Technically, you can do 75 Soft with nothing but a pair of sneakers and a glass from your kitchen. But let's be real: trying to drink 3 liters of water from an 8oz cup is annoying. And reading 10 pages is easier when you have a book light that doesn't wake your partner.
We've curated the best, most useful gear to remove friction from your four daily habits.
Hydration Heroes (Water Bottles)
The 3-liter rule is arguably the most annoying part of the challenge. These bottles make it manageable.
1. The "Tank": 1-Gallon / 3.7L Jugs
Best for: People who work from home and hate refilling.
Brands like BuildLife or HydroMates offer these behemoths. Fill it once in the morning, finish it by bed. The visual countdown is incredibly motivating.
2. The "Smart" Choice: HidrateSpark
Best for: Tech lovers who forget to drink.
It glows when you need to drink and syncs via Bluetooth to your phone. It's expensive (~$60-80), but if you chronically fail the water rule, it's a game changer.
3. The Classic: Stanley Quencher / Owala FreeSip
Best for: Commuters and aesthetic lovers.
The 40oz tumblers fit in car cup holders (unlike the gallon jugs) and keep water ice-cold for 24 hours. Cold water is significantly easier to chug than room-temp water.
Minimalist Home Gym
For those 45-minute workouts when you can't make it to the gym.
1. Adjustable Dumbbells
Space-saving and versatile. A pair of Bowflex SelectTech or simpler generic adjustable weights replaces an entire rack of iron.
2. Thick Yoga Mat
Don't settle for the thin $10 mats. Get a 6mm+ thick mat (like Manduka or Lululemon). It makes floor stretches and core work much more comfortable, which means you're less likely to skip it.
3. Walking Pad / Under-Desk Treadmill
The 2026 breakout star for 75 Soft. If you work a desk job, walking while you answer emails is the easiest way to hit your 45 minutes without extra "time cost."
Reading Accessories
10 pages a day adds up to 3-4 books over the challenge.
1. Kindle Paperwhite
Distraction-free reading. Unlike an iPad, it doesn't notify you about emails. Waterproof (bath reading!) and holds thousands of books.
2. Amber Book Light
Blue light before bed ruins sleep. Clip-on amber lights allow you to get your 10 pages in at night without disrupting your melatonin production.
Recovery Tools
Since you're training for 75 days straight (even with active recovery), your body needs love.
- Foam Roller: Essential for IT bands and tight backs.
- Percussion Gun (Theragun/Hypervolt): Great for a quick pre-workout warmup or post-workout relief.
- Epsom Salts: Cheap, effective, and forces you to sit still in a bath for 20 minutes.
The Under $50 Starter Kit
You don't need to spend thousands. Here is the ultimate budget setup:
- Generic 1L Water Bottle: $10
- Library Card (Libby App): $0 (Free books!)
- Jump Rope: $8 (Killer cardio)
- Basic Yoga Mat: $15
- Notebook: $5 (For tracking)
Total: ~$38 to change your life.
"The best gear isn't the most expensive—it's the stuff that removes the excuse. If a $20 water bottle makes you drink the water, it's worth $1000 in health benefits."
