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dianaprince76 t1_j1t4byd wrote
Reply to BIFL Kitchen Essentials by frannybones
Metal measuring spoons and cups. All clad makes nice ones. Debuyer carbon steel frying pan. Duralex glasses.
[deleted] t1_j1t4bru wrote
Reply to comment by 0000GKP in The only Apple product I've ever owned. I got it for Christmas in 2009 and it still does the job! by probablyborednh
Yup. Have a 2011 MacBook Pro still going! Granted, I upgraded the SSD and battery on it at one point but that was easy after watching a YouTube video on it. It’s still fast!
PositiveArm t1_j1t49jy wrote
Reply to Looking for Cool Parka for Guy by Twewy1997
Rab Valiance jacket might be what you're looking for. I like mine; very warm, seems to be high quality.
cappyned t1_j1t47l0 wrote
Reply to comment by notproudortired in Recommendation for BIFL chef's knife? by notproudortired
Thanks I had problems finding the link
Junior_B t1_j1t3mf0 wrote
Reply to BIFL Kitchen Essentials by frannybones
Kitchen Aid stand mixer. Iron skillet (I have a Lodge). Oxo mini beaker measuring set. Measuring spoons with etched marking so they don’t rub off.
mildOrWILD65 t1_j1t3k68 wrote
Reply to BIFL Kitchen Essentials by frannybones
Most kitchen accessories by OXO are very good quality.
Heavier stainless steel pots and pans are excellent choices, literally compare them by hand. Look for solid rivets at the handles, too.
A small cast iron and medium cast iron skillet are essential
A decent, steel wok, flat bottomed, is a good buy. Flat because US/UK/EU stove tops/hobs.
BuckeyeBTH t1_j1t2z9n wrote
Reply to comment by UNDF in Looking for Cool Parka for Guy by Twewy1997
Sort of? I had to bring the physical jacket in for exchange, with both pieces.
They looked at it, agreed they could not repair the inner piece and exchanged the whole thing for free.
I guess there's something about how those are stuffed that they can't fix? Idk ..
UNDF t1_j1t2r5i wrote
Reply to comment by BuckeyeBTH in Looking for Cool Parka for Guy by Twewy1997
Did you have to provide a proof of purchase?
frannybones t1_j1t2lhp wrote
I cannot stress how much I love my Crate & Barrel Lounge ii
MyUncleIsBen t1_j1t2l8g wrote
Reply to Looking for Cool Parka for Guy by Twewy1997
I've had a Fjall Raven for five years now and love it
xueimelb t1_j1t2bgh wrote
Reply to Request: Best office chair for bad back by ilovetpb
Been sitting on one of these for a few years. That really doesn't qualify the BIFL title, but it seems sturdy so far, and hasn't hurt anything. That said, the other comments are correct, a chair won't fix this for you. https://www.staples.com/staples-ayalon-mesh-and-fabric-task-chair-black/product_2722088
ShrimpyEatWorld6 t1_j1t22ze wrote
Reply to comment by cuttysliceychopchop in What Scores Did People Get for Christmas? by Sweet_Philosopher
Thanks! I don’t know why the downvotes either!
1sadistictech t1_j1t1ni0 wrote
Reply to Denon (AVR-1911) AV reviewer from 2011 & Sony (CDP-C245) 5 disc CD player from 1994, still going strong 💪 by fastpicker89
I love my 1911! Still rolling hard after all these years.
Party-Ad-6077 t1_j1t18e9 wrote
An 8.5x11 printed photo of the 5.11 tactical pants my family forgot to buy for me until Christmas morning
zap_p25 t1_j1t08ut wrote
Reply to Best boot shoelaces to buy by JoeB-123
Depends on the boot...
Hiking boots and snow boots...I typically use paracord.
Work boots...mine don't have laces.
Everyday boots...mine don't have laces.
Dress boots...mine don't have laces.
kraftcrew t1_j1szgmv wrote
Reply to comment by Sufficient_Message95 in Best boot shoelaces to buy by JoeB-123
Mine are almost that old and show no signs of wearing out, including at the hook eyelets at the top of my boots.
Burtmacklinsburner t1_j1szg9p wrote
Reply to Request: Best office chair for bad back by ilovetpb
Herman Miller Embody took my back pain away.
Ambitious-Hornet9673 t1_j1szfr6 wrote
Reply to comment by jnortond in Request: Best office chair for bad back by ilovetpb
A Steelcase Leap is my wish list chair. I pretty actively search second hand. Just in case someone doesn’t know what they have.
joboo62 t1_j1sz6o5 wrote
Reply to Wanting to upgrade hair clippers for self cut by StarrkC
I have been close cutting my hair for 30+ years. Oster Classic 76 still chugging along 000 clipper. Once a week or so. Amazing BIFL.
Looski t1_j1syh56 wrote
Reply to comment by jnortond in Request: Best office chair for bad back by ilovetpb
Same, I was rather heavy and the steelcase leap held my weight well. I've lost a ton of weight and my chair is still great. It needs to be re-upholstered, but other than that it's still going strong after 10+yrs of ownership
jcloudypants t1_j1sy8gg wrote
Reply to Looking for Cool Parka for Guy by Twewy1997
Look up Relwen. Thank me later.
Substantial_City4618 t1_j1sxy4r wrote
Reply to Looking for Cool Parka for Guy by Twewy1997
Carhart extreme Yukon parka.
Sufficient_Message95 t1_j1sxvn3 wrote
Reply to comment by kraftcrew in Best boot shoelaces to buy by JoeB-123
Da best! Will outlast my 7 year old boots! Heavy user
Aww_Nice_Marmot t1_j1sxf0l wrote
Reply to Looking for Cool Parka for Guy by Twewy1997
Take a look at Nobis. I've been really happy with mine and I think it fits all your requirements (although cost may be slightly higher than the budget listed, I don't quite remember).
Junior_Ad2955 t1_j1t4qdd wrote
Reply to BIFL Kitchen Essentials by frannybones
Liberty Tabletop flatware. Also don’t be fooled by OXO