Story highlights Reddit users debate what $100 item can increase quality of life

Answers ranged from bicycles to crockpots

For a good night's sleep, ditch your bed for a hammock, one user suggests

What single $100 item has the greatest ability to increase your quality of life?

Users of the social media site Reddit debated the question , and while the site might not be the first place one goes to for life-changing advice, some of the readers' answers were just as good as Mom's. Here are a few that stood out.

1. The thing: A 3-inch memory foam mattress pad, posted PioneerZero.

The reason: To relieve back pain. "My back feels soooo goood."

2. The thing: Ditch the bed altogether (and the memory foam mattress pad) for a hammock.

The reason: Tool322 said, "I just bought one and have a spot in both my sitting room and bed room. Best sleep ever."

"So did I," wrote FreshCrown. "Somewhere out there are a bunch of hippies wondering why their hammock sales just skyrocketed."

3. The thing and the reason: "This is probably under $100, but invest in a good crockpot. It's changed my life as far as cooking amazing meals with minimal effort goes," posted There-Wolf.

More reasons: "2 lbs beef cubes, 1 can of cream of mushroom and 1 can of French onion," said buffcat.

"Throw in 1/2 cup of water (if you used condensed soup), some potatoes and carrots... Baby, you've got a stew going," added Simonzi

4. The thing: "A real tool kit," posted khthon. "Or a good Leatherman multi-tool," wrote Mr_DrProf_Derp.

The reason: "A good set of tools will save you time and money. I fix almost anything with my set of tools. I know a lot of people who don't have them," wrote khthon.

After back-and-forth about who disassembled what percentage of their automobile with which tools, shenpen brought a much-needed moment of sanity to the conversation: "Look it takes skill and education, it is not like the tools will automagically fix it themselves." Noted.

5. The thing: "A used bicycle from craigslist. Go for a vintage ten speed. Don't turn it into a fixie. Just give it a tune-up, and ride it," said Thousands_of_Spiders.

The reason: "Einstein loved bikes like Reagan claimed to love horses. If you live in a place that will let you adapt at least part of your lifestyle to a good bike, your quality of life will absolutely benefit," posted Brokenshatner.

6. The thing: Amazon Prime, submitted by jwardlark.

The reason: Also by jwardlark: "Its a procrastinator's dream come true. So much money saved shipping last minute gifts. Also great if you are impatient."

More reasons: "I believe you also get Amazon's video service with Amazon Prime as well," said TuxthePenguin.

"Yes. And guess what show they have every season of? Arrested Development. Prime is such a good investment," wrote TheWobble.

"7 seasons of The West Wing!" posted macktastick.

"Student? Get the student membership. First 6months free, and only around $39 for each following year instead of 79," said a user whose name cannot be repeated here.

"Or, have a kid, and you get a year's Prime for free through 'Amazon Mom'. You also save money on diapers. Having a baby saved us $79! Oh, wait....," wrote missstar.

7. The thing: $100 worth of the same socks.

The reason: From Guardian_Jecht: "Throw away every sock you have. im not joking. i dont care what cute socks your girlfriend bought you, throw them all away. now go buy 100$ worth of one kind of sock. imagine...from now on you will never have to match socks again. ever."

It's hard to argue with that.

Tell us in the comments what $100 item has changed your life.