| [Popular Mechanics] Even during these unprecedented times, manufacturers have been rolling out innovations in every category of tool. While we appreciate progress, it can sometimes make the decision about what to buy even more difficult, forcing you to guess whether a certain spec bump will make a noticeable difference, or whether a fancy new marketing name has some useful tech behind it. So we spent the past year mowing, sawing, hammering, drilling, and wrenching in the Pop Mech Test Zone, evaluating hundreds of tools to determine what’s actually worth your dollar and what is truly groundbreaking. During this process, we were pleasantly surprised to find that some of our existing favorites still outperform and are more helpful than the new stuff. And here they are, the 67 best tools, accessories, and pieces of workwear (both old and fresh) you can buy right now—with a book thrown in for good measure. |