Recently I've been asking myself the same question. Idk what's best but I can tell you my personal experiences.

Original Xbox controllers last about 2 years and power A controllers will always fail within the year.

Funny when you think my Sega Genesis controller probably has more mileage than all of my Xbox controllers combined and has yet to encounter a single fault.

Osprey quasar or north face borealis. Find an older model if you can, new old stock is preferable. My borealis lasted me over 10 years and it looked new with daily use. I recently bought a brand new old stock replacement and I noticed the only thing that deteriorated was the fabric faded with the sun. My osprey quasar is in amazing shape and these things fit so so so so so so much and they all have a dedicated laptop sleeve. Sometimes I’ll empty out my backpack and not realize absolutely how much I had in there then when I lift the backpack on its own it baffles me how damn light it is on its own but also how light it feels on my back when it’s full. My girlfriend has never had a real backpack, she likes her fjallraven backpacks but let’s be honest, they’re not comfortable. When she tried mine on she was AMAZED. If you don’t believe me, take a quality north face or osprey backpack and fill it up with just weight. You’ll be amazed at how comfortable and equally the weight is distributed that it doesn’t even bother you. The newer north face recon and borealis don’t feel the same. Try Patagonia as well. Their black hole bags are workhorses. But in regards to the north face and osprey backpacks, their zippers are what sold me. They feel so damn good to zip and unzip. I own dozens of bags and luggage and I’ve never had anything with zippers as reliable as these. I’m sure they both use YKK, but these backpack companies invest so much R&D into the companies they partner with to make sure the materials and hardware is reliable in regards to backpacks.

Red Oxx. Lifetime warranty (actual lifetime, not 'lifetime of the product BS'). Made in USA, veteran operated. Bit more expensive, but BIFL is expensive (initially).

Yep. Parents are still using Corelle 20+ years later and plates look great. From experience growing up, they can take drops and/or hits without shattering most of the time.

I do live somewhat near to a hmart

I don't have a specific brand to recommend, but metal dishes of varying sizes (from small condiment plates to very large soup bowls) are used commonly in Korean dining. You can also find double walled stainless bowls which insulate well to preserve the temp of your food and hands.

Agree with this. My parents still have their set of Corelle from when I was a kid. I finally bought my own set last year. They last really well, are light and strong, and replacement pieces can be bought seperately (if you go with plain white)

Corelle

Are you not planning to have LL Bean replace the bag you already own?

And I’ll throw my vote towards Osprey brand bags.

Maybe consider a cheap Dacia. Not sure if they sell them in the US though.

I think the issues are a bit overblown online, and mostly resolved with recent models (OP is looking for a new car after all). The ~2000-2013 models were more notorious for these issues.

/w lifetime warranty!

Thank you for this comment. that’s what I’m looking for.

https://youtu.be/k9saCI-RDRY?t=1m44s

Thank you for this comment. that’s what I’m looking for.

https://youtu.be/k9saCI-RDRY?t=1m44s

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If you live near an H-mart or other East Asian catering grocery chain you can often find great stainless steel bowls and cups in a variety of sizes

I’ve thought a lot about traveling to Scandinavia, Eastern Europe, or Siberia for a coat that fits my specs. It’s crazy, but if I have to return one more coat……

My favorite overcoat was made in Yugoslavia. I found it in a thrift store in NYS. Paid $20 for it. It was warm and very well made and fit me perfectly. I had it about 10 years then lost it in a house fire. I really miss that coat. Yugoslavia dissolved in 1992 so it had to be made prior to that. I got it around 2005 and lost it in the fire in 2015 but it was still in amazing condition for a coat that was at least 23yo.

Vollrath bowls are great!

wow such a deal! thanks

I use camping bowls and cups for this.

Allen Edmonds is a classic American high quality shoe maker worth looking at. They have a wide range of styles, as well as a broad selection of sizes and widths. They can be resoled for a long time, and they've become quite popular as used shoes because of how well they last.

Get boot trees to help them maintain their shape and appearance.

By the way, congratulations!

PS - I'm going to throw a few expensive options in just in case.

This place carries Allen Edmonds' modified last. It's narrow at the heal, and wide at the toes. They cost more but some people need that.

Kreosote boots are custom boots, expensive, and very interesting. They look like they're made specifically for ass kicking. Even the dressier boots do too.

The Self Edge Flathead is less expensive, but still expensive, and another interesting boot.

This one is much closer to your price point, it's the Nicks Heritage Tankerpro.

"Brown" noise is the best!

Yeah, OP could always contact the users who are shown as having a copy.

Could also try contacting the artist on their social media.

I believe it's this one! https://www.costco.com/cuisinart-immersion-hand-blender-with-storage-bag.product.100779133.html

Yeah the stick is the motor and is connected from the top