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Yamaha combines new tech with old tradition in the Avant Grand Piano ($20,000). This hybrid piano delivers traditional acoustic grand piano experience in half the size and weight while maintaining the same sound and feel. It features key, level and hammer mechanism, Yamaha’s Tactile Response System that reproduces reverb and an ingenious four-speaker system.

Lightweight and optimized for sport climbing, the varsatile Mammut Tusk ($200) is suited for a wide range of climbing applications including mauntaineering, rope courses, wall towers and rope access. It features Mammut’s patented superDry technology to minimize water absorption while resisting dirt and abrsion. The duraFLEX heat-treatment on the finished rope enhances durability and smoothness. The Tusk Dry Rope measures 60 meters long with a 9.2-milimeter thickness.

Moisturizing is one of the key components to a healthy skin regimen, but can be a hit or miss with areas that need a little more than light treatment. The high performance Elemis S.O.S. Survival Cream ($140) is specially formulated to treat skin with sensitivity, irritation, dryness and blemishes. This daily skin moisturizer instantly soothes problem areas with powerful marine extracts, Lavender Absolute, Myrrh, Meadowsweet, Centella Asiatica, and Rice Starch, leaving the skin hydrated and comfortable with a fresh scent.

What’s a bar without a bottle opener? A bar with a lot of unopened bottles. With the sleek Deluxe Bottle Opener from Blomus ($12), there will be no bottle left unopened. This elegant bar essential is crafted from stainless steel with a matte finish and features an ergonomically designed, easy grip handle.

Protect your precious gear with Hard Graft’s New High Collection (€19-€128.00). These refined and stylish protective cases, sleeves and pouches are handcrafted from natural and sustainable European materials consisting of pure new wool felt and premium aniline rich cow leather. The New High Collection features a totally fresh color scheme and available in seven different models.

Unlike heavy metals used in most tripods, the Slik Pro 340-BH AMT ($150) is crafted with super Aluminum-Magnesium-Titatinum alloy legs which make it lighter and stronger than any standard tripods. This tripod is built with 4 legs sections, collapsible to a compact 20 inches, perfect for the outdoors. The Pro 340-BH AMT also features secure, speed-release leg locks, and a stable all-metal SBH-200DQ ball head with easy-to-use quick release and dual-axis bubble level.

Chop ice for smoothies and mixed drinks, or blend ingredient for soups and more on the road with the Coleman Rechargeable Portable Blender ($60). This powerful, cordless blender is powered by two 6-volt, 4.5AH rechargeable batteries and includes a 12- and 120-volt AC charger. The Coleman Blender comes with a 48-ounce polycarbonate pitcher, stainless steel blades, five blue LED battery indicator, non-skid rubber base and an easy to use on/off control.

Move large files without worrying about your USB flash drive. Corsair’s Flash Survivor ($36/8GB, $50/16GB, $93/32GB) is designed to withstand abuse and the elements encased in a rugged CNC-milled, anodized aircraft-grade aluminum. Its waterproof seal is water resistant to 200m while its molded shock dampening collar offers protection from impact and vibrations.

Bringing back the old school look, Skullcandy offers a vintage style with modern audio technology and capabilities with the Stack Headphones ($TBA). These domed-shaped headphones come with twin drivers, 90- and 50-millimeter in each ear that deliver about 280-milimmeter total driver capacity. The Stack Headphones features individual volume and tone controls in each housing for a customized, mid-range audio experience.

Handcrafted in Japan, the Waiter’s Friend from Vacu Vin ($200) features a hardened five-loop spiral steel for effortless traditional or synthetic cork extraction. Its ebony wood finished handle contours to the hand to remove the cork from the bottle with style and ease. The Waiter’s Friend Corkscrew is equipped with a bottle opener and a hinged blade within the handle for cutting and removing foil.