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 Gadget
iPhone 5
By Apple

The next generation of the computer that also makes phone calls, if you still do that kind of thing, arrives September 21. iPhone 5 is slimmer, lighter, and longer-lasting than its predecessors and features a stunning 4-inch Retina display. 4G-LTE compatibility and an upgraded processor offer a significant increase in network access speeds. The phone that changed the industry continues to set the standard for design, performance, and sophistication.

Available: apple.com
Price: 199.99 and up 

The Accessory
Archer Air Superiority
By Archer+Wolf 

Dreamy Vanilla Woods, Creamy Pumpkin, Moonlight Path…clearly the garden variety producer of air freshener products has paid no attention to men. For those among us who are not enchanted by the prospects of a room smelling of Cashmere Glow, we present the fine fellows at Archer Air Superiority and their line of quality room sprays. Available in three testosterone-fueled flavors – Distillery, Hunting Lodge, and European Sports Car – men can once again mark their territory with the strong scent of manliness. Embrace your inner masculinity.

Available: archermen.com
Price: $14.00 

The Vice
Ole Smokey MoonShine
By Ole Smokey Moonshine

Once upon a time, self-respecting men drank whiskey. The folly that is our obsession with light beers sold on TV in the most ridiculous of marketing schemes discredits the status of the modern man. Our forefathers, rugged men of the unsettled American terrain, extracted their living from the earth and celebrated their independence with a dignified adult beverage. When the softer sensibilities of city-dwelling lawmakers imposed themselves upon these pioneers, they took to the mountains and defied the law, creating the legacy and myths of moonshine. Honor your hard-won heritage with Ole Smokey Moonshine, a throwback to the early days of Tennessee’s mountain distilleries. The first federally licensed distillery in the history of East Tennessee, Ole Smokey captures the character of its time and place with its strong flavor and lingering effect. Chase it will one of those watered-down beers until you learn to enjoy drinking like a man.

Available: olesmokymoonshine.com
Price: $40.00 

The Music
Tempest
By Bob Dylan

Bob Dylan is on the short list of most influential musicians to ever walk among men. Ludwig Van, Mozart, the Beatles, whatever the order is, Dylan is in that rarest of genius. His latest collection of compositions show the fire is burning hotter than ever in the 71 year-old master. Tempest overflows with rage and blood, darting across the landscape of a rebellious life meted out with unrepentant cruelty. Why should you listen? We’ve already explained.

Available: iTunes music Store
Price: $9.99