It's not that we are grumpy, it's that some of these have been answered super thoroughly and doing the searches will net you all the super duper in depth answers too. Use Google to search the sub if the search here is not helping. There is some seriously good info you will otherwise miss, especially with a list this long.

-20°C is equivalent to -4°F, which is 253K.

^(I'm a bot that converts temperature between two units humans can understand, then convert it to Kelvin for bots and physicists to understand)

Everlane has some amzing, durable, basics that are going on 3 Canadian winters for me now. Just ordered a Pima Cotton turtleneck during their sale along with a few longsleeves, and I plan to layer them under thicker sweaters when temperatures will hit -20°C and up! Great buys! If your climate is even colder than QC, I would suggest wool base layers from Icebreaker ir Smartwool ! I have a few pairs of their gear and use them almost daily when I go on walks!

Hope this helps :)

If I could afford and or justify it I would get a kifaru. BUT, consider googling cottage industry frame packs and you will probably find a lot more options, possibly less expensive

Di Oro silicone spatulas. 10/10!

Thank you, this is awesome!

Thank you!

This will become your favorite resource.

https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/

I lived with an old school thermos for a few weeks and the leaks and dribbles down my clothing were a buzz kill, got a thermoflask and haven't looked back

I assume they exist only as a name at this point. The original London Fog is surely long gone.

Swazi

Good bot

Dish towels are not a BIFL item. They will wear out. They will dry better after they've been through the wash a few times. Does not matter if you buy them at the dollar store or Bloomingdales.

Where this group can actually help is if you list specific needs for one specific item and it's better if you are debating between 2 to 3 brands or model #'s.

My vote goes for Mystery Ranch, Kifaru like somebody else said, or Tactical Tailor. Knew a few guys who used Tac Tailor packs and they were stupid resilient

Check their FAQ, doesn’t look promising.

Thank you!

>https://www.snapware.com/product/10-piece-food-storage-container-set-made-pyrex-glass

Thanks so much!

Don’t get cheap vinyl. You will have to replace it in 6 months. I used Optimax from Floor and Decor and it has held up remarkably well. Lifetime warranty and no scratches despite many items being dragged across it

Thank you! Pilling is a huge pita for my husband because he has central sensitivity and the pilling actually hurts him.

Thank you, kind stranger! these leads are perfect!

WOW! TYTYTY! lol. I had no idea that was a thing. I will pass this one on to hubby as he will understand it :). We don't plan on off-grid but are thinking of "selling" for credit to the electric company and then using the credit in the winter.

It is an older home but looks like upgrading should be easy-ish, though may take a while to get all the insulation redone. Ill look at holding off on the solar until we can do that.

It is an older home but looks like upgrading should be easy-ish, though may take a while to get all the insulation redone. I'll look at holding off on the solar until we can do that.

so, is this a list of all the years that you misplaced your thermos?

I get that and apologize. I was feeling that vitriol from others from the moment I posted was unnecessary. I became defensive and thus part of the problem. Thank you for that reminder. Gonna go updoot everyone, even the grumpies. I don't know them and have no idea about their issues etc. As they don't know me and mine. Truly, thank you.

one more thing about the Solar panels. put the new roof on first or look into getting an all in one solar roof. https://www.roof-crafters.com/learn/cost-gaf-timberline-solar-energy-shingle-roof

also before spending money on solar, make your house energy efficient. lots of attic insulation, insulated windows you might even benefit by upgrading your HVAC if it is old.

Otherwise you might end up having to install a much bigger and more expensive solar system.

Carhartt or Duluth are economical... Duluth is a bit more look for sales.... I also like Lands End. If you're a "big guy" or a big "fat" then Duluth T's are money... they are super big. A XL in Duluths T-shirt fits way better than a T-shirt from other manufacturers. I like Lands End button up's for work.