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Extra device chargers. Now wherever I sit around the house I have a cable nearby, I don't have to be lugging them around everywhere. So worth. A power tower. S

Extra device chargers. Now wherever I sit around the house I have a cable nearby, I don't have to be lugging them around everywhere. So worth. A power tower. Simple, doesn't take up much space, but lets me do a variety of upper body exercises on-demand without having to set anything up. A great way to fit exercise into the day without friction. A good rice cooker. Makes the rice perfectly every time without me having to think about timing. A good wardrobe. Started getting compliments on how I dress all the time. I never cared about this very much, and that made me unaware that other people did care.

Nextgrid 6y ago
> A good wardrobe. Started getting compliments on how I dress all the time. I never cared about this very much, and that made me unaware that other people did care. Any advice for someone that doesn’t care about this? I’m currently in this boat - I dress “fine” in the sense that it’s functional but is otherwise pretty plain and boring. Every time I try to improve on this I give up after being overwhelmed by the paradox of choice.
- aerovistae 6y ago
  Yeah, absolutely! Let's see. I experienced the same thing with paradox of choice. Unfortunately the solution was just to spend a lot of time on it, trying different things and researching options by asking people and doing internet searches and browsing malls and outlets. Going from "no good clothes" to "all good clothes" took me a full year of off-and-on effort. Most important thing is finding things that fit. I didn't used to know what this looks like, but by trial and error and feedback from others I learned. Personally I aim for things that fit snugly without being too tight. I think a good mental rule of thumb (at least as a straight man) is to think about what looks attractive on a woman-- things that tastefully emphasize her figure. I realized the same goes for men. You want clothes that show your body's lines. This means jeans that aren't baggy, but which show off your legs and gluts. It means shirts that bring out your chest and shoulders or which simply mesh with the lines of your figure. A really important thing is feedback. Women friends are best for this because usually they're much more aware of style than men are (just how it is). DO NOT ask parents or older relatives; do not ask male friends unless they have notably good style. In general you want feedback from women who you know well enough to trust them to be honest with you. The /r/malefashionadvice subreddit can be very useful, it's a mine of recommendations, discussions, and guides. Lastly, a general outline of what I went with, just to give starting ideas: -I wanted a collection of well-fitting t-shirts. I ended up mostly going with v-necks from Uniqlo, personally-- they're cheap but fit me well. There's a million options for simple t-shirts, from Target to Banana Republic to Tom Ford. Frankly you can go cheap here and be fine. -I wanted an assortment of well-fitting jeans. I ended up with Everlane, tailored Levis, and Diesel, in different shades of blue and black. I'm still looking for chino pants that work for me. -I wanted a wide array of button-up shirts. This is important because it's just the cornerstone of modern male fashion. Nothing gets noticed faster than when someone switches to wearing these, imo. I get these from all over: Macy's, Banana Republic, Express, Armani Exchange, Club Monaco, and Levis. Make sure they're not baggy! Wear them over a t-shirt and roll your sleeves up, it's a great look. Leave the top two buttons open. -I wanted a wide array of shoes. I literally wore white New Balance sneakers for 27 years until moving to NYC and being shamed into diversifying. I found that boots come in many varieties and look fantastic with jeans. I have a pair of Timberlands, some cheap black leather Polar Fox ones from amazon, some suede Steve Madden boots (cadwyn), and some Rockport tennis shoes. I also got some sweaters and better-fitting sweatshirts. I'm still working on finding a winter coat that looks nice. Scarves are great! Apparently you live in London, so you're in one of the best places in the world to buy clothing (along with NYC and Paris). You can find anything there. All in all I think I've spent around $2500 on the full wardrobe, but you could get away with less.
  - angrais 6y ago
    A TL;DR of OPs post: start simple. Visit /r/malefashionadvise and follow the basic starter guide, i.e. chinos, white oxford shirt, and leather shoes. You DO NOT need to spend 2.5k to look good: aim for 100-200 from ASOS.com and you'll look fabulous! You can order multiple sizes of the same product and return those that don't fit. Fit is key! Check eBay for good quality shoes if cost is an issue (e.g. Meermin, etc) as imho that's generally the large cost in the wardrobe.
    - aerovistae 6y ago
      I think a lot of that $2500 for me came from mistakes, especially with jeans. It took so long to figure out the jeans. That amount is what I spent, but in the end now that I know what works I could burn it all and repurchase for probably $1200.
  - mleonhard 6y ago
    Asking for feedback is crucial. Before I did that, I performed many iterations of buying some items I think look good on me, wearing them a few times, and getting rid of the ones that don't get any compliments (most of them).
- eigenvalue 6y ago
  Get the Lululemon ABC pants in a couple colors (e.g., grey and dark blue). They are the best pants I've had and they work in the office and for sports. I also recommend dress shirts from Charles Tyrwhitt and casual shirts from Uniqlo.
- mleonhard 6y ago
  My friends say I dress nicely. Here's what I wear: Volcom, Men's Frickin Modern Fit Stretch Chino Pant, Charcoal Heather. They look dressy. They are 40% synthetic so sweat/rain dries quickly. They're a bit stretchy which is comfortable. I own 4 pairs and have washed each one about 75 times. The color has faded a bit, but evenly. There is little visible wear. TCO ~$0.75 per wear. Wear with a simple brown leather belt. https://www.amazon.com/Volcom-Frickin-Modern-Stretch-Chino/dp/B07GL2TMBF https://www.amazon.com/Volcom-Frickin-Modern-Stretch-Chino/d... Banana Republic Factory, Standard Fit Non-Iron Shirt, Sky Blue. This is a standard Banana Republic shirt, but made with more durable cloth. I own 4 of them and have washed each one about 75 times. They all still look great. TCO is <$0.50/wear. Check with 2 fashionable friends before going with a non-sky-blue color. I usually wear a thick dark gray merino long-sleeved "base layer" undershirt or a thin cream-colored merino undershirt. https://bananarepublicfactory.gapfactory.com/browse/product.do?pid=533974011 https://bananarepublicfactory.gapfactory.com/browse/product.... Uniqlo, Extra Fine Merino Crew Neck Long-sleeve Sweater, Dark Gray. I own 4 of these sweaters, purchased over 2.5-1 year ago. I can't tell which ones are newer or older because they all look great. They are warm, soft, extremely durable, dry quickly, and don't hold any body odors. I wear each one about 10 times between washes. I wash them in a front-loading washer on delicate warm cycle with standard fragrance-free detergent and hang on a normal hangar to dry. TCO is <$0.25/wear. https://www.uniqlo.com/us/en/men-extra-fine-merino-crew-neck-long-sleeve-sweater-429066.html https://www.uniqlo.com/us/en/men-extra-fine-merino-crew-neck... Uniqlo, Cashmere Crew Neck Long-sleeve Sweater, Dark Grey. Compared to the merino one, this sweater is also durable, twice as warm, twice as soft, three times the price, and a bit shorter in the waist. Uniqlo's product is special in the industry. It's a $200 sweater for $100. $100 cashmere sweaters from other companies will pill after 5 wears and look terrible. Uniqlo's is durable. I've worn mine about 30 times, washed it twice, and it still looks new. https://www.uniqlo.com/us/en/men-cashmere-crew-neck-long-sleeve-sweater-429075.html?dwvar_429075_color=COL08 https://www.uniqlo.com/us/en/men-cashmere-crew-neck-long-sle... Patagonia, Men's Torrentshell 3L Jacket, Andes Blue. This is good for wind and light rain. It rolls up into about 1L of volume. I've worn it nearly every day for 3 years, walking about 1 hour a day and riding in carshare. The waist tension cord channel fabric has worn through in the back. The jacket still looks fine and functions well. TCO ~$0.20/wear. https://www.patagonia.com/product/mens-torrentshell-3l-rain-jacket/85240.html?dwvar_85240_color=ANDB&cgid=root https://www.patagonia.com/product/mens-torrentshell-3l-rain-... Crazy Cool, Men's Seamless Boxer Briefs Underwear, Camouflage. Underwear can be fashionable. These have no interior seams to rub against male equipment. If you have a belly crease, the wasteband will start to roll after 5 wears, but it's not too tight. They can smell if you sweat repeatedly. They dry quickly. The legs ride up. I expect final TCO to be ~$0.20/wear or lower. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Crazy-Cool-Men-s-Camouflage-Seamless-Boxer-Briefs-Underwear-6-Pack-M-L/756048282 https://www.walmart.com/ip/Crazy-Cool-Men-s-Camouflage-Seaml... Woolly Clothing, Merino Wool Long Drop Boxer Brief, Everyday Weight, Charcoal. Extremely expensive and extremely comfortable. Wearing these and using a bidet will solve all body odor issues below the belt. The "long drop" version doesn't ride up your legs. The company had fabric durability problems but solved them. These wear out by getting holes on the seat after about 50 wears. If you have a belly crease, the waistband will get a crease after 15 wears and can roll and become tight and uncomfortable. TCO ~$0.55/wear. https://www.amazon.com/Woolly-Clothing-Merino-Boxer-Brief/dp/B01GKJFGR6 https://www.amazon.com/Woolly-Clothing-Merino-Boxer-Brief/dp... Columbia, Men's Newton Ridge Plus Ii Waterproof Hiking Boot Shoe, Cordovan/Squash. These are roomy in the toes and flat inside (no "arch support"). The interior fabric and tread wear out after about 750 miles of walking. TCO ~$0.10/mile. If they wear out within a year, ship them to Columbia and they send you a $96 gift card. https://www.amazon.com/Columbia-Newton-Waterproof-Hiking-Cordovan/dp/B00KWK8AC8 https://www.amazon.com/Columbia-Newton-Waterproof-Hiking-Cor... Nike, Men's Revolution 4 Running Shoe, Black/White/Anthracite. These are flat inside (no "arch support"). I put these in the washer every 6 months to whiten them up. To wash, remove the laces and inserts, put the shoes and everything into a mesh bag, and wash them on a delicate warm cycle. The tread lasts a long time. The inserts and interior fabric fail around 750 miles. TCO ~$0.10/mile. https://www.amazon.com/NIKE-Revolution-Running-White-Anthracite-Regular/dp/B06XKG11YZ https://www.amazon.com/NIKE-Revolution-Running-White-Anthrac... Darn Tough, Vermont Men's Merino Wool Boot Full Cushion Sock (Style 1405), Charcoal. These are the best warm socks. I wear them all day every day, even at home. I walk 1,000 miles a year and go through about 6 pairs a year. TCO ~$0.13/mile. Darn Tough makes many variations of socks so be sure to get the full cushion version. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01ENQYZIE https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01ENQYZIE O'Neill, Loaded 2.0 Hybrid Shorts, Heather Black. Comfortable and quick-drying. With a collared shirt tucked in and a belt, you'll look "loaded". https://www.amazon.com/ONeill-Loaded-Hybrid-Shorts-Heather/dp/B07M7KM4M5 https://www.amazon.com/ONeill-Loaded-Hybrid-Shorts-Heather/d... Minus33, Merino Wool 703 Algonquin Men's Lightweight Short Sleeve Crew, Dark Gray Heather. Super-quick drying, nearly eliminating body odor. Extremely durable fabric and stitching. They keep their shape. They don't fade. I own four, purchased 4-6 years ago. I have probably worn the oldest one 100 times. I cannot tell which one is the oldest. They all look fine. TCO ~$0.50/wear. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000R7E1LU https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000R7E1LU Tortuga, Outbreaker Daypack. Chest strap. Understated logo. Comfortable even when full and heavy (2L drinks, 13" Macbook Pro, charger, headphones, sweater, jacket, lunch, snacks, & workout clothes. Water-resistant zipper stops being water resistant after about 1,000 zip/unzip cycles. Stitching around top handle fails after about 1,000 miles. TCO ~$0.10/mile. https://www.tortugabackpacks.com/products/outbreaker-travel-daypack https://www.tortugabackpacks.com/products/outbreaker-travel-... ---- I wash my clothes in a front-loading washer on a delicate warm cycle and dry on delicate warm. I take them out immediately after the dry cycle finishes and hang them up. I never iron. All wool skips the dryer, going straight from washer to a hanger or clothes-pin rack. https://www.mamaslaundrytalk.com/the-proper-way-to-hang-dress-shirts-in-your-closet/ https://www.mamaslaundrytalk.com/the-proper-way-to-hang-dres... For drying socks and underwear on the bathroom door: https://www.amazon.com/Whitmor-Clip-Drip-Hanger-Hanging/dp/B0001E839U https://www.amazon.com/Whitmor-Clip-Drip-Hanger-Hanging/dp/B... https://www.amazon.com/Over-Fitting-Sized-Doors-Unjumbly/dp/B01MAWLU1L https://www.amazon.com/Over-Fitting-Sized-Doors-Unjumbly/dp/... For drying sweaters and shirts: https://www.amazon.com/JEFEE-Garment-Clothes-Storage-Fashionable/dp/B07SN3GYH9 https://www.amazon.com/JEFEE-Garment-Clothes-Storage-Fashion... If you use a top-loading washer with an "agitator", double or triple the TCO numbers. Such washers destroy clothes.
- Psychlist 6y ago
  Buy a week or maybe two worth of "outfits" and hang them in sets. That way you can wear something slightly different every day without having to think about it. This is especially so for women, but even for guys those subtle signs that you change your clothes regularly are useful.
rat_melter 6y ago
I purchased 6 sets of cheap headphones so I could keep them in all my backpacks/bags/around the house. Anytime I forget to bring headphones to listen to my iPod, I know I have an extra set in my backpack. I purchased 10 USB chargers that attach magnetically. I keep 2 at the office, 1 in my gaming console, 1 in my computer, 2 in my car, 1 in the wall with an adapter next to my bed and have the other 3 set aside. The metal connectors wear out after a year or two of constant use. I recommend getting the 360 degree ones. I also bought two 3m USB extenders so I can plug in my console peripherals from where I sit while gaming. One for now, one for later just in case. Overall cost of this was ~$60 but it's some of the best money I've ever spent. The convenience is incredible and since all the adapters are the same, they work with all my devices as long as they're not being connected for data transfer reasons. The best thing I've ever bought that has improved my life, has been an "extra" of anything I find myself using frequently.
Psychlist 6y ago
Rice cooker is hard to overstate for me. Aside from the obvious use in sterilising covid masks, I eat a lot of rice and use it as a slow cooker as well. Used with a mechanical timer I can set it to soak rice for a few hours and have it cooked just when I need it. What make the difference was buying a proper one with a stainless steel bowl. It was $200 but it's been used about every second day for nearly 10 years now. The non-stick aluminium ones die after less than a year and are flaking delicious fluorocarbon chunks into your food the whole time.

Nextgrid 6y ago

> A good wardrobe. Started getting compliments on how I dress all the time. I never cared about this very much, and that made me unaware that other people did care. Any advice for someone that doesn’t care about this? I’m currently in this boat - I dress “fine” in the sense that it’s functional but is otherwise pretty plain and boring. Every time I try to improve on this I give up after being overwhelmed by the paradox of choice.

aerovistae 6y ago
Yeah, absolutely! Let's see. I experienced the same thing with paradox of choice. Unfortunately the solution was just to spend a lot of time on it, trying different things and researching options by asking people and doing internet searches and browsing malls and outlets. Going from "no good clothes" to "all good clothes" took me a full year of off-and-on effort. Most important thing is finding things that fit. I didn't used to know what this looks like, but by trial and error and feedback from others I learned. Personally I aim for things that fit snugly without being too tight. I think a good mental rule of thumb (at least as a straight man) is to think about what looks attractive on a woman-- things that tastefully emphasize her figure. I realized the same goes for men. You want clothes that show your body's lines. This means jeans that aren't baggy, but which show off your legs and gluts. It means shirts that bring out your chest and shoulders or which simply mesh with the lines of your figure. A really important thing is feedback. Women friends are best for this because usually they're much more aware of style than men are (just how it is). DO NOT ask parents or older relatives; do not ask male friends unless they have notably good style. In general you want feedback from women who you know well enough to trust them to be honest with you. The /r/malefashionadvice subreddit can be very useful, it's a mine of recommendations, discussions, and guides. Lastly, a general outline of what I went with, just to give starting ideas: -I wanted a collection of well-fitting t-shirts. I ended up mostly going with v-necks from Uniqlo, personally-- they're cheap but fit me well. There's a million options for simple t-shirts, from Target to Banana Republic to Tom Ford. Frankly you can go cheap here and be fine. -I wanted an assortment of well-fitting jeans. I ended up with Everlane, tailored Levis, and Diesel, in different shades of blue and black. I'm still looking for chino pants that work for me. -I wanted a wide array of button-up shirts. This is important because it's just the cornerstone of modern male fashion. Nothing gets noticed faster than when someone switches to wearing these, imo. I get these from all over: Macy's, Banana Republic, Express, Armani Exchange, Club Monaco, and Levis. Make sure they're not baggy! Wear them over a t-shirt and roll your sleeves up, it's a great look. Leave the top two buttons open. -I wanted a wide array of shoes. I literally wore white New Balance sneakers for 27 years until moving to NYC and being shamed into diversifying. I found that boots come in many varieties and look fantastic with jeans. I have a pair of Timberlands, some cheap black leather Polar Fox ones from amazon, some suede Steve Madden boots (cadwyn), and some Rockport tennis shoes. I also got some sweaters and better-fitting sweatshirts. I'm still working on finding a winter coat that looks nice. Scarves are great! Apparently you live in London, so you're in one of the best places in the world to buy clothing (along with NYC and Paris). You can find anything there. All in all I think I've spent around $2500 on the full wardrobe, but you could get away with less.
- angrais 6y ago
  A TL;DR of OPs post: start simple. Visit /r/malefashionadvise and follow the basic starter guide, i.e. chinos, white oxford shirt, and leather shoes. You DO NOT need to spend 2.5k to look good: aim for 100-200 from ASOS.com and you'll look fabulous! You can order multiple sizes of the same product and return those that don't fit. Fit is key! Check eBay for good quality shoes if cost is an issue (e.g. Meermin, etc) as imho that's generally the large cost in the wardrobe.
  - aerovistae 6y ago
    I think a lot of that $2500 for me came from mistakes, especially with jeans. It took so long to figure out the jeans. That amount is what I spent, but in the end now that I know what works I could burn it all and repurchase for probably $1200.
- mleonhard 6y ago
  Asking for feedback is crucial. Before I did that, I performed many iterations of buying some items I think look good on me, wearing them a few times, and getting rid of the ones that don't get any compliments (most of them).
eigenvalue 6y ago
Get the Lululemon ABC pants in a couple colors (e.g., grey and dark blue). They are the best pants I've had and they work in the office and for sports. I also recommend dress shirts from Charles Tyrwhitt and casual shirts from Uniqlo.
mleonhard 6y ago
My friends say I dress nicely. Here's what I wear: Volcom, Men's Frickin Modern Fit Stretch Chino Pant, Charcoal Heather. They look dressy. They are 40% synthetic so sweat/rain dries quickly. They're a bit stretchy which is comfortable. I own 4 pairs and have washed each one about 75 times. The color has faded a bit, but evenly. There is little visible wear. TCO ~$0.75 per wear. Wear with a simple brown leather belt. https://www.amazon.com/Volcom-Frickin-Modern-Stretch-Chino/dp/B07GL2TMBF https://www.amazon.com/Volcom-Frickin-Modern-Stretch-Chino/d... Banana Republic Factory, Standard Fit Non-Iron Shirt, Sky Blue. This is a standard Banana Republic shirt, but made with more durable cloth. I own 4 of them and have washed each one about 75 times. They all still look great. TCO is <$0.50/wear. Check with 2 fashionable friends before going with a non-sky-blue color. I usually wear a thick dark gray merino long-sleeved "base layer" undershirt or a thin cream-colored merino undershirt. https://bananarepublicfactory.gapfactory.com/browse/product.do?pid=533974011 https://bananarepublicfactory.gapfactory.com/browse/product.... Uniqlo, Extra Fine Merino Crew Neck Long-sleeve Sweater, Dark Gray. I own 4 of these sweaters, purchased over 2.5-1 year ago. I can't tell which ones are newer or older because they all look great. They are warm, soft, extremely durable, dry quickly, and don't hold any body odors. I wear each one about 10 times between washes. I wash them in a front-loading washer on delicate warm cycle with standard fragrance-free detergent and hang on a normal hangar to dry. TCO is <$0.25/wear. https://www.uniqlo.com/us/en/men-extra-fine-merino-crew-neck-long-sleeve-sweater-429066.html https://www.uniqlo.com/us/en/men-extra-fine-merino-crew-neck... Uniqlo, Cashmere Crew Neck Long-sleeve Sweater, Dark Grey. Compared to the merino one, this sweater is also durable, twice as warm, twice as soft, three times the price, and a bit shorter in the waist. Uniqlo's product is special in the industry. It's a $200 sweater for $100. $100 cashmere sweaters from other companies will pill after 5 wears and look terrible. Uniqlo's is durable. I've worn mine about 30 times, washed it twice, and it still looks new. https://www.uniqlo.com/us/en/men-cashmere-crew-neck-long-sleeve-sweater-429075.html?dwvar_429075_color=COL08 https://www.uniqlo.com/us/en/men-cashmere-crew-neck-long-sle... Patagonia, Men's Torrentshell 3L Jacket, Andes Blue. This is good for wind and light rain. It rolls up into about 1L of volume. I've worn it nearly every day for 3 years, walking about 1 hour a day and riding in carshare. The waist tension cord channel fabric has worn through in the back. The jacket still looks fine and functions well. TCO ~$0.20/wear. https://www.patagonia.com/product/mens-torrentshell-3l-rain-jacket/85240.html?dwvar_85240_color=ANDB&cgid=root https://www.patagonia.com/product/mens-torrentshell-3l-rain-... Crazy Cool, Men's Seamless Boxer Briefs Underwear, Camouflage. Underwear can be fashionable. These have no interior seams to rub against male equipment. If you have a belly crease, the wasteband will start to roll after 5 wears, but it's not too tight. They can smell if you sweat repeatedly. They dry quickly. The legs ride up. I expect final TCO to be ~$0.20/wear or lower. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Crazy-Cool-Men-s-Camouflage-Seamless-Boxer-Briefs-Underwear-6-Pack-M-L/756048282 https://www.walmart.com/ip/Crazy-Cool-Men-s-Camouflage-Seaml... Woolly Clothing, Merino Wool Long Drop Boxer Brief, Everyday Weight, Charcoal. Extremely expensive and extremely comfortable. Wearing these and using a bidet will solve all body odor issues below the belt. The "long drop" version doesn't ride up your legs. The company had fabric durability problems but solved them. These wear out by getting holes on the seat after about 50 wears. If you have a belly crease, the waistband will get a crease after 15 wears and can roll and become tight and uncomfortable. TCO ~$0.55/wear. https://www.amazon.com/Woolly-Clothing-Merino-Boxer-Brief/dp/B01GKJFGR6 https://www.amazon.com/Woolly-Clothing-Merino-Boxer-Brief/dp... Columbia, Men's Newton Ridge Plus Ii Waterproof Hiking Boot Shoe, Cordovan/Squash. These are roomy in the toes and flat inside (no "arch support"). The interior fabric and tread wear out after about 750 miles of walking. TCO ~$0.10/mile. If they wear out within a year, ship them to Columbia and they send you a $96 gift card. https://www.amazon.com/Columbia-Newton-Waterproof-Hiking-Cordovan/dp/B00KWK8AC8 https://www.amazon.com/Columbia-Newton-Waterproof-Hiking-Cor... Nike, Men's Revolution 4 Running Shoe, Black/White/Anthracite. These are flat inside (no "arch support"). I put these in the washer every 6 months to whiten them up. To wash, remove the laces and inserts, put the shoes and everything into a mesh bag, and wash them on a delicate warm cycle. The tread lasts a long time. The inserts and interior fabric fail around 750 miles. TCO ~$0.10/mile. https://www.amazon.com/NIKE-Revolution-Running-White-Anthracite-Regular/dp/B06XKG11YZ https://www.amazon.com/NIKE-Revolution-Running-White-Anthrac... Darn Tough, Vermont Men's Merino Wool Boot Full Cushion Sock (Style 1405), Charcoal. These are the best warm socks. I wear them all day every day, even at home. I walk 1,000 miles a year and go through about 6 pairs a year. TCO ~$0.13/mile. Darn Tough makes many variations of socks so be sure to get the full cushion version. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01ENQYZIE https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01ENQYZIE O'Neill, Loaded 2.0 Hybrid Shorts, Heather Black. Comfortable and quick-drying. With a collared shirt tucked in and a belt, you'll look "loaded". https://www.amazon.com/ONeill-Loaded-Hybrid-Shorts-Heather/dp/B07M7KM4M5 https://www.amazon.com/ONeill-Loaded-Hybrid-Shorts-Heather/d... Minus33, Merino Wool 703 Algonquin Men's Lightweight Short Sleeve Crew, Dark Gray Heather. Super-quick drying, nearly eliminating body odor. Extremely durable fabric and stitching. They keep their shape. They don't fade. I own four, purchased 4-6 years ago. I have probably worn the oldest one 100 times. I cannot tell which one is the oldest. They all look fine. TCO ~$0.50/wear. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000R7E1LU https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000R7E1LU Tortuga, Outbreaker Daypack. Chest strap. Understated logo. Comfortable even when full and heavy (2L drinks, 13" Macbook Pro, charger, headphones, sweater, jacket, lunch, snacks, & workout clothes. Water-resistant zipper stops being water resistant after about 1,000 zip/unzip cycles. Stitching around top handle fails after about 1,000 miles. TCO ~$0.10/mile. https://www.tortugabackpacks.com/products/outbreaker-travel-daypack https://www.tortugabackpacks.com/products/outbreaker-travel-... ---- I wash my clothes in a front-loading washer on a delicate warm cycle and dry on delicate warm. I take them out immediately after the dry cycle finishes and hang them up. I never iron. All wool skips the dryer, going straight from washer to a hanger or clothes-pin rack. https://www.mamaslaundrytalk.com/the-proper-way-to-hang-dress-shirts-in-your-closet/ https://www.mamaslaundrytalk.com/the-proper-way-to-hang-dres... For drying socks and underwear on the bathroom door: https://www.amazon.com/Whitmor-Clip-Drip-Hanger-Hanging/dp/B0001E839U https://www.amazon.com/Whitmor-Clip-Drip-Hanger-Hanging/dp/B... https://www.amazon.com/Over-Fitting-Sized-Doors-Unjumbly/dp/B01MAWLU1L https://www.amazon.com/Over-Fitting-Sized-Doors-Unjumbly/dp/... For drying sweaters and shirts: https://www.amazon.com/JEFEE-Garment-Clothes-Storage-Fashionable/dp/B07SN3GYH9 https://www.amazon.com/JEFEE-Garment-Clothes-Storage-Fashion... If you use a top-loading washer with an "agitator", double or triple the TCO numbers. Such washers destroy clothes.
Psychlist 6y ago
Buy a week or maybe two worth of "outfits" and hang them in sets. That way you can wear something slightly different every day without having to think about it. This is especially so for women, but even for guys those subtle signs that you change your clothes regularly are useful.

rat_melter 6y ago

I purchased 6 sets of cheap headphones so I could keep them in all my backpacks/bags/around the house. Anytime I forget to bring headphones to listen to my iPod, I know I have an extra set in my backpack. I purchased 10 USB chargers that attach magnetically. I keep 2 at the office, 1 in my gaming console, 1 in my computer, 2 in my car, 1 in the wall with an adapter next to my bed and have the other 3 set aside. The metal connectors wear out after a year or two of constant use. I recommend getting the 360 degree ones. I also bought two 3m USB extenders so I can plug in my console peripherals from where I sit while gaming. One for now, one for later just in case. Overall cost of this was ~$60 but it's some of the best money I've ever spent. The convenience is incredible and since all the adapters are the same, they work with all my devices as long as they're not being connected for data transfer reasons. The best thing I've ever bought that has improved my life, has been an "extra" of anything I find myself using frequently.

Psychlist 6y ago

Rice cooker is hard to overstate for me. Aside from the obvious use in sterilising covid masks, I eat a lot of rice and use it as a slow cooker as well. Used with a mechanical timer I can set it to soak rice for a few hours and have it cooked just when I need it. What make the difference was buying a proper one with a stainless steel bowl. It was $200 but it's been used about every second day for nearly 10 years now. The non-stick aluminium ones die after less than a year and are flaking delicious fluorocarbon chunks into your food the whole time.