So as both a nature lover and a technology lover, I always wondered what tech in the world has helped other individuals acheive some form of material happyness in one way or another.
What item(s) have helped you enjoy life the most, what natural things have helped you enjoy life the most, and of course why.
For me- Technological: The Telescope- Because it helps me touch the sky with my imagination, a form of feeling free and having a sense of humble understanding that we are all worthless in the big picture that is the universe, but can be worth everything to each other. I could lose all my material items again, but the only one I would miss to the point of tears would be my telescope.
Natural- Rocks and trees both- All kinds due to their ability to be made into tool that can both help you survive in many ways from simple deadfall traps, sharp weapons, tools, shelter building/protection, landmarking, heating, and of course water skipping like a boss.