My Essential Products
Ever wonder what my setup is like at home? Want to find something that you won’t regret purchasing? Then look no further! Here I have made a page that is dedicated to bringing you quality products that you will value and get great use out of. I view everything found here as my essentials. That means that the items on this page are either products that I have and love or ones that I have done my research on and have fantasized about owning. This list will change over time as I purchase new products and change my setup at home and on-the go.
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My YouTube Gear:
Camera
Audio
Lighting
My Desk Setup
Logitech MX Master 2s
My absolute favorite part of my desk setup. This mouse changes the way you will see using one.
My 27-inch Monitor
Great IPS viewing angles and reasonably priced for the screen real estate and quality.
Foam Wrist Rests
Cheap, simple and have lasted me 4 years. My wrists thank these for the amazing work they do.
Bluetooth / Aux Speaker
This speaker is loud for the small form factor. I plug it into my headphone stand on my desk.
Office 365 Personal
My go to choice for my annual cloud storage plan with OneDrive and updated Microsoft Office too.
Logitech MX Keys
I recently upgraded to this and could not be more pleased. The entire Logitech MX line is amazing.
Extra Large Mouse Pad
A wonderfully oversized mouse pad to make my desk a mouse landscape. Great quality and price.
Headphone Stand / USB Hub
This is the most functional headphone stand out there. It comes with 3 USB 3.0's and an AUX port.
Wireless Phone Charger
This is a premium wireless charger with 5 coils. It has great cooling and fast charge is always a plus.
Desk Setup Extras:
Logitech MX Master 3
This is the upgrade to my current mouse. It has a better scroll wheel and feel overall. I'll get it soon!
Affordable 24 Inch Monitor
Rated one of the best value monitors on the market this is perfect for any setup.
Keyboard Wrist Rest
Higher quality than my current wrist rest, this is one of the better products on the market.
Standing Dual Monitor Arm
If your desk cannot clamp a dual monitor arm on it then this is the product for you.
RGB Lamp
A simple and cool looking product that is at a great value and can make any setup have a cool vibe.
IKEA Potted Plant
This is a staple in the content creator community. It's simple and adds a nice touch to your setup.
Quality Wireless Keyboard
This keyboard is highly rated and is a great value for the cost. Long battery life and no cord is a plus.
SteelSeries Mouse Pad
There's a reason that this is the best selling mouse pad ever. It's inexpensive and a quality product.
Wooden Wrist Rest
This has been on my upgrades list for a while. It looks great and the wood will age very well.
Mounted Dual Monitor Arm
If you have never used monitor arms or a dual monitor setup than you need to try it out.
RGB LED Light Strips
Awesome for mood lighting, these LED strips can work well on the back of your monitors or desk.
Cable Management and Organization:
Cable Management Sleeve
This is the best cable sleeve. It has holes on both sides making your cable management easier!
Reusable Velcro Roll
Simply cut off how much Velcro you need and use it to manage cables or anything else you need.
Cable Box
A great product to hide your power strip and tuck any excess cables into.
Cable Clips
These are great to route your cables through specific spots under your desk or on the wall.
On-the-Go:
Backpack
This is Amazon's Choice backpack. Fit your laptop and everything else you need in there and go!
Cheap Wireless Mouse
If you need a reliable and inexpensive wireless mouse for your laptop then go with this one.
Portable Samsung SSD
Flash drives are great and all but this will make your workflow amazing at home or on-the-go.
Logitech MX Anywhere 2s
The mobile version of my desktop mouse, this product is compact and amazing quality.
Portable Charger
This is my go to portable power bank. It's compact, has high battery capacity and fast charge as well.
Internal Samsung SSD
Upgrade your laptops old hard drive to this and save hundreds buying a whole new laptop.
Audio:
Compact Bluetooth Speaker
This is an all-time great portable Bluetooth speaker. Waterproof, loud and outright amazing.
Value Wireless Headphones
These are the best value purchase I have ever made. Cheap. Noise cancelling. AMAZING!
Budget TWS Earbuds
Want to save money but still get great true wireless earbuds? Try these out and enjoy a great product.
Computer Soundbar
Give your setup a sound upgrade without breaking the bank. It will save space on your desktop too!
Budget ANC Headphones
These headphones have been called the budget noise cancelling headphones of choice for many.
Health and Fitness:
Basic Exercise Watch
With GPS, heart rate monitoring, and smart notifications, this is Garmin's best value watch.
Roll Recover - R8
There is no better product on the market to give your muscles a deep tissue massage. LOVE THIS!
Foam Roller Stick
My stick foam roller of choice, this product has served me well for over 6 years.
Nike Pegasus (Men)
For those people who do not need arch support, these are Nike's neutral shoe.
Feetures Running Socks
These are the best running socks on the market. They also come with a lifetime warranty!
Advanced Exercise Watch
This is the watch I run with every day. It has advanced features and is great for any avid runner.
Foam Roller
This foam roller is the one I use and will never wear out on you. It's a higher price but a lifelong buy.
Yoga Mat
Be able to stretch or do the exercises that you want anywhere. This also comes with an on-the-go strap.
Nike Pegasus (Women)
If you are a woman in need of a neutral running shoes that these should be your go to.
General Items:
Multi-Tool
Gerber's Suspension Multi-Plier has saved me when I needed a tool in the past few years.
Computer Screwdrivers
If you want to open up your laptop, PC or any tech item you are going to need this tool set.
USB Extension Cord
Some USB cables for tech products are not long enough to reach your PC. This gives an easy fix!
Braided iPhone Cable
These are the longest lasting charging cables that I have ever used. They come in different lengths too!
Tool Set
Everyone should have a basic tool set to solve most situations that we will face.
Extension Cord
Sometimes outlets just are not close enough to where you need them to be.
Power Extension Cube
If you ever have simply needed more outlets than this product is for you. It's for travel as well.
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Sony ZV1
This is the camera that took my video quality to where it is. I love this thing.
Sony ZV1 Battery Pack
The ZV1 is awesome but it does need a few extra batteries and a nice charging station in order to work well.
Sony ZV1 Cage
If you have a camera that’s a point and shoot like the ZV1, a cage really helps improve your grip and functionality.
Sony ZV1 Wide Lens
If you’re thinking of vlogging or want to up your b-roll with the ZV1 get this.
SanDisk SD Card
This is the best SSD card I’ve ever owned.
Ulanzi Quick Release Plate
This is my #1 recommendation to reduce friction as a content creator.
Amazon Basics Tripod
This thing stays in one place but it does its job great.
Joby GorrillaPod 3kg
This is the PERFECT mobile, versatile and sturdy on the go tripod for b-roll.
Camera Gear Backpack
This thing keeps all my gear safe on the go and is good for storage as well!
Audio Technica AT2020 USB+
This is my baby. I’ve used this since 2016 and I couldn’t ask for a better voiceover / podcast microphone.
Blue Snowball Microphone
This is the microphone that I use for my a-roll and voiceovers. It’s cheap but works great.
Microphone Boom Arm
Desktop Microphone Stand
I use this as a replacement for the Blue Snowball stand as I’m not a fan how that comes out of the box.
This is that boom arm you always see on my desk in my videos that is attached to the AT2020.
Microphone Windscreen
This is a perfect windscreen for the AT2020.
Pop Filter
If you’re a fan of a basic pop filter, this will do you well.
Microphone Shockmount
This shockmount prevents any knocking or tapping sounds from me getting to my microphone.
Movo VXR10
This is my mobile / vlog microphone. It’s really solid for the price.
Octagon GVM 80W Lightbox
This light took my levels from looking decent to looking great. It’s awesome for a permanent a-roll setup.
Lowe’s Lamp
Sometimes you need to go with cheap items that just work. Shoutout to Lowe’s for this staple.
Ulanzi Cube Light
This little thing gives me the extra light on need to fill spots that my main lights can’t get. It’s portable and I love it.
Wall LED Lightbulb
There is nothing like a nice aesthetic backlight.
RGB LED Light Strips
Awesome for mood lighting, these LED strips can work well on the back of your monitors or desk.