unforunetly both times bought at decathlon, and there they said "normal usage, no refund", but nevertheless, several products from them already didn't work out, so low trust towards the brand

I love my Tom Beckbe's Tensaw Jacket..

In case it's helpful to you or others with similar concern: do not use fabric softener a on your towels (liquid, dryer sheets, tears of your vanquished enemies, etc.) They add a waxy layer to your towels that make them less absorbent

This is a good idea! I’ll have to look for a set and hope I can find extra pillow cases that looks the same!! He is allergic to pretty much everything in spring and summer so this might help with his allergies as well. Thank you!!

I’m not sure this is more reliable than any other reasonable quality stereo amp though

In my outdoor environment, I've never had wooden outdoor furniture last tremendously long even if I bring it in in the winter.

If you do opt for wood, I would recommend getting furniture that has metal bracket connections instead of just wood joints. Those are the sections that will wiggle away from each other over time. A woodworker told me that after I complained how short outdoor furniture lasts.

Yeah i mean, for how handsome the thing is, *anything* is BIFL if you are ok with constantly buying spare parts. Tubes there are about £20 each, now that they are still being made.

Is that a tube amp? I'm assuming it only takes analog signals?

I know its spelled differently but I always thought it was weird that these amps and Apple Macs could co-exist especially when Apple got into music.

+1 for Turkish but also lands end has some nice ones

Me too, those things are amazing

I like the thin like a kitchen towel turkish towels with no pile at all. They are not plush and likely won't last forever but they dry quickly when hung. I like that unlike plush terry bath sheets they do not hog up the whole load and they dry much quicker in the dryer. I do keep some plush terry for sometimes but for every day I use the thin no plush kind.

Lands End Supima cotton Bath SHEET

That’s the important part. Get yourself the BIG towel, you’ll thank me. They’re so soft and amazing. We own 6 in our house, 2 per person.

Check out the Turkish towels on Frontgate

My bath sheet from Frontgate is the the best I’ve ever had! Bath sheets generally are great because they are so much bigger.

Agree. Saying this as a person who has bought my Mac gear new… and has my father’s Macs from the late 60s/70s … both are overbuilt & work great!

Agree with the ‘ it’s not the brand it’s how it’s made’ sentiment. 100% cotton, densely woven but not velour. That’s all you really need to look for.

I still have towels I bought at Sears when I went off to college, 1990, other than faded a bit, still good. Had and wore out the Target towels from our wedding registry. I guess they were not Targets top tier towels. Still have both children’s nap time towel from kindergarten -Walmart towels!- oldest is now a junior in college and younger is a freshman. The applique on both has worn out but pleasantly surprised at how sturdy snd long lived they have been.

My mom would win the ‘bought the best towel ever’ game though. Moved to England to marry my dad in 1968. Only brought a suitcase of clothes, had to buy household goods when she arrived. Bought a plaid woven towel at some high end department store in London. Still using it, not even faded. 54 years and counting.

I buy extra pillowcases and change them every couple of days (mostly due to allergies). If his head is releasing oil and/or sweat onto his pillowcase, he probably shouldn’t have his face laying on it for multiple nights in a row, regardless of color.

I much more reliable indicator of tube health is how hot they’re biased. Tubes biased close to the crossover can last a loooong time.

Thank you for saying that. My breath caught in my chest for moment when I read it. Peace to you.

Oof

Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest and I love my Filson. Haven't had to use the warranty on clothes yet, but I had a backpack with a strap that was getting wonky and It was zero hassle getting it fixed for free.

Please, it's pronounced mee-kro-wah-vay

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That’s it, a real pile of carp.