You need to open the aperture on this issue.

You seems to fixated on the cost. You get what you pay for with rugs. Long life = Long price. When you amortize the cost, wool is cheaper.

An issue you are missing is style. That fancy vintage kilim rug from Iran that you find on sale that really ties the room together? In 5 years, you can/will realize it looks like hot death now as your style has changed.

An issue you are missing is use case. Dogs. I love them. I have three. I have four rugs downstairs. All made by who gives a shit of I don't fucking care material. Why? Dogs will shit and piss and puke everywhere for no reason as that's what they do. I attack every stain with the finest carpet cleaning fluid on the planet in the finest spray bottle on the planet. One complete unit upstairs and one down. Its the perfect stain system. And while the stains are gone, some rug colors/materials/patterns just can't be saved. To fix this you'd have to research if there is a rug cleaner in your area...have you seen how much it is to clean a rug from a professional (and not stanley steamer in your driveway)?

So I got a bunch of janky rugs as my critters would work against nice and the Mrs's style changes work against nice. These are the points of consideration for you.

Yes,we have a queen size bed and have no problems. My wife is also a quilt maker, so she is always washimg something large. When purchased 10 years ago we had a family of 5 consisting of myself, my wife, my mother-in-law, a teen age son and a teen age daughter. We filled and ran that unit constantly.

Two things about Speed Queen I found out; 1. They measure their capacity different from the other brands so it looks low., 2. Their washers fill to the top, most, others only half fill.

The holistic answer to your question is there is no answer. There are no metrics of comparison with linen. There are no types of linen. Thread count doesn't mean shit. Brand name doesn't mean shit save for possible warranty claims. So here are your options:

1. Wash them less. Hand wash them. Air dry them.
2. Find a vendor with a lifetime warranty. One example: https://mellanni.com/collections/shop-all/products/100-flax-linen-bed-sheet-set

Good point. This can make a huge difference

When you do narrow it down to a few comparable sets, always read the reviews if buying on line, or in stores for that matter. I’ve also learned that some with the highest number of reviews and sales, are often not accurate when reviews can vary to opposite extremes. Have also learned to filter for the most recent reviews, since it’s most likely there’s been an improvement, (or decline), in many products from good brands as well as lesser known brands.

I’ve spent so much time reading reviews on sheets and other essential items, always wanting to get the best quality at the most reasonable price for quality items.

I also always write reviews for items I love and why, as well as those I do not, and why, oftentimes posting photos or short videos, too. (I also recommend watching).

Good luck OP, I understand the struggle!

Oh, data to support a claim...we love you!

We have a search engine. The search engine brings forth immediate answers on topics we've discussed and this topic was discussed 10,000 times.

This sub recommends ZERO knife sets, so knowing the brand name you can't think of will help you zero.

I'm going to say some words you don't want to hear. You are gonna call me a fucker and wish me dead, but this is the truth as we've discussed this topic here 93,485 times and I've been down the rabbit hole.

We, as common humans, have no metric of comparison for water filtration that is worth a damn, so pick the one that matches your budget.

And if someone has data to show I'm wrong, this is your chance to prove someone wrong on the internet. Please prove me wrong! Make me cry and wish I was never born.

1. We have no budget, $10,000 hiking boots are a thing.
2. We have no use case. Hiking means everything from walking a paved decommissioned railroad to summiting Mt. Everest. Define hiking to include the climate.
3. What are your expectations? "A few years ago" means many things to many people. Do you have a cobbler in your area or know about interent cobblers who can recraft hiking boots?

This is a genuinely good point!

Not having said this could be OP’s problem, it’s a common problem, along with any kind of roughness on anyones feet.

📍I’ve got to add to this by saying that I’ve got restless leg (and feet) syndrome, which has caused my sheets excessive wear and tare the last several years. Nails being nicely trimmed, it’s still very likely to happen. When I finally realized that’s what caused my sheet problem it was such an “AHA moment” for me!

So, I had the same experience with linen sheets. I bought a buttery soft set from coyuchi. Pricey but so comfortable. Had holes within two years.

From my research, anything that is very soft has been “stone-washed’. Which is essentially aging the sheets to make them softer. If you want sheets that will last they need to be untreated. They will also feel like a burlap sack for a while.

I bought a set from morrow soft goods. They are considerably thicker than the coyuchi ones. Have had them about year with no holes. They were not nearly as soft but have worn in well. I like them.

All excellent advice, and calling customer service for Lands End, (or anyone), for that matter, doesn’t cost a dime and can prove to be very worthwhile time spent. If not, at least you’ve tried!

And THAT’S such a shame. It happens so often to so many people, (me included),and makes no sense.

We know that common sense is not something everyone has, and unfortunately many people enjoy attempting to get under others skin, or they simply do not bother to read your post in its entirety, which is pointless to me

Look into reducing your abrasive personality while you’re at it

All you need is a high quality chef knife and a paring knife. That will take care of 99% of your needs. No need to get a good serrated blade since sharpening them is a pain. I've had a Mac MTH-80 and a Mac paring knife for years. They make fantastic knives. Hold an edge great and sharp as hell

I have a linen set from west elm that’s about 8 years old and still excellent. Rotating 2 sets from parachute now that are about 2 years old and pristine. Wash on cooler water when you’re not dealing with a stain or post sickness, dry on a low setting or line dry if possible. Also worth reaching out to lands end. They may replace for you even outside of warranty for manufacturing defect. Edit: typo

Carthart has gone down the drain.

1083fr or nudiejeans.

I bought very durable bamboo sheets that are suuuper soft. Make sure it’s 100% bamboo rayon or tencel.

Rada is where it’s at. No need to spend a ton of money on knives because they are “full tang” or some MLM bs.

We have had very good luck with these: Berkey filters. You have to replace the filters periodically. In our case it was about a decade. Everything else is good to go. You can take it with you when you move, too. Good luck!

Any knife can be for life, they just need regular sharpening. Unless you're using some highly abrasive machine or a dollar steel knife, you will have to work hard to wear down a knife to the point of being unusable.

Knives with a full metal construction are less likely to be damaged than ones with wooden scales.

Jim Greens.

I strongly recommend Lundhags if you're going to hike in wet conditions. I've had my Lundhags Jaure High for almost 10 years now, and they will last many more decades with resoleing

Mine are Global.