I have had one for several years. It’s the easiest, smoothest can opening experience. I never thought it mattered until I got the ez-duz it. It makes a huge difference!

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Op, pay attention to this one! Chainmail scrubbers are awesome for that cast iron!

Mocassins try Quoddy or Rancourt

I really like my Vitamix. Instant read probe thermometer, cast iron cookware, wustoff knives. I don't love our instant pot.

I got a pair of Vasque boots I love that are going on year 5 now with no signs of slowing down. I'd look at them and other mountaineering brands (if you want super high quality, La Sportiva, mammut, scarpa are made in Italy still..) , they'll be built a lot tougher than regular boots. I've also read good things about Arc'teryx boots

Kuhl. Their outerwear fits me well and it looks like they offer more coats than they have in the past.

My dad has a Sony ES (apparently audiophile series) CD player from 1985. It JUST stopped working a few weeks ago. I tore into it and it looks like the power switch has stopped making a connection, so I've ordered a new switch that will hopefully work to replace the original (which no longer has parts available).

If not, I'll just bypass the switch and put it in a remote controlled power strip so it can be turned on and off that way.

You need one more pair for the week

I’ve worn a belt from them for the past 5 years and it’s been great! Nice to know they have other products as well

https://backpackinglight.dk/clothing/socks/?5901375=g-stock-d-48-1-filter:JTdCJTIyZmlsdGVyJTIyOiU1QiU1RCwlMjJwcmljZSUyMjolN0IlMjJtaW4lMjI6MCwlMjJtYXglMjI6OTk5OTk5OTk5JTdEJTdE

Some on offer on a DK/SE site right now

I've got a couple pairs of heritage redwings that have held up for 6 years now. I definitely wouldn't consider them winter boots for "snow and slush" though, and unless you have the full lug roughneck, traction is an issue on snow and ice

What do you mean "get"? "Upgrade", maybe.

The wallet is the best wallet I've ever owned.

Get a mullet haircut and a 1980s rock band tee shirt with the sleeves cut off.

Bogan it for life.

If it is made in the USA then it is good, if not, suspect

Crescent down works. They are woman owned out of Seattle. Much better coat than Canada down and less expensive. I have their parka and I love it. Gets me through the coldest winters.

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I have an 1911 as well, what wat the reason to upgrade the FW?

My wife loves our Vitamix. Had one issue with the motor a few months after the 7 year warranty expired — called them and they had us send it in. They repaired it / replaced the motor for free despite the warranty date. Not a single issue since then. Customer for life now.

patagonia for technical gear, fjällräven for something more traditional

Arc’teryx Therme Parka can be found on-sale via REI often for about $600.

I use a wool sleeve from Byrd and Belle. You can also find them on Etsy.

Bogs

Wish my CD changer survived. Went through three of them - two Sonys just like that and a pioneer cartridge type.