The Dignified Man’s Survival Kit

Every week here at The Dignified Devil, we spend a lot of time thinking about how we can help the modern man survive the modern world. This week of course is no different. Today we explore the apps, the tools, the gadgets and the books that will enlighten the modern man as he navigates his way through his week. These are the things that are worth a man’s time, money, attention and space in his Junk Drawer.

The Essential
blk Water
By blk Beverages

We hope you’re not just drinking clear water, because everyone knows that real men drink black water. That’s right, cool, clean, refreshing BLACK water.

Inspired by nature: blk water is the first functional beverage that enables you to experience the power of Mother Nature’s secret weapon, fulvic trace minerals. Fulvic trace minerals play a critical role in the growth of plant life, assisting in the transport and absorption of nutrients inside the plant cell. Once these minerals are extracted from our source and added to pure water, the water turns black naturally without the use of any artificial dyes or colorings. This enables blk to harness the power of fulvic minerals and deliver powerful electrolytes, trace minerals and a high pH to consumers without any carbs,calories, or sugar. Join in the excitement, and discover why so many are crossing over to the dark side of water.

Available: amazon.com
Price: $55.00 for a pack of 24

The Accessory
Titantium Collar Stays
By Exuvius

Stiff and rigid isn’t the way you want to be described, but it should be the way you describe your collar. Unfortunately, collars don’t get that way by themselves. Exuvius titan collar stays will get your collar where it belongs and make sure it stays that way. The 100% titanium stays are also a toolbox for common tasks because they’ve got a built-in bottle opener, thread cutter, screwdriver blade and a hole to hang them on a key ring. Basically, they’re everything you need in a collar stay and then some. James Bond eat your heart out.

Available: shop.coolmaterial.com
Price: 30.95

The App
20! Top Things Men Must Know
By The Good Times Company

Do you know how to build a campfire? How about how to fix a flat tire? Well, if you don’t then fear not. This app collected the top twenty things every man should know how to do. How dignified!

Available: iTunes App Store
Price: Free

The Gadget
Dash
By Devium

Finally, the iPhone replaces one more device in your life. Your car stereo. Dash by Devium is a car stereo that lets you use your iPhone as the interface. It comes in two parts so when you upgrade your phone you only have to upgrade the faceplate of the stereo and BOOM, you’re back in business. Full access to all your apps, music and movies. It’s hard to go wrong here.  Other features of the Dash include a double-din body, 50W x 4 output with 2 preamp outputs, and your choice of standard aluminum or anodized black or white.

Available: devium.us
Price: $340.00

The Tool
Bolt Action Tactical Pen
By Think Geek

All’s fair in love, war and business. Someone said that, right? Well, if they didn’t they should have because it’s true. And this pen helps with all three! What more can the war-hardened business man need? The body of the pen is anodized milled aluminum for a tough and smooth finish and features an integrated clip. The pen head is flat, providing an ideal thumb rest should you need to stab a rival in the conference room (not recommended, however).

Available: thinkgeek.com
Price: $50.00

The Vice
No 2 Vodka
By Industry City Distillery No 2 Vodka

Industry City Distillery No.2 Vodka is the first spirit from Industry City Distillery, a new City Foundry venture located in Brooklyn’s old Bush Terminal. Fermented using beet sugar yeasts, this unique drink is run through a steam powered stripping still before entering a high separation fractional distillation column that offers an unheard of level of control over the final composition.

Available: drinkupny.com
Price: $25.00