DansDeals’ 20 Favorite Things

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With only 4 days left to enter our Ultimate $30,000 Reader Appreciation Giveaway. I wanted to break down all the products in our 20 Favorite Things prize.

We are giving away two of these packages. Each winner will get ALL 20 items below!

One Package will go to one of our Ultimate Giveaway winners, and one package will go to one of our Secret Giveaway winners. Of course one lucky winner in our Ultimate Giveaway will also win a vacation anywhere in the world booked, planned, and paid for by us!

1. 100,000 Hyatt points:

In a world of devaluations and award chart eliminations, Hyatt has been a light in the darkness. While almost every other brand has shown they don’t value their loyal customers, Hyatt has done the opposite.

Hyatt has retained fantastic point redemptions with their higher-end Park Hyatt hotels, often selling for $2,000+ per night, but you can book them with just 25,000-45,000 points, giving you a fantastic value!

Plus, you can transfer points from Chase to Hyatt instantly at a 1:1 ratio.

To put it simply. Hyatt points are by far our favorite hotel points.

2. Talisker 25 Year Old Scotch:

There are many great bottles of Scotch that we have enjoyed on our travels. Some international carriers, like ANA, carry incredible bottles in their first-class cabins. With this bottle you will be able to celebrate a special occasion with a L’chaim! There are thousands of Scotches that are kosher without hashgacha, but we chose a bottle that is listed as approved on the Star-K liquor list.

L’chaim!

3. Nomatic Bag:

I have been using the 40L Nomatic Travel Bag since it launched 8 years ago. I love this bag because it is so functional! Airlines consider it a personal item, but it can fit almost as much as a large carry-on. With many pockets it’s easy to organize all your travel essentials. One of the side pockets even fits my teffilin perfectly. It can hold so much. You will have to be ok with carrying a heavy backpack if you fill it up, but the durable straps are comfortable and make it easy to wear. Here is a 2 minute breakdown video of this bag.

4. Bose Headphones:

We have been using Bose QC Headphones or Earbuds for 15 years now! They are one of those products that, once you use them, nothing else can compare. We both love working from home, and these headphones make it much easier 😉

Plus, on a plane, these will make all of your trips much more enjoyable!

5. HotLogic:

I could write a book on how HotLogic has improved travel for kosher consumers. In short, you can now travel anywhere in the world and have a delicious hot meal.

On an airplane – works!

In a hospital – works!

Driving on a road trip – works!

This truly is a game-changer. Read our full review here.

6. Nomatic Wallet:

8 years ago, this wallet was shared on our forums, and the rest is history! Hundreds of DDF and DD readers use this wallet daily and love it! Dan & I included! It is light, slim, and holds as many cards as you’d need. You’ll never want to go back to a traditional wallet.

7. GE Nugget Ice Maker:

We LOVE this ice machine. This is the 2nd gen GE Opal Ice Maker with some very important improvements. This machine allows you to schedule on and off times, which makes this Shabbos friendly as you can open and close it when it’s off. If you love Opal Ice like we do, this is a must-have. I go through many cups daily.

8. Polar Bear:

Similar to the HotLogic above, the Polar Bear is a game changer for kosher travel. Dan has traveled to all 7 continents with his Polar bear. It keeps your food frozen for days, allowing you to go anywhere and bring kosher meals with you!

9. Away Luggage:

I’ve been using the Away XL carry-on for years now and it’s by far the best carry-on I’ve used. It glides like you are rolling your bag on ice. It has straps that allow you to tighten the contents in place and has a strong and durable zipper that lets you close an overstuffed bag. Plus it comes with a lifetime limited warranty!

10. On Clouds:

Dan & I started using On Clouds around 2 years ago. I totally understand the craze around these. They are comfortable, lightweight, and come with all the feature options you’d want in a shoe. You can choose waterproof or breathable and much more!

11. Maui Jim Sunglasses:

Maui Jim’s Polarized lenses are a class of their own. No other brand comes close to Maui Jim sunglasses when it comes to quality. I’ve been wearing one pair of Maui Jims for 17 years and haven’t had to replace them yet!

12. Hydro Flask:

Dan is obsessed with Hydro Flask. He loves drinking ice cold water and uses a 40 ounce Hydro Flask with straw cap every day without fail. Similar to the Polar Bear Cooler/Suitcase, a HotLogic oven, and Bose Noise-Cancelling Headphones, it’s also one of our essential travel items.

13. Full Size Pac-Man Arcade:

This was a follower request by many of you! During our live stream drawings over the past 20 days, people noticed the Full Size Pac-Man Arcade in my office. I got it for free, thanks to AMEX Dell credits. Since getting it, all my guests love playing it! Kids, adults, and grandparents all have a great time playing.

14. 5 Pack of $200 Visa Gift Cards:

This is a DansDeals Staple. For years we have shared deals on these gift cards. Now it’s your chance to win 5 of them for free!

15. Mova Globe:

How cool is this? The globe rotates on its own for life, with no batteries needed! This mesmerizing globe will make a great addition to any desk or mantel!

Dan may or may not have planned entire trips just by staring at this globe and choosing where to go next.

16. Galaxy S24 Ultra:

We work a lot on our phones. And there is no better phone for work than the S24 Ultra! With its built-in pen, powerful processor, and high RAM, it is essentially a tablet in phone size. We love the S24 Ultra series, and hopefully, you will too!

17. $500 Amazon Gift Card:

If you bought $500 in Amazon stock on the day DansDeals was launched, you’d have over $50,000 today! Amazon went from a company most people hadn’t heard of in 2004 to a household name. Enjoy $500 on us!

18. Nintendo Switch with Classic Controllers:

If you grew up in the ’90s like us and played the Nintendo NES with games like Mario 1, 2, 3, Zelda, Punch Out, and more, you will love this! These classic controllers play just like the original! And with a Nintendo Online account, you can play all your favorite games anytime!

Not a 90’s kid? You or your kids will love the current Switch games!

19. Logitech MX Mouse and Keyboard:

Dan & I spend countless hours using our mouse and keyboard. The MX series makes many tasks a breeze with short keys and how fluid they operate. If you work at a desk all day, the MX mouse is a must have.

20. UPPAbaby Stroller:

If you want the most functional and easiest to push stroller. Uppababy takes the cake every single time. While we’ve tested Bubagoo and other top strollers, no one does functionality like UPPAbaby! This is by far our #1 stroller pick.

There you have it. These are 20 of our favorite products we’ve accumulated over the past 20 years.

This giveaway is a way of saying thank you to all our readers with things that represent who we are. So be sure to enter now and share the giveaway with friends and family using a custom tracking link for your chance to win one of two of these giveaway packages!

Want to watch Dan & I show all these products in our Live Stream reveal? Watch it here: