99See On Amazon
This ridiculously compact stool for whenever you need a break
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TravelChair via Amazon

This ridiculously compact stool for whenever you need a break

Whether you're hiking or simply waiting in line, this lightweight and portable stool is the sweet relief your feet need.

Travelchair Slacker Camp Chair

$17.95See On Backcountry
This bloody useful cutting board
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Mustard and Co. via Amazon

This bloody useful cutting board

Did someone spill ketchup? Red paint? Blood? Nope, it's a cutting board! And that bright red drip secures it to your counter so it won't slip.

Mustard and Co. Plastic Cutting Board

$20.00See On Amazon
This surprisingly bright hands-free light
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Petzl

This surprisingly bright hands-free light

Great for camping, running, and even working on your car, this 150 lumen lamp shines for up to 60 hours on 3 AAA batteries.

Petzl Tikkina Headlamp

$19.95See On Backcountry
This neck pillow that's really difficult to eat
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Xing Show via Amazon

This neck pillow that's really difficult to eat

If you don't like this pillow's shrimp shape, great news: They make chili pepper pillows, eggplant pillows and even croissant pillows for those early AM flights to Paris.

Shrimp Neck Pillow

$12.99See On Amazon
The most badass spork ever made
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Snow Peak

The most badass spork ever made

Sometimes you need a fork, other times you need a spoon. With this titanium spork in your pocket, you'll always have both.

Titanium Spork

$9.95See On Backcountry
These gloves that keep your hands warm and smartphones usable
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Basin and Range via Backcountry

These gloves that keep your hands warm and smartphones usable

Because when it's cold outside, there are few things worse than freezing fingers. Or unusable smartphones.

Tech Tip Fleece Glove

$17.97See On Backcountry
These cat butt magnets
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Kikkerland via Amazon

These cat butt magnets

Just to clarify: These are magnets shaped like cat butts, and not magnets that attract cat butts.

Kikkerland Cat Butt Magnets, Set of 6

$11.99See On Amazon
This bright LED that clips on to pretty much anything
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Night Ize via Amazon

This bright LED that clips on to pretty much anything

This clip-on light is great for when you're trying to unlock your car in a dark parking lot, but its best use may be clipped to your dog's collar for added safety during walks.

LED Carabiner Light

$7.19See On Backcountry
This hammer that's also an axe that's also pliers that's also...
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Mcupper via Amazon

This hammer that's also an axe that's also pliers that's also...

This 16-in-1 one multitool contains a hammer, pliers, screwdriver, Allen wrench, saw and so much more.

16-in-1 Multitool

$9.99See On Amazon
The best dog collar your pupper will ever wear
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Ruffwear via Amazon

The best dog collar your pupper will ever wear

What separates this collar from the rest? It has a separate leash attachment point for easy clicks, it's lightweight but durable, and there's even a silicone piece that keeps your doggo's tags from jingling. There are lots of designs to choose from, too.

Ruffwear Hoopie Dog Collar

$19.95See On Backcountry
This natural notebook that's as useful as it is fun to look at
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Lemome via Amazon

This natural notebook that's as useful as it is fun to look at

Everyone needs a good notebook. This one comes with a natural cork cover, giving it a distinct one-of-a-kind look.

Lemome Cork Hardcover Writing Notebook

$13.99See On Amazon
The puking chicken that every kitchen needs
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Foyo via Amazon

The puking chicken that every kitchen needs

Have a recipe that calls for egg whites? This yolk separator is a cute way to get the job done.

Chicken Egg Yolk Separator

$7.60See On Amazon
This electrolyte drink that Amazon reviewers LOVE
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Nuun

This electrolyte drink that Amazon reviewers LOVE

Sure, these tasty sports drink tabs are great for recovering after a workout. But says one reviewer: "Nuun should be sued for false advertising. This is not a sports drink, it is the perfect hangover cure."

Nuun Electrolyte Drink Tabs

$22.79 (box of 4)See On Amazon
$6.99See On Backcountry
This simple kitchen tool that makes amazing pesto
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Sagler via Amazon

This simple kitchen tool that makes amazing pesto

Every well-equipped kitchen should have one of these for grinding herbs, making garlic paste and for smashing avocados. And at this price, there's no reason to go without.

Mortar and Pestle Set

$10.99See On Amazon
This simple lock to keep your backpack (and other bags) safe 🔐
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Eagle Creek

This simple lock to keep your backpack (and other bags) safe 🔐

When you're carrying something valuable in your bag, this simple TSA-approved lock provides you with some added security and peace of mind.

Eagle Creek Travel Safe Lock

$9.00See On Backcountry
These dope-looking wooden earbuds
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Marley via Amazon

These dope-looking wooden earbuds

These earbuds from The House of Marley deliver quality sound and have a look that's very different from standard issue Apple fare.

The House Of Marley Smile Jamaica Earbuds

$18.71See On Backcountry
This orange cat that'll hold your headphones
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Monkey Business via Amazon

This orange cat that'll hold your headphones

Need something to hold your headphones, keys, or whatever else is cluttering up your desk right now? This cute, clever hook attaches to anything with its double-sided adhesive.

Cat Tail Hook

$12.95See On Amazon
The perfect jar to protect just about anything in your kitchen
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Skratch Labs via Backcountry

The perfect jar to protect just about anything in your kitchen

This sealed mason jar will protect coffee, tea, sugar, and all sorts of kitchen essentials from humidity. It's ideal for storing pre-workout powder in, too.

Skratch Labs Mason Jar

$11.50See On Backcountry
This reprieve from the horrors of low battery life 😱🔋
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Jackery via Amazon

This reprieve from the horrors of low battery life 😱🔋

When you don't have an outlet to plug into, this external battery will give your device a full charge.

Jackery Portable Charger

$15.99See On Amazon
This stainless water bottle to keep you nice and hydrated
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HydroFlash via Amazon

This stainless water bottle to keep you nice and hydrated

It holds 18 ounces of liquid without any traces of BPA.

Hydro Flask 18oz Wide Mouth Water Bottle

$19.47See On Backcountry
This massager to take your aches and pains away
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Trigger Point via Backcountry

This massager to take your aches and pains away

This ball has a hard exterior and soft core, so rolling it over your sore muscles feels like getting a deep pro massage.

Trigger Point TP Massage Ball

$19.95See On Backcountry
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