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Long Live Amazonbasics, the Ultimate Online Store
One thing I’m slowly learning as a self-sufficient adult (more or less) is just how much god damn stuff I have to buy all the time. Some coffee mugs here, a table lamp there, some $600 health insurance each month (haha, this country is broken).
A lot of these home and personal basics are things we take for granted, but they have to come from somewhere. Gone are the days of raiding IKEA with your parents. Where does the average person now shop for affordable but well-designed essentials? Where do you turn when you accidentally melt your roommate’s spatula? More often than not, your answer is AmazonBasics.
AmazonBasics, quite simply does it all (well, almost). From t-shirts to glassware to towels to devices, the company’s flagship and cheap-as-hell brand has gotten me out of a bind more times than I can count. Here are our favorite AmazonBasics items, and why you need them in your life.
AmazonBasics 14-Piece Knife Set
The stainless steel 8 inch chef’s knife is the star of the show here, but a perfectly affordable knife block and set is the first thing any kitchen should have.
AmazonBasics 16-Piece Dinnerware Set
The second thing any kitchen should have is some half-decent china you wouldn’t be ashamed to be seen with. It’s simple, classic white dinnerware, and it’s really, really cheap.
AmazonBasics Double Braided Nylon Lightning to USB A Cable, Advanced Collection
The Advanced Collection of AmazonBasics’s lightning cables are durable as hell with nylon braiding, and will get your phone charged fast.
AmazonBasics Double Braided Nylon Lightning to USB A Cable, Advanced Collection
AmazonBasics Large Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Don’t miss out on one of the best-sounding and durable speakers around. This is the first Bluetooth speaker I’ve owned that I can actually watch movies on, because the sound on all the others is about one second delayed and it drives me nuts.
AmazonBasics AA Performance Alkaline Batteries
A huge secret is that AmazonBasics batteries are dirt cheap, and they last longer than a lot of name brand batteries out there. These are the new, upgraded versions, too.
AmazonBasics High-Speed HDMI Cable, 6 Feet
A good HDMI cable is hard to find, and bad ones are everywhere. I saved you some research, and these high-speed cables will work for just about everyone, from the casual gamer to the extreme cinephile.
AmazonBasics Deluxe Microfiber Striped Sheet Set
People are going wild over Amazon’s new line of sheet sets and no wonder: They’re easy to clean, soft as all hell, and look at that price tag.
AmazonBasics Heather Jersey Sheet Set
For the more discerning bed-haver, have you ever slept on jersey sheets? It’s just wild. You’ll never have a better, softer night’s sleep.
AmazonBasics Laptop Stand - Black
Laptop stands help with posture and your overall health, and this version from Amazon is sleek and unobtrusive without being ugly.
AmazonBasics Fade-Resistant 6-Piece Cotton Towel Set
I don’t want to generalize here but all your towels are gross. It’s time for an upgrade.
AmazonBasics 3-Outlet Surge Protector with 2 USB Ports
Upgrade your regular wall outlet with this surge protector that comes with two dedicated USB ports. Your gadgets will thank you.
