How to Crush It at a Barbecue? The Outlaw Bottle Opener Multi-Tool

 After the long winter that most of the country has had this year, we’re itching to get out there and enjoy the summer. And summer has barbecue written all over it.

Arguably the best part of having a barbecue isn’t just the quality time spent with friends or family or even the food. Is it?

So, what’s the most entertaining part of the barbecue?  Come on…

We all know it’s the beer. Right? Hearing that pop when the bottle opens makes our mouths water and we know that cool relief from the summer sun is just seconds away.

But what if you’re a stickler for bottled beer, without twist-off caps, and there’s no bottle opener?

Could happen.

Oh sure, we all have that uncle or distant cousin who can make like Dean Winchester and use the table or counter to pry the cap off the bottle without breaking the bottle itself. If you’re one of those people… More power to you. You probably don’t need a bottle opener.

And yeah, there’s that friend from college who stabs the side of a beer can and drinks the entire contents of the can in under thirty seconds, usually finishing with a loud belch. OK, so you don’t need a bottle opener for canned beer, either.

But the rest of us beer connoisseurs get to struggle.

So what do we do?

It just so happens that like the wonderful Omni-tool of Mass Effect fame, there is a multi-tool out there that is both portable and necessary, especially for when your coordination is so spotty that dexterity is a nice thought, but not quite possible. You know what we mean. So, listen…

Vvego’s Outlaw Super Alloy Bottle Opener Multi-Tool might have a hefty name, reminiscent of a Dragonball Z attack name, but it does exactly what the name implies. It opens beer bottles and is made of an even heftier metal alloy that’s usually applied to aircraft. It fits onto your key fob, so even the drunkest barbecue guest is less likely to lose it, and when the natural casing wieners arrive, the hook can even double as a cutting blade for getting them apart.

But even if you’re not having those lowest of meat forms, think about other reasons why the cutting blade might be important to you.

How many times has that perforated cardboard on a package of beer trolled you, huh? Stabbing it with a knife or scissors is a terrible idea. (OK, admit that you thought of that first.) But listen, this hook can simply finish the job that the machines seemed to forget about so you can get to your beer safely and without wasting a drop.

Plus, the Outlaw only weighs about an ounce. How cool is that? It’s certainly lighter than your cell phone, and stands less of a chance of pulling your jeans down just enough to display those Batman-themed boxers you refuse to throw away.

The bottom line is, barbecues can be boring without the proper equipment. But you saved the day! You opened everyone’s beer with the multi-tool.

You’re totally the hero of the party! 

What Have I Got In My Pockets: Three Essential Items for Men to Carry Without Using a Purse

All men probably know this riddle: What have I got in my pockets?

As it would turn out, it’s not just an infamous question asked by Bilbo Baggins. It really is an important question to ask yourself, because it’s a matter of accidentally washing the twenty bucks you stuffed in your jeans… along with your driver’s license and iPhone.

Now there’s nothing we can do about your iPhone, you’re just gonna have to reboot that and hope for the best (or dry it in a bag of rice, which really does work), but we CAN give you a few tips on what’s absolutely essential to carry around in those manly pockets of yours.

First of all, what do you do with your money? Do you stick it in a wallet with the big bills on the outside and have all of the presidents’ faces all facing in the same direction, as if it’s some kind of messed up historical game of Twister?

Or, do you just take all of your cash, shove it in your pockets, and leave the change scattered in various places throughout the house and car?

We’re guessing the second one, so for the love of all things awesome, GET A MONEY CLIP. The Vvego Vvault wallet is perfect for any man, since it still carries 5-6 cards, and yet, it’s still flat enough that you can fit it in the front pocket of your jeans. This makes it a lot harder to forget about, unless you happen to be the laziest person on Earth.

But what do you need aside from your money? What’s the one thing that everyone wishes they had, but never seems to, when they actually need it?

The answer is a pen.

But not just any pen! A lot of you – and you know who you are – have the tendency to take the cap off the pen or at the very least leave it clicked open so you can put it back in your pocket to destroy your shirt . Am I right?

Well, the Space Pen from Fisher has you covered – just like they claim on Seinfeld. It writes upside down and the tungsten materials used to make it, keep the thing from leaking.  So this way, you can keep your shirt white and always have a pen, whether you need it to sign a receipt or need the metal tab to pick the lock on the house you just locked yourself out of.

And lastly, what is the final most important piece?

Is it a comb? Sort of, but not really – not every guy has enough hair to comb. Whether you’re naturally bald or just buzzed, that’s okay! We’re not making fun of you. In fact, we’re not singling anyone out – anyone with or without hair can use a flashlight.

Why a flashlight?

Well, that pocket knife you love so much is great, but you’re not getting through TSA with it just yet. And that flask could one day get you arrested for public drunkenness, so a flashlight it is.

You never know when you may need one. What if you drop your keys between the seats of the car? Or what if you’re suddenly in a cave and need to make sure you don’t trip the switch that makes the ceiling come down and kill you? That last one might be a little too Temple of Doom for anyone’s liking, but be prepared!

So you may not have the One Ring in your pockets. That’s sad for you, since no one would actually guess that even in Middle Earth, but it’s not about what you don’t have. It’s always about what you do have and how you can use those things, just to get through the day.

Private Seller Anxiety or Why Vvego Places Emphasis on Quality Control

If you’ve ever had anxiety over buying something online from a private seller, you would not be the first person. Buying things from eBay is a scary business – you could win an auction for a Nintendo 3DS and come away with half a plain Nintendo DS that’s made out of cardboard and smells vaguely of lead paint.

What about buying from Amazon? A slightly better choice, but there’s always the chance the seller will send you the wrong product or you may not even receive your product at all because of something called “Item was scanned but not shipped.” Whatever that means.

 

It’s truly a jungle out there, but have no fear – Vvego is 100% trustworthy and truly cares about quality from order to shipment to owner.

First of all, they believe that quality is a proverbial mountain climb that never ends. What if something goes wrong? That’s okay because Vvego’s Robert Porter, the CEO, will be on top of this – immediate personal attention is guaranteed whether your item did not arrive when it was meant to or if the product – be it belt, cool wallet, or cufflink set -- was somehow damaged during shipping.

What about craftsmanship?

IF there’s anything Vvego takes seriously, it’s the fact that they want to craft an item to meet your exact parameters and every product is handmade. This process may take time, but assuredly, it is definitely better to wait for something that will not disintegrate from needing to be in your pocket or looped around your waist for an extended period of time. Every cufflink is an exclusive single-piece construction and every belt is made to order by way of communication. No exceptions for any product and Vvego employees are willing to work with you to ensure that you absolutely get what you pay for.

Then there’s always the matter of the take it to the grave warranty. When they say the grave, they literally mean in the box, lid down, and three minutes away from having the dirt piled on you. If there is a defect or any other issue, letting them know is all you need to do. They will repair the mistake by whatever means possible and are pleased to honor their commitment. No private seller anxiety necessary.

Wallet Clutter and How It Affects You

When you open your wallet, what does it look like inside? Most of them probably look like mine – the cash is wadded up according to how new it is and finding the cards gets to be really fun because each card is wrapped with a receipt from McDonald’s or the gas station. This can sometimes lead to a panic since like a lot of people, I have a tendency not to look under anything and proceed to go ballistic.

The cards are also never in their correct slots and in their place, you will find a credit card or two, a voter’s registration card, and a bit of straw paper from Starbucks. Whenever I go to pull something out, change is also likely to come flying out with whatever that thing was.

Thankfully, Vvego International’s very cool wallets are not made for this kind of clutter. Saddle-stitched and made from durable  leather in your choice of color. The Vvapor functions like a money clip that still has the ability to hold 3 to 5 cards. There’s no room for change, but unless you’re in a major hurry to fight with the Coke machine at work, you should probably be okay.

Listen, your cash won’t miss that straw paper and you certainly won’t miss hunting around the house for several hours, thinking that through some miracle your “lost” debit card is going to magically appear in the freezer or atop that stack of bills you somehow keep avoiding, either.

And okay, say you have more than three to five cards. The Vvault wallet has all of the same attitude and style as the Vvapor  (and is made from five stitched layers of the same real leather), it is built to actually be pocket-sized and can be ordered with a money clip on the back if you still need a place for your forlorn and mismatched cash. This wallet holds up to six cards – read that again... Six cards and not the receipts they happen to be bundled in, so not only is Vvego offering you a wallet, but a clever way to wean yourself of your bad wallet habits.

So stop with the pouches, the fanny packs, or the billfold that probably has every obscure piece of paper you’ve ever acquired in it. Your sanity will thank you, Vvego will thank you, and most importantly – those people at the drive-thru will thank you. You won’t be holding them up anymore by having to hunt through your wallet for that extra dollar.

Cool Wallets for the Wait Staff: the Quest to Protect One’s Tips

There are a lot of horrible things associated with being a food server. Number one, most of your customers are going to assume that A, either you weren’t smart enough to go to college or B, just assume that you aren’t very smart. It isn’t fair, but it’s not the worst thing – the worst thing would have to be the apron.

First of all, aprons don’t serve their purpose very well. Most aprons only tie across the lap and protect the crotch of your pants while your shirt bears the brunt of every squirt of syrup, splash of Coke, and surprise mashed potato assault. Also, your fellow servers will without a doubt be pulling on your apron strings to untie it anytime you walk past them. This is supposed to be funny…but usually, they find out who was laughing when you accidentally on purpose leave one of the honey bottles out for them with the cap unscrewed.

Then there are the pockets. Three wide pockets, none of which stay sewn shut at the inside seams so it’s more like having one big pocket and all of your change will inevitably wind up inside your ticket book along with the ever errant spoon, used butter knife, and again, mashed potatoes from the aforementioned mashed potato assault. This wouldn’t be such a big deal, but usually, a server’s tips go in the right pocket of the apron. The only way to combat this problem is to use a wallet, but not just any wallet. A billfold is impractical here, so here are a few alternatives to having people at the bank look at you funny.

Vvego’s very cool Pivvot wallet is the wallet any server wants on a slow night. You might get maybe six or seven tables at the most, but it’s built to hold 6-8 cards and can be ordered with a money clip. Professional tip? Bring only your debit card and driver’s license to work, but use the pockets for the larger bills. The money clip can hold the five’s and ten’s you get and the wallet is so flat that it sits comfortably in your front pocket. This way it is UNDER the apron and defends your money like Batman defends Gotham.

What if you work mornings and you need something that can hold the average amount of money you’d make on a Sunday morning? The VVault Wallet is the one for you. You’re gonna roll up that cash  anyway and as the breakfast and lunch shifts get more hectic, you’re eventually going to stop caring and make a mess of it. This way you can fold your bills up neatly and tuck them neatly into the leather pocket. Another wallet being small enough to fit in the front pocket of your pants, the saddle-stitched leather will ensure that your wad remains free of sticky residue.

Any small convenience in the severing world should be counted as a win. The hours are painful, the customers are rude, and you may or may not have shaken hot sauce into your assistant manager’s unattended coffee cup once or twice. Shouldn’t you at least have the right to protect your hard-earned cash?

The answer is YES.

Mad Women: It’s NOT All About Men These Days

Here’s the thing about AMC’s Mad Men – it’s a series that portrays 1960’s history in an honest light. All you ladies who want to uppercut Don Draper into the sun definitely aren’t alone. The character lives by the norms of the times, and no amount of bourbon or array of $150 suits (which would cost much more in 2013) are going to change that, but that’s how it was.

Women were only emerging in the workplace and being considered for jobs that were more than secretary, nurse, or teacher.  Men were the bread winners and the icons of the corporate world.

Happily for women, that is no longer the case.

No offense to you gentleman. Credit should be given where credit is due, but thankfully, the 21^st century allows for the ladies to have the same opportunities as any man. Essentially, “la femme Draper” now exists, and executive women can rock a suit just as well as any of the Mad Men. What does any suit need to be totally the bomb?

A killer cuff link set.

While women may not wear ties, to look polished and really professional, shirts need a cuff link set to look amazing! Do they have to be men’s cufflinks? Heck no!  Though Vvego’s accessories are mainly for men, we also make it possible to add flare to any outfit regardless of whether it’s a man’s suit or a woman’s.

Do women necessarily have to wear pink cufflinks because pink is for girls? No, but it’s an awesome fashion statement. Vvego’s selection of cufflinks isn’t limited only to a single color, either. Iin addition to pink acrylic, you’ll find bright green, crystal rainbow, and cool confetti styles to name a few, and that’s truly only the tip of the iceberg.

Each acrylic cuff link set is solid in design, are original, and made in America. The acrylics are even TSA-friendly, though we offer beryllium copper sets and titanium, too. Yet, no femme Draper wants to be caught in airport security for metallic cufflinks they forgot to remove. Keep that in mind!  What you want is a quick strut through the metal detector to the next in-flight drink, and you can do that with any pair in our acrylic selection.