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Bentendo_GameBoy t1_iykcwju wrote
Reply to ISO: BIFL hand-held pencil sharpener by MamaBearsApron
leftoverdad t1_iyka98c wrote
I have an all canvas vintage boy scouts backpack. No zipper though. Flip top with buckle.
educateyourself1 t1_iyk9k4u wrote
Pact (wearpact.com) pureactive pocket leggings (they also have pureactive without pocket so be careful when ordering) are awesome!
lukeman3000 OP t1_iyk77qh wrote
hacknix t1_iyk6qnw wrote
Reply to comment by lukeman3000 in I ordered a Pendleton National Parks wool blanket and the package was like this when I opened the box — Should I be concerned? Or should it be fine if it visually seems ok? by lukeman3000
Wool is an amazing material. It's naturally anti-bacterial, doesn't absorb much water, is more or less self-cleaning unless it gets really dirty. You'll be fine.
Buffalo_Cottage t1_iyk6q87 wrote
Reply to ISO: BIFL hand-held pencil sharpener by MamaBearsApron
This is the one I have:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DMGGKBG
It's lasted several years so far, and the blades are replaceable.
jeffreyd00 t1_iyk62rr wrote
Reply to ISO: BIFL hand-held pencil sharpener by MamaBearsApron
An alternative is to get her a mechanical pencil. Truly a BIFL item
Fancy_Argument7932 t1_iyk4zm9 wrote
Reply to comment by patopatogris in Womens Cold Weather Leggings with a pocket by splitsleeve
Second the Patagonia pants! You can also check their Worn Wear section which may have them a bit cheaper!
Cfwydirk t1_iyk2db7 wrote
Why companies making quality products go out of business.
https://www.duluthpack.com/products/ranger-pack/
https://www.jwhulmeco.com/collections/backpacks/products/canvas-backpack
splitsleeve OP t1_iyk28n5 wrote
Reply to comment by Michento in Womens Cold Weather Leggings with a pocket by splitsleeve
Do you have an opinion on the water resistant option vs the non?
nozelt t1_iyk1wey wrote
Consider children clothing if she isn’t super tall or anything. Way more likely to have pockets and probably cheeper for the same quality.
TelusSamsung t1_iyjwjx2 wrote
Reply to Help Purchasing a Jacket by Snazzy_Apples
Alpha Industries.
nolanhoff t1_iyjs7dx wrote
Reply to ISO: BIFL hand-held pencil sharpener by MamaBearsApron
While we’re at it, this X-acto electric pencil sharpener has been going since I can remember, so about 20 years. Gets them perfectly sharp every time still.
patopatogris t1_iyjpzzn wrote
I live in Minnesota and I'm a big fan of Patagonia's R1 Daily Bottoms: https://www.patagonia.com/product/womens-r1-daily-bottoms/40545.html. A smidge over your budget, but you can find them on sale (I think I paid about $75 for mine). Patagonia of course has their ironclad guarantee, and I've made use of that in the past; when I finally killed a rain jacket, I brought it in asking if it could be repaired and because it could not be, they replaced it.
Also really like REI's Hyperaxis pants: https://www.rei.com/product/177406/rei-co-op-hyperaxis-fleece-pants-womens?sku=1774060003. In one of my friend group texts, they're known "the Magic Pants."
teamglider t1_iyjoxul wrote
Reply to comment by lukeman3000 in I ordered a Pendleton National Parks wool blanket and the package was like this when I opened the box — Should I be concerned? Or should it be fine if it visually seems ok? by lukeman3000
Give it a look and a sniff. If you don't notice anything unusual, you are good to go.
Michento t1_iyjnu0k wrote
I've not found any leggings that are substantially better in quality based on price. Some leggings hold up longer than others. I've tried many and it seems random.
I've been wearing these fleece lined leggings for two years now and they are still in great condtion. Mostly wearing around the house, on walks, running errands. Nothing crazy.
I have 3 pair and they are all still in great shape after 2.5 winters.
Edit to add: They have a great phone pocket on the side and a key pocket in the waistband.
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07Z5QRDWX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1&psc=1
HobbesNJ t1_iyjmxpc wrote
Reply to ISO: BIFL hand-held pencil sharpener by MamaBearsApron
For more durable and high-quality items you may want to look to drafting supplies - more robust construction and replaceable blades.
https://www.draftingsuppliesdew.com/supplies/pencil-sharpeners
Due-Calligrapher-720 t1_iyjmet9 wrote
Reply to ISO: BIFL hand-held pencil sharpener by MamaBearsApron
Maybe something along these lines (no pun intended)
https://blackwing602.com/products/blackwing-one-step-long-point-sharpener
https://blackwing602.com/products/blackwing-one-step-sharpener-replacement-blades-set-of-3
lukeman3000 OP t1_iyj7g6z wrote
Reply to comment by 5spd4wd in I ordered a Pendleton National Parks wool blanket and the package was like this when I opened the box — Should I be concerned? Or should it be fine if it visually seems ok? by lukeman3000
Which, presumably, is something that happened during shipping, thus likely no big deal? It seemed to happen a bit on the other side as well; perhaps just a defect in the seal on this package. My concern was predicated in it being exposed for an unknown period of time in a warehouse or whatever
5spd4wd t1_iyj56s5 wrote
Reply to I ordered a Pendleton National Parks wool blanket and the package was like this when I opened the box — Should I be concerned? Or should it be fine if it visually seems ok? by lukeman3000
It;s opened too neatly & precisely for it to have been anything other the the seal coming apart.
Crafty_Ranger_2917 t1_iyj2wkv wrote
Reply to Help Purchasing a Jacket by Snazzy_Apples
Probably even with fit being tie-breaker.
Get your hands on both and see which shell material you like better.
All else equal, Patagonia wins because chest pockets.
nu_pieds t1_iyizm01 wrote
Reply to comment by desertSkateRatt in I ordered a Pendleton National Parks wool blanket and the package was like this when I opened the box — Should I be concerned? Or should it be fine if it visually seems ok? by lukeman3000
That's what they want you to think!
This was done deliberately, how else are they supposed to add the small-pox?
lukeman3000 OP t1_iyiwdnn wrote
Reply to comment by Techchick_Somewhere in I ordered a Pendleton National Parks wool blanket and the package was like this when I opened the box — Should I be concerned? Or should it be fine if it visually seems ok? by lukeman3000
Haha no I haven’t taken it out yet; I took pause when I opened the box and saw it like this because I was concerned that perhaps it might’ve been exposed to something bad while sitting around the warehouse in this condition (like bugs, etc.) But maybe it tore in shipping and maybe even if it’s been torn for awhile in the warehouse like this it’s no big deal if it looks ok
Techchick_Somewhere t1_iyioryz wrote
Reply to I ordered a Pendleton National Parks wool blanket and the package was like this when I opened the box — Should I be concerned? Or should it be fine if it visually seems ok? by lukeman3000
If this was in a box, I wouldn’t worry about it. Did you take the blanket out and were there any issues with it? If not, then stop worrying!
Own-Safe-4683 t1_iykeirz wrote
Reply to comment by leftoverdad in [Request] Any vintage backpacks with JUST canvas straps, no nylon? by iNeverFinishedXfiles
Is it orange? My husband had one. I think we gave it away before we moved. His was from the 70's. The buckles were rusty from sitting in his parents damp basement for decades.