CONTAINERS

Yes they, do. Neither Man nor Woman lives by retro hipster vinyl alone. This binder-style CD book holds (24) discs in back-to-back pages with an orange and translucent cover. Comes in an equally translucent sleeve so the CDs don't fall all over the floor of the car you have that still has a CD player.

In soft poly-foam and a pretty powder blue color, we think this case was made for standard smart phones, although goodness knows you could keep any number of things in it. (Badness probably knows that, too.) Measuring 6” x 3-1/2” x approx 3/8”, it has a slot with black piping 1-1/2” from the top, and a small tab at the top corner with a removable, silver carabiner on it.

Rejoice, we have finally found a source of reasonably priced borosilicate lab glassware. This is the kind of glass in the trade marked Pyrex(tm) and Kimax(tm) labware. The stuff you can put right over the flame of the Bunsen burner, or directly onto the hot plate. This stuff is imported from China, and is considered student grade, which is good enough for anything but the most exotic applications. We have beakers, test tubes, graduated cylinders and flasks. Compare the prices below and you will see that they are around half the U.S. equivalent. Call us for larger quantity prices.

Please Note: Physical sizes may vary slightly due to vendor and Mfg changes. Call or email for more info. 

This isn't a book, but it's definitely book-ish. Looks like a leather-bound volume from the Bodleian but it's just a little wooden box, approx 8-1/2" x 5" x 2" (7" x 3-7/8" x 1-5/8" inside) that's perfect for stashing the jewels, cash, or whatever you need to stash in plain sight on the shelves.

Go ahead—have soup, or stew, or anything gooey, without worrying about a spillage tragedy. This red plastic soup system measures 5” dia x 4-1/2” tall tapering to 3-1/2” at the bottom. Looks like a giant coffee cup, but with a gasketed screw cap that has a stubby fork and spoon cleverly hidden inside. Freezer- and microwave-safe, and BPA-free. Safe up to 200 degrees, but hand-wash only. Has a small tray and a divider inside, both of which you can ignore if you don't have a 2- or 3-part lunch. Try the beef barley, it’s excellent.

Crafts and repairs are made much easier with an applicator bottle. This translucent 20ml/.68-oz plastic bottle with a screw-cap that has a 1-1/2" long x 1/32" dia dispenser needle with a protective cap.

You don't have to send money to your local public TV station to get these better-than-your-average tote bags. Just donate the ridiculously low $3.50 to your favorite surplus supplier and you're ready to tote this logo-free lime green and black bag in cotton canvas. Measures 15" x 14" with a 4"-wide gusset on the bottom, and a 9” deep x 8” wide pocket on the side.

These nice clear glass jars hold 240ml (a tad more than 8 oz) and measure 4” tall x 2-1/4” square, with rounded corners and shoulders. Screw cap is a dark olive green. Opening ID is 1-3/4”. Line 'em up and put spices in them, is what we think. Also great for craft supplies like glitter, beads and rubber bands, and workshop essentials, like screws, nuts and washers.

Eye dropper, tongue dropper, test tube dropper, petri dish dropper, anywhere dropper. Use this 3" glass dropper, with a rubber squeeze bulb to drop small amounts of liquid wherever you think they should go. You will have to measure by counting drops, though, because there are no markings on it. Also, it is called "3" because that is about how long the glass tube is. Overall, it is 4" long.

These satin-finish zipper bags have a vinyl interior and measure 20” long x 10” tall x 4” wide when you open the gusset on the bottom. Sort of the proportions of a giant pencil holder. Made for some specific purpose that nobody has shared with us, but think giant clutch bags, travel organizers, dressy briefcases or cash deposit bags to impress your bank. We'll pick one in red, black, lime green or royal blue.

By all means—spritz. This classic plastic spritzer/sprayer bottle is clear, holds (1) fluid oz, and has a black spritzer plunger with nice action. Also has a clear snap-on cap. Bottle stands 4-1/4" tall overall x 1" dia. Make your own perfume or air freshener, or do something artsy. You’ll get (8) of them.

The smartest among us in these days of closed bars and bites as far as the eye can see will carry a little hip flask for emergencies. This one is a standard 8-ouncer in stainless steel with a matte black finish. Measures 5-3/4" x 3-1/2" x 1" thick, and given the number of emergencies you could encounter, we recommend a pair because, after all, you do have two hips.

From Manhattan Tech, this messenger bag is rugged, handsome, clean and understated, like a 1950s movie star. Measures 13” x 12” x 5” in smart black with a super-classy 1” red off-center vertical line on the front and back. Perfect for a laptop and accessories, or a bunch of books, or countless other things. Has an adjustable, nicely padded shoulder strap—because it’s a messenger bag—and a large flap cover (again, messenger bag) with an interior divider with a hook’n’loop fastener, and (2) outside front molle buckles.

Well, that's what the manufacturer says, but the bag doesn't say anything, and we're pretty confident it doesn't know if you use it for basketball, picnics, or even the dreaded Pilates. Measures 20" x 15" x 8" in soft polyester with a removable interior zippered pouch, open front pocket, and a handle attached to double straps that you could slide a yoga mat into if you had a yoga mat. Comes in assorted colors, and we'll pick one that'll match your eyes. Cheap at four times the price.

Who’s an old bag? Watch your mouth. What we have around here are young plastic bags with clear complexions and tight zipper closures. Sizes range from itty bitty to sizable and spacious, so be sure to stock up on all of them! Each of the bags are 2 mils. Our each is a bag of 100 bags. Just pick the size you like! Please note that the exact size can vary, usually smaller, due to the manufacturing process.

These watertight aluminum screw-top canisters are gasketed, lined in nylon and come with a 1" slip ring to attach to whatever. Measure just over 2-1/2" tall x 1-1/8" dia, so they're suitable for a lot of pills or any number other things you need to keep dry or safe. We'll pick one in black, red, gold, blue or green.

Call it the bag of a lesser messenger. This dark olive Extreme Pak™ tote looks like a mini-backpack but has a shoulder strap plus a pair of handles. Measures approx 11-1/2" tall x 8-1/2" wide x 6" deep front to back, it's got a big inside zippered compartment, a smaller zippered pouch on the bottom, a pair of hook-and-loop closed pockets on the top, plus a plethora (that'd be 10) of band loops to hang stuff off. Mfg suggested retail is over $30. Just saying.

These clear, flexible plastic 5-1/2 oz tapered cups are perfect for mixing paints for students or crafters, but then they're perfect for a lot of things—tastings of all sorts, mise en place cups for cooks, sorting small items, or anything else cupable. Plus, the price is extremely right. Our each is a bag of (50) cups.