Hobbies and outdoors
Starter kits for the thing you are about to get into. There are 10 lists on this shelf. Each one has a budget, a mid and a splurge where I could find a real source, and each pick names who recommended it. I have not reviewed these myself. I read other people's reviews and say so. If a list is tied to a date, the date is on the card. Use the A to Z page if you already know the name.
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Hobbies
Sourdough Starter Kit17 picksEverything you need to bake your first sourdough loaf: a scale, a jar for your starter, a banneton, a lame and a pot to bake it in.Crochet Starter Kit14 picksWhat you need to learn to crochet: one good hook, beginner-friendly yarn, stitch markers and a needle to weave in your ends.Journaling Starter Kit15 picksStart a journal or bullet journal: a good dotted notebook, pens that won't bleed through, and a few colors for fun.Pickleball Starter Kit11 picksEverything a new pickleball player needs: a forgiving paddle, the right balls for indoor or outdoor play, and shoes made for the court.Houseplant Starter Kit21 picksEverything to keep your first houseplants alive: an easy plant, pots that drain, good soil, and a moisture meter so you stop overwatering.Home Coffee Bar Starter Kit18 picksMake café drinks at home: a grinder that actually matters, an espresso machine or pour-over, a frother for lattes, and the fun extras.Camera Starter Kit23 picksGet that digicam and film look your phone can't fake: a budget point-and-shoot, a fun film camera, and the little extras you'll actually need.Running Starter Kit20 picksEverything for your first 5K: comfortable shoes, socks that don't blister, and the extras that make early-morning runs easier.New Year Fitness Starter Kit20 picksEverything to start working out at home in the new year, from your first dumbbells to recovery gear.Camping Gear35 picksEvery piece of gear for your first car-camping weekend or your first backpacking trip, from tent to headlamp.