What's your opinion on condoms?

So I'm just starting to get active, and I've always thought "hey better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it." So I'm about to go buy some condoms just in case this New Year's Eve goes the way I'm hoping, and there's a shitload of options. So many I didn't even realize existed, I knew of Trojan and Durex of course, but all these other ones and different types it's so hard to decide... so my question to all of you is, what is the best condom brand and type in yalls opinion? Keep in mind you're helping me decide what I'll use to lose my virginity with, thanks!