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C0UNT3RW3IGHTS t1_j5u2ewx 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've had a Dakine backpack that I've used near daily for over a decade, all the way through university and through every job I've had since and it's still going. I've been meaning to make a post about it in this sub, but I guess you've beaten me too it.

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hz92837 t1_j5u27n5 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’ve had a Dakine school backpack for 10 years now. I used it every day in university, wear it to work, and have taken it on every vacation, camping trip, hike since and it’s still in perfect condition

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somewhereinthestars t1_j5u06iq 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

Do pick pockets avoid you? I always wondered if beaten up bags were a deterrent. I'd say don't clean it if you don't have people trying to take your stuff when you travel.

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Searchingforgoodnews t1_j5tyt0s wrote

Reply to comment by bettyknockers786 in Bed frame that isn’t particle board? by Plastic-ashtray

Haha, it was driving me nuts. I tighten the screws and it would still squeak. I sprayed the lubricant at the 4 corners where the metals attached and I sprayed the screws as well. I did this Sunday, as I just found out about this. You can also use WD40 I read, as most people are familiar with that. But I'm very frugal and wanted to save 2 dollars lol so I bought the 3 in 1 silicone lubricant, it worked immediately, not a squeak out of my bed. This is the link, but again as I read online most metal lubricants will work.

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Manticore412 t1_j5ty6i7 wrote

Reply to BMW M leather jacket 40+ years old. I inherited it from my stepfather 20 years ago and wore it every year since then, like across fall & winter time. The zip is now broken, the color faded away but still - by far - my favorite jacket. by k7v1n

I'm thirding the leather conditioning. It's easy and can be found nearly anywhere that sells shoe polish. Just rub a little in every couple of years, it'll make your jacket look nearly new and last much longer.

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iDontShitCamping t1_j5twnd8 wrote

Reply to comment by Ancient-Alps 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

Their new gear doesn’t seem to match the quality they used to have. My Gortex Dakine gloves also started falling apart after half a season.

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