Tested in 2019: Adam Savage's Favorite Things!

Adam caps off our staff's favorite things video series this year with his list of favorite stuff from 2019. It starts with his favorite new hat, and includes tools, books, a mind-blowing fan creation, and an awesome organization worth supporting. Thank you for watching our videos this past year and continuing to support us, and we'll see you in 2020!

Shot by Gunther Kirsch and edited by Norman Chan

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Thanks for watching!

[theActionMovieKid]

So absurdly honored to be included in this. Thank you for the last ~twenty years of entertainment and education! We love you!

[jbdec]

I'm the blocker/finisher at O'Farrell Hat Co. I helped make that hat. Cool to see how much he likes it.

[chazington]

Adam Savage is quickly approaching the existence level of bob ross, Steve Erwin, and Fred Rogers.

[LovelessAndroid]

Adam, I have a weird head size (large) and got my head measured at OFarrell too! As I was leaving an older gentlemen commented that they made the finest hats and that he'd been shopping there for decades because they will repair any hat they make for as long as it can be.

They still have my head shape index card... Waiting for me to save up some funds and call back with an order...

[bwakenshaw]

That video edit needed a Wilhelm scream when Adam fell off.

[mandarazlim]

Things haven't been great lately, but coming back to good ol Adam, remembering a childhood watching him on TV and hearing that same enthusiastic voice just did wonderful things for me. Thanks all over again <3

[JeghedderThomas]

Adam wears his emotions on his sleeve. It's all good.

[SteveStanger]

The "special edition" of your fall is amazing!!!! Happy New Year!

[JB-dmcp]

Without being grounded, fantasy has no real use. Without fantasy, reality has no deeper meaning. It is what myths and art are all about. You sir, are someone who knows this to be true, and your enthusiasm, creativity and love of creating things is an inspiration to me.

[grahambliley]

My favorite thing of 2019 has been introducing my 6 year old to Mythbusters Jr. and Sr. My second favorite thing is the picture of him posing with the Apollo Hatch maker project at the Smithsonian.Thank you for the inspiration and imagination.

[sgtcrtrdnl]

Hey Adam, big fan. Thank you for the amazing vids this year. IMO, you're the leader in this maker community we've all managed to throw together, you're the one who inspired me to get started. I personally really appreciate the time you take out of your (surely) busy schedule to keep making yt videos for us. These vids always feel more authentic and genuine than anything else and I really appreciate them, and you.
Cant wait to see what you have for us in 2020!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

[HOPALONGCHIEFKIWI]

I love binge watching all of these cool one day builds. I loved watching the model making and kit bashing or smashing on Tested. I love everything about this show. You get some very entertaining ideas about doing things. You are and your colleagues are Jack of all Trades and Master of all of them. Binge watch many episodes on this YouTube show. More please for 20/20.

[DafyddRoche]

Can we get a walkthrough of that little tool stand for the soldering iron?

[peterbrownwastaken]

Great list! My favorite thing from 2019 was getting to meet you!
Wishing you another fantastic year in 2020.

[jimbobtheimpaler]

Thank you Mr.Savage and Tested Crew. You have and continue to inspire and inform folks who truly seek the useful and practice knowledge. Thank you all and may the New Year prove even better than the last.

[glg]

Love your enthusiasm for life and good things and imagination and especially your fellow people! Peace and Good Fortune to you and your family! May you continue to inspire us!

[mavos]

Happy new year Adam, you are such a positive force on the internet we seriously need more of that and you on here.

[johnbrice]

Great job this year! Keep doing what your are doing. I can always use more geek stuff in my life. You and the staff of Tested not only embody "geekdom" but you guys live it. This brings an authenticity to your site that is both real and unique. I have learned much watching tested, it truly is a community based on making for makers. Looking forward to 2020.

[kathybarbieri]

Does anyone else love the dirt under the fingernails close-up during the soldering iron segment? Adam - a true maker.

[lytaylor]

Holy crap the video edit by Action Movie Dad was AMAZING!