Thank you for taking the time to test that for me! So the USB-A port appears to limit to 5w regardless of low-charge mode (did you mean the fourth bullet to be USB-A, low charge off?).

Personally, I like Stickley but it’s $$$. I stepped down a little and went with Ethan Allen.

That cooler is good because it's a marine grade cooler. That's what the solid white color indicates.

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And if I remember correctly the name translates something like Elephant Mark, or Seal. Something like that. Strength, integrity, familiarity and other attributes associated with the Elephant.

I should really look this up before blabbing but I'm fairly certain of that meaning behind the name.

I can really respect the idea of not advertising and getting your name out as much as possible. Just make the best stuff.

It's awesome stuff

Are you familiar with snark? Since you know, this is snark.

I’ve used Tenacious Tape made by Gear Aid on a few jackets with +10yrs on one repair going strong. There are colour match tapes as well as a clear.

London fog is a good brand. Durable.

Mayo furniture is good and has been around for awhile

I would take this to a professional.

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“I have no idea what my wife likes tell me what to buy” My wife is a statistician not gonna buy her a calculator..

it's almost part of their philosophy. they've only been around for over 100 years (since 1918).

They make some of the greatest products in the world - rice cooker, water boiler, indoor electric grill and mugs, but they kinda refuse to flood the market with advertisement, just quietly enjoying their success and continuously improving their products.

by the way, their customer service is absolutely amazing - if you lose a cap, they'll ship you one for free (even if you tell them it's your fault). if you suspect their product is defective, they'll go through troubleshooting with you and once confirmed defective, they'll give you a new one.

Smartest thing you did was not buy one. I am not thrilled with ours. And my wife and I took a $9k plunge on one 3 years ago.

Reminds me of my jansport I got for college and has lasted me through grad school and beyond

Every time I take out a new down or fleece I immediately find either embers or cacti... :shakes-fist-at-cloud:

consider Salomon Quest 4D 3 GTX Hiking Boots? they're not technically combat boots but we wore them in winter afghanistan with the US Army. they're nearly water proof and have great maneuverability. salomon is a french brand so you should be able to find a shop that carries them easily.

This is my dad’s take and he is almost 80 and loves Costco. On a $398 arcteryx puffer what’s another $30 for patches

I picked one out of the work anniversary catalog because it was the only non-pathetic option. Glad to hear it's BIFL!!

Sleeping bag repair patch

The Columbia jackets with the foil lining are great. I have a couple different outer layers that i change up on the foil lined base jacket and I’ve used it for 5 years. They repell water well also

Teachers work so hard and get compensated poorly for their work. Get her a nice, soothing massage ❤️

My parents got me a Northface Borealis in 2008 when I first went to college. I used it every day for 5 years of undergrad and 3 years of grad school. And my husband uses it now as his commuter work bag. He used it recently as his carryon on a work trip to Europe. It’s still in fantastic condition. Can’t kill it.

I have a north face backpack that I begged my mom to get me my freshman year of high school. That was nearly 15 years ago, and I still use it almost daily. It’s been to 3 continents, probably 25 states, and gets abused at work now. I can’t give it up.