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Salmon_Bear1 t1_jcv8ndk wrote

IMO, a lot brands CAN be BIFL if you are willing to learn clothing repair. I have a T-shirt I was gifted 15 years ago, which was owned by an in-law for years before that. It has a couple little holes which I have covered up with some fun embroidery designed. (Embroidery can survive the washer/dryer with the right technique and care.)

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likewoodandfood t1_jcv0pxq wrote

+1

They aren’t BIFL but hiking/walking shoes aren’t really supposed to be.

When this pair falls apart they’ll get demoted to yard work shoes and then I’ll buy a new pair for hiking

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fruitofthepast t1_jcuwr2g wrote

Duckworth, Patagonia, Suay LA, Johnson Woolen Mills, Gamine Workwear, Ecologyst, Imogene + Willie, Beaton Linen. I've also had really good luck with jackets from LL Bean and Eddie Bauer.

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AdmiralBofa t1_jcuv87v wrote

A Barbour waxed canvas coat will last forever. They require some care unlike anything else I own, y'know, 'cause it's the only garment I own that needs wax reapplied periodically, but it ages like a fine antique and is built to last.

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donksdonks42 t1_jcuq170 wrote

I had a few Cross Morphs for a while back in middle and high school. Much more durable and reliable than the sexy ion, but less so than a century or something. The grip material started sagging on one, and the tines that pop out broke on another. But overall, a tasteful gift. I’m glad yours is still running strong.

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vickeryj t1_jcu2n41 wrote

I would recommend this general approach as well. Any of the full sized ones with hepa, carbon, and dual sensors should be similar. I would buy whichever one you can get for the best price, as the prices seem to be all over the place.

I got the AM90 for $154, and while being able to connect to it from my phone is nice, I wouldn’t hesitate to buy a similar model without that feature.

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