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[–] Bishma@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

A "Bullet" style Fisher Space Pen.

People need pens more often than you'd think and you can be their hero. They're nigh indestructible in a bag or pocket and the thick ink will write on many things a normal ballpoint pen can't. I've written on ceramic, glass, wet cardboard, and one time (in the 90's) high school cafeteria roast beef.

The only downside is that if you damage the tiny ball in the ballpoint pentip and then don't use the pen again for a while, the sticky ink can ooze out and make a mess inside the lid.

[–] katie_lied@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

A plunger. Get it before you need it.

[–] zephyrvs@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 years ago

Pocket knife/multitool.

[–] ki77erb@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

A good pocket knife or multi-tool like a Letherman or Gerber. I always have a pocket knife on me and a multi-tool in my car. Either one gets used pretty much daily.

Knife: https://www.amazon.com/CIVIVI-Praxis-Flipper-Stonewashed-9Cr18MoV/dp/B08PF6NHLJ (there is a mini version of this if you like/need a smaller knife)

Multitool: https://www.amazon.com/Gerber-22-01471-Suspension-Multi-Plier/dp/B07DD69QN3/ref=sr_1_3?crid=L2L8RHSX7WGG&keywords=gerber%2Bsuspension%2Bmultitool&qid=1691155854&s=home-garden&sprefix=gerber%2Bsus%2Cgarden%2C84&sr=1-3&th=1

[–] coyg@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

Can't upvote enough. My Leatherman gets used probably more than any tool I own. Anytime I'm fixing something whether it be the house, car, lawn equipment, the Leathermans always useful.

[–] albertsy2@lemm.ee 1 points 2 years ago

A shoe horn

A set of spectacle screwdrivers

A backscratcher

An ice cream scoop

[–] corm@beehaw.org 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

If you already have a good pedestrian vehicle: a good bike lock.

I (and lockpicking lawyer) recommend the kryptonite evolution. Good balance of price and protection.

For a step up I recommend the kryptonite fahgettaboutit.

Either way, bolt cutters aren't getting in, and portable angle grinders will take a little while because the chain is annoying to grind.

I see too many expensive bikes chained up with thin little locks.

[–] Appoxo@lemmy.dbzer0.com 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

The evolution costs as much as my very good MTB...
Yup! That recommendation is at best for those >2000€ bikes at best

[–] corm@beehaw.org 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

This is the one I'm talking about, $75

Kryptonite Evolution 1055 Mini 10mm Chain Bicycle Lock , Black https://a.co/d/0xjPXNw

If your bike is worth over $300 then imo it's worth it, now that every douchebag has a mini bolt cutter in their backpack (around here)

[–] isVeryLoud@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 years ago

Meat thermometer.

[–] ch00f@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Maybe specific, but if you do any DIY housework, get an endocscope. Baiscally, a 10 foot long flexible wire with a camera and light at the end. Uses your phone as a screen. Can be had for <$50. So many of my house projects would have been impossible without it. Also good for finding stuff under the couch.

[–] dan@upvote.au 0 points 2 years ago

These are sometimes referred to as borescopes rather than endoscopes.

[–] zerbey@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

An air fryer, my microwave has been gathering dust ever since.

[–] finestnothing@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I like my air fryer, but there's certain things that a microwave just warms up better (pasta, basically anything that can dry out, etc). That said, my current apartment doesn't have a microwave so I am glad that I came in with an air fryer

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[–] SilentSeven@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Decent digital instant read cooking thermometer. Makes any meat dish on point.

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[–] IverCoder@lemm.ee 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)
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[–] csm10495@sh.itjust.works 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

If you have a car: a fast charger for your phone.

It's amazing to me how many use a built-in USB that barely charges the thing.

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[–] james@lemm.ee 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I thought this was the dumbest thing until I had one. Now I have one in every toilet.

https://www.amazon.com/16-Color-Activated-Detection-Birthday-Gadgets/dp/B07L2Y84K3

[–] luthis@lemmy.nz 0 points 2 years ago (7 children)

My dad would say a cast iron pan. That would outlive you and your kids.

I would say maybe an air fryer, I think you could get a decent one for less than $100USD. I use mine every day.

Otherwise, maybe good waterproof boots. I got some decent ones at an outlet store. They are kind of dressy so nice enough for work, but also warm AF and during the winter they are so good.

[–] DozensOfDonner@mander.xyz 0 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Plus one for airfryer. Bought one that was on discount a few years back, has a spot on top of the cabinet when not in use but it's almost always on the counter.

[–] BorgDrone@lemmy.one 0 points 2 years ago (2 children)

What do you use it for? I can’t think of a single thing that I would need an airfryer for. Between a standard convection oven and a deep fryer there is a better tool for anything you would possibly use the airfryer for.

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[–] Dj_brown_sugar@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

A water flosser

It's made me way more likely to floss and it's so satisfying to do after eating any sort of food that gets stuck in your teeth

[–] FlyingLadder@lemmy.ca 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I've heard it's not as efficient as regular floss picks. Is that true?

[–] Vub@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

A water flosser does nothing against calculus. I use one myself and it’s a nice feeling but for calculus you need real floss picks and brute force.

[–] Numenor@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

It's effective against algebra though, factor that into your calculations

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