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Ok_Bet_7309 t1_iy2f2t9 wrote
Reply to Zojirushi SM-KHE48. Used daily for 6 years. Retains heat better than a Yeti, fewer $$$. by home_cheese
Left one of these bad bois on a flight and I’m convinced it was never recovered because whomever found it knew what it was
aabbccdeeffg t1_iy2et5r wrote
Reply to comment by trueblonde27 in BIFL 2022 Holiday Gift Ideas Thread! - Low budget or Stocking Suffers Gifts by Robot_ninja_pirate
I second this! Got a pair a couple years ago and they are sharp! I hate the flimsy ones.
falconclutch t1_iy2dimk wrote
Reply to comment by KaleidoscopeDry3608 in What things did you THINK you were buying for life but turned out to wear down/fail/need replaced? by Bequathed
wow what did you have to repair for it to be that much?
Psnuggs OP t1_iy2d6zm wrote
Reply to comment by New-Zebra2063 in My collection of US Made Stanley Aladdin vacuum bottles. Left to right: 2001, 1989, 1969, and 1990. All still work flawlessly. by Psnuggs
They do. Date codes are stamped on the bottom.
Here is a Date Code Decoder
New-Zebra2063 t1_iy2cmkd wrote
Reply to My collection of US Made Stanley Aladdin vacuum bottles. Left to right: 2001, 1989, 1969, and 1990. All still work flawlessly. by Psnuggs
Do they have dates on them?
zac10sim t1_iy2cblc wrote
Reply to how to patch ember holes in down jacket? by Peacera
Bike patches.
ShowMeYourHoya t1_iy2c7go wrote
Reply to Need Recommendations by Mission_Bear9543
If you prefer boxy T-shirts as opposed to fitted, then COS heavyweight t shirt is totally worth the money. Many shops do such shirts for men, but I had to search long and hard to find one for women. It is true to size for size M.
Mittens138 t1_iy2bp15 wrote
Reply to how to patch ember holes in down jacket? by Peacera
The make patches for this now, there’s a company called NOSO that makes fancy ones
spluga t1_iy2bh1h wrote
Reply to comment by fazalmajid in What are some quality 10K+ mAh Power Banks/Portable Chargers? [November, 2022] by Speckz5701
Yes, 5W and not 10W is surprising. Looking forward to what you find, if you can!
youngemarx t1_iy2bai9 wrote
Reply to comment by holy_sweet_jesus in was handed down my late uncle's 80s stand mixer, still works like a dream by Wavestormed
I came here to recommend mr mixer, you got that done before I could. Wealth of knowledge for these mixers and a good resource for literally everything you can imagine for them
dangle321 t1_iy2a58w wrote
Reply to comment by sanjsrik in My collection of US Made Stanley Aladdin vacuum bottles. Left to right: 2001, 1989, 1969, and 1990. All still work flawlessly. by Psnuggs
Such a weird question... I mean if something works well, why wouldn't you want a couple of them?
BetterBiscuits t1_iy29xyj wrote
Reply to Stackable Glass Storage Containers by erikrogne
I love Snap Lock containers. They last 10 years plus, and won’t chip unless someone decides to hulk out when unloading the dishwasher.
Vvette45 t1_iy296qp wrote
Man reading these comments makes me thing this is in no way a BIFL product. I spent $1100 on a sectional 8 years ago and still going strong. No covers, pads or anything else replaced and it looks brand new. Plus have dog and cat that always sleep on it. These comments about having to replace the covers after a few years and the company charging $1500+ for that makes this company seem like a scam. If it was $4k or more for a couch but everything lasted a decade I would say go for it but only lasting a few years for that price no way
patrickpdk t1_iy28meg wrote
Reply to comment by failedsecuritycheck in What things did you THINK you were buying for life but turned out to wear down/fail/need replaced? by Bequathed
They are all crap. Cast iron or steel is the way
brempt14 t1_iy28ln7 wrote
Reply to comment by ProbablNotMyRealName in Any recommendations for sofa brands? by Sleepy_Sleepy_Sheepy
I’ve had a “sactional” for 3 years. My 75 lb dog jumps on and off it all the time, and my wife games almost every morning on it. We spent lock down on it, and many family have slept on it. It’s still as good as the day we brought it home. We bought it because my dog wrecked two couches beforehand and we wanted something that we could wash easily and replace parts ourselves if needed. However besides washing the covers, we haven’t even had to consider replacing anything. There used to be a life time warranty. But I’m not sure if it still stands. I didn’t get the bells and whistles. I only focused on the couch being an actual couch, and it is the one item in my house that I’m always thankful my wife and I agreed to buy it.
*edited to specify piece of furniture
Quail-a-lot t1_iy28ifk wrote
I use a Crown Royal glass from the thrift store. Nice heavy bottom so it doesn't tip over and you can throw it in the dishwasher. If you like booze, the box sets come with a pair even, for lazier swapping.
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Reply to comment by 0xB0BAFE77 in how to patch ember holes in down jacket? by Peacera
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heatherb369 t1_iy288nr wrote
As an elementary school teacher I would LOVE for my husband to buy me a pair of nice BIFL chelsea boots that have the support and comfort I need to be on my feet all day, but dressy enough to wear to work, and something that I could wear nearly every day with most outfits.
Also, a BIFL watch that I could match with my outfits. You would be surprised how often our clocks in the classroom are down and we have to rely on our computers and/or cell phones to know what time it is.
Consider how she brings her necessities to work. Does she wear a backpack, or does she carry a tote, or is she one of those teachers who brings everything in a million different bags? I'm a backpack type of teacher and I absolutely LOVE the leather backpack that my husband purchased for me ~5 years ago. It makes me look like an actual adult rather than a kid showing up to campus.
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drunkentraveller7703 t1_iy282kl wrote
Reply to comment by eighthphase in how to patch ember holes in down jacket? by Peacera
I poked a hole in my inflatable sleeping pad for backpacking about 6 years ago. The same Tenacious Tape patch is miraculously still holding air. I don't even believe it myself.
DirtRoad357 t1_iy27fia wrote
Reply to Is London Fog any good? by Neverendingnerd
If you’re looking for wool I would recommend Sleeping Indian. I use their heavy wool jacket for hunting, I abuse it like no other, and it’s held up wonderfully.
suckmydicktonight t1_iy275p9 wrote
Reply to Need Recommendations by Mission_Bear9543
Uniqlo. Patagonia.
Lowlife-Dog t1_iy26pke wrote
Reply to Need Recommendations by Mission_Bear9543
Duluth or Classic tees
exclaim_bot t1_iy26kpd wrote
Reply to comment by Mission_Bear9543 in Need Recommendations by Mission_Bear9543
>Thank you!!
You're welcome!
[deleted] t1_iy2fzro wrote
Reply to My collection of US Made Stanley Aladdin vacuum bottles. Left to right: 2001, 1989, 1969, and 1990. All still work flawlessly. by Psnuggs
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