Methodology

Where the picks come from, how they’re ranked, and how the site makes money.

It started on X

Most quotes here are replies to these posts.

Lenny Rachitsky @lennysan · 428 quotes here“What's a product under $250 that has genuinely improved your life?”
Nick Huber @sweatystartup · 124 quotes here“What is one product under $250 that has impacted your life the most?”
Blake Burge @blakeaburge · 91 quotes here“What's one product, under $250, that's changed your life? GO!”
Nick Huber @sweatystartup · 103 quotes here“What is one item under $250 you’ve bought that has improved your life the most?”
Dan Go @CoachDanGo · 55 quotes here“What item under $100 significantly improved your life?”

What gets in

A product gets in when someone says, in a public post, that it changed their life. It has to cost under $250 on the day I check.

Quotes are their exact words, linked to the post. If I trimmed one, it says so.

Em’s Corner is my own picks. Some cost more. A few you can’t buy anymore.

How it’s ranked

By how many different people recommend it. Ties go to the newest post. Nobody pays to get listed or moved up.

Prices

Prices show as a range, like “Under $25”, from the day I checked. The store has today’s price.

Sources

Every quote links to the post it came from: 885 posts on X, 299 comments on Reddit and 72 comments on Hacker News.

Every X post (885)

3M Micropore mouth tape for sleep: @Pretorx7, @AnthonyVicino, @NotHwrsch, @ericosiu
AeroPress coffee press: @mapipolo, @jmorf, @rodrigorojop, @SidSidSid20, @oldmanrahul, @JonKHuff, @Viking_Dave85, @dansickles, @JanisVeide, @tdaveniii, @profroets, @parthmig, @danipolymath, @718dash703, @GussDon, @sillybillisan, @dgajsek, @randomcoffeeboi
ALVABABY waterproof wet bag: @byetj518
Anker laptop power bank: @evnsio, @trentct, @illbethe_moon, @draftandfocus, @ChameleonCat2, @azeem, @nu77_va7ue, @6dawgbetapsi, @ali_mirdamadi, @Johnmcternan, @DCLaurie89
Anker long phone charging cable: @chefnrg, @Luvbnmissp, @drunkrhin0, @matteoc, @AnubhavSharma
Anker power bank: @_yohst, @mornings0da, @zachrit, @AlbertPutnam, @strangedevices1, @Shiffo_07
Anova sous vide cooker: @KolinKoehl, @ymshulman, @calvin_mickel, @dominbydigdug, @BeaverEnjoyer, @Bocon8, @percussionking, @AlexAtSnowflake, @DavidfCoyle, @AreliuMarcus, @omarmsimon, @HowitzerDon, @fancypirate8
Apple airpods pro: @LakshyaRustagi, @SleepwellCap, @srcasm, @kyrylo, @gh0st2offline, @naveen, @PTRVDA, @nisedo_, @puhlkit, @larealestateguy, @timoheya, @DirtyMouseUK, @sillybillisan, @import_hind, @EvanSowards, @AI_Andrew, @TheYashMittal, @dragjyoti, @adamfourney, @shubh2812, @SamKovX, @rubyonrails3, @AIRSTEVEJOBS, @zhengzhongxuan5, @MilosRaice, @chanbandara94, @agrimgupta, @alan_jmv, @jessiecv8, @indianauthority, @GussDon, @jorgeveryday, @SaaSyGymGuy
Apple airtag: @happyhxx
ASUS portable monitor: @alex_no_zander, @acroll, @abujiggy_com
AUVON motion-sensor night lights: @KentBeck
Baggu packable tote bag: @crypthom1
Bialetti moka pot: @hemangps, @CheetSheets, @jam11ep
Bodum french press: @philhie, @Celadonblues, @thecaseywoodard
Body Back Buddy trigger point massager: @JonathanHillis, @kristinelizx, @ericosiu
Bodylastics resistance bands: @outofdesk, @JohnRob82236713
Braun analog alarm clock: @thenicoloborghi
Brick phone blocker: @gh0st2offline, @darlinglucy_
Brother label printer: @dian_xiao, @WatchTheBreaks, @SevenGemsShop, @cardsoverstoxx
Canary japanese box opener: @teej_m, @jw
Coop bed pillow: @BoringBiz_, @CoreySeidman, @jimvspinosa, @edison0xyz, @OlneyPlace, @alexclap, @bluefin5o, @cereals_first, @Amaximander, @grace_za, @tdaveniii, @Brzzz1234, @jakemintz, @Oscar_Linares, @dreamwieber, @RET5344, @evacidal, @calebsylvest, @EggGuan, @GussDon, @aincomeinvestor, @DeepPsycho_HQ, @flipfloplisa, @harryforster18, @saralalala_, @j_j_rox, @rmchuge, @MichaelDDavisJr, @_OneNaMiLL_, @ThatDudeButch, @thecaseywoodard
Cosori air fryer: @ariell_xyz, @TeaToastParis, @joeyjusticeco, @beinghumanoy, @jrichlive, @poadie3, @hlowrld12, @rodrigorojop, @GregMartinLive, @kobysoto, @Rimey_, @gangreenous, @Luvbnmissp, @halcyonstephani, @Survey_Says20, @_monikat22, @Real_VinceChin, @NilBrotto, @iamjeffthornton, @Rishaw_Johnson, @JonathanShoff, @dr_nft, @pdanny421, @TARSXBuilds, @Corrugatedguy, @MXDoener, @GilleyIII, @CatskillGrowth, @angrychimp1, @bretcolson, @jucarys, @Leo_Co1, @MDBSolutionsio, @datafox21, @Bmackson1, @jasonallen, @CampenMatthew, @lunch667, @surlymalcontent, @Kwonie17, @jaayjayAT, @UnrealizedPains, @LouS58384482, @TheSkalman, @0xJoain, @AmsterdamNurse, @maurice_chavez, @mmt, @tamerica_94, @NoWolfHowl, @pickleestate, @roeybh, @santiag44580451, @BitcoinPlus0, @PumpkinSpiceCup, @el_matadorrr, @TroyOnyango, @FediZA, @DelaneyChrist11, @missraycooper, @JohnstoneColin, @A1Wilt, @MikeKellerRadio, @Jdcostin910, @anomie1995, @camslongmire, @JamielSale, @darios_tweet, @tabbykat504, @cardsoverstoxx, @maggiebattlesxo, @R0ckyTop, @Jay_Havs, @MrAviator1906, @_iamlougotti, @Mizz_Undrstud, @temery28, @StargirlEJ, @ninnykins91, @Pearclarebear, @Dimaline27, @BronwynEmilyJ, @FunJustJustin, @AncientGleek, @CocoClarke18, @princessmel_87, @AlexKTalks, @JayneyBarnes
Cosori electric kettle: @lusins, @carolinemassey, @freialobo, @paminico, @itsnickschrader, @matteoc, @tylermoore, @JacksAISites, @Zevweb3
Crock-Pot slow cooker: @Dimaline27, @SimplyArun, @amanda070775
Darn Tough wool hiking socks: @DerMadHutter, @Puke1260, @blackINTP242, @500KFlea
DenTek floss picks: @rowantrollope
Eagle Creek packing cubes: @StedmanBlake, @snowandcaffeine, @MangoBushMango, @Tallncute09
Eclipse blackout curtains: @C_Abiga_il, @theJayAlto
EltaMD face sunscreen: @tmprowell, @snigdhasur
Ember heated mug: @pablopoo, @EconNerd3, @itsgreyferg, @coreyh, @mthomas07, @GrapeApe9k, @BretJutras
Felix Gray blue light glasses: @BreatheLesss, @AnonfrXBT, @yesadok, @relentlezz41, @Sagittarius_gu
Fitbit fitness tracker: @steven_segal88, @aplace4thoughts, @Neelie001, @Nerupudinho, @TomarUditanshu, @SteveMiltonUK, @tejas7c, @Everyday_Nemo, @Piyanuch_Model, @saralalala_, @muzza_girl
FootFitter 31 inch stainless shoehorn: @cernlaboratory, @StedmanBlake
Garmin gps running watch: @Sudhanshu_gtm, @terrathul, @BitcoinNewslet1, @gribbo586, @chrislevan24, @jam11ep, @WanderingPanchi, @MaryKayH188
Hario pour-over coffee dripper: @cartoonpi, @KrishnRamesh
Hatch sunrise alarm clock: LauDorp, jesslionness, bgv1806, GeorgeWade96, joevizz, @rmaraj810, @MattGjertsen, @barezaak, @ThatAmyMiller, @fodmc, @anonynaut, @thecaseywoodard, @PeterGibbonsPGP, @alex_crypto98
Hoka running shoes: @DeepPsycho_HQ, @RoryTyer, @jayendra_jog, @dranben, @OptimusDelta, @chrislciaba, @JustinYung1, @ToriMelching, @RobPalumbo, @donniccolo, @Nymdok, @0xSherpaXYZ, @CaesarMcfly, @MichaelBright, @No0orah, @arunbnarayanan, @marko_alpner, @1846abhishek, @seedmole, @BastolaGobin, @adrian_escazu, @lurkingideas, @dougall
Hotlogic 12v car food warmer: @steeltoednation
Instant Pot electric pressure cooker: @vmehta25, @Andynwood79, @mister_brady, @BasedInHealth, @SchambergLeslie, @JamieWagner47, @GU1LO, @N1c0l3Leida, @winshiwong, @fhlcreative, @maxan, @WordOfMouthMV, @dr_alphalyrae, @AndrewDubinsky, @anmolverma1510, @VisStephen, @wildflowrbarbie, @missraycooper, @DeadorAlive64
iRobot robot vacuum: @TKopelman, @DaphneMentalS, @pablopoo, @itskleinman, @drmeenalviz, @Chad_Nelson_, @DoctorYev, @anthonypkeane, @BethBlackSwan, @JustPrescient, @Lou_MumOf3
Iron Gym doorway pull-up bar: @JoeDeVitoComedy, @jcbkrz, @SeryPuff, @raulgalerad, @mmt, @pickleestate, @suksvenks, @KarolWlodarczyk
Kershaw pocket knife: @danjamesgreen, @garza, @UnumWaldo
Keychron mechanical keyboard: @GautamHOriginal, @vatsaishere, @mtrush, @smashaley, @sergionoodle, @hhkbit
Kindle paperwhite: VIncenzoMalara, hereorAWAL, joemcguiz, josey_orr, Wealth3002, xinranma_, amitiitbhu, @jmorf, RogerMichelden, shawnsmith, @GU1LO, RefugioBitcoin, sol_fuchs, Vathashimo, korneluk, UniqDna, Petar_DRC, akshay_ranjith, DanielGreenDC, idontusefilters, ConcCapital, hindustani_meow, erdemgokhan_, @Chris_barry10, @Nylon__Musk, @Sbstn5, @shroffdivya, @gears_of_war_ai, @parthmig, @savar_gupta, @1846abhishek, @kaushikshikshik, @PesaMarian78396, @qztdq2hysd, @MoneyDecod3d, @meetbryce, @KallQs7, @jessiecv8, @oluwatofunmii_, @smkumailakbar, @nanawizzle, @alucardi1, @Aknaimi_, @gh0st2offline, @food_blogger, @theJayAlto, @ChadVsTrad, @Qddeze, @swar_ja, @ntarunkumar, @prafultickoo, @Reinfish, @itismeaiuz, @eglantine_br, @TasiaFox, @BelkacemB, @kishorep551, @ektat, @mistercrow234, @Jaybur352
Leatherman pocket multitool: @TheEtiologist, @Bhachz, @GU1LO, @crypthom1, @bigpeelenergy, @GoodnightCaleb
Leuchtturm1917 dotted notebook: @BreatheLesss, @SeanODowd15, @aincomeinvestor, @zenceLde, @hashbuilds, @beckyisj, @brookeleblanc, @seansmithworks, @vitverb, @DottChen, @MrQuiyst, @that_ira, @da5is, @crypthom1, @F_Boelter, @iShrutiDugar
Levoit air purifier: @mhdfaran, @twentymatches, @MattarARK, @nelsenafc, @wildflowrbarbie, @MomSaysImHansum, @GhostWriter995
Levoit cool mist humidifier: @chartaldin
Lodge cast iron skillet: @apsapre, @xposi8
Lodge pan scrapers: @AdamKuyo
Logitech productivity mouse: @Sol_Survivr, @hi_manoj, @ricardoampudia, @ByPranavPawar, @fokuserad1337, @buen_morganita
Logitech vertical mouse: @chasews, @Panoptimos, @martinspire
Loop earplugs: @twid, @kepano, @GregMartinLive, @StedmanBlake, @viesturs_sa, @kaixweb3, @anonymousedev1, @TateHackert, @CarolineJo15316, @import_hind, @akalsey, @petervandijck, @HarryStuck77, @normalpersons73
LUXE bidet attachment: @tylej3, @CowtownFit1013, @miles_ahead46, @mapipolo, @Patfactorx, @snuggles_222, @ScottBurris, @travelandstocks, @drabskee, @revdavew, @pitdesi, @mds, @bobuildz, @jakalfayan, @gfetortuga, @ryandodds, @twittanner, @BowtiedBum, @BTCPotter, @dustinfocus, @FFfleming1504, @RetireSoonFam, @Khanfuzed1, @script_walker, @daveashworth, @MitchAUS93, @noelregrets, @EliBrumley, @boulderresident, @BroncoBaehmann, @BeatBrigadePro, @SpaceXYZ22, @Mr_Ponoppo, @SalamandrRogers, @humansonbikes, @TuxWeekend, @Stackleather, @PatriotQn, @caavilleneuve, @hershtolani, @prideoverufc, @TheKidFrits, @CraiggGurd, @0xLCZ, @davzhou, @infi1trate, @sophsriver48, @Skacore_Enjoyer, @FinPhilosopher, @jakehovs23, @Gato_Tran, @joe4deadcat
MAC chef's knife: @doctorbaytas, @StephenMarche, @akalsey, @PaymentChief, @attilathehans_, @DonzelliSamuel, @MaC75698273, @kellietui, @TonyColdWine, @balakachai, @JeffreyWLong
Manduka yoga mat: @DeepPsycho_HQ, @naywilliams, @TXBABAYAGA, @vovanovaque, @Krissypearlie, @rob_siglio
Manta sleep mask: @ItsJarrodTran, @JMorch, @Claw4Q, @kepano, @bilawalsidhu, @tanny2109, @ElenaRunsNYC, @jennysduan, @mcmnmn, @GregMartinLive, @DanielMiessler, @realSemir, @StedmanBlake, @calumwelstead, @e8ath, @AgrawalArian, @alexendarah, @gangreenous, @Dubemrfg, @AnthonyVicino, @ZackWake3, @dominicditanna, @jakeonrails, @6ojo_, @yshmypk, @CarolineJo15316, @import_hind, @gordon_hatusupy, @RebeccaLHeisler, @eirelaveirelav_, @ricksuttles, @anmolverma1510, @Bailes550, @scrittiwolf, @minganara, @hichrsdl, @SamKovX, @FeildenStuart, @AndreDVilar, @nickwumac, @normalpersons73, @CapricuntofCats, @ashtonshudson, @ericosiu
Miyoo pocket game console: @TomOrbach
Navage powered nasal rinse: @aaronlorah, @BGPaul, @karthikbuckosu, @buen_morganita
NeilMed nasal rinse: @ethanhays, @Matticaut0, @_maskapital
Nespresso milk frother: @diptidesaisf, @rlygoodbizideas, @underratedEPL, @0xMorgz
Nespresso pod coffee machine: @PEBites, @CoopervonZinda, @anupkum
Nutribullet blender: @yaro360, @richarddubach, @EvanSowards, @unlikelyhe_o, @buen_morganita, @4DaveFiesta4
OCOOPA rechargeable hand warmers: @ardovalexey
Omron blood pressure monitor: @khemaridh, @zhmkrsh
OOFOS recovery slides: @frantzfries, @ThomasAlati, @WordOfMouthMV, @kushaanshah
Osprey hanging toiletry bag: @ericwilliamrea
Ourokhome pull-cord vegetable chopper: @neeltamhane
Owala insulated water bottle: @hmryan72, @jonbrandoncruz, @mceoin, @puhlkit, @jmorf, @e8ath, @maxan, @henriquemm, @LorenacRoman, @Springbloggy, @that_ira, @jam11ep, @thecrackshot, @jessiecv8, @BlondiePredicts, @JunoCrypto3
OXO digital kitchen scale: @zoelle, @Mike_Light_77, @forbiddenbeet, @KarolWlodarczyk, @FWCOACH87, @JasonHst713
Perilogics airplane phone holder: @Miticale
Philips Norelco OneBlade electric trimmer and shaver: @brandonlecoq, @mati_mucha1, @DKharabanda, @TurboDungstorm, @Adam7Peterson, @The_olakunle, @yesthatkarim, @Viswa_vaageesh
Philips Sonicare electric toothbrush: @erminkadic, @FurkYuce, @HuevaToi, @ironicslip, @elsenor305604, @Kelly_Ducourty, @lawarren06, @NeilA11iston, @_maskapital, @kobysoto, @Axelacks, @unvteja, @xyster, @abdulstax, @calumwelstead, @Markeroonie, @xmobitz, @carnaval89, @ImJuanLeonard, @gansersol, @GoGroverboard, @LendingInsider, @MonchitoPelu
Quartet whiteboard: @Hosam_A_ghaffar, @chiazaokoli, @gh0st2offline, @theJayAlto, @lembuss
Quntis monitor light bar: @mtrush, @pageboy_za
Renpho massage gun: @vesz_luke, @JollyJayL, @LeandroONoel, @orlandosurfer, @habibislop, @perclae, @gsmbk, @amar_patel, @indysen, @asanjnah, @PamelaA_Tweets, @RDRembert, @NoOne654321, @JMC_PGH, @AndySnoap, @donatusedi
REP Fitness gymnastic rings: @smkumailakbar
Rogue kettlebell: @EldrinWaterdeep, @ShaunDaniel88, @_ThumpinTubs_, @RaySalomone, @NuliusnVerba, @SidSidSid20, @BakedTurboFlash
Rogue lacrosse ball: @TMitrosilis, @thealexbanks, @AlyssaJoyJaffee
Roost laptop stand: @pstrmionrye, @MCovBrown, @StedmanBlake, @followmarko, @EEHankin
Rowenta garment steamer: @ricksuttles, @acolombiadev, @Chat__Masala, @mrpong_
Shakti acupressure mat: @wojtekszkutnik, @pitchdeckpod, @JasonYoong
Shokz open-ear headphones: @tommyflaim, @mmt, @deepthiprasad, @dispencer17
Sleep Crown sleep pillow headband: @tamarawinter
SodaStream sparkling water maker: @peli1984_, @_futuredays, @talentlesstenth
Sony noise-cancelling headphones: @Shane___Martin, @sugar_kaka, @Duderichy, @LaurencePostrv, @_AJRMedia, @pablopoo, @Padierfind, @devfaizanali, @chrimack, @Oegbule, @ElijahXAI, @jonathan_ttu, @JasonLee2407, @normalpersons73, @Ginox_Official, @nicklaunches, @rashiumapathi, @DarrinChatter
Squatty Potty toilet stool: @immattriley, @LuizCent, @Megootronic, @VeritasParadigm, @ryan_bua, @upm
Sunbeam heated fleece throw: @Leo_Co1, @Axelacks, @caavilleneuve, @Sivard_brrrrrr, @_daniellexm, @oluwatofunmii_, @TroyOnyango, @iHeartRiika, @KarmaTharase, @CathyTNhi, @LlamaLorna
Superfeet arch support insoles: @DJUtley, @banksbyhustle, @akashramaiah
ThermoWorks meat thermometer: @SteveGaudio, @art_pleb, @Mike_Light_77, @ericgrimstead, @trenthazy, @gregaspeed, @ThatAmyMiller, @mvanhorn, @ironyeoo, @FWCOACH87, @justinmalina, @mrpepper805, @BryRoot
Tongue Sweeper tongue scraper: @DanielDruger, @theJayAlto, @bdetroit1
TriggerPoint core foam roller: @YourNextRdAsst, @Jon_Finkel, @sbradleygrn, @raphbaph, @SidSidSid20, @tylermoore, @rishidean, @darlinglucy_, @RDRembert, @_daniellexm, @coreyallard4
Ugmonk 15 minute sand timer: @chalaska
UGREEN bluetooth car adapter: @LaukikMujumdar
UGREEN kvm switch: @madhurchadha, @DannyGrinberg, @pickleestate
UREVO walking pad: @RDRembert, @steveonomics, @chetanankola, @netalees, @johnnycommits, @jtlehtinen, @BowtiedBum
VIVO single monitor desk mount: @flowzonedev
Wahl trimmer: @bcrego15, @debgotwired, @TDeathmatt, @MONEYMYR, @GoGroverboard
Waterpik water flosser: @Meatloaf_inc, @LongmireMD, @k081e, @SteveGaudio, @loobah_l, @WhiteDogBabe, @dohertyjf, @BeaverEnjoyer, @ChillGolfStock, @rishikulkarni, @nicetomeetyu2, @GussDon, @rainscape, @glogogetit
WOD Nation speed jump rope: @CharlesSmithC, @Ramz4ram
Yes4All adjustable dumbbells: @BarrettBogue, @CoachDanGo, @Designparc, @yolo6f, @8ofpentacles25
YnM weighted blanket: @JoshuaImel, @ossianravn, @kandros5591, @Laneless_, @BMarsh288, @OrcaTeknic, @GoGroverboard, @thecaseywoodard, @mslolaraexo
Yogasleep white noise machine: @ConnorEllison, @AnthonyVicino, @BritneyMuller, @AlyssaJoyJaffee, @rwhitcomb, @SahilBloom, @ericosiu, @ShaBaniani, @rogue_seller, @JCurveCap
Zojirushi rice cooker: @freialobo, @R0achMill, @Christo07291909, @damagecase1982, @joniels, @MinhNguyenAstro, @blacravel, @nemojab, @masumahmed_X, @oluwatofunmii_, @fandabby, @Malcolm_2Real, @AliaxxVesper, @cukyn1812

Every Reddit comment (299)

AeroPress coffee press: @u/bobfromboston, @u/childrensparacetamol, @u/Kbennett1965, @u/Zestyclose_Object639
ALVABABY waterproof wet bag: @u/Gabriellemtl, @u/unluckysupernova, @u/Prudent_Honeydew_, @u/rhiandmoi
Anker long phone charging cable: @u/2trashkittens, @u/Practical-Pumpkin-19, @u/maverickhunterpheoni, @u/shouldidrophim, @u/Trinity-nottiffany, @u/clarabelle_says, @u/witzowitz, @u/XxsrorrimxX, @u/throwawaygoodbyebear, @u/mwm424
Anker power bank: @u/ellie_stardust, @u/paulo39Atati, @u/JitteryBendal, @u/theexplorer1997, @u/Fluid-Lime, @u/engineeringsquirrel, @u/HopefulOriginal5578
Apple airtag: @u/cvstrat, @u/_selectivePen15_, @u/SeveralMarionberry, @u/zuno310, @u/Complete_Ant_3396
Baggu packable tote bag: @u/finewhitelady, @u/mermands, @u/boogerl, @u/Confetti-Everywhere
Black Diamond headlamp: @u/m1k3hunt, @u/Drift_Life, @u/doohicker, @u/JSpell, @u/orangesquadron, @u/IncognitoWarrior
Bodum french press: @u/Balrog71, @u/redsnowman45, @u/iacchus, @u/awkwardlypragmatic
Bodylastics resistance bands: @u/leatherboundink, @u/joeycloud, @u/megladaniel, @u/Dr_TattyWaffles, @u/refotsirk, @u/ikinaosu, @u/eShivy
Canary japanese box opener: @u/TooSmalley
Cosori electric kettle: @u/Wakey_Wakey21, @u/AdolescentAlien, @u/milkandhoneycomb, @u/awkwardlypragmatic, @u/Mothra58, @u/shoeless_laces, @u/cbmom2, @u/IwantAnIguana, @u/Quixotic9000, @u/throwawaygoodbyebear, @u/amtastical
Darn Tough wool hiking socks: @u/MrFixYoShit, @u/3dddrees, @u/WeMakeLemonade, @u/WyoBuckeye, @u/Global-Cut-605, @u/Much-Huckleberry5725
Eagle Creek packing cubes: @u/Wakeup-flawless, @u/Retiring2023, @u/Wackywoman1062, @u/SARASA05
Eclipse blackout curtains: @u/droneari, @u/aasteveo, @u/ledow, @u/KYETHEDARK, @u/Metella76
Edwin Jagger safety razor: @u/jv1100, @u/Educational_Job7847, @u/REMreven, @u/adidapizza, @u/Dreadnasty, @u/linkdead56k
FURemover rubber broom: @u/Boose81, @u/umeboshiplumpaste
Govee water leak alarm: @u/Red_Sox_5, @u/KiniShakenBake, @u/kabekew
Hario pour-over coffee dripper: @u/bloodredyouth, @u/ZenBacle, @u/Claymore209
Hotlogic 12v car food warmer: @u/Lexam
Iron Gym doorway pull-up bar: @u/ShammahTheMighty, @u/jhy12784, @u/ChrisF4321
Kasa smart plugs: @u/whomp1970, @u/hutbay
Leatherman pocket multitool: @u/markydsade, @u/UserM16
Levoit cool mist humidifier: @u/NakedScrub, @u/RepresentativeRole6, @u/blink1218
Lodge cast iron skillet: @u/wert989, @u/Chemical-Eggplant-42, @u/DexterBotwin, @u/eyearrgh, @u/jungthinkr, @u/Affluentyouth
Logitech vertical mouse: @u/MjrDistraction
Loop earplugs: @u/Bartolo20, @u/PlanetoidVesta, @u/Odd-Goose-8394, @u/Natasha_vagg, @u/ilikewaffles_7, @u/swiftrobber, @u/slid_8983, @u/spacebackpacker, @u/mbc106, @u/robojod, @u/polka_stripes, @u/Armydillo101
LUXE bidet attachment: @u/Obsidian0999, @u/Tennispro5691, @u/reganz, @u/Responsible_Mix_2319, @u/DexterBotwin, @u/Dukami, @u/ecce_hobo, @u/alanbdee, @u/Iwantaschmoo, @u/migidymike, @u/DootDiDootDiDoo, @u/Lynda73, @u/ooshoe3, @u/adrenacrome, @u/Moveabit, @u/_starwipe_, @u/kittymonster1, @u/External_Agency_4488, @u/StackIsMyCrack, @u/87turbogn, @u/randing, @u/badger_1993, @u/denv0r, @u/Edward_the_Dog, @u/moonman_incoming, @u/cparksrun, @u/Stargirluna, @u/Neoteric00, @u/22khz, @u/5bluetanner, @u/Sufficient-Craft9440, @u/kijim, @u/eight24, @u/KYETHEDARK, @u/SageLukahn, @u/LobTrees, @u/PurpsMaSquirt, @u/partywalrusXL, @u/mpackard25, @u/Abracadaver2000, @u/ysiii
Manta sleep mask: @u/frankfromsales, @u/DoctorZoodle, @u/Beautibulb_Tamer, @u/queenxlag, @u/slid_8983, @u/SARASA05, @u/spacebackpacker, @u/mbc106, @u/robojod, @u/WhytYlloBluPnk, @u/genesis49m
Osprey hanging toiletry bag: @u/salex19, @u/JesusChrisAbides, @u/genesis49m
Owala insulated water bottle: @u/ieatnails-4breakfast, @u/lactoseadept, @u/UserM16, @u/wogb, @u/selection_invalid, @u/Simple_Mastodon9220, @u/spooky_aglow, @u/whatevenseriously, @u/George-Merry, @u/Any_Mathematician387, @u/woohooguy, @u/rbsm88, @u/Azteckh
OXO digital kitchen scale: @u/AwareAd7096, @u/Eternal_Bagel, @u/jameswalker50, @u/HokeyPokeyGuy, @u/tinkrman, @u/WowIsLoveWowIsLife
OXO garlic press: @u/WithEyesWideOpen, @u/QZPlantnut, @u/Heknappy
Philips Sonicare electric toothbrush: @u/M070, @u/thegrasswasgreen, @u/keeperofthejank, @u/MisterPublic, @u/ArnoldoSea, @u/jrhawk42, @u/2daytrending
Quartet whiteboard: @u/Zerathos_Dagon, @u/I-no-longer-do-crime
Quntis monitor light bar: @u/shamwowslapchop
Renpho massage gun: @u/Particular_Row_5994, @u/EntryApprehensive290, @u/cjceejhunter, @u/rickasaurus007
REP Fitness gymnastic rings: @u/techindustry, @u/Shaggyman1919
REP Fitness training sandbag: @u/Darth_V8der, @u/beepityboppitybopbop, @u/The_Basix, @u/borntoperform
Rogue kettlebell: @u/pineapple_table, @u/bighundy, @u/jth1000, @u/introspeck, @u/cambeiu, @u/Calvin7658, @u/gr8uddini, @u/TXboyRLTW, @u/Axiom_Bias, @u/ShammahTheMighty, @u/eShivy
Rogue lacrosse ball: @u/Backburning
Roost laptop stand: @u/RinaCinders
Smart Sheep wool dryer balls: @u/Kahzgul, @u/MeanWoodpecker9971
Squatty Potty toilet stool: @u/Coonpath, @u/SirFancyPantsBrock, @u/SeaweedTeaPot, @u/NecessaryFact1811, @u/ecce_hobo, @u/Horta, @u/LobTrees
Sunbeam heated fleece throw: @u/chookiekaki, @u/YoullBruiseTheEggs, @u/Significant_Sky_3882, @u/PokingCactus, @u/drpepperkim81, @u/emu4you
Superfeet arch support insoles: @u/chomsky2, @u/girl_w_style, @u/Barre-Taba-Run, @u/Lost_Apricot_1469, @u/Jamaqius, @u/IntellectualKinkster, @u/gearslut-5000
ThermoWorks meat thermometer: @u/TheOnlyAvailabIeName, @u/hrmmmno, @u/Ratchetlives99
Tongue Sweeper tongue scraper: @u/Backburning, @u/Retro1989, @u/Major_Warrens_Dingus
TriggerPoint core foam roller: @u/theveganauditor, @u/goldengod93, @u/ilikewaffles_7, @u/Shaggyman1919
Waterpik water flosser: @u/genesis49m, @u/InebriatedDreams, @u/OwnLingonberry2170, @u/Dependent-Fox-9025, @u/mpackard25
Wet Ones travel wet wipes: @u/PikaFu, @u/annikahansen7-9, @u/Wackywoman1062, @u/OrdinaryNo4518
WOD Nation speed jump rope: @u/D0GPUKE, @u/NoAbbreviations9927, @u/Thomas_the_chemist, @u/Running_Watauga, @u/scorpioshade, @u/eShivy
YnM weighted blanket: @u/Ritaredditonce, @u/SolarOrigami, @u/ChonkyHippo283, @u/bryanoens, @u/WhytYlloBluPnk
Yogasleep white noise machine: @u/Metella76, @u/Beenooner, @u/greygreengardens, @u/JulesSherlock, @u/chaoticadditive, @u/Sir-Paczki
Zojirushi rice cooker: @u/Richie311, @u/Thanmandrathor, @u/craftworkbench, @u/BoutThatLife57, @u/Gru020, @u/Physical_Jicama4045, @u/Scholander, @u/shoeless_laces, @u/nittany_blue

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Every Hacker News comment (72)

AeroPress coffee press: anotherevan
Anker long phone charging cable: gadnuk, dTal, daringrain32781
Apple airtag: wenc
Black Diamond headlamp: steve_adams_86, yodsanklai
Bodum french press: nicbou
Cosori air fryer: wenc
Cosori electric kettle: platevoltage, brailsafe
Darn Tough wool hiking socks: slindsey, Breza, m463
Edwin Jagger safety razor: unraveller, wayvey, BaseballPhysics, jaymzcampbell, scruple, Clubber, patwolf, miloignis
FootFitter 31 inch stainless shoehorn: alligatorman
Hario pour-over coffee dripper: nicbou
Lodge cast iron skillet: cinntaile, ThePhysicist, hosteur, madmax108
Logitech vertical mouse: ricardolive, nuclearsugar, coffeecoders
Loop earplugs: delecti, CalRobert, bobthepanda, mettamage, sambapa
LUXE bidet attachment: zen_lava, patwolf, miloignis, alligatorman
MAC chef's knife: bootstrpppin
Manta sleep mask: shade, kpennell, mettamage, ricardolive
Owala insulated water bottle: jonfw, bmarquez, erelong
OXO digital kitchen scale: warent, JamesLeonis
Philips Sonicare electric toothbrush: 1270018080, djanogo, ozzythecat, ekkeke, Fezzik
Quartet whiteboard: tmm84
Renpho massage gun: asats
REP Fitness gymnastic rings: alecsm, scruple, sambapa
Rogue kettlebell: scruple
Tongue Sweeper tongue scraper: thesmok, xtiansimon
VIVO single monitor desk mount: gfd, brailsafe
Waterpik water flosser: zikzak, dulus21
YnM weighted blanket: siva7, alligatorman
Yogasleep white noise machine: scoofy
Zojirushi rice cooker: slashink, alumic

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