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41 Things on Amazon With a Devoted Fan Base

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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.

Philips Hue 4-Pack Dimmable LED Smart Bulbs

Anker PowerCore II Slim 10000

Need to charge your phone? No outlet? No problem.

Anker PowerCore II Slim 10000

Amazon

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.

Hero Clean 2 in 1 Liquid Hand Soap & Dish Soap

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.

Klean Kanteen Classic Stainless Steel Water Bottle

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.

2 Etekcity WiFi Smart Plugs

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.

Elixir Insulated Giant Coffee Mugs, 2-Pack

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

Amazon

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.

WD 1TB Black External Drive

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.

Italian Luxury Herringbone Duvet Cover Set

Amazon

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.

AmazonEssentials 2-Pack Performance T-Shirts

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.

JERSR Bluetooth Earbuds

Amazon

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.

Panasonic ErgoFit In-Ear Earbud Headphones

CyberPower Triple Wall Tap

Turn one outlet into three for less than five bucks. What more do you need?

CyberPower Triple Wall Tap

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.

Saberlight Flex Plasma Beam Lighter 

Holmes 12-Inch Blizzard Remote Control Power Fan

It’s hot out. This remote-controlled fan is a favorite among users.

Holmes 12-Inch Blizzard Remote Control Power Fan

Amazon

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.

Hanes Men's FreshIQ Full Cushion Ankle Socks

Amazon

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.

Winlyn Faux Succulents, 5 Pack

Amazon

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.

Genteele Memory Foam Bath Mat

Amazon

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.

DANIALLI 20-Piece Silverware Set

Amazon

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!

HQSILK Heat-Resistant Table Mats

Amazon

UROPHYLLA 20-Piece Silverware Set

Or this set, which is cheaper for those of you on a budget.

UROPHYLLA 20-Piece Silverware Set

Amazon

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.

Kirkland Signature Peanut Butter Pretzels

Amazon

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.

Aukey USB Fast Wall-Charger

Amazon

Amazonbasics Reversible Blanket

Liven (and warm) up any old couch or bedspread with this affordable, good-looking blanket.

Amazonbasics Reversible Blanket

Amazon

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.

Ello Vacuum-Insulated Stainless Steel Travel Mug

Amazon

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.

ProCube Men's Casual Jogger Sweatpants

Amazon

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.

Cartman 39-Piece Tool Set

Amazon

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.

Aukey 10W Wireless Charger

Amazon

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.

Takecase 3 Extra Large Stylus Pens for Nintendo 3DS

Amazon

*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.

*New Fears - New horror stories by masters of the genre*

Amazon

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.

UGREEN 4-Port USB Hub Splitter

Amazon

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.

Umbra Treela Small Trash Can

Amazon

Muson Bluetooth 4.1 Transmitter / Receiver

Turn any speaker into a bluetooth speaker with this little accessory.

Muson Bluetooth 4.1 Transmitter / Receiver

Amazon

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.

VERTIER Premium Bamboo Wine Rack

Amazon

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.

JETech Screen Protector for Apple iPhone

Amazon

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.

Sleep Restoration Mattress Pad Cover

Amazon

Wizgear Magnetic Phone Mount

Keep your phone in place, distraction-free while you drive. It’s a life-changer.

Wizgear Magnetic Phone Mount

Amazon

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

Amazon

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.

Green Tea Extract Supplement

Amazon

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.

PolarSpex Retro Polarized Sunglasses

Amazon

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.

Roku Express

Amazon
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