5 Bullet Archive — everything Tim Ferriss has recommended

Print your own set of the Coyote card game! Coyote is the card game

Products & GadgetsTim featured this 4× · 2025–2026 · amazon.com

Print your own set of the Coyote card game! Coyote is the card game that I co-created with Exploding Kittens. It won the Pop Insider “Best Geeky Game” of 2025 and also “Best Stocking Filler” in the MadeForMums Toy Awards 2025 (UK). The game is available at Amazon, Target, Walmart, Exploding Kittens, and more, but I wanted to make it available for free to those who can’t afford it, or who can’t buy it in their countries. Here’s how to print out the deck: 1. Click here to download the print-to-play PDF file and click here to download the instructions. 2. You will need a total of 67 standard-size— Tim Ferriss

Tate’s Bake Shop Ginger Zinger Cookies

Products & GadgetsTim featured this 3× · 2018–2023 · amazon.com

Tate’s Bake Shop Ginger Zinger Cookies. I can easily finish an entire bag of these chewy beauties on cheat day. They are gluten-free, which I only learned after the fact. Tate’s Chocolate Chip Cookies are also fantastic, but the Ginger Zingers are my hands-down fave. In between butter cookies and gingerbread men, I’ll have a few of these around Christmas to convince myself I’m behaving.— Tim Ferriss

Nayoya needle pad (acupressure mat)

Products & GadgetsTim featured this 3× · 2016–2021 · amazon.com

Nayoya needle pad (acupressure mat). Roughly seven years ago, I injured my shoulder and lat in handstand training. This needle pad was recommended to me by Cirque du Soleil performer and freak of nature Andrii Bondarenko (here’s one example of his astonishing skill and strength) as one means to speed recovery. In Ukraine, he used this type of mat daily after strenuous acrobatics practice, particularly for back pain. I’ve found 6–10 minutes per session, 1–2 times per day, to have a near-miraculous effect on mid-back issues (and thoracic mobility, oddly). It could be placebo, of course, but afte— Tim Ferriss

Brodo Bone Broth

Products & GadgetsTim featured this 2× · 2024–2026 · Chef Marco Canora · brodo.com

Brodo Bone Broth. Broth is one of the easiest ways to get quality protein and nutrition first thing in the morning. For the past two months, I’ve been having 1–2 Brodo packets per day, often simply poured into a mug and microwaved for 60 seconds. Brodo was founded by Chef Marco Canora, who was one of my primary teachers in The 4-Hour Chef. Marco is the real deal. He won a James Beard Award for Best Chef: New York City, which is like winning an Oscar in the food world, and he has plenty of other awards and accolades to boot. Brodo quickly became the most famous broth in NYC. The challenge for M— Tim Ferriss

Marc Pro | Recovery Tool for Sore Muscles & Pain Relief

Products & GadgetsTim featured this 2× · 2022–2025 · marcpro.com

Marc Pro | Recovery Tool for Sore Muscles & Pain Relief. Kelly Starrett (@thereadystate) of The Ready State originally recommended the Marc Pro to me for decreasing swelling after a snowboarding accident years ago. Or maybe it was when he tricked me into a 280-mile mountain bike ride that he promised would be “like a beach cruiser in Santa Monica”? Either way, it works, and both he and a top MLB physio and performance coach recommended I use it for hours a day after my elbow surgery this week.— Tim Ferriss

Santa Barbara Chile Lemon Pistachios

Products & GadgetsTim featured this 2× · 2021–2025 · santabarbarapistachios.com

Santa Barbara Chile Lemon Pistachios. Description: “The zest of habanero pepper and the zing of lemon combine to create a crisp, lively tasting pistachio. Our Chile Lemon is mild enough, yet wild enough. All organic.” Thanks to JZ from The 4-Hour Chef for this amazing recommendation. Be forewarned: these disappear quickly.— Tim Ferriss

The Body Back Buddy

Products & GadgetsTim featured this 2× · 2018–2023 · Dustin Moskovitz · amazon.com

The Body Back Buddy, which was originally recommended to me by Dustin Moskovitz (@moskov), co-founder of Asana and Facebook. Here’s how Dustin answered my “best purchase for Tribe of Mentors: “The Back Buddy by the Body Back Company is my favorite purchase from the past five years, bar none. Most basically, it allows you to administer self-massage anywhere on your back with the full leverage of two hands, but I’ve also really gotten to know and appreciate all the little knobs and other features over the years. I’ve even learned how to manipulate parts of my skeletal structure (i.e., self-chiro— Tim Ferriss

Yellowbird’s habanero sauce

Products & GadgetsTim featured this 2× · 2020–2022 · yellowbirdfoods.com

Yellowbird’s habanero sauce. This stuff is magical and crafted right in my backyard of Austin. The last time I featured Yellowbird in 5BF, you seemed to love them in a big way. Here’s the official description: “Meet the cult classic that’s now 100% organic with no added sugars! Our organic habanero condiment boasts a flavorful, balanced heat with a complex blend of organic habanero peppers, carrots, and tangerines.”— Tim Ferriss

Fountain Pen Hospital

Products & GadgetsTim featured this 2× · 2019–2021 · Phil Wiederlight and Al Wiederlight · fountainpenhospital.com

Fountain Pen Hospital. Now that I’m fully vaccinated, I’m excited to get back to the Fountain Pen Hospital, which was “founded in 1946 by Phil Wiederlight and Al Wiederlight (the father and grandfather, respectively, of today’s proprietors – Terry and Steve Wiederlight). Terry and Steve have a combined 60 years experience in all phases of vintage and modern writing instruments.” Special thanks to Neil Gaiman for recommending it during our conversation together, in which he described how and why he does so much writing by hand.— Tim Ferriss

Amazon’s internal leadership principles

Products & GadgetsTim featured this 2× · 2018–2021 · amazon.jobs

Amazon’s internal leadership principles. Pair it with Every Amazon Shareholder Letter in a Single Downloadable PDF. Jeff Bezos (@jeffbezos) never ceases to amaze, and these letters really highlight how prescient and strategic he and Amazon have been since the 1990s. If you prefer a shortened version via audio, this is worth a shot and includes some fun trivia (e.g., What was the original name idea for Amazon.com? Click on this: Relentless.com…). Big hat tip to Ricardo of Most Recommended Books, whose site is also worth checking out.— Tim Ferriss

Yaktrax

Products & GadgetsTim featured this 2× · 2016–2021 · yaktrax.implus.com

Yaktrax (official website, Amazon), for modifying normal shoes when you need to walk on snow or ice. These are amazing and fit in a jacket pocket when folded up. I bought the basic “Walk” model, but there are many options. They’ve been a lifesaver on slippery sidewalks, slick hiking trails, and much more.— Tim Ferriss

Amy’s Black Bean Chili

Products & GadgetsTim featured this 2× · 2018–2020 · amazon.com

Amy’s Black Bean Chili (Amazon, Amy’s website). This chili (plus 1–2 soft-boiled eggs) has returned as my default low-labor breakfast. I eat it straight out of the can because I’m still feral.— Tim Ferriss

ElimiTick Insect Repellent Ultra Lite Pant / TLP

Products & GadgetsTim featured this 2× · 2019–2020 · gamehide.com

ElimiTick Insect Repellent Ultra Lite Pant / TLP. I’ve contracted Lyme disease twice. Lyme seems to be a tax for many people who grow up on Long Island, and I have no desire for a third experience. These ElimiTick pants were gifted to me by a dear friend, and… they really seem to work. I wore them on a recent hike (forgoing tick-repellent spray) and came back with no ticks whatsoever. The person with me later found more than a dozen ticks on their clothing and skin. I’ll roll the dice with intermittent permethrin—or whatever they use—instead of rolling the dice with ticks and then downing 200m— Tim Ferriss

Waboba Pro water bouncing ball

Products & GadgetsTim featured this 2× · 2019–2020 · amazon.com

Waboba Pro water bouncing ball. Be careful and start slow! This travels like a skipping stone in ocean whitewash or the pool, and it bounces much farther than you’d expect. Ensure no one is behind you or your partner, and remember the boxing maxim: keep your hands up. It’s not a soft impact if you take a shot in the face. For this week, no Lyme and no face shots.— Tim Ferriss

Moving Shapes

Products & GadgetsTim featured this 2× · 2018–2020 · instagram.com

“Moving Shapes.” This dance piece is hypnotically original. For a more BDSM-themed arrangement, or if you prefer legs to arms, try this. You’re welcome.— Tim Ferriss

PQ Silicone Gel Earplugs

Products & GadgetsTim featured this 1× · 2026 · amazon.com

PQ Silicone Gel Earplugs. For sleep, I’ve used Mack’s silicone earplugs for more than a decade. But they’re not without issues: the putty is too large for my ears, but a half is too small, and I constantly run out while on the road. The PQ earplugs come in a package of 50, and they’re just the right size. Thus far, these have become my default.— Tim Ferriss

M3i Studio Indoor Bike | Keiser

Products & GadgetsTim featured this 1× · 2026 · keiser.com

M3i Studio Indoor Bike | Keiser. I’ve tried a lot of stationary bikes, including very fancy indoor trainers, for getting in Zone 2 cardio and VO2 max training. I hate nearly all of them. This M3i is *not* fancy, but it does allow me to elevate the handlebars enough so that (1) I’m not bumping my thighs into my stomach like a one-hour Heimlich maneuver, and (2) it doesn’t make my low back incredibly grumpy. The controls are simple, it’s durable, I don’t use an app with it, and, so far, it’s the only indoor bike that I’ve used consistently. And more good news: it’s found in a lot of commercial g— Tim Ferriss

Quince’s Mesh-Stitch Button-Up Sweater Polo

Products & GadgetsTim featured this 1× · 2026 · quince.com

Quince’s Mesh-Stitch Button-Up Sweater Polo. I normally avoid pure cotton, as I find it itchy, but my lovely lady wants to reduce synthetics (polyester, nylon, etc.) in the house and on our bodies. She suggested I try some of the cotton shirts from Quince, and this polo ended up being a hit. It is incredibly breathable, nearly impossible for me to wrinkle, and uses Organic Content Standard (OCS) certified cotton fiber that isn’t treated with pesticides, insecticides, or herbicides.— Tim Ferriss

Jaspr Air Scrubber

Products & GadgetsTim featured this 1× · 2026 · jaspr.co

Jaspr Air Scrubber. I’ve tried a lot of air purifiers over the years, and there are a handful of great options. This is the best combination of function and aesthetics that I’ve found. I love the design and am buying more units for my family. It’s quiet enough to sleep next to, and it’s beautiful enough to put in your living room. Thank you to Dr. Tommy Wood for introducing me to Jaspr. More from Dr. Wood coming soon to the blog.— Tim Ferriss

SHOKZ OpenMeet UC

Products & GadgetsTim featured this 1× · 2026 · pro.shokz.com

SHOKZ OpenMeet UC. I’ve been experimenting a lot with headsets that do not go in the ears. While noise-cancelling AirPods and the like are still best for loud environments, I’ve had a few ear infections and a lot of discomfort over the years. These SHOKZ were recommended by polymath Elan Lee, who uses them mostly on his laptop and desktop. I tend to use them when walking and listening to podcasts, or when using Wispr Flow to braindump long drafts into a text file, which I then drop into an LLM for fine tuning (e.g., “Edit this into an email of The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership”).— Tim Ferriss

Momofuku Soy Sauce

Products & GadgetsTim featured this 1× · 2026 · shop.momofuku.com

Momofuku Soy Sauce. This was introduced to me by a James Beard Award-winning chef, who explained how it’s totally different from anything you’d typically buy at a grocery store in the US. It’s a naturally brewed soy sauce, meaning it’s produced using the traditional microbial fermentation process rather than chemical hydrolysis. I bought this at Whole Foods. Momofuku is the brainchild of legendary chef David Chang, who Esquire called one of the most influential people of the twenty-first century. His team’s soy sauce is built on 10 years of flavor research from the Momofuku Goods team, and it’— Tim Ferriss

Domaine Tempier’s Bandol Rosé

Products & GadgetsTim featured this 1× · 2026 · wine-searcher.com

Domaine Tempier’s Bandol Rosé. Despite all the anti-alcohol zeitgeist, I still enjoy sipping a glass of wine while cooking on the weekend. This rosé is bone-dry, savory, and nothing like sweet, grocery-store pink wine. Domaine Tempier is a family estate in Bandol on France’s Provence coast. In the early twentieth century, Lucien Peyraud and his wife Lulu built the domaine’s reputation by betting on Mourvèdre, a harder to grow grape. Fun fact for the foodies: Lulu became a mentor to legendary chef Alice Waters of Chez Panisse fame.— Tim Ferriss

BLÅ

Products & GadgetsTim featured this 1× · 2025 · sparklingtea.co

BLÅ from Sparkling Tea. This stuff is exceptionally delicious, and a good Danish name makes everything feel a tad fancier. The bottle I’m opening tonight has jasmine, white tea, and Darjeeling tea as notes, but my favorite is probably the Oolong tea blend. BLÅ is an alcohol-free aperitif that truly tastes great, not like a poor replacement. Sparkling Tea provides a locator to help you find online and brick-and-mortar options that carry it. As always, probably best to call ahead to confirm it’s in stock before trekking to your local store.— Tim Ferriss

▶My Workout with KneesOverToesGuy

Products & GadgetsTim featured this 1× · 2025 · youtube.com

“My Workout with KneesOverToesGuy.” This one really only takes 10–15 minutes and offers a great ROI. I’m literally headed to the gym right after finishing this newsletter to bang it out.— Tim Ferriss

Glass and Metal AeroPress

Products & GadgetsTim featured this 1× · 2025 · aeropress.com

Glass and Metal AeroPress. I wrote a lot about the amazing AeroPress in The 4-Hour Chef, but I always had reservations about putting hot water into a plastic container. I’ve increasingly tried to avoid plastics, especially in combination with heat (see this Dr. Rhonda Patrick podcast for more). This new and premium version of the AeroPress avoids the plastic problem altogether. If you want to go the extra mile, pair it with their reusable titanium-coated stainless steel filter. It ain’t cheap, but if you’re a coffee snob, it might be worth the ride.— Tim Ferriss

KAATSU

Products & GadgetsTim featured this 1× · 2025 · kaatsu.com

KAATSU. I’ve long been interested in blood-flow restriction (BFR) training, mostly for more gains with fewer injuries. This is particularly true after something like surgery. Since my Humpty Dumpty elbow was surgically repaired six weeks ago, BFR is once again top of mind, and I decided to test the C4 unit from Kaatsu, based on a few docs and coaches recommendations. There are also newer, cordless/tube-free versions. The jury is still out, but the results are promising. Here’s a decent overview of the science behind BFR and its many applications.— Tim Ferriss

If you haven’t bought a copy of COYOTE, why haven’t you

Products & GadgetsTim featured this 1× · 2025 · forms.gle

If you haven’t bought a copy of COYOTE, why haven’t you? Answers can be totally anonymous! Knowing this would really help me a ton, as the reviews are fantastic, and the buzz is phenomenal (300M+ social views of game play), but compared to my books, only a small fraction of you have bought the game. I would love to know why, as that could help shape everything we do for the critical holiday season, which is the make-it-or-break-it period for games and toys. Could you please take literally one minute to let me know on this Google Form? I’ll choose 10 respondents at random and gladly mail out 10— Tim Ferriss

Elgato Wave:3

Products & GadgetsTim featured this 1× · 2025 · amazon.com

Elgato Wave:3. Based on reviews, I picked up this microphone for a last-minute virtual recording on the road. It’s easy to pack and looks great on camera. Most impressive to me, it seems to cancel bounce and echo far better than my pro studio gear. Go figure. So their tech black magic can work wonders, but there’s one bug to look out for: when you first plug in the mic, it will often auto-select to speaker or headset mode, and you need to press the big button on the front to ensure you’re actually recording on microphone.— Tim Ferriss

Optimal HRV Reader Version 2.0

Products & GadgetsTim featured this 1× · 2025 · optimalhrv.com

Optimal HRV Reader Version 2.0. I’m once again tracking my heart-rate variability (HRV), as I’m experimenting with vagus nerve stimulation to improve HRV and other metrics. But not all trackers are created equal. The latest Optimal HRV band enhances reading accuracy and significantly reduces artifacts, ensuring you get the most precise data possible. You can watch my video on HRV training here. The Morpheus device was also recommended to me by several high-level competitive athletes and is used by friends like Dr. Peter Attia and performance coach Andy Galpin. It seems clearly superior for tra— Tim Ferriss

Pan Slings

Products & GadgetsTim featured this 1× · 2025 · panslings.com

Pan Slings. Huge thanks to Kelly Starrett for the introduction to… Biblical Tactical! If a sling was good enough for David versus Goliath, it’s definitely more than enough to sex up your outdoor time. I enjoy this 10x more than I expected, and the sling is small enough to roll up and carry in a pocket.— Tim Ferriss

Cognito Therapeutics

Products & GadgetsTim featured this 1× · 2025 · cognitotx.com

Cognito Therapeutics. The team at Cognito is developing a novel, non-invasive, wearable medical device aimed at slowing the progression of Alzheimer’s disease by using light and sound stimulation to restore brain-wave activity. They are focusing specifically on gamma waves, which are critical for memory, learning, and healthy brain function. In Alzheimer’s patients, gamma waves are altered, indicating impairment in normal brain function. Related: “Evidence that gamma rhythm stimulation can treat neurological disorders is emerging” from MIT News.— Tim Ferriss

Tune Up Fitness – Alpha Ball

Products & GadgetsTim featured this 1× · 2025 · Nsima Inyang · amazon.com

Tune Up Fitness – Alpha Ball. This was recommended to me by Nsima Inyang, a mutant among mutants. The Alpha Ball solves a few different problems at the same time: - It’s precise. Foam rollers are big amorphous objects. It can be hard to get them to certain spots, which the Alpha Ball can easily access. - It’s compact enough for luggage and travel. This also means I can use it against a wall for spinal erectors, TFL, etc. - It has a Goldilocks density: not too hard and not too soft. The firmness hits the sweet spot—hard enough to work out deep knots but not so aggressive that it causes excessiv— Tim Ferriss

My new card game, Coyote

Products & GadgetsTim featured this 1× · 2025 · instagram.com

My new card game, Coyote, launches globally and everywhere (Target, Walmart, Amazon, etc.) at the end of July. The game has exceeded all expectations on social media, with 170M+ video views of gameplay alone (here’s a great example), and the retail sales we do have say we have a tiger by the tail. I want to blow the roof off and break some records. Do you have any ideas for PR, stunts, appearances on shows, collaborations, media, or otherwise that you think could be fun and impactful? Please submit your ideas here, and my team will be reviewing all entries. Thanks so much in advance! This one — Tim Ferriss

Vashon Island Coffee Dust

Products & GadgetsTim featured this 1× · 2025 · vashoncoffeedust.com

Vashon Island Coffee Dust. One of the simplest ways to reduce glucose/insulin spikes and improve health (and lose more fat) is to change how you drink your daily coffee. A lot of readers of The 4-Hour Body have thanked me for the tip to use cinnamon and/or vanilla extract instead of their usual milk and sugar. Achtung! Some artificial sweeteners (sucralose, saccharin, acesulfame-K, etc.) can trigger insulin release through taste receptors or metabolic pathways, even in the absence of carbohydrates. Now, cinnamon is great, but it can lose its novelty. That’s where Vashon Coffee Dust comes in: “— Tim Ferriss

Well-rounded doesn’t cut

Products & GadgetsTim featured this 1× · 2025 · Derek Sivers · sive.rs

“Well-rounded doesn’t cut” by Derek Sivers. Pair with “1,000 True Fans” by Kevin Kelly for a potent combo. These two philosophies will become even more valuable in the coming AI deluge of machine-created content. To surf above the tsunami, I suggest one human-scale win at a time. Think big first, and you’ll likely get lost, defeated by AIs instructed to do the same. Think small, and you’ll have a better chance of enduring… and snowballing into something big.— Tim Ferriss

Steve Albini’s letter to Nirvana

Products & GadgetsTim featured this 1× · 2025 · x.com

Steve Albini’s letter to Nirvana. This is the four-page letter audio engineer Steve Albini sent to Nirvana, pitching himself to produce their album In Utero. Hat tip to Alex Danco on the Dialectic podcast. Early in the letter, Steve writes: I’m only interested in working on records that legitimately reflect the band’s own perception of their music and existence. If you will commit yourselves to that as a tenet of the recording methodology, then I will bust my ass for you. I’ll work circles around you. I’ll rap your head in with a ratchet… I have worked on hundreds of records (some great, some — Tim Ferriss

Versa Gripps

Products & GadgetsTim featured this 1× · 2025 · amazon.com

Versa Gripps. Due to torn tendons near my right elbow, I’m doing a lot more dumbbell work, which includes leg workouts. In longer sets, the limiting factor is often the grip in that arm, but normal lifting straps are a pain in the ass for dumbbells. That’s where Versa Gripps come in. I actually first used these in the late ’90s, so it was fun to rediscover them. They’re surprisingly versatile.— Tim Ferriss

Aqua Fizz Sparkling Water Maker

Products & GadgetsTim featured this 1× · 2025 · SodaStream · amazon.com

Aqua Fizz Sparkling Water Maker. After more than a decade of using the standard plastic SodaStream for carbonated water at home, I’ve shifted to the Aqua Fizz, also made by SodaStream. To reduce my exposure to microplastics and possible endocrine disruptors, I’ve been replacing whatever plastic I can with glass or metal. This is an easy step in that direction, and while a tad more complicated in operation, it’s still dead simple to use.— Tim Ferriss

How to Lose 100 Pounds on The Slow-Carb Diet – Real Pics and Stories

Products & GadgetsTim featured this 1× · 2025 · tim.blog

“How to Lose 100 Pounds on The Slow-Carb Diet – Real Pics and Stories.” This how-to blog post was sparked by an email I received: “I just wanted to sincerely thank Tim for taking the time to research and write The 4-Hour Body. My mom, in her late 60s, lost 45 lbs and got off her high blood pressure meds that she had been on for 20+ years. She did all this in about 3 months. This means that I get to have her around for a long time.” Anyone can lose hope, and many people do when trying to lose weight. The Slow-Carb Diet (SCD) works almost beyond belief, and it affects much more than appearance. — Tim Ferriss

Proust Questionnaire

Products & GadgetsTim featured this 1× · 2025 · vanityfair.com

Proust Questionnaire. Here is the Wikipedia page for the full backstory. Want to see a fun set of answers to these questions? Check out Patti Smith’s responses here. Want more? Grab the Vanity Fair book.— Tim Ferriss

American-Made Wrist Bar | ATG Equipment

Products & GadgetsTim featured this 1× · 2025 · Dr. Keith Baar · atgequipment.com

American-Made Wrist Bar | ATG Equipment. I’m using this to build wrist strength and also rehab my tennis elbow. Here’s a quick demonstration of how to use the bar with small weight plates, and I’m mostly doing slow eccentrics followed by yielding isometrics as described by Dr. Keith Baar. Plates and clamps must be purchased separately, and I’m using micro-plates (search “Olympic fractional plates”) of ¼, ½, ¾, and 1 pound to progressively load between larger hops. Hat tip to The Knees Over Toes Guy, who is also the founder of ATG.— Tim Ferriss

Daiwa Felicity Swing Machine

Products & GadgetsTim featured this 1× · 2025 · amazon.com

Daiwa Felicity Swing Machine. Ignore the ridiculous chi vitalizing claims. This was recommended to me by a top soft-tissue therapist who works with household names. 10–15 minutes before bed does wonders for my lower back and sleep.— Tim Ferriss

A look back on the funniest thing I ever did.... AKA “How To Make $100K From A Dick Joke.

Products & GadgetsTim featured this 1× · 2025 · imgur.com

A look back on the funniest thing I ever did.... AKA “How To Make $100K From A Dick Joke.” A family member texted this to me with “Makes me think of The 4-Hour Workweek.”— Tim Ferriss

Movie Iris: Visualizing movie frames as art

Products & GadgetsTim featured this 1× · 2025 · github.com

Movie Iris: Visualizing movie frames as art. From the creator, data scientist Lotan Weininger: “[This is] effectively taking raw movie frames, compressing them to their core colors, and visualizing the color schemes of a movie. I wanted to see how movies evolve, as well as how directors intended for different colors to be prevalent across different scenes.” Examples include The Matrix, Up, and Hero.— Tim Ferriss

Premium MGO 1000+ Mānuka Honey from Manukora

Products & GadgetsTim featured this 1× · 2024 · manukora.com

Premium MGO 1000+ Mānuka Honey from Manukora. I love this smooth and creamy Mānuka honey, and I use it before bed to help with sleep. Per the late Seth Roberts, PhD, and for reasons unclear to me, a tablespoon of honey and two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar mixed into hot water (or decaf tea) before bed seems to dramatically accelerate sleep onset time. Fun fact: Mānuka honey can only be produced in New Zealand from the nectar of the Mānuka tea tree flower. It blossoms for two to six weeks during the summer, and bees collect the nectar and pollen.— Tim Ferriss

Trash Artist” Thomas Deininger

Products & GadgetsTim featured this 1× · 2024 · instagram.com

“Trash Artist” Thomas Deininger (@tdeininger). For a quick, riveting video-portrait of the artist, who is also much more than meets the eye, check out this video.— Tim Ferriss

ProBody Pilates Ball

Products & GadgetsTim featured this 1× · 2024 · amazon.com

ProBody Pilates Ball. Yep, it’s a Pilates ball, but I don’t use it for Pilates. I keep it deflated in my backpack, and if I need lumbar support or butt padding anywhere on the road (in hotels, restaurants, airplanes, etc.), I give it literally 2–3 seconds of quick, partial inflation and voilà! Deflated, this is small enough to fold up and stick in a jacket or jeans pocket.— Tim Ferriss

PEAX Backcountry Duo

Products & GadgetsTim featured this 1× · 2024 · shop.gohunt.com

PEAX Backcountry Duo. My weaker headlamp wasn’t doing the job on tricky terrain or during cooking prep, so Mark was kind enough to loan me his backup PEAX. I’ve since ordered my own, and this will be essential packing in the future. Weighing in at just 4.8 ounces with battery and described by one customer as “hands down the best on the market,” PEAX touts this as “the brightest, most durable … headlamp ever designed.” Breakthrough lumen output armored in a machined aluminum housing; 3600 mAh rechargeable battery with run times up to 69 hrs; and 180-degree adjustability so you never have to wor— Tim Ferriss

I used the Leki Khumbu Lite telescoping trekking poles

Products & GadgetsTim featured this 1× · 2024 · stoneglacier.com

I used the Leki Khumbu Lite telescoping trekking poles daily. Nearly everyone in our six-person group, including the pros, used trekking poles, which help you climb and also save your knees on the descent. You might also consider the ultra-light Cross Trail 3 Carbon trekking poles for improved stability and endurance. They’ve been discontinued, but there might be a few left in stock.— Tim Ferriss

The Allak from Hilleberg

Products & GadgetsTim featured this 1× · 2024 · hilleberg.com

The Allak from Hilleberg. This one is from Mark. I slept under multiple tarps held up by trekking poles on my last trip, which was a fun creative exercise but a little breezy for 12,000 feet. From the description of the Allak: “Remarkably light yet impressively strong, Allak models are well-suited for anything from summer paddling to winter ski mountaineering and from year-round backpacking to all-season peak bagging. They are easily light enough for mobile journeys, when you move your camp every day, and their two-entrance construction allows for superb ventilation options in warm weather.”— Tim Ferriss

The Crispi Briksdal MTN

Products & GadgetsTim featured this 1× · 2024 · crispius.com

The Crispi Briksdal MTN has been helping me weather long days of carrying heavy loads on questionable footing. Below are other strong recommendations from Mark, all from La Sportiva: The Boulder X is an approach shoe (a hybrid between a hiking boot and a climbing shoe) combining excellent protection and solid performance for the early season (i.e., no snow). For tackling snow but not staying overnight, check out Trango Tech GTX. If you are encountering snow and staying overnight, consider the Spantik, which might be available but has been discontinued. The G-Summit is a great alternative, desi— Tim Ferriss

Pair any of the above with this Range Light Cushion Crew Hike Sock

Products & GadgetsTim featured this 1× · 2024 · lebent.com

Pair any of the above with this Range Light Cushion Crew Hike Sock, and you’re ready for any duration, conditions, or terrain. They dry quickly if wet, and I didn’t experience any chafing whatsoever on my trip— Tim Ferriss

Sitka’s Ascent Glove

Products & GadgetsTim featured this 1× · 2024 · sitkagear.com

Sitka’s Ascent Glove on warmer days. From the description: “Lightweight and breathable, this glove delivers. … It features conductive technology in the index finger and thumb for one-handed operation of your GPS or phone and a Cordura and nylon back for durability.” For extra warmth on colder days, I used the Merino 330 Glove, also from Sitka. From the description: “Merino wool offers a high warmth-to-weight ratio to reduce bulk without sacrificing warmth, and the recycled synthetic lining wicks sweat fast to prevent your hands from getting cold and clammy.”— Tim Ferriss

Flextail’s Max Pump High Speed 2-in-1 Rechargeable Air Pump

Products & GadgetsTim featured this 1× · 2024 · flextail.com

Flextail’s Max Pump High Speed 2-in-1 Rechargeable Air Pump. Mark yawned and used this while I strained my lungs and cheeks to inflate my sleeping pad. From the description: “Max Pump 3 combines powerful performance with lightweight portability, weighing just 122 g (4.3 oz., or roughly the weight of a bar of soap). With an integrated, powerful LED light, Max Pump 3 serves as both a pump and a light source, perfect for easy carrying during outdoor activities and travel, ideal for camping, hiking, fishing, and more. It delivers a powerful 5 kPa pressure (.725 psi) and a high airflow rate of 500 — Tim Ferriss

MSR’s Reactor 2.5 L Stove System

Products & GadgetsTim featured this 1× · 2024 · msrgear.com

MSR’s Reactor 2.5 L Stove System. We used this for the majority of our meals, aside from the fish we caught, for which we used good old-fashioned fire. From the description: “Not only is the Reactor Stove System the fastest and most fuel-efficient stove ever made, it’s the only one that delivers that level of performance in the cold and wind of the real world.” It’s similar to the JetBoil cooking system, which I’ve used on previous trips. If the Reactor is out of stock, you can be notified of future availability here or try other locations.— Tim Ferriss

Stone Glacier’s Sky 5900

Products & GadgetsTim featured this 1× · 2024 · Maui Nui Venison founder Jake Muise · stoneglacier.com

Stone Glacier’s Sky 5900. This pack was recommended to me by Maui Nui Venison founder Jake Muise. Able to go from a bivy mode of 4,300 cubic inches to a max volume of 8,000 cubic inches, it’s the most versatile pack I own. Add the 2-oz. Hydro Holster for convenient hydration at the hip. I personally used a Camelbak 3L bladder inside the pack for plain water (don’t forget the Hydro Sleeve accessory to secure it), and I then used the Nalgene held in the Hydro Holster for water mixed with electrolytes or Recovery from Momentous, which I consumed at least once daily for… well, better recovery. The— Tim Ferriss

Swarovski SLC 15x56

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Swarovski SLC 15x56, paired with this tripod adapter, and then mounted on top of this tripod/head setup. These are simply incredible. Sure, I’ve owned binoculars, but the clarity from these puppies takes it to a whole different level. Mark, our resident optics nerd, was the envy of the gang with the Swarovski glass. As he put it to me: “Tripod mounted 15’s are an absolute essential piece of glassing kit for me. If I don’t have them, I feel completely naked and unprepared on the mountain.” And if you want to go full Seacat, you might consider a spotting scope like the Swarovski ATX, also mounte— Tim Ferriss

Sitka’s Kelvin Aerolite 30

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Sitka’s Kelvin Aerolite 30. From the description: “Named on Outside Magazine’s list of the Best Hunting Gear of 2022, the Kelvin Aerolite 30 Sleeping Bag is a multifunctional layer for active time in camp, cold glassing sessions, or dreaded midnight nature calls.” Mark Seacat’s recommendation: the Valandré Mirage sleeping bag at a similar price point.— Tim Ferriss

Springer Dog Water Bottle

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Springer Dog Water Bottle. If it’s hot or humid, my dear Molly pup gets parched. I bring water on hikes, but it’s always been at least 50% for naught. I pour it in my cupped hands and lose nearly all of it. Or if I use a collapsible bowl, she’ll drink a few sips and waste the rest. The Springer travel water bottle solves all of these problems. There are many other companies that make similar products, and I’m sure some are great, but this model was gifted to me and delivers. I have the Growler (44 oz) in Sky Blue.— Tim Ferriss

▶Singularity (Original)

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“Singularity (Original)” (YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music) by Stephan Bodzin.— Tim Ferriss