Recent comments in /f/BuyItForLife
thirteenthhouse t1_iy7tz1w wrote
Reply to BIFL Dutch oven: Le Creuset vs Lodge by DesignerAccount
I got so mad at a Lodge Dutch oven I literally threw it in the yard after even more the enamel came off
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
Unraveller t1_iy7spij wrote
Reply to Zojirushi SM-KHE48. Used daily for 6 years. Retains heat better than a Yeti, fewer $$$. by home_cheese
Where can you buy one for less than Yeti. I paid more
Thatguywhoplaysgames t1_iy7r3ik wrote
Reply to comment by Lost_Band_1252 in Coats recommedations by OmicrronMeddical
Final line of this is the best comment I’ve found in my hunt for a new coat
GCHeroes t1_iy7oslw wrote
something like this perhaps, https://amzn.eu/d/g5SPkxY
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/
rib9985 t1_iy7ixp8 wrote
Reply to What are some quality 10K+ mAh Power Banks/Portable Chargers? [November, 2022] by Speckz5701
I have an Anker 10mAh since 2012. I still use it daily and it hasn't failed on me. It gives me a full iPhone 13 Pro charge + a bit more.
shibomi t1_iy7in73 wrote
Reply to My fellow Canadians, I need help finding the perfect pillow. I am a side sleeper, sleeping on medium firm mattress by wkosloski
My favourite pillow has polyester fibres for filler. Which is soft and firm much like your requirements. Even when your head is resting on it it still feels soft and springy.
Darkblader24 t1_iy7igus wrote
Reply to My IGLOO large cooler. Been in the family for around 35 years and the thing is a beast. Strong durable plastic and keeps things freezing cold with even a single bag of ice. by Emcee_Cone
35 years? I don't want to know how much electricity this eats
Axi0madick t1_iy7fd8f wrote
Reply to comment by Gopokes34 in how to patch ember holes in down jacket? by Peacera
I made the mistake of sitting on my thermarest by the campfire the first nifht of a canoe trip. I felt nothing but cold,, lumpy ground on that trip. It was miserable.
Funkasaurousrex t1_iy7f6us wrote
Reply to comment by steve_o_mac in BIFL Hunting Frame pack/freighter? by thePapaWillyTee
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. 🤷♀️
Axi0madick t1_iy7espq wrote
Reply to comment by msprnt in how to patch ember holes in down jacket? by Peacera
E6000
Boazlite t1_iy7eslz wrote
Reply to 22 years of hunting, snowmobiling, ice fishing, shoveling, & everyday use finally caught up to them: LaCrosse Snow Kings by jgacks
Problem with these boots is they are slick and you’ll find yourself on the ground wondering how you got there.
[deleted] t1_iy77pax wrote
Reply to Mattress pad/ topper recommendations? by d_grace
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mildOrWILD65 t1_iy71i93 wrote
Reply to BIFL clothes iron & board by zwade7270
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.
Main-Flan-4982 t1_iy71580 wrote
Reply to comment by edcculus in Which winter outerwear brands have the best warranty policies? by [deleted]
I didn’t actually try… I should have seen if they would have replaced it. The lining was completely delaminated beyond repair (it was a rain jacket).
VerbingWeirdsWords OP t1_iy713oj wrote
Reply to comment by ThatDarnScat in Remington Letter-Riter typewriter, purchased in 1958 for $83.41 (which would be $860.11 today) by VerbingWeirdsWords
TIL! Thanks
alexaxl t1_iy6zxqq wrote
Reply to Zojirushi SM-KHE48. Used daily for 6 years. Retains heat better than a Yeti, fewer $$$. by home_cheese
Have a bunch of coffee mugs in my rotation for hot water & herbal teas.
Only thing that tops their holding of heat are the larger bulkier Stanley Classic flasks.
I wonder if they compete in similar segments.
alexaxl t1_iy6zpk2 wrote
Reply to comment by home_cheese in Zojirushi SM-KHE48. Used daily for 6 years. Retains heat better than a Yeti, fewer $$$. by home_cheese
Wirecutter did this test already. :)
d112358 t1_iy6yeyt wrote
Reply to comment by fazalmajid in Stackable Glass Storage Containers by erikrogne
We've bought a few sets of the duralex from Amazon. Best set of containers we've had
CeeRiot t1_iy6ye1q wrote
Reply to 2007 Northface Jester Backpack! Daily use since 8th grade. This thing is a TANK! by The_Christ_is_Right
Yes! Still have mine (bought it off a friend in 2009), use it nearly every day and still looks great 👍
RecognitionPatient57 t1_iy6xhrk wrote
Reply to BIFL Dutch oven: Le Creuset vs Lodge by DesignerAccount
Cast Iron 4 Lyfe for me. Not enameled, just plain cast iron. Makes the best beef stew I have ever tasted, then again, I'm iron deficient most days, so your mileage may vary.
ive-made-a-mess t1_iy6xdng wrote
Reply to Boots that will last by GrilledCatEggs
Blundstones , baby.
ThatDarnScat t1_iy6x64d wrote
Reply to comment by VerbingWeirdsWords in Remington Letter-Riter typewriter, purchased in 1958 for $83.41 (which would be $860.11 today) by VerbingWeirdsWords
Nope. 1860s
No-Business7016 t1_iy7u810 wrote
Reply to My 17 year old IBM Thinkpad T43 connecting to the internet at 800+Mbit/s by edwardianpug
Try a lighter desktop environment