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Good “Buy for Life” Brands (lemmy.zip)

submitted 11 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Some that come to mind are:

Benchmade - knives Darn Tough - socks Carhartt - good work gear Doc martens - footwear

What are some good reputable brands that you have had for 5 years + with little to no issues or with a lifetime warranty.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 11 months ago

Winter Jacket - Klim I bought my jacket with the intent of never having to purchase another one. After speaking with many friends and the sales people at my local motorcycle/snowmobile shop, the consensus was a snowmobile jacket would last.

I chose Klim and have had this jacket since 2016 with no tears or rips. I did have an issue with the zipper but they replaced the entire zipper for free within the last few months.

I will recommend Klim brand jackets for a forever jacket. They are expensive though.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 11 months ago (1 children)

-Good year welt leather boots in general last a very long time. I have a pair of chippewa boots that have lasted me since 2016 and they're still good. Haven't needed to resole them, they're very comfortable. I've worn them maybe 20-30% of the time(I let them rest at least a day between wears). -Straight razors and DE razors last a very long time, and they can both be significantly cheaper than regular disposable razors and electric shavers. -PIAA silicone windshield wipers (I think many silicone based wipers in general) are as BIFL as can be for windshield wipers. I think I have the same pair on my car from 2016.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 11 months ago (2 children)

PIAA silicone windshield wipers (I think many silicone based wipers in general) are as BIFL as can be for windshield wipers. I think I have the same pair on my car from 2016.

I was very disappointed with PIAA wipers when I got a set.

Expensive, and while they did last slightly longer than the 1-1.5 years I usually expect from wipers, from day one, their performance was noticeably worse than all but the cheapest common brands. Basically they never, ever actually cleanly wiped away all the rain. Streaky and leaving trails of water from day one.

So yeah, they lasted longer, but it was at the level of half-worn-out blades anyway, so to me, it was basically a wash on price of one set of PIAA vs two sets of some other brand...and with the other brand, at least I'd get the two honeymoon phases where they were brand new and working fantastically.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 11 months ago

For socks I was introduced to Feetures and stand by them 100%. I can't speak for life yet, but I've had them over a year and they still feel like new. I've also never had a sock that fit my foot properly until I got Feetures.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 11 months ago

Outdoor clothing in Europe - Mammut

[–] [email protected] 3 points 11 months ago (1 children)

GoRuck backpacks. I bought mine a decade ago and it still has impeccable quality.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Unfortunately they've outsourced to Vietnam. I can attest I have several USA made go ruck packs ... and they do still sell a few like that. But they've mostly outsourced; YMMV.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Red Wing boots (only the classic ones). I've had my Iron Rangers for ~~6 years~~ edit: 7 years now as my primary pair of non-athletic footwear. Occasional brush with a bit of conditioner and they look and feel amazing with no signs of slowing down. Will be replacing the sole when it eventually wears out but the original minilug is still going strong

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago

Mission workshop bags. I love mine, it looks as good today as when I got it.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago

The Body Buffer by Manscaped. I don’t like any of their other stuff but my goodness that scrubber is legit. Easy to clean, doesn’t harbor bacteria, easy to grip, very durable, and it creates a nice lather

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

It's American Eagle for me. Their pants have lasted me for longer than any other brand that I've worn regularly. Also, I don't have to adjust them because they just fit.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago

I think they were made on contract, but I got a pair of hiking/work boots almost 35 years ago and aside from the slightest rash on the toe-caps they look perfect. If I knew the brand I'd buy shoes and belts all day.

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