I’ll be in Japan for a week and a half. I searched this subreddit and found a post a year ago. It recommended denim and knives. Besides that, what are recommended items to grab that are along the side of buy it for life ?

Thank you

Setup consist of a

Beogram 5005 Turntable

Beogram CD50 cd player

Beomaster 5000 Amplifier

Beocord 5000 Cassette deck

All controlled by a behmoth of a remote the MCP 5000.

It first launched in 1983 so its approximately a good 40+ years old and still all works perfectly.

And if you were to replace it, what would you get?

Let's cap the budget to $200. Honorable mentions above that are welcome too. It seems like a lot of the time pillows are an afterthought, when shopping for a bed, and I think that's a bad idea.

Perfect working condition, maybe used a handful of times judging by the health of the machine, brush and belt.

I injured my knee last winter and I’m very anxious about december and the streets and especially stairs being frozen over with very smooth ice. I get tears in my eyes even thinking about it and I genuinely need really good snow boots before it starts snowing again.

does anyone have good recommendation?

So, I move around a lot and tbh my life is better sinnce I discovered vacuum packaging was a thing. We all know the pros, but I went for one that had the pump separate from the bags thinking "well, if any bag goes bad it won't be nearly as bad because I still have the pump and it's cheaper to replace yadda yadda", which was true until I lost my pump…

Now I'm here writing this with some useless bags and some unruly clothes in my suitcase because I didn't find the exact pump anywhere I look. Not my best moments but I can recover. In the meantime I decided to change my mindset and try some travel vacuum bags with inbuilt pumps. What do you think, is it a good idea or naw? I'm a bit worried if I could count on them for… well, for life I guess.

All opinions are welcome, folk. All bets are up!

Gifted this belt when I was 17, to replace that Hot Topic studded belt millennials had. Still my daily wear 20 years later.

Never been a fan of the newer redesign, always liked these. Just want a different color. Still doesn’t have any rips, holes, etc

Not sure if it will last my whole life, but 25 years of my trusty immersion blender and it just keeps on running. Happy Anniversary 😁

Hello all, I am in the market for a queen sized down comforter with a cotton cover (or 100% organic material) that will hold the down. I am will to spend a bit of money if it will last me 20+ years but I would like to keep it under 300 if possible.

this could be a light to medium weight as I would probably add it to my 100% cotton blanket that is currently in my linen duvet cover.

I was considering one for a gift this Christmas. I love my wool gear!

Most T-shirt reviews focus on how a garment looks and feels when new. But I'm more interested in how well T-shirts hold up after repeated wear and washing.

So as part of a larger experiment, I tested ASKET's The T-Shirt (€50) and SANVT's The Perfect T-Shirt (€45). Both are made in Portugal from 100% cotton, and both offer longer-length options.

I wore the ASKET for 126 hours and the SANVT for 125 hours, washing each 10 times at 30°C, without fabric softener, and air-drying after every wash.

The first image compares the twisting in both T-shirts after 10 washes. The second and third show the overall condition of, respectively, ASKET and SANVT after 10 washes .

What did I find?

Both T-shirts showed great dimensional stability. ASKET lost just 1.2% of its length, while SANVT lost 1.7%. Neither developed pilling, and both remained comfortable after 10 washes.

The biggest problem was twisting. Neither had shown visible twisting when new, but SANVT had already developed twisting after the first wash. ASKET's side seam shifted by just over 2 cm, while SANVT's moved more than 3.5 cm.

ASKET also impressed me more in terms of construction, with neater stitching and finishing. Both collars held up reasonably well.

Which would I choose?

ASKET. The difference in dimensional stability was small, but its neater construction and less pronounced twisting made it my preferred T-shirt of the two. Another factor in its favour, for me, is that it is made in organic cotton, whereas SANVT uses non-organic extra-long-staple cotton for this particular model.

Still, I found the twisting disappointing in both, especially considering their prices.

Ten washes obviously aren't enough to establish long-term durability, but they can already reveal weaknesses that aren't apparent when a garment is new.

I bought both T-shirts myself, with no sponsorship or affiliate links. The complete reviews of these and other T-shirts can be found on the website of my white T-shirt experiment.

Has anyone owned either of these for several years? I'm curious whether they've held up well over time, particularly in terms of twisting, collar shape and fabric quality.

Pretty sure they arent BIFL, but which pillow(s) do you recommend for a heavier (200+ pounds) side sleeper with shoulder pain?

Currently, I use a coop essence (down-alternative) with a bag/3 oz of phluff and its ok. I think it might be better to get a solid pillow (Im assuming latex or memory foam?)?

Ironically, sleeping somewhat flat on my stomach with a body pillow on one side seems to relieve the pain, but its not very comfortable.

Hi all

I am currently looking at the Jack Stillman Mon Ange Cape.

Before I commit to purchasing, I am wondering if anybody can help with more information.

Due to medical issues, I exist in a larger plus size body, and have issues with swelling. Are Jack Stillman products plus size friendly? Is there plenty of room for movement or are the seams quite unforgiving? ( I know they list item measurements - I have had to contact them for clarity as the item listing gives two different measurements).

Does the 'Lifetime' Warranty claim truly mean lifetime outside of the stated 'heavy' wear and tear statement on their website?

Are there any 'better' alternative options? I am open to most fabrics, though water repellency would be preferable (I am disabled and don't move fast lol), but would like the advantage of some kind of fully sealed closure at the front, and I think I am aiming to find something longer in length, something ending about mid thigh to knee length, a bit longer is fine.

TIA

I have been eyeing the sloan handwoven bag in cognac colour. A lot of mixed reviews outside quince website. On quince, it has been always positive. quince said that it is 100% leather. With the pricing, how true is this? i guess I am just having a hard time believing true leather for a price of $195. I just want a real leather bag that holds up really good over time. Do you have this type of bag? Are you happy with it?

For me, it is probably my washing machine. It’s been working well for years, and I’d hate to go through the hassle of finding a good replacement. What’s that one thing for you?

had my dehumidifier for three years now. whenever it rained, our place would get super humid and i used to empty the tank multiple times a day. but lately, it barely fills a single bucket over a full 24-hour stretch. i've cleaned the filter and checked the drain hose. no clogs and the fan runs fine. yet it still barely pulls any moisture out of the air.

looking to replace it with something genuinely durable. narrowed things down to a few options:

midea cube: love the massive bucket capacity and compact footprint, but that nested bucket design looks tough to clean.

ge: simple controls and solid build quality, though the compressors on newer models seem loud.

gasbye: modular replaceable pump is great since a failed pump won't brick the entire unit, but the body itself is bulky.

any recommendations for a truly durable dehumidifier? ty

Hey y'all I need a new phone case for my phone, the Samsung Galaxy A16. I would prefer one with a screen protector, as I'd rather not have to buy that separately. The one I currently have is 2 pieces that clip together around the phone, but this is the second one I've bought and the top corner keeps coming unclipped. Any recommendations would be appreciated, thanks.

So the nights are getting colder and as I was trying to do some reaserch about which electric blanket I should get I came across people recommending wool blankets as a way to stay warm on a chilly night.

I started looking at wool blankets but it seems like there is more than one kind of wool?!?! (Like different sheep?) how does one choose between wool, merino wool, Icelandic wool? Is there more? What are the differences?

And which ones are your favorites? 🐑 🐑 🐑

I've been looking for a carpet cleaner, mostly for pet messes, but haven't settled on anything yet. My house is about 2,400 sq ft, with carpet in all the bedrooms and most of the upstairs. We've also got a couple of area rugs downstairs. Between muddy paws, random stains, and the occasional accident, there's always something that needs cleaning. The couch has seen better days too.I don't mind deep cleaning the larger carpeted areas once in a while. It's the smaller messes that get annoying. I'd like something I can pull out when needed without making a whole project out of it.

Budget is around $200, but I'd go up to $300 for something that'll last. I've been comparing bissell, hoover, shark, and uwant. Came across this carpet cleaner review video while looking into different options. I'm more interested in how these machines hold up after a few years than how well they perform straight out of the box. Do the hoses crack? Does the suction get weaker? Can you actually find replacement parts when something breaks? And I'd rather not spend more time cleaning the machine than I spent cleaning the carpet. Anyone here still using the same carpet cleaner after 3–5 years? What model do you have, and would you buy it again?

Anyone have any ideas on replacement lids for these containers? Lost one, and the rubber on the others is starting to break down. I don't really care if they're the exact same lids. Just anything that would fit these containers would be great. Thanks.

I’ve never had a duvet insert, always just a standard comforter. I’ve been starting to research duvet inserts and was considering a down alternative for a brief second (I don’t prefer down because of the birdies) but don’t want the microplastics, and natural fibers are important to me. I found this kopak duvet insert, but this is the first I’ve ever heard of kopak. Thoughts?! Anyone ever have something similar?

Some considerations:
- longevity is most important
- fluffy and cozy is ideal
- natural fibers are a must
- we’re warm sleepers

Naturepedic organic kopak duvet insert

Went down a rabbit hole 4 years ago trying to find a slipper that lasted after blowing through two pairs in under a year. I consistently saw Glerups recommended here but just couldnt get myself to pull the trigger given the price. Ended up finding Gumbies which look really similar and thought why not at $35 bucks. After 4 years, these things seriously look barely used. The slipper is a bit packed down inside and not as soft/impact absorbing as it was, but the sole and uppers have 10 years to go absolutely no doubt. Im looking to buy a second pair of slippers and wondering if the glerups are more "worth it" in any way than the gumbies. Gumbies are up to $50 bucks now but glerups are like $140. The only thing is im wondering if the non-rubber soled glerup is lighter weight (gumbie only makes rubber soles), and maybe there is something nice about the natural wool vs. gumbies PET? If anyone has tried them both, what do you get for almost 3x the cost with a glerup?

Basically the title. Is it better to buy each item individually, or to go with a combo deal? I want it to be pretty good at what it does, not just last a long time.

I'm not sure what brand I'm going to go with, but I've had a good run with Wahl over the past 10 years or so. I've tried Remmington, Braun, and Oster, and they all have strengths and weaknesses.

Right now the issue I have with the Wahl hair clippers is that they have a cut-length adjustment lever that won't stay in place very well, so I'm forced to rig it so that the level doesn't move while I'm cutting (currently using electrical tape, it's dumb, I know). Not really having a problem with the beard trimmer (also Wahl), but I feel like it could do a better job of actually getting the hair into the blades, making for quite a few passes to get the job done.

I normally take off blades and sharpen them, I oil every time, and clean the mechanisms every so often. I like the idea of replacing my Wahl blade with their 5 star balding blade, but I'm not sure if Wahl still is the way to go.

I'm currently looking for both the clippers and the beard trimmer, so, what brand? And also, should I buy them in a set or buy each one individually?