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I need some holiday gift ideas (that I will probably gift to myself as well)!

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[โ€“] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago (5 children)

A sturdy backpack with good support for the back

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[โ€“] MrVilliam 5 points 1 year ago (5 children)

I have recommendations that depend entirely on lifestyle, so not great general stuff but amazing for the people they're for:

  • Wurkkos FC11 Rechargeable LED Flashlights Max 1300Lumen High 90CRI EDC Flash Light USB C Charge,IP67 Waterproof Torch, Magnetic Tailcap, Great for Dog Walking Home use Emergency(5000K) https://a.co/d/fncjQhi

This flashlight is light, bright, cheap, and USB C rechargeable. It has a magnet in its ass so you can easily mount it and do whatever you're trying to do hands-free. As a power plant operator who runs around outside or climbs inside of condensers and tanks and shit, this thing was incredibly handy. Probably pretty good for hikers and campers too.

It doesn't necessarily need to be this exact pair, but Darn Tough brand wool socks are the general recommendation. They reduce impact, wick sweat/moisture, and they're comfortable. This is the only kind of socks I will wear at work or else my feet hurt and itch and stink.

  • OontZ Ultra Bluetooth Speaker, Portable Wireless Bluetooth 5.0 Speaker, 14 Watts, up to 100 ft Bluetooth Range, IPX7 Waterproof Portable Bluetooth Speaker (Black) https://a.co/d/dXlV5bY

It's a surprisingly good sound quality waterproof Bluetooth speaker. I take mine into the shower and listen to music. You could use it in the kitchen, outside in the yard, etc. but mine is pretty much entirely used in the shower or sometimes the bedroom ๐Ÿ˜‰

Obviously not for everybody, but these are great bang for your buck if they suit somebody you know!

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[โ€“] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago
  • Long (6 ft) USB cords that reach from the floor (where the charger is in a power strip) to my desk or couch
  • A key hook that I mounted by the door. No more setting off the car alarm with the key in my pocket when in my house
[โ€“] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (7 children)

Waternymph 360 Degree Swivel Sink Faucet Aerator. https://a.co/d/5GcJVli

Cut gloves

Pour over coffee maker

More if or when my back is hurting way less.

Dreamfarm cooking utensils: https://dreamfarm.com/

Squishmallows for comfort

USB-C cable tester, to tell you what a cable can actually support

Velcro cable ties

Cable labels https://a.co/d/jkEJrgl

Label printer

Victorinox kitchen knife

Sharpening stone

Leather strop for sharpening

Ruffwear dog leash

Ruffwear dog leash bag, attaches to the leash and is so useful!

Pepper gel spray with UV dye

Water filled pepper spray training aid

Door stopper security device

Karabiner with screw lock for keys

Nite Ize does all sorts of neat products. This is useful: https://a.co/d/bhSR9I7 a hook that doesn't fall off

Resqme car escape tool

Reusable shopping bags/totes

Pyrex or steel reusable food containers

https://a.co/d/5fx7YJm first in first out can dispensers

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