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big_top_hat t1_j96p64k wrote
Reply to I already wear earmuffs to bed, neighbours in my apartment are so loud that they don't help. Need something stronger, any advice? by Verifiedvenuz
Hearos Ultimate Softness Series Ear Plugs
MrR-YGuy t1_j96nd6i wrote
Reply to The North Face "Surge" backpack I purchased in 2009 has since been used daily for school, work, hiking and travel by k6lcm
Great looking bag and seems like it’s high quality too. I have a big of a backpack fetish and keep wishing in the back of my mind that my Timbuk 2 would show some age or some sign of a flaw to give me an excuse to get a new backpack. However it has gone from being my school bag, to hiking bag, to working on construction sites and being thrown around bag and hasn’t shown any weakness yet.
Verifiedvenuz OP t1_j96mw6d wrote
Reply to comment by Bob_Chris in I already wear earmuffs to bed, neighbours in my apartment are so loud that they don't help. Need something stronger, any advice? by Verifiedvenuz
Been doing it for almost two years
PhilPlease OP t1_j96mb36 wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in Can anyone recommend a full-grain trifold mens wallet for under $100? by PhilPlease
I have to carry around company credit cards, a professional license, and my ordinary credit cards and ID. And during the holidays my family always gives me restaurant giftcards, which I know I’ll forget about unless I literally walk around with them in my pocket. So I like having a trifold to ensure everything is in one spot.
mcluse657 t1_j96lu8z wrote
Reply to If you shave, get a shaving handle that uses a simple disposable razor. The razor lasts much longer than anything at your local store and provides a better shave. by bi_polar2bear
My son uses Harry's from Walmart.
LowGradePlayer t1_j96lsru wrote
Reply to The North Face "Surge" backpack I purchased in 2009 has since been used daily for school, work, hiking and travel by k6lcm
I had a recon (1990) and wrecked the zipper and they gave me a new recon.
iiipercentpat t1_j96ihqq wrote
Reply to The North Face "Surge" backpack I purchased in 2009 has since been used daily for school, work, hiking and travel by k6lcm
My northface borealis from 8 years ago is going strong still!
Bob_Chris t1_j96hxgb wrote
I'm a bi fold man myself and was going to recommend Andar, but I don't think they make a tri- fold
awildencounter t1_j96hes8 wrote
Reply to Am I throwing away my money by getting Sennheisers if I break everything so far? by [deleted]
I have had my Sennheisers for over a decade now and all that needed to be replaced were the cables and ear cushions. They're nice but since phones went the way of Bluetooth I switched to Ultimate Ears FITs and while the case has gotten banged up they've still served me well since I got them.
I would probably also recommend IEMs at this point, but for earbuds with a more custom fit I like to recommend UE as a brand because they have an app that lets you tune the sound quality, and pretty much all their headphones have a custom fit. I chose the FITs because you can buy light activated gel tips and replace them if your ears change for whatever reason (swelling, injuries), they sent me the smallest size free of charge when I commented that their standard size didn't fit my ears (too big) long term. Because they mold to your ear they're a great fit. UE also just has a good balance between sound, fit, customer service.
I think their drops model is the new kid on the block, it comes with an impressions kit that you send back and they make it for you. But otherwise UE 5 CSX is their consumer level IEM that comes with Bluetooth and wires that you can swap out depending on your use case. I haven't really gone that route because I'm happy with my FITs and you have to go to an audio engineer to get fitted, I think.
Bob_Chris t1_j96hbhl wrote
Reply to comment by Verifiedvenuz in I already wear earmuffs to bed, neighbours in my apartment are so loud that they don't help. Need something stronger, any advice? by Verifiedvenuz
I don't think you are going to be able to side sleep with those muffs very well unfortunately.
Any-Smile-5341 t1_j96gxz9 wrote
Reply to comment by j-random in I already wear earmuffs to bed, neighbours in my apartment are so loud that they don't help. Need something stronger, any advice? by Verifiedvenuz
Then they can fight about what do about it, the noise problem would be exacerbated.
Any-Smile-5341 t1_j96gh22 wrote
Reply to comment by Professional_Show918 in I already wear earmuffs to bed, neighbours in my apartment are so loud that they don't help. Need something stronger, any advice? by Verifiedvenuz
Or the landlord.
mawkdugless t1_j96fjit wrote
Reply to The North Face "Surge" backpack I purchased in 2009 has since been used daily for school, work, hiking and travel by k6lcm
Very nice. I bought an older Recon that looks very similar that's held up really nicely for me.
LT1roadmaster t1_j96ezut wrote
Reply to The North Face "Surge" backpack I purchased in 2009 has since been used daily for school, work, hiking and travel by k6lcm
Their new bags probably aren't anywhere near the old ones in quality. I'd almost look towards osprey.
philomathie t1_j96dwj4 wrote
Reply to comment by OldPolishProverb in It finally needed some repairs after 33 years. by OldPolishProverb
Yeah, if you don't actually have the capital that is a good reason.
I would try and save to though, since you'll be spending a lot more money in the long run if you don't switch.
I was very reluctant to get a dryer, even though my girlfriend wanted one for years, and after getting one they are FAR more efficient and do a much better job of drying clothes than the old ones I grew up with.
The humidity sensors in particular are fantastic - no over or under dry clothes, and almost no creases!
Just take it out when it is 'cupboard dry', fold, and put away.
bostosd t1_j96ciph wrote
Verifiedvenuz OP t1_j96aw06 wrote
Reply to comment by BackgroundSituation8 in I already wear earmuffs to bed, neighbours in my apartment are so loud that they don't help. Need something stronger, any advice? by Verifiedvenuz
No, but I've heard others speaking to them, and I know it's not worth it.
Jakester616 t1_j96aexg wrote
Reply to comment by Sacrificial_Identity in I already wear earmuffs to bed, neighbours in my apartment are so loud that they don't help. Need something stronger, any advice? by Verifiedvenuz
I like white noise but brown noise is more effective in my opinion.
mcfarmer72 t1_j969we3 wrote
A piece of plexiglass for a shelf ?
1Tikitorch t1_j969vvv wrote
Reply to I already wear earmuffs to bed, neighbours in my apartment are so loud that they don't help. Need something stronger, any advice? by Verifiedvenuz
Sounds like the landlord, the leasing company or the police need to be called. I wouldn’t stand for load neighbors
Veritas-IV t1_j968ili wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in If you shave, get a shaving handle that uses a simple disposable razor. The razor lasts much longer than anything at your local store and provides a better shave. by bi_polar2bear
>Any men who shave their head out there, or who have some bumps and occasional ingrown hairs on the chin line and have success with these?
Head shaver here.
I have used safety razors for years. When I shaved my face daily, my standard was a Merkur 39C slant. It's famously aggressive, but I had my technique down and found it to be the best. I have tried numerous others and could always get close shaves. Even with experience and a good technique, I could never get a great shave on my head so I stuck with a Mach3 for that task.
Then I tried the Henson AL13. It was a gamechanger for me. I found it as easy to use on my head as any disposable. I highly recommend Henson Shaving for head shavers. It is a great product. My only complaint is that it's aluminum (personal preference.) I've been toying with the idea of buying their titanium version but haven't pulled the trigger yet.
mishkacreates t1_j968g2z wrote
i feel the same way! i'm making it a point to buy everything i can BIFL now.
it's helpful to remember that humans make decisions on emotion, then back them up with data. realizing this helps me slow down my decision making and really think why i was emotionally triggered to buy something.
BackgroundSituation8 t1_j966lgf wrote
Reply to I already wear earmuffs to bed, neighbours in my apartment are so loud that they don't help. Need something stronger, any advice? by Verifiedvenuz
Have u tried speaking to them
OldPolishProverb OP t1_j965neg wrote
Reply to comment by PaddleMonkey in It finally needed some repairs after 33 years. by OldPolishProverb
So, do you want to set up a Reddit alert to notify you in 10 to 30 years from now when I update?
SaoDavi t1_j96uz32 wrote
Reply to comment by cosmorocker13 in Looking for an ice tray that can fit my freezer by PascalsIdentity
I've used them a lot too. Easy to find schematics and parts for all kinds of things. This should be an easy fix for OP.