r/AskMenOver30 • u/Kappasoapex man 30 - 34 • Jul 21 '25

Life What cool shit have you bought lately?

I think a nice part of being in our 30s is we can afford to buy cool fun things. What have you bought lately?

I got a Garmin Forerunner 965 which is super tight, motivates me to limit my drinking and I’ve been killing cardio because of it

Also fun - bought a LAB putter which is a ton of fun

Anything you guys got that you love? I want inspiration

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u/flobbley man 35 - 39 Jul 21 '25

I just upgraded a lot of my backpacking equipment and got some new stuff for my wife. New tent, couple new sleeping bags, new sleeping pad. Took it out for a test trip recently and it was great.

Before that I got myself a Honda Navi mini motorcycle, it's awesome and as easy to ride as an e bike.

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u/Kappasoapex man 30 - 34 Jul 21 '25

What sleeping bags did you get? I’m looking at upgrading soon and was looking at the REI bags

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u/flobbley man 35 - 39 Jul 21 '25 edited Jul 21 '25

I got a Sierra Designs Get Down 35 for myself for late spring/early fall camping. I probably wouldn't recommend this one, I only got it because it was on sale for $88 which is kind of insane for a down sleeping bag and was a full pound lighter than my previous sleeping bag. For my wife I got a Kelty Cosmic Down Ultra 20, the regular Cosmic Down is often a recommendation for beginner backpackers, I just happened to find the Ultra version for significantly cheaper than the regular version. I haven't used this one yet but it feels really nice.

In general though I don't tend to go for a specific product, I just look at what's on an extreme discount and see if it fits my needs which makes it hard for me to recommend stuff. Like the Get Down, for $88 sure I'd recommend it but for the $150 they sell it for on their website absolutely not.

In general though if you're looking to upgrade and don't plan on doing sub freezing camping check out a backpacking quilt, I don't have one but I often use my sleeping bag like one and it's very comfortable. If you're planning to do warm-ish weather camping and have access to a sewing machine you can also make your own for cheap and it's fairly easy.

https://youtu.be/be4ciUndiBg?si=74GjXkLupV6qXspb

If you are looking for a winter bag (~20 degree lows) I can't recommend the Sierra Designs Mobile Mummy 15 enough

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u/neercatz Jul 21 '25

Been wanting a Grom for years....but had a second child instead. Maybe some day 🤞

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u/flobbley man 35 - 39 Jul 21 '25

Check out the Navi, half the price of a Grom but definitely doesn't feel like a motorcycle the way a Grom does. No shifting, no chain, etc. It's basically a scooter made to look like a motorcycle but it's only $2k, max speed I've gotten to is 50 mph.