Recent comments in /f/BuyItForLife

caroonth t1_j9bimrs wrote

Reply to comment by OutdoorzExplorerz in A little “buy it for life” exercise I just did by OutdoorzExplorerz

Consumerism pressure is real. I do think after you reach that point of seeing how much useless or cheap crap you own, you get really turned off by it all and hone in on what you really want and need. The last few years the air fryer has been trendy. Friends can't believe I don't have one. Family wants to buy me one as a gift. I don't want it, don't need it, and people don't understand that. I know in a few years that would be sitting on a shelf in storage and, like you, I'd be thinking about the money wasted anytime I see it. We're in a heavy consumer society.

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Z1337M t1_j9bb65d wrote

Reply to Boot recommendations by sealbhaighm

my oldest redwing is from... bought 2003ish, "used" - still going strong - gave it to the cobbler for a rebuild today... after 20 years it was finally necessary. in six weeks i'll have a nearly brand new boot for 190€ in service (new insole, two new midsoles and new commando sole). wich will serve me another 20 years and a few resoles.

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Awkwardturtle13 t1_j9baf0v wrote

Reply to BIFL Request: veggie chopper like pictured, hoping to add to wedding registry by space_fenyx

Definitely not buy it for life but I got the mueller one for my registry 2 weeks ago and I have several of their products and their customer service is amazing which is why I chose them. They replaced my coffee grinders immediately free of charge when they had minor issues.

Like others said a good knife will be more BIFL but sometimes chopping up onions with a knife is annoying lol

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caroonth t1_j9b95x0 wrote

Reply to A little “buy it for life” exercise I just did by OutdoorzExplorerz

It's all a crapshoot. I'm happiest with super cheap purchases that accidentally end up being BIFL, looking at the $1 solid brass hose nozzles I picked up at Big Lots years ago. I'm most disappointed when I spend a lot and the product doesn't live up to my expectations (1990s Electrolux vacuum, decades later I'm still pissed!). I like to plan good purchases, but if the choice is not absolutely clear, buy cheap and hope for the best, knowing I can replace it once or twice for the same cost as the better option, meanwhile hoping an even better option comes along.

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Fruitndveg t1_j9b88so wrote

Reply to comment by bi_polar2bear 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

Doesn’t really apply to razors though. It’s entirely subjective, I’ve tried the lot over the years, modern, vintage gillette, adjustable, non adjustable and the one I’ve picked from the lot is an under engineered, no fuss simple plastic wilko sword. It’s miles more comfortable than any other safety razor I own.

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Phrexeus t1_j9aubpp wrote

Reply to Hiking boots that will last by lurk42069

Salomon Quest 4 lasted me years and years, very comfortable too. I went up a size to leave a bit of room for wool socks.

I assume you're genuinely using them for (off road) hiking as I've found walking on pavement wears the soles out quickly on most walking boots.

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m33smo t1_j9atj6k wrote

Reply to comment by said_quiet_part_loud in Hiking boots that will last by lurk42069

my dad, step dad and i have these. ive had mine for about 8 years - medium use - still great boots that will last at least 5 more years. dad just got his second pair - he hikes daily for birding though. extremely comfortable, durable and goretex lined.

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Temporary_Ad1721 t1_j9as7qm wrote

Reply to Hiking boots that will last by lurk42069

I have a pair of Danner boots that have lasted me a few years now and have hardly any ware. I go hiking with them pretty frequently and try to not wear them on any pavement so they wear less.

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scheuskeudie t1_j9arjub wrote

Reply to Hiking boots that will last by lurk42069

I'm of the opinion that a leather boot will always last longer than a full synthetic given care. I have a pair of Scarpa Wrangel gtx boots that have lasted more than 7 years and almost 1k miles but they are hot and heavy, not great on ice. It depends on what kind of hiking you do but I've heard great things about Meindl, Kennetrek, Crispi, Lowa, and Hanwag. Same with the made in USA Danner boots. I hear LaSportiva is kind of hit and miss. This is mostly from experience working on trails crews with the forest service. Most people I knew wore Scarpa.

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