A Raspberry Pi.
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Why would everyone need a pi?
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)
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.
A shoe horn
A set of spectacle screwdrivers
A backscratcher
An ice cream scoop
Water sensor alarms.
If you have any doubts about the pipes in your house or have a feeling that water might enter your basement, sensors will help you sleep at night.
Water damage to your home is no joke. I know two separate homeowners who have had leaks from their refrigerator's plumbing (water and ice dispenser). The damage for each homeowner was quite extensive given how small the leak was.
A plunger. Get it before you need it.
Pocket knife/multitool.
A good chef knife
Also makes and excellent chrismas/birthday present
Gorilla Tape. The possible uses cases are endless.
Except no examples were provided. Don't leave us hanging, homie.
A sun hoodie. Sun hoodies are meant to be worn on their own, cover your entire upper body, be very light, and have a high UPF (clothing equivalent of SPF). Instead of dealing with globs of sunscreen that wears out as you sweat, you can slip on a sun hoodie in an instant and get lasting protection. I got the REI store brand, which is around $50. Unfortunately, it looks like they're almost sold out of the nice visible orange color that I bought. It's only available in XXXL.
A fire extinguisher
A portable car tire inflator (with build in battery).
A good quality fire extinguisher, multiple if you live in a large house or apartment.
To that note, a good quality, working carbon monoxide detector should be on the list...
Meat thermometer.
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.
- The Casio F-91W. Timeless classic, with seven years of battery life.
- A dutch bicycle. Made from steel, with a kickstand, a chainguard a dynamo and internal gear. Built to last.
- A cordless screwdriver from Bosch. Fast charging and very good built quality.
- A water heater for the kitchen.
A dutch bicycle. Made from steel, with a kickstand, a chainguard a dynamo and internal gear. Built to last.
If you want to spend slightly more, go for one with a hub dynamo. Those have way less resistance, and don't have a tendency to stop working in snowy weather.
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