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

submitted 10 months ago by fortniteplaya@lemmy.zip to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

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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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[–] Kolanaki@yiffit.net 5 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

Groove Life makes some fucking solid belts. And if you do actually manage to destroy it somehow, they have a lifetime warranty.

If you toke and like resin carts, Eleaf batteries are amazing. I was going through whatever I could find at smoke shops about once or twice a month before I got an Eleaf. I've had this thing for 2 or 3 years now... So long I can't even remember exactly. It lasts for days and charges in like 10 minutes if you have a quick charge capable charger. Plus it's compact and also has voltage settings.

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[–] khannie@lemmy.world 5 points 10 months ago

I know it's only one data point, but I was gifted a Zanussi fridge freezer by my best man as a wedding present in 2004. It is still going strong. I will never buy any other brand if and when the time comes.

[–] PrimordialTaco@lemmy.world 4 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Outdoor Research for hiking/outdoors wear. Great quality and they stand behind their lifetime warranty. My father in law had his winter gloves split open after owning them for 30 years and they replaced them.

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[–] BustinJiber@lemmy.world 4 points 10 months ago (1 children)

This maybe a bit of a niche thing but I am using Sandisk Clip Sport mp3 player (although it has lossless FLAC support too) for something like 10+ years of nearly everyday use with no problem, which is crazy.

Also another weird thing is this cheap wireless mouse from A4Tech that lasts still for now like 8-6 years with no single issue. I maybe just rolled natural 20s on random cheap Chinese crap and got a perfect specimen or maybe it's actually good. I have no idea.

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[–] lobut@lemmy.ca 4 points 10 months ago (13 children)

Request: Fridge brands?

My Samsung fridge broke down. I just got a Frigidaire from Costco and it arrived broken so I'm returning it.

[–] drathvedro@lemm.ee 2 points 10 months ago (4 children)

Joining in, any tips for a good electric kettle or thermopot?

I tried the cheap ones, and expensive ones, even in-the-middle ones. All of them suckers keep burning down in a year or two.

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[–] Grayox@lemmy.ml 4 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Solovair are better than doc martens by a mile.

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[–] RozhkiNozhki@lemmy.world 4 points 10 months ago

Lee Valley makes durable tools and various other stuff. These measuring cups and spoons are going to end up in my will.

[–] thrawn@lemmy.world 4 points 10 months ago

Don’t think I saw this one yet, but Briggs & Riley luggage. Lifetime no-questions-asked repairs for all functional damage, even if intentionally inflicted.

They’re also just very good. The BIFLness is cool but I’d have gone with another if it weren’t also the best in general. Super practical design.

[–] Habahnow@sh.itjust.works 3 points 10 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.

[–] hydrospanner@lemmy.world 3 points 10 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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[–] SendMePhotos@lemmy.world 3 points 10 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.

[–] PlantObserver@lemmy.world 3 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 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

[–] dabu@lemmy.world 3 points 10 months ago

Outdoor clothing in Europe - Mammut

[–] iAmTheTot@kbin.social 3 points 10 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.

[–] SynAcker@lemmy.world 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

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

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[–] pHr34kY@lemmy.world 3 points 10 months ago (5 children)

Filco Majestouch keyboard. I've been programming on mine for over 5 years.

It probably won't outlast my IBM Model M, but it does feel lighter on the fingers.

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[–] Lemminary@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 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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[–] aew360@lemm.ee 2 points 10 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

[–] natecox@programming.dev 2 points 10 months ago

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

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