Recent comments in /f/BuyItForLife
TwillzKillz t1_j5sp09c wrote
BadOakOx t1_j5sov26 wrote
Spiritual_Worth t1_j5somlv wrote
Reply to I’ve had this Dakine backpack for ~17 years and have taken it on all my trips. The zippers on this thing still work like they are new. All my other backpacks have had their zippers break off so this is my old trusty pack. by cumaboardladies
Dakine rocks. Have had mine for about 15 years and it’s travelled well. Still looks almost new.
doublebarreldarrel t1_j5smgrc wrote
Reply to I’ve had this Dakine backpack for ~17 years and have taken it on all my trips. The zippers on this thing still work like they are new. All my other backpacks have had their zippers break off so this is my old trusty pack. by cumaboardladies
I have at least a dozen Dakine bags ranging from jumbo duffles to small specialized containers and pouches and without fail, every single one has vastly exceeded expectations with regards to functionality, durability, and all around usability. Can’t say enough good things about this brand.
F-21 t1_j5slhmv wrote
Reply to Walking Boots in the UK by 7ewis
Check out Jim Green boots, especially African Ranger or the Razorback models. African ranger is for a bit warmer weather, but probably ok for UK winters? Very simple and well made and relatively cheap... Razorback is a bit heavier and stiffer and thicker. I also like what the company stands for.
tonetonitony t1_j5sl9ce wrote
Reply to comment by BadOakOx in I’ve had this Dakine backpack for ~17 years and have taken it on all my trips. The zippers on this thing still work like they are new. All my other backpacks have had their zippers break off so this is my old trusty pack. by cumaboardladies
I mean not all of the companies that use them are high quality.
why_ntp t1_j5skydn wrote
Reply to comment by FishWithAppendages in I’ve had this Dakine backpack for ~17 years and have taken it on all my trips. The zippers on this thing still work like they are new. All my other backpacks have had their zippers break off so this is my old trusty pack. by cumaboardladies
I’m after a duffel bag with wheels and Dakine is near the top of my list. What would you recommend instead?
BadOakOx t1_j5sktm1 wrote
Reply to comment by tonetonitony in I’ve had this Dakine backpack for ~17 years and have taken it on all my trips. The zippers on this thing still work like they are new. All my other backpacks have had their zippers break off so this is my old trusty pack. by cumaboardladies
I have never had YYK fail on me.
sheesh_doink t1_j5sk16a wrote
Reply to I’ve had this Dakine backpack for ~17 years and have taken it on all my trips. The zippers on this thing still work like they are new. All my other backpacks have had their zippers break off so this is my old trusty pack. by cumaboardladies
My first school backpack was from dakine. And that thing lasted me 10 good years before it got nicked by some dick at school. Great backpacks!
delicioustreeblood t1_j5sje8o wrote
Reply to pajama pants don't expect them to last for life... but looking for the best pair recommendations by billythebeefpuppet
LL Bean is a solid option
[deleted] t1_j5sixei wrote
Reply to comment by TomTurkey_WiiU in Good trailing boots. by Hulkmaster
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tonetonitony t1_j5sijvw wrote
Reply to comment by pjm3 in I’ve had this Dakine backpack for ~17 years and have taken it on all my trips. The zippers on this thing still work like they are new. All my other backpacks have had their zippers break off so this is my old trusty pack. by cumaboardladies
YKK is used by sooo many companies, though. They’re not all high quality.
TwystedKynd OP t1_j5sif2z wrote
Reply to comment by Personalvintage in This Mountainsmith day pack has survived 20+ years of international travel, Burning Man, and countless trips. Zippers work perfectly, no fraying or holes, just slight discoloration on the yellow bits. by TwystedKynd
It's never been washed. Smacked the hell out of to get dust off of it at times, but that's it. This thing baffles me.
Personalvintage t1_j5sepmn wrote
Reply to comment by TwystedKynd in This Mountainsmith day pack has survived 20+ years of international travel, Burning Man, and countless trips. Zippers work perfectly, no fraying or holes, just slight discoloration on the yellow bits. by TwystedKynd
You just put it in the washing machine?
elcordiplomat t1_j5sdkxt wrote
Reply to pajama pants don't expect them to last for life... but looking for the best pair recommendations by billythebeefpuppet
Hospital scrubs are designed to take a beating with daily washings, so if you use them to sleep and wash them normally they should last longer.
LawSchoolLoser1 t1_j5sd4gs wrote
Reply to comment by yellowsweater1414 in Bed frame that isn’t particle board? by Plastic-ashtray
We love our thuma, but I wouldn’t exactly call it affordable haha
Ricepattydaddy t1_j5sbhv7 wrote
Reply to I’ve had this Dakine backpack for ~17 years and have taken it on all my trips. The zippers on this thing still work like they are new. All my other backpacks have had their zippers break off so this is my old trusty pack. by cumaboardladies
Absolutely love my Dakine back pack which is 15 years old. I had to get the zipper replaced because I used to over fill it with beer as a teenager but other than that it's in absolutely mint condition.
They also have an excellent customer service department. I have 2 winter jackets, a pair of snow pants, and winter gloves and they're all great.
cayden2 t1_j5sax33 wrote
Reply to comment by FishWithAppendages in I’ve had this Dakine backpack for ~17 years and have taken it on all my trips. The zippers on this thing still work like they are new. All my other backpacks have had their zippers break off so this is my old trusty pack. by cumaboardladies
Classic capitalism trashing another good thing. Need to make record profits year over year. It's such an asinine way to do things long term. It's the reason we can't have appliances that don't last more than a few months after their warranty takes a dump.
Fickle-Locksmith9763 t1_j5saspp wrote
Reply to comment by Hulkmaster in Good trailing boots. by Hulkmaster
Tall woman here - I bought leather Vasque sundowners when I was 17. Wore them backpacking, got them wet, for daily wear, all over.
At 19, the top of one split, and I sent it back for a repair. They sent me an entirely new pair as it shouldn’t have done that. I wore those for so long, I had to have them resoled. I never formally retired them - at 29 an airline lost my suitcase, which meant that I never saw them again.
Idrather_be_fishing t1_j5s9ibn wrote
Reply to I’ve had this Dakine backpack for ~17 years and have taken it on all my trips. The zippers on this thing still work like they are new. All my other backpacks have had their zippers break off so this is my old trusty pack. by cumaboardladies
My Dakine “Day Tripper” pack is still going strong 23 years later! It’s like family to me.
cumaboardladies OP t1_j5s9gd3 wrote
Reply to comment by FishWithAppendages in I’ve had this Dakine backpack for ~17 years and have taken it on all my trips. The zippers on this thing still work like they are new. All my other backpacks have had their zippers break off so this is my old trusty pack. by cumaboardladies
That’s what I’m afraid of. This thing has been through some SHIT and never let me down. I’m sure it’s one of those “they sure don’t make em like they used to!”
OffBrandJesusChrist t1_j5s9ay3 wrote
Reply to I’ve had this Dakine backpack for ~17 years and have taken it on all my trips. The zippers on this thing still work like they are new. All my other backpacks have had their zippers break off so this is my old trusty pack. by cumaboardladies
Dude! I’ve had a north face backpack that I bought in 2008. Hasn’t even torn and it’s been through some shit.
D3th2Aw3 t1_j5s95p3 wrote
Reply to I’ve had this Dakine backpack for ~17 years and have taken it on all my trips. The zippers on this thing still work like they are new. All my other backpacks have had their zippers break off so this is my old trusty pack. by cumaboardladies
I actually just tossed my dakine a couple months ago! Finally got a hole in the bottom after 18 years of use. I was sad to replace it. Grabbed a Savotta so should be my last backpack.
b1gd4ta t1_j5s8uy9 wrote
Reply to comment by Fozee in Good trailing boots. by Hulkmaster
If you can find the the mid high speedgoat goretex are perfect snow runners and the ora recovery slides are like heaven at home.
If I'm not running on real trails I like running in hoka, but walking in them is a no. Basically this was a long winded way to agree with OP
brainplot t1_j5sp4o8 wrote
Reply to I’ve had this Dakine backpack for ~17 years and have taken it on all my trips. The zippers on this thing still work like they are new. All my other backpacks have had their zippers break off so this is my old trusty pack. by cumaboardladies
It does look a little beat up though :)