Belstaff.

https://www.belstaff.com/eu/en/men/leather-jackets

They used to make both.

But they've killed all their heavy duty bags. No more military LEAF Drybags, No more Naos, No more Arrakis, No more Alpha SK.

The only thing left is the LEAF Courier

Here's my personal take,

They're still good, their quality control is insane. I go to their factory outlet in North Van and see their factory seconds. Half the time I can't even see the cosmetic defects even when the tag points them out.

However, almost none of their stuff is made in Canada anymore. Exceptions being the Alpha SV, their military LEAF line, and their Professional line. Essentially "when life is on the line".

My personal take is their golden age was when they were owned by Amer, from mid 2000s to around the mid 2010s. And definitely before Amer was controlled by Chinese firm Anta. They have a lot more casual products now, and some high end fashion collabs. They're chasing fashion and mainstream instead of hard users. While I would say their stuff is well made and durable. Very few of their packs would I classify as indestructible.

The Alpha SK is a recent pack that was bomb proof, it's gone now.

The Naos and Arrakis, are long gone. And nothing they have come even close to those in terms of durability.

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Apparently they were bought by a Chinese company and have gone downhill since.

Don’t have any personal experience but people say they focus a lot on being a luxury brand.

The conundrum is people want lighter. Lighter gear wears more quickly than all the sturdy shit that used to be the norm.

Out of curiosity, how old are we talking? What’s years/age is often considered the gold standard?

That goretex tho

I loved my ‘06 so much-she was totaled two years ago w/200K. Would have gone another 200…..My favorite vehicle ever. Enjoy every mile!

You're about a quarter way through its life-span.

Buy a bottle water VOSS reduce and reuse glass

It's the V6. The Toyota dealer will replace the dash for free. Toyota acknowledged a manufacturer defect, and you just call the dealer and schedule your new dash installation.

The only major repair was head gasket around 170k. Aside from that just regular maintenance, most of which I do myself. I also only use premium gas although the benefits are up for debate.

Is that a made in Canada one? I had a bora 60 that I used for backpacking trips in the 2000’s. It was a workhorse and Arcteryx even changed one of zippers for me for free after 20 years. I sold it last year and I’m sure it’ll get another 20 years of service

The jackets are great and imo the best fit as well. They’re expensive but where I live it’s always raining and I’m willing to lay for the quality

What engine? Ive got an 04 runner V6 185k. Dash is cracked and the AC blend door likes to get stuck but runs and drives perfect.

Gotta love old Toyotas. My 2001 Camry just hit 135k miles

My 1991 Toyota pick up has given me years of service. The odometer broke around 10 years ago and the numbers had already rolled over 100k about 3 times. It was my daily driver until I got my 2003 4runner a few years ago. Now it's going to get some long overdue cosmetic improvements!

Everything except the odo.!

*Stares wistfully* My 2004 RAV4 had about that 2 years ago and was still going strong.....until someone slid through an intersection and rear ended me in -45˚C weather...No bumper could have survived that - just shattered to pieces with that cold! I miss it, 100% a BIFL!

What work have you had done on it

Are Arc'teryx products not as good anymore? I was hoping to get one of their jackets once I get enough disposable income

Thermaflask brand.

For me, the big difference compared to Patagonia is the cut instead of build quality. The Arc Teryx jackets all fit me perfectly without and restriction of movement. The hoods are perfect with helmets, and don’t restrict my view the way my Patagonia ski coat does.

Old Arc Teryx and Osprey packs were the gold standard. I wish i stocked up on more…if i knew then what i know now!