10.06.2023

Backed Hard: The Best Stuff We (Actually) Bought in September

Ladies and gentlemen, aliens, and sentient houseplants, welcome back to Backed Hard, our monthly collection of the best products our editors have purchased, tried, and loved. Our editors have been on an epic quest through the labyrinthine bazaar of capitalism, emerging with treasures, cargo pants, and something called "Plump Jelly." So, grab your monocle, saddle your pet sloth, and ride the shopping train, because we're gonna show you the best damn stuff we bought this month.

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Why Do People Love the Philips Hue Light Bulb? The Vibes, Mate

My Philips Hue color-changing smart bulb makes me a light DJ. All of the bulbs connect to the Philips app, which lets you save settings in case you have a specific setting you enjoy for films, or if you've realized your partner becomes especially horny when the room is a specific shade of pink. Or, if you think your dining room table lighting, like, makes food photos ~*so beautiful*~ in a particular constellation of brightness, you can make it happen the second that frozen pizza exits the oven. It also connects with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, in case you have that whole thing set up. The truth is that the way we light our homes is actually very important, and having more control over that is a good thing, at least if you care about the moods you're setting.

$49.97 at Amazon

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The Best Marathon Essentials, According to #RunTok

#RunTok has spoken and shared the best smartwatch, stash bag, anti-chafe gel, and electrolyte mix for marathon szn. Nothing should stop you from being a speed demon, and the gems we found will make your marathon experience as smooth as possible.