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41 Things on Amazon With a Devoted Fan Base
There’s a lot of crap on Amazon. That’s unfortunately just a fact for a company with millions of products you can buy sight unseen from all corners of the globe. For every hidden gem, there is equally likely to be some insane nonsense item crafted by a madman that catches on fire the moment you unbox it. Online shopping: high-stakes and it’s exciting.
So, we found a solution: We pored through the site for the very coolest, most popular gear we could possibly find. Those hard-to-find everyday essentials with extreme cult followings. The kind of reviews that begin with, “I never thought I could trust another small-batch soap manufacturer again…” We assembled an extensive list of only the best stuff on Amazon with only the most enthusiastic and devoted fans. Unsurprisingly, there’s some real weird stuff on here.
Philips Hue 4-Pack Dimmable LED Smart Bulbs
Instantly transform your living room or bedroom or, hell, your entire tiny apartment into a well-lit haven with these warm-light bulbs you can turn on, off, up, and down, right from your smartphone.
Anker PowerCore II Slim 10000
Need to charge your phone? No outlet? No problem.
Hero Clean 2 in 1 Liquid Hand Soap & Dish Soap
That’s right, wash your dishes and your hands with this grease-busting soap for all your kitchen needs.
Klean Kanteen Classic Stainless Steel Water Bottle
Dishwasher safe with a neck wide enough to fit ice cubes and a leak-proof sports cap. An essential.
2 Etekcity WiFi Smart Plugs
Turn any plus into a smart plug and turn lights, air conditioners, fans, you name it, on or off right from your smartphone.
Elixir Insulated Giant Coffee Mugs, 2-Pack
Not only are these mugs HUGE and classy, but they’re insulated; they keep your drinks hot and your hands cool.
Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Multi-Surface Everyday Cleaner, 3-Pack
A good all-purpose cleaner is essential for any home, and people adore this offering from monolithic home goods brand Mrs. Meyers. I, for one, use this on everything: countertops, wooden desks, you name it. I’m not sure if you’re supposed to do that, but who cares.
Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Multi-Surface Everyday Cleaner, 3-Pack
WD 1TB Black External Drive
A good external memory drive is a must-have, and this 1TB offering from WD is one of the best prices we’ve ever seen for that amount of storage.
Italian Luxury Herringbone Duvet Cover Set
This seriously classy duvet cover set is more than 50% off at the moment, meaning you have no excuse not to liven up your bedding situation a little.
AmazonEssentials 2-Pack Performance T-Shirts
You always need more shirts, and AmazonBasics makes some of the comfiest and cheapest in the game. I love that smart blue accent on the nape, too.
JERSR Bluetooth Earbuds
If you want the Apple AirPods experience without shelling out hundreds of dollars, people are super into these budget knockoffs. No one will ever know.
Panasonic ErgoFit In-Ear Earbud Headphones
And if you simply want a good-music experience without shelling out for Bluetooth capability, these old school headphones are the best bet on the market, with thousands of reviews praising them on Amazon.
CyberPower Triple Wall Tap
Turn one outlet into three for less than five bucks. What more do you need?
Saberlight Flex Plasma Beam Lighter
I’ve never been more impressed by a lighter in my life. This flame-free lighter works regardless of the weather and, get this, is rechargeable. It will work for years.
Holmes 12-Inch Blizzard Remote Control Power Fan
It’s hot out. This remote-controlled fan is a favorite among users.
Hanes Men's FreshIQ Full Cushion Ankle Socks
Hanes rules: everything they sell is affordable and well-made and built for just about anyone on the planet. These socks are comfy as all hell, on top of it all.
Winlyn Faux Succulents, 5 Pack
Spruce up anything and everything with these five nice statement succulents that you will literally never, ever be able to kill. Try as you might.
Genteele Memory Foam Bath Mat
I’m gonna go ahead and make a wild guess: your bath mat is disgusting. It’s fine, don’t worry, all our bath mats are disgusting. This super soft, super absorbent, easily cleanable mat will make your bathroom feel new again.
DANIALLI 20-Piece Silverware Set
Most people’s cutlery drawers are filled with a wild assortment of mismatched utensils. Don’t be like most people, get this sleek matching set instead.
HQSILK Heat-Resistant Table Mats
Table mats are an easy way to upgrade your kitchen from “squalid post-grad hellhole” to “acceptable living space a normal human might occupy.” Life hacked!
UROPHYLLA 20-Piece Silverware Set
Or this set, which is cheaper for those of you on a budget.
Kirkland Signature Peanut Butter Pretzels
If ever there were a more perfect snack, I haven’t heard of it. You will eat the entire thing in one sitting. I’m sorry, that’s just how things are gonna go.
Aukey USB Fast Wall-Charger
Aukey is fast becoming one of the best consumer electronics brands out there, and the prices are unbelievable. This two-port wall charger delivers power at USB 3.0 speeds.
Amazonbasics Reversible Blanket
Liven (and warm) up any old couch or bedspread with this affordable, good-looking blanket.
Ello Vacuum-Insulated Stainless Steel Travel Mug
Combining the impressive temperature retention of a thermos, and the timeless look of a beautiful stoneware mug, the Ello travel mug is the perfect vehicle for, well, literally anything you like to drink.
ProCube Men's Casual Jogger Sweatpants
Almost offensively soft and at a price lower than most underwear, these are a classic closet staple you don’t want to go without.
Cartman 39-Piece Tool Set
Real quick, you know where your tool box is? Me neither, so here’s an insanely cheap, universally beloved starter kit that will make every last one of you instantly more handy and rugged.
Aukey 10W Wireless Charger
Be still my heart: this thing is gorgeous. It also works beautifully, and delivers fast-charging speeds most regular cables can only dream of.
Takecase 3 Extra Large Stylus Pens for Nintendo 3DS
The tiny, rinky dink styluses Nintendo supplies with its DS family of consoles feel like they’ll snap between my fingers every time I pick one up, which is why these cool, heavy-duty ones are great to have on-hand.
*New Fears - New horror stories by masters of the genre*
You need only peruse the comments section of literally any book on Amazon to see that everyone loves to fight about what is and isn’t a good book, which is why the acclaim and solid customer reviews around New Fears is all that bit more impressive. Here’s a horror anthology book that touches you as much as it scares you, with a couple of standout stories you’ll be thinking about for weeks.
UGREEN 4-Port USB Hub Splitter
Ever frustrated by the PALTRY number of USB ports offered by your work computer or wall charger? Not anymore. Another problem solved.
Umbra Treela Small Trash Can
Have you ever in your life seen a tiny trashcan so beautiful? So decorative? So well-reviewed? you have not.
Muson Bluetooth 4.1 Transmitter / Receiver
Turn any speaker into a bluetooth speaker with this little accessory.
VERTIER Premium Bamboo Wine Rack
A wine rack can really class up your joint, even if you’re the kind of person who only keeps an emergency $11 bottle of nondescript “red” on hand.
JETech Screen Protector for Apple iPhone
This tempered glass screen protector is far an away the people’s choice when it comes to shielding your phone from scratches and scrapes. JETech make a kind for just about any phone, too.
Sleep Restoration Mattress Pad Cover
Whether you’re a Casper fiend or chilling on the cheapest mattress money could buy at IKEA, a mattress pad is an essential extra line of defense against our gross human bodies, and also provide super extra comfort.
Wizgear Magnetic Phone Mount
Keep your phone in place, distraction-free while you drive. It’s a life-changer.
TW Lighting: The IVY LED Desk Lamp with USB Port and 3-Way Touch
The IVY not only has the kind of functionality that puts most desk lamps to shame, but it also looks seriously nice, too.
TW Lighting: The IVY LED Desk Lamp with USB Port and 3-Way Touch
Green Tea Extract Supplement
Green tea extract has a lot of purported properties, but easily the best one is a controllable caffeine fix without the risk of accidentally drinking too much coffee and feeling like you’re having a panic attack all day.
PolarSpex Retro Polarized Sunglasses
With more than 1,700 reviews, these polarized sunglasses maintain a user rating average of 4.6 stars. That’s wild, considering they cost less than $13.
Roku Express
The Roku might be the cheapest, easiest way to turn your years-old HDTV into a smart entertainment hub. Just plug it in, connect it to wifi, and enjoy movies as they were meant to be seen: not on a dust-covered 13-inch laptop screen.
