Asklemmy

I bought a cheap plumbers torch a little over two years ago and it's been the most useful thing I've purchased. Lights my wood stove quickly and without hassle, lights my offset smoker, lights my firepit and any other fires quickly and effortlessly. It's such a small thing but makes a huge difference in everyday life for me and my family. 4th of July is better without needing to constantly click a lighter that may or may not blow out from a gust of wind.

Stopwatch.

I can measure my computerless time, exercise time...and, of course, many other things 😁

• boox note3. it's extremely basic, and i mostly use it to hold recipes, but it makes a great e-reader as well!
• wireless earbuds. make working out so much less boring!
• shoe stretchers and shoe stretcher spray. saved me from having to return 2 pairs of expensive boots.

Years ago I got one of those iRig guitar input jacks for my iPhone. Having a wealth of tones and a basic DAW available to me for the first time really did a lot to help me expand my playing ability.

Razer Kishi controller for an old Android Phone running various emulators.

Not quite a gadget but I bought a sleeping mask some years ago and it has definitely made sleeping much easier.

I used to struggle a lot to sleep and having total darkness helps a lot, so I recommend giving it a try.

olight mini led torch. Fits in my pocket and especially during winter months it is so useful.

I have two items I bought for my upcoming Aviation Maintenance training this December. A usb rechargeable flashlight and a 17-in-1 multitool, both which will come in mighty handy these next few years