SUMMER ANTI-HAUL // 11 amazon 'must haves' you don't need

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[MissSemtex]

The way this dude with the sea shell collector finds a piece of plastic in it and just throws it away gives me the ick

[guineawheat]

I love these videos for a lot of reasons, but mainly the joy of seeing what ridiculous things humans can come up with. We're really quite a creative species if nothing else!

[flychickadee]

YAY thank you for the beginning message about how you are able-bodied. I was very able-bodied and my sustainability was so focused on the things I could do as an able-bodied human (I didn't realize I was being ableist). So when I became disabled, a big part of my identity felt unreachable.

In reality, there are ways to be disabled and environmentally conscious-- it just takes some figuring out as to what one can and cannot do, by looking at the adaptive equipment one needs and what is in a zone that is doable without compromising health. It's exhausting-- being disabled is exhausting, and on top of it trying to be conscious in any other way adds to the exhaustion. But I promise it's doable, even if it's finding one tiny thing to change at a time 💜

[e.p.e]

There's actually a logic to electric fans if you live somewhere really hot. With hand-held ones you need to be fanning yourself constantly and the effort of doing that actually makes you hot if you do it for a long time (which you most likely will be doing if you're using it in the first place). So when it's 40º outside, it can actually be very useful. I don't have one, but friends do and it's heaven. But yeah, not really a must have, just useful if you live somewhere really hot. Also not something I would buy if I'm just visiting.

[lyndabethcave]

Love the disclaimer at the beginning about how some products that seem unnecessary to able-bodied people are actually adaptive devices for people with disabilities.

[SarahRote]

Baby powder is helpful to remove sand from skin. Helps absorb moisture so it's easy to brush the sand off.

[martastarka]

The bit about folding/festival chairs for just one event or just one season blows my mind. My current chairs are going strong for 3-4 years now (and we bought the cheapest ones in the local JYSK). We keep them in the trunk of the car and use them for camping, festivals, to store stuff while going swimming (to avoid that pesky sand, ofc :D ) or to sit anywhere while chilling in the nature. The previous pair "lived" for some 10 years or so and sure, by the end they had some issues, but nothing a decent fixing with the duct tape can't save. This year I saw some tiktoks of what's left on the field after a festival in UK and it felt so crazy to just buy all of the stuff for just one use. I felt bad when I finally had to replace my old tent (20 years in the family) with a newer one because it started to leak a bit. So weird to get a glimpse into that bubble.

[gladiusmaximus]

I will say, that shot dispensing cup was likely made with Americans in mind, where drinking alcohol in public places (outside of restaurants and bars) is illegal in a large number of places, regardless of if you're of drinking age. It's especially true in the American south where a lot of major beach destinations are, and also especially true of liquor (beer and wine can be treated differently). We definitely have whole lines of products devoted specifically to smuggling alcohol, haha.

That being said, just make the drink in your cup before you leave like the rest of us.

[Foundlilly]

I changed to a sustainable bank, I postponed it for long, but it turned out to be really easy and they have a service that forwards all inquiries on your bank account. And I moved to a new place and discovered I live across the 'giveaway store'. It's like a thriftshop, but everyone can take 5 things, for free. They have an outdoor space with flower pots and vases, I love it!

[kaseycushman]

I love how you call out the products that create more body insecuritys😊

[brdeee]

as someone who has carried a few different fans in my day, i actually have some tips for anyone looking to get one that will last!
- if you want to keep it in your pocket (not in a bag) you will need a shorter fan. if it's too tall for your pocket it will fall out constantly and you will lose it.
-if you can stand losing some efficiency, i have one where the bits (spokes? tines? slats? idk, the bits.) are made of very thin wood, and it has held up way better than any of the others that have been made with plastic. usually the 'fabric' (if you can call it that, it's basically just a thin sheet of plastic) is glued to the bits, so if you just pick up a cheap one somewhere it will stick to itself, fall apart, get torn, etc. having the fabric does make them work slightly better, so i keep some to carry for really hot days, but the wood is my everday fan
- i try to limit overconsumption, but i never feel bad about having multiple fans!! they're different sizes, i can keep one in each bag (i have adhd and the likelihood of forgetting to switch which bag the fan is in is like. 98%.) and literally every time i use one i'll have a friend or stranger ask if i have another. it's easier when the answer is yes

[TranquilityChiba]

Ok so I know the silicone tote does have add-on abilities but surely I am not the only one obsessed wirh the idea of an old wicker food basket. My family is heat intolerant so they aren't able to be out that long to use one but the vibes!

[sierraross]

I’ve found that the Coleman brand folding camp chairs last FOREVER. We’re actually letting go of our set that we’ve had since I was a kid (20+ years) this summer as they’re on heavy bottom away from tearing at this point, but they’ve lasted a good long while!

[kathleen]

When in nature…take pictures, leave footprints. 📷🤳👣 Can’t remember where I read that, but I love it❤❤❤

[myra]

The shell collector seems like a way people who sell accessories or decoration with shells are able to collect more. Which is an issue in and of itself though, because that means they'll take way too many shells home with them...

[Kasino]

I work in an outdoor clothing and gear shop, and the past two months people have come in specifically looking for winter boots. Something really warm because they don't want to be cold. But they really don't need it. I usually get them to buy a pair of leather boots without goretex as these are much more versatile for both summer and winter.

[bethford-northstarcoaching]

You wouldn’t believe the hilarious ads that popped up on YouTube when I started watching this! A bag with a pocket for every device!

[miraearles]

My parents have had the same camp/festival chairs for at least twenty years and they're not broken. I can't believe things like this are made so poorly now. 😫

[Courtney]

I live in SoCal by the beach and that sand wiper would actually be quite useful because the sand here is microscopic and sticky. Wiping it with a towel doesn’t help at all. You can literally shower and still have sand stuck to you if you don’t scrub enough so if that sand wiper thing really works it would be an awesome product, especially with kids before you get in the car.

[KateLPowers]

You’re the first YouTuber I’ve ever heard mention that some of these things that the average person really doesn’t need, can actually be a must-have for people with disabilities. Snuggies seem so silly…. Unless you’re a wheelchair user. And the Slap Chop is another gimmicky kitchen device you have to find a place to store… unless you’re trying to cut veggies with only one usable hand.