Essentials: The Complete Gear Guide
Essentials: The Complete Gear Guide
HRT gear, packers, STPs, binders, packing underwear, pleasure gear, apparel, and everything in between — updated for 2026.
Everyone's transition looks different — and that means everyone's essentials list looks different too. This guide covers the gear that makes everyday life more comfortable, more affirming, and more yours. Not all of it will be relevant to everyone. Skip what doesn't apply, take what does, and add your own.
Everything linked here is carried by Transguy Supply — a trans-owned store built specifically for trans men, trans masculine, non-binary, and gender expansive people. All orders ship in plain, unmarked packaging.
If you're on injectable testosterone, keeping your shot supplies organized and accessible makes a real difference — especially for weekly or biweekly dosing. These two are the ones we recommend most.
TGS Shot Kit
Syringes, needles, alcohol wipes, bandages, and sharps disposal in a compact, travel-ready case. Built for weekly T shots — no scrambling for supplies on shot day.
Shop Shot Kit →Inject-Ease Auto-Injector
Spring-loaded auto-injector for SubQ shots. Press the button and the needle inserts automatically — no manual push required. A genuine game-changer for shot-day anxiety.
Shop Inject-Ease →Our syringes and needles guide covers everything — gauge, length, IM vs. SubQ, draw needles vs. inject needles, and what to actually buy.
A packer is a soft prosthetic worn in your underwear to create a natural-looking bulge. For a lot of trans masc people, packing is one of the most accessible and immediate forms of gender affirmation. These are our three most popular options at different price points.
Mr. Limpy
The go-to first packer in the trans masc community. Soft TPR, affordable, multiple sizes and skin tones. Great low-risk way to try packing for the first time.
Shop Mr. Limpy →My Buddy 4" Silicone Packer
Our fastest-selling packer. Ultra-soft platinum silicone, natural weight, body-safe, multiple skin tones. The upgrade most people make after their first TPR packer.
Shop My Buddy 4" →Mr. Right Silicone Packer
Firm enough for play, soft enough for all-day packing. The most affordable true pack-and-play on the market — realistic detail, handmade silicone.
Shop Mr. Right →Full Packer Collection
Soft packers, silicone, TPR, foam, pack and play, and 3-in-1 options. Every size, every budget, every body.
Shop All Packers →An STP (stand-to-pee) device lets you urinate standing up. If restroom navigation causes dysphoria — particularly navigating urinals or non-private situations — an STP changes things significantly. There's a learning curve, but most people get comfortable within a few uses.
pStyle — $16.50
Hard plastic, non-anatomical, incredibly easy to use. Best STP for beginners learning positioning and stream management before investing in a prosthetic.
Shop pStyle →STP Freely — 3-in-1
Premium platinum silicone, wide forgiving cup, pack-pee-play functionality. Our most popular STP — the one most people graduate to after the pStyle.
Shop STP Freely →The Lou STP — 3-in-1
Deep cup and angled shaft designed specifically for urinal use. Premium silicone, 3-in-1 functionality, the most purpose-built urinal STP we carry.
Shop The Lou →Full STP Collection
Every STP we carry — from $16.50 training devices to premium prosthetics including the Emisil Compact and Sam STP by NYTC.
Shop All STPs →A great packer in the wrong underwear will still shift and frustrate you. Purpose-built packing underwear is the single most impactful upgrade you can make to your packing setup. Cake Bandit — a trans-owned NYC brand — makes the packing underwear and harnesses we recommend most.
Cake Bandit Packing Underwear
Briefs, boxer briefs, jockstraps, and STP styles with built-in front pouches. Available up to 3XL. No harness or clip needed — just wear and pack.
Shop Cake Bandit →Cake Bandit Harness
Holds any packer or STP in position over whatever underwear you already own. Adjustable, low-profile, and the most versatile packing option we carry.
Shop Harness →Full Packing Gear Collection
Packing underwear, harnesses, O-ring styles, pouches, and STP-compatible styles — every hold method in one place.
Shop Packing Gear →Chest binding is one of the most common and effective forms of gender affirmation for trans masc and non-binary people. TGS carries a full range of binders and binding tape — including options for sport, swimming, and everyday wear.
Binders
Everyday binders, sport binders, and swim binders from leading trans-affirming brands. Multiple styles, sizes, and compression levels — including post-surgery options.
Shop Binders →TGS Binding Tape
Purpose-built chest binding tape in 3", 4", 5", and 6" widths. Latex-free, breathable, built for 3–5 days of wear. More freedom of movement than a traditional binder.
Shop Binding Tape →Read our complete binding safety guide before starting — it covers how long to bind, which binder to choose, and how to bind safely with tape. If you're binding with tape for the first time, our step-by-step chest tape guide has everything you need.
T-related bottom growth is real and significant for many trans masc people. These products are designed specifically for trans masculine anatomy — to support bottom growth, enhance sensation, and make your pleasure life as affirming as the rest of your transition.
Pump Kit for Growth & Sensation
Specifically designed for trans masculine anatomy. Promotes blood flow, supports bottom growth, and enhances sensation. A staple in many trans masc self-care routines.
Shop Pump Kit →Packer Gear Trans Stroker
Designed for trans masculine anatomy — textured interior, body-safe material, sized for trans masc bottom growth. Built for how your body actually works.
Shop Trans Stroker →Playtime & Pleasure Gear
Insertables, vibes, stimulators, lube, kink and bondage gear, and harnesses — all chosen for trans masc and gender expansive bodies.
Shop Pleasure Gear →A well-maintained packer lasts longer, stays body-safe, and feels better day-to-day. Two products cover everything you need.
Packer Renewing Powder
Cornstarch-based powder that keeps silicone and TPR packers soft, prevents tackiness, and extends their life significantly. Dust after every wash. Also works for STP devices, feet, and underarms.
Shop Renewing Powder →Packer & Toy Cleaner with Aloe Vera
Body-safe, aloe-infused toy cleaner for silicone packers, STP devices, and pleasure gear. Gentle enough for daily use, effective enough for proper sanitization.
Shop Toy Cleaner →- After every wear: rinse with warm water and toy cleaner, air dry completely
- After drying: dust with Packer Renewing Powder to restore softness and prevent tackiness
- TPR packers (Mr. Limpy): always use a barrier — never prolonged direct skin contact
- Silicone packers: dishwasher safe on the top rack, no detergent
- Storage: cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight, never against other silicone items
Clothes that actually speak to who you are make a difference — especially on the hard days. TGS and Cake Bandit design apparel specifically for trans men, trans masculine, and gender expansive people. From the I ❤️ TBOYS collection to crop tops, basketball shorts, and hoodies — everything is made with this community in mind.
I ❤️ TBOYS Collection
The TGS signature apparel line — tees, crop tops, hoodies, and accessories celebrating trans masculine culture. Because wearing your values should feel as good as it looks.
Shop I ❤️ TBOYS →TGS Tops Collection
Oversized tees, crop tops, muscle tanks, basketball jerseys, and long sleeves — designed for trans masc bodies with masculine silhouettes that actually fit.
Shop Tops →Full Apparel Collection
Everything TGS carries — tees, crop tops, shorts, pants, sweatshirts, hats, and accessories. All designed for and by the trans masc community.
Shop All Apparel →Gear is part of it. Community is the rest. If you're navigating your transition without a support network, or if you're having a hard time, you don't have to do it alone.
- T Buddy — run by trans men, trans masc, and non-binary volunteers. Schedule a free one-on-one chat with someone who gets it. tbuddy.org
- Facebook groups — search "trans masculine support" or "FTM support" for active community groups with thousands of members navigating similar experiences
- PFLAG — for trans people and their families. Local chapters in most areas with in-person meetings. pflag.org
- Trans Lifeline — peer support hotline run by and for trans people. US: 877-565-8860. translifeline.org
This list will never be complete — and that's the point. Your essentials are yours. What belongs on this list is whatever makes your daily life more comfortable, more affirming, and more like you. Drop your own suggestions in the comments and help the community out.
Everything on this list, in one place.
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