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jzee87 t1_iy7te4t wrote

Garbage. If you want something that is bifl you have to learn to cook properly and what utensils to use. Buy commercial grade pans. I have a 8" & 10" nonstick winco pans that see pretty much daily use since 2017 and have no scratches that affect cooking. Medium heat is all it needs to last a while and never use metal in them plus they are relatively inexpensive. Or go the route of cast iron and/or carbon steel pans which you still should seldom use metal utensils in. I already have a 10" cast iron and once my winco pans retire I'm going to try carbon steel pans an 8" and 12"

Plus cast iron and carbon steel are easy to clean get them heat a couple oz of water in them and use a wooden spoon to scrape off the stuck bits aka fond. And you can use that fond to add depth to your food

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albertcashier t1_iy7ldfw wrote

I love my RedWings. Definitely built to last, as advertised. My burgundy iron rangers look like combat boots. https://www.redwingshoes.com/heritage/womens/iron-ranger/. 12 month warranty. I notice the reviews for the women’s boot are that they don’t seem as high quality as the men’s—so I recommend the men’s shop if you can find your size. https://www.redwingshoes.com/heritage/mens/iron-ranger/

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Funkasaurousrex t1_iy7f6us wrote

Through the fucking nose for sure (700$) but wouldn’t have anything else. I’ve got the sky 6900 or something like that and it is killer. Waterproof too which typically the kifaru packs are not. Not as cool looking as the kifaru either but such a well thought of layout and load system. Buy once cry once. 🤷‍♀️

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mildOrWILD65 t1_iy71i93 wrote

Almost any steam iron is practically BIFL if you use only distilled water in it.

If you apply starch/sizing to your clothes, keep an eye on potential buildups on the hot plate, gently scrub them off with a generic magic eraser and rinse off the residue.

Don't let it fall to the floor.

That's about it.

For ironing boards, buy a quality pad. Don't let wet or damp items lay on the board repeatedly. When you're done ironing, if the pad feels moist, take it off to dry separately. These steps will keep the board from rusting.

Lightly oil the track the legs slide in.

These are simple devices that last a long time if a little care is taken with them.

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