Starter Kit reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 116 Reddit reviews across 41 subreddits and 46 posts to rank the best Starter Kit brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Homebrewing, r/MakeupAddiction, r/arduino, r/Sourdough, r/CampingGear. Top-rated brands include Elegoo (4.3/5), General (5.0/5), King Arthur (5.0/5).
Stats
Reviews116
Subreddits41
Posts46
Brands91
Products75
116 reviews from
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By Brand
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#1
Elegoo
4.3
(4)
"Definitely get the elegoo one if you can, it’s perfect for beginning + is on sale right now."
"Check out Elegoo's kits as well as the kits available at the official Arduino.cc"
"I also have elegoo kit, great for starting."
"It’s a solid kit for learning, comes with a projects pdf and cd that walks you through smaller projects and code."
#2
General
5.0
(3)
"Agree. I really don’t understand why so many people are dead set on creating their own starter."
"I acquired my current starter from a friend and baked the next day."
"My husband and I got some for free from our favorite sourdough pizza place."
#3
King Arthur
5.0
(3)
"KA's starter is a great option"
"I love my King Arthur starter! Like yours, it was active from the beginning."
"This is where I got mine too with great results."
#4
FL Studio
5.0
(2)
"I recommend fl studio as others have mentioned. It’s great for both beginners and pros."
"FL Studio plus a midi keyboard with drum pads would be what I recommend for starting."
#5
Sprout
5.0
(2)
"Can’t recommend them enough!"
"I can’t recommend it enough."
#6
Multipick
5.0
(2)
"This has to be the most comprehensive training kit I have ever seen for Dimple locks."
"The ultimate option for beginning your dimple lock journey!"
#7
Fujifilm
5.0
(2)
"Check out John Branch on YouTube. He's been shooting weddings on fuji for years."
"For starter kit on a budget, I think Fujifilm is absolutely the best option."
#8
Nordisk
5.0
(2)
"Nordisk is a reliable brand."
"I own the Oppland 3 PU and I‘m really happy with it. Spacious, easy to set up and really sturdy."
#9
Canon
5.0
(2)
"I would get her a used EF 70-200 f2.8 to start, it’ll cover most of what she’s shooting."
"The Canon R50 is the best bang for the buck on the market, IMO."
#10
John Neal Books
5.0
(2)
"If you want a full kit in one thing head over to John Neal books."
"Https://www.johnnealbooks.com/product/no-bs-starter-kit"
#11
Decathlon
4.5
(2)
"If you have a decathlon near you, get their 15€ trekking pillow. it is inflatable with a foam top, highly recommended."
"You can get a backpack from Decathalon for like €30."
#12
Pathfinder for Savage Worlds
4.5
(2)
"The Pathfinder for Savage Worlds core book contains all the rules (no need for a separate copy of SWADE like other settings)"
"The closest thing would probably be the Pathfinder for Savage Worlds boxed set."
#13
Army Painter
4.5
(2)
"Comes with all your basic colors of the new army painter fanatic line."
"The new army painter (not the old one) and pro acryl are loved by painters."
#14
Young Nails
4.5
(2)
"I bought the Young Nails acrylic kit on Amazon after a lot of research... they turned out so good!"
"I came to Reddit, someone mentioned YoungNails... I like the products."
#15
Woobles
4.5
(2)
"The easy woobles are the best way to learn."
"I think the Woobles are great, with the step-by-step videos for both left- and right-handed people."
#16
Combat Patrol
4.0
(2)
"I dont get why people pupu the combat patrol, its perfect for a beginner, plenty of poxwalkers, your 1 typhus a biologus and 7 plague marines."
"I started with the combat patrol and I'm glad I did."
#17
Gundam
4.0
(2)
"Not the RG, HG is cool"
"Don’t do RG as a start, try any HG you think looks cool."
#18
Pinter
4.0
(2)
"Can start with a pinter or flash brew setup. All extract, can brew a beer in less than an hour and the quality is very good."
"If you are just looking tk brew at 10 pint size you can have a look at the Pinter system. It is very easy to use, no bottling and to date I have made some awsome brews."
#19
Mercury
4.0
(2)
"I suggest the Mercury line HGs. Those are fun builds and they also look good."
"I think one of the Witch From Mercury HGs is probably the way to go."
#20
Anvil
4.0
(2)
"An electric All-in-One is an economical option over a 3 vessel setup, and gives similar results."
"Personally, I started with an anvil 10.5 and like that."
#21
Arduino
3.5
(2)
"The quickest delivery would probably be this: https://www.kjell.com/no/produkter/elektro-og-verktoy/elektronikk/utviklerkit/arduino/utviklingskort/arduino-startpakke-p87875"
"Any generic "arduino kit". Sort by cheapest first."
#22
Bauer Skates
5.0
(1)
"Can’t go wrong with Bauer or CCM as far as brands go."
#23
CCM Skates
5.0
(1)
"Can’t go wrong with Bauer or CCM as far as brands go."
#24
Pure Hockey
5.0
(1)
"Pure hockey, ice warehouse, and hockey monkey are great sites."
#25
Ice Warehouse
5.0
(1)
"Pure hockey, ice warehouse, and hockey monkey are great sites."
#26
Hockey Monkey
5.0
(1)
"Pure hockey, ice warehouse, and hockey monkey are great sites."
#27
Lidl
5.0
(1)
"If I had the Parkside kit when I was starting out it would have made my life infinitely easier."
#28
Glossier
5.0
(1)
"Glossier mascara in brown which is veeerryy natural"
#29
Elf
5.0
(1)
"Which is also very user friendly."
#30
SWADE
5.0
(1)
"Just get the SWADE core book, a pack of cards, and a stack of poker chips. You'll be good to go."
#31
Neutrogena
5.0
(1)
"Because it’s pretty simple."
#32
Burt's Bees
5.0
(1)
"Very blendable & easy to use, can be used on eyes lips or cheeks - and cheap!!"
#33
GAOY
5.0
(1)
"GAOY IS GREAT for beginners in gel! Check them out!"
#34
MoreWine! Master Vintner
5.0
(1)
"The best kit I know of is the MoreWine! Master Vintner fruit wine kit. It has everything needed, including a bucket for primary, carboy for secondary, racking gear, and additives like tannins and pectic enzyme for better batches."
#35
Yokomo
5.0
(1)
"I built a YD2Z kit and bought a rtr Mst 2.0 converted to 2.5 both GREAT cars."
#36
ONR
5.0
(1)
"Rinseless wash should be the priority and I think it is the most useful product."
#37
Apollo
5.0
(1)
"I've been using Apollo hvlp stage 4 turbine without fail been perfect since I bought it ten years ago."
#38
Traxxas
5.0
(1)
"Yokomo RTR or the new Traxxas 4tec drift."
#39
Topeak
5.0
(1)
"For mtb I like the ratchet rocket for my tool."
#40
Feedback Sports
5.0
(1)
"Feedback Sports has a great kit that has a nice carry case."
#41
Lock Picking Kit
5.0
(1)
"The kit is awesome. Dimples are some of the most fun locks to pick."
#42
M18
5.0
(1)
"That was all I ever needed to get started on DIY stuff for my home."
#43
NestJS
5.0
(1)
"The best option would be the NestJS framework."
#44
Optimum No Rinse
5.0
(1)
"Optimum No Rinse and their sponge will take you a long way."
#45
Modelones
5.0
(1)
"Modelones are my favorite. They are easy to work with as you are learning."
#46
Mia Secret
5.0
(1)
"For monomer I like Mia secret and powders Modelones are my favorite."
#47
Sparkle Labs
5.0
(1)
"You might want to check this out: https://sparklelabs.com/shop/discover-electronics/."
#48
Filament
5.0
(1)
"Honestly getting loads of filament would be the best use of your money."
#49
Nozzle
5.0
(1)
"Get at least a spare nozzle for each size you print with."
#50
Practical Electronics for Inventors
5.0
(1)
"I usually recommend Practical Electronics for Inventors."
#51
ColourPop
5.0
(1)
"I would recommend some colourpop products like eyeshadows, creme blush, they make fun eyeliners too."
#52
Wet n Wild
5.0
(1)
"Elf, Colourpop, and Wet N Wild are all good places to start."
#53
Ole Henriksen
5.0
(1)
"Plus lip balms! everyone is into the Ole Henriksen ones at the moment."
#54
Platinum Skincare
5.0
(1)
"I love Platinum Skincare. They have a variety of peel options for all skin types."
#55
AKAI
5.0
(1)
"Buy him a AKAI MINI PLAY, it is a keyboard, and also has drum pads."
#56
M12 Fuel
5.0
(1)
"Start with the Drill/Driver set."
#57
Brewers Best
4.0
(1)
"They will generally carry items and kits from someone like Brewers Best which provide a great and potentially scalable way to brew."
#58
Sunfounder, Elagoo, and Arduino
4.0
(1)
"I started with kits from Sunfounder, Elagoo, and Arduino."
#59
Obytes
4.0
(1)
"I like and used obytes in the past. https://starter.obytes.com/"
#60
Curacoro
4.0
(1)
"Curacoro (formerly LLBA) has really great affordable products and I think they sell a starter kit as well."
#61
Dragontail
4.0
(1)
"I went with the Dragontail Shadowfire. IMO it is a really great learning rod."
#62
White Cloud
4.0
(1)
"White Cloud comes in a kit. Such a fun small rod!"
#63
Aki Lashes
4.0
(1)
"Demo Starter Kit from Aki Lashes."
#64
Perler
4.0
(1)
"I just got into the hobby and started with this super Mario 3 box. Comes with everything you need."
#65
Goture
4.0
(1)
"Goture Capela. Truly the starter kit."
#66
Vevor
4.0
(1)
"I personally use the Vevor Brewing system. It is only around $350CAD. Id say it’s worth it especially if you are a starter."
#67
Pearler
4.0
(1)
"Just search pearler bead kit on amazon https://www.amazon.ca/Pegboards-Tweezers-Patterns-Compatible-Christmas/dp/B0B9FMX2DW"
#68
MoreBeer
4.0
(1)
"I started with a basic home brew kit. - similar to what you will find on morebeer and other sites."
#69
Adafruit
4.0
(1)
"Https://www.adafruit.com/product/193 Arduino Uno form factor, 328p MCU."
#70
Electric All-in-One Systems
4.0
(1)
"If you like the hobby then get an electric all in 1, those take up the least amount of room and you’re not running a propane burner on your balcony."
#71
Nail Drill Machine
4.0
(1)
"Nail Drill Machine. Box unit. You can buy whatever bits she needs as she gets into it."
#72
Naturehike
4.0
(1)
"I'd go for Naturehike, maybe Mongar. My cousin has one, heard it's pretty good."
#73
Sea to Summit
4.0
(1)
"Sea to summit makes great stuff. That mat is probably a good choice."
#74
Woodland Scenics
4.0
(1)
"Visit Woodland Scenics website. They have learning kits for 19.99 each."
#75
Craft a Brew
4.0
(1)
"I started with the Craft a Brew kit, gives you what you need along with some easy to follow instructions."
#76
Real Terrain Hobbies
4.0
(1)
"Neil from Real Terrain Hobbies made a hobby kit a few months ago."
#77
Amazon
4.0
(1)
"Amazon actually has some really good starter kits for kids."
#78
Makeup Artist's Choice
4.0
(1)
"Makeup Artist's Choice has a variety of peels."
#79
M12
4.0
(1)
"I've seen the M12 fuel drill driver combo be recommended as a great intro to the line."
#80
Teziapp
4.0
(1)
"You can try this. https://github.com/teziapp/fastify-react-starter"
#81
Kit
4.0
(1)
"The kit + 20lt bucket and spade/shovel should be a good start to get going."
#82
Transporter 2
4.0
(1)
"If I could go back I would save up a bit and get the transporter 2 controller with a tinywhoop."
#83
Hobby Lobby
4.0
(1)
"I walked into hobby lobby and got some stuff to get into the hobby."
#84
Sephora
4.0
(1)
"If you want to wait til probably October or November, Ulta usually has some nice ones with their own brand."
#85
Brause
4.0
(1)
"Speedball or brause kits."
#86
Beverly Hills
4.0
(1)
"Yes platinum is a good company but I also like Beverly Hills from amazon since their 20 percent salicylic acid is not in alcohol."
#87
Coopers
3.0
(1)
"I still tend to recommend kit and kilo kits for beginners. Big box, everything there inside to make beer."
#88
Geterbrewed
3.0
(1)
"Something like this probably https://www.geterbrewed.com/beginner-beer-making-kit-including-ingredients-for-23-litres-of-beer/ basically a big bucket to ferment in"
#89
Ryobi
3.0
(1)
"Edit: also, ryobi is a FINE starter brand."
#90
NEWURBAN
3.0
(1)
"I just used a NEWURBAN kit from Amazon for my first project and I thought it was decent."
#91
Speedball
3.0
(1)
"I personally wouldn't recommend starter kits."
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