The Smartest Buys From Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, Approved by Esquire Editors
March 20, 2026
The things our editors are eyeing
“I need a beater watch, and I’ve always loved the look of the Casio A168 series of watches. For some reason, though, I never put down the card for a fucking $40 watch. It’s so cheap that I always think, “Well, I’ll save that $40 for gas money, or lunch money, or groceries money. Right now, it’s $30. That’s undeniable. I just bought one.” —Luke Guillory, commerce editor
“This has become my go-to recommendation any time it goes on sale. I’m sure you’re probably sick of hearing it. But right now, the deal is too good to pass up. The massage gun is down to $100. That’s just the price to get me to consider picking up another one, so my fiancée and I don’t have to share. In fact…” —Bryn Gelbart, associate commerce editor
“I’m in the market for a new air purifier and I’ve always wanted one of the temperature control pens from Dyson. I love that it has both heating and cooling options, so it does double duty as a heater and fan throughout the year. I’ve never seen this model this cheap before, so I’ll be taking advantage.” —Krista Jones, commerce director
“With golf season rolling around, I picked up this push cart and it’s made walking rounds way easier. It’s not the most high-end cart out there, but it’s easily one of the best bang-for-your-buck options—especially with it on sale right now. I like it because it’s super lightweight but sturdy and it folds down nice and compact, and fits in my trunk no problem. The adjustable handle, smooth-rolling wheels, foot brake, water bottle holder, and little storage compartment are all clutch on the course, and it keeps my bag locked in so I can just focus on hitting better shots.” — Mike Kim, digital design director
“If you want your home to smell good without burning through candles or using an obnoxiously large essential oils diffuser, you need Pura. It’s small, discreet, and makes a whole room smell like pretty much whatever you want—you can choose from a huge library of luxurious scents, and since there are two slots for scent vials in the device, you can switch off between your two favorites. Oh, and the companion app lets you control it from literally anywhere. (You and your house guests will thank me later.)” —Bellamy Richardson, associate commerce editor
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“When you have an older dog, accidents happen. More often than they used to. Suddenly, I find myself in dire need of a carpet cleaner and this is the perfect one for cleaning up small dog messes in an (also small) apartment. A quick, glorified spot cleaner, the Little Green Mini is an effective stain solution that won’t take up much shelf space. I reckon it’s time to stop borrowing the one from my boss and buy my own.” —B.G.
“One of my long-time friends is a professional sports photographer, so he’s a real nerd about camera gear. Last time I saw him, he was singing the praises of this brand new Kodak Snapic A1. It’s essentially a 35mm point and shoot on the level of a disposable, but it feels nicer, takes slightly sharper images, and can do funky stuff like double exposure. It’s brand new, so I don’t expect it to go on sale this time around, but I’m watching it like a hawk. If it gets anywhere under that $100 retail price, I’m buying it immediately.” —L.G.
And a handful of old reliables on sale
“I’m just saying this: Look at any outfit where you are wearing a T-shirt. Swap that T-shirt out for a Lacoste polo and 90 percent of the time you’re going to look better. You can go to the beach, walk in the park, and sit down to a nice meal without embarrassing your date.” —L.G.
“Honestly, if it were up to me, new interpretations of the T-shirt would be banned. No one, here or abroad, is gonna come up with anything better than the Hanes Beefy-T. The Beefy-T has an impeccable fit, and the price is unbeatable. This is my only blank tee, and it should be yours too.” —L.G.
“The classic cotton boxer briefs from Calvin Klein aren’t just hassle-free; they are supremely comfortable. I have plenty of space down there (room to breathe, if you will) but with all the snug structure I go to boxer briefs for. Same goes for the elastic, which hits that perfect comfort level—staying up effortlessly while never feeling too tight. Perfectly breathable and great for an everyday level of physical activity.” —B.G.
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“I hate cheap, unabsorbent dish towels that just don’t do their job. Thankfully, I now use these cotton waffle-weave dish towels that are super absorbent, soft, and easy to clean. Plus, they come in 30 different colors so you can match them to the rest of your kitchen. I have the Blueberry colorway, and it goes well with my apartment’s blue theme.” —B.R.
“The Owala FreeSip is the most thoughtfully designed water bottle I’ve ever used. First, you can drink from it multiple ways. The second-most-important design detail on the FreeSip is its locking lid. This thing is genius. It provides twice the security of a twisting lid or a spout lid with a cap, and it eliminates the chances of leaks and spills, even among the most forgetful and clumsiest drinkers.” —Abigail Covington, contributing writer
“Honestly, the biggest misconception people have about these jeans is that they are only for guys who wear cowboy boots. First things first, they look phenomenal over a pair of boots. But! I’ll also rock my Cowboy Cuts with some retro low-top sneakers for a more casual look.” —L.G.
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