That’s the way!!! Take care of it and it’ll take care of you!

My dad’s electric water kettle still works a decade later. I refuse to use it cause to me rust is icky, but mine still works 7 years later too! He refuses to use mine cause to him plastic parts is icky. Lol. Daily use indeed.

I've used mine nearly every day, except for that stretch during COVID when all us guys decided to try buzz cuts.

I do clean out the vent every year though.

I’m sure 40 years ago they knew it wouldn’t fit into their 2022 home and purchased it specifically to annoy you when their child posted a photo to Reddit. 🙄

Dang. My mom’s Conair blow dryer from 2004 or 2005 still works. But it only gets used once or twice a year so….

I’ve never actually had electronics die on me. Except computers. And LED battery-operated light strands (tbf, $10 lights lasting almost 3 years of year-round use is pretty impressive). But normal stuff like curling irons still work decades later. It’s just…basic tech. Sturdy. But the OP’s blow dryer probably died die to heat from the clogged vent and insides.

I run the exo mountain gear packs for hunting, can easily run 100+ in them.

https://exomtngear.com/

I also used the USMC main pack (FILBE) and humped 100+ pounds in it for 3 weeks at mountain warfare training center in the winter.

One of the biggest issues with weight is not suing the hip belts correctly. Should ride high on your hips and extend above your head.

I got a ConAir my sophomore year off HS (2005) and it's still running. 11 years for a simple tool doesn't seem notably long.

Those are completely differ types of socks - Smartwool are merino wool socks. Bombas are mostly ankle cotton compression socks

It’s very pretty - I love the color scheme.

11 years is a lifetime and a half for electronics? I’m impressed at least.

Clean it out first. Then maybe it’ll turn on again?

My parents used a tumble weed their first Christmas.

You say it’s a high mark-up but what are your comparisons? I feel like Bombas tend to run slightly cheaper than Smartwool or DarnTough (not counting sale prices). Are there other socks you deal with that have the lifetime guarantee at a lower price point?

My cats taught my toddler how to break branches and now the tree has seen its last Christmas

Gitman Brothers Vintage is slim and long IME

This is really good to know. I got rid of all my other socks and just have a few pairs of the darn tough mid calf hiking socks. I was going to get some of their athletic socks for the summer, but it looks like I'll need to go elsewhere

I have been using an $11 mop from target for over 9 years? It didn’t come with a bucket, but I already had one.

Love mine! On year two with them, haven't taken them to the sharpener yet.

Maybe online? Ebay and the like?

Not sure size/build wise, but I have a couple second-hand Brooks Brothers and they are just really well made. Everything from the fabric to the cut to the finishing is just like no shortcuts, done right.

Great idea, thank you!

Love all the pine cones! I wish my parents' original tree had been preserved (for me!). It was small, ensconced in a pretty, glittery white container, and was set up on an even prettier little white table (long gone). But I do have a few precious photos (c. 1964-ish).

u/groovy604 are you aware you can do this ≠ and it makes it look so much cleaner?

Are you also aware that this sub accepts things that aren’t literally made for your entire life? Did you ever consider that your worthless comment added nothing to this discussion?

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I use Hill People Gear. Maybe check Goruck for training

AirPods max !