So I've been wanting to purchase the D3 Stainless 3-ply Bonded Cookware Set, 10 piece Set for awhile now based off of browsing this sub for recommendations on cookware. I've already removed a lot of old non stick pans. I have cast iron already and would like to get a few stainless steel pots/pans. Does anyone know if this "sale" price for this set gets any lower than 699.99?

Looking into getting a long lasting potentially life lasting mattress but want some more insight

So I know there are a few posts about this topic but none that had specifically what I am looking for. Will be used mostly for water during the indoor work day.

Here are my wishes

1. Fits in car cup holder
2. Insulated
3. Easily cleaned in dishwasher (like the Owala but it says the bottle itself needs washed by hand)
4. Leak proof
5. Can operate with one hand (don't really want to unscrew cap each time I want a sip but can be flexible on this if I have to)

Carrying handle/loop would be a plus

Thanks!

What is the BEST (Durable, comfortable, and has good pockets/features, in that order) clothes for a lot of abuse in construction? Price is no object, I'm willing to spend upwards for 200 for pants and 500 for a jacket if it'll really last. Specifically, my shirts always fill with holes at my stomach (tool belt and picking shit up with sharp corners or arbasuve surfaces), my pants always rip at the crotch, sometimes at the knees, from all the walking and kneeling, and my hoodies suffer the same fate as my shirts. I have some solid ass boots and socks (Danner Super Rainforest boots, 3 years strong and some 6 year old duluth socks that haven't failed me yet) so I won't need advice in that department

I need pants, hi viz shirts, both long and short sleeved (must be hi viz colors, reflective stripes optional but also looking for that), a jacket, a hoodie or two, a set of rain gear and if you have suggestions for underwear that doesn't ride up on my thighs I'd like some (currently wear Pair of Thieves normal length boxer briefs)

I have carhartt, truwerk, duluth, levi's, and a few others in that price range. They've all disappointed me in way or another, I need something that will last at least a year of being worn at least two days a week. I do own a pair of roundhouse carpenter jeans, but they need some tailoring as the legs are massive, I can damn near put them on after my boots, so they haven't been tested yet

I've been eyeing Helley Hansen for my rain gear, 1620 usa for clothes, still lookin at Roundhouse to see if I like my pants, OriginUSA, and maybe a different pair of truwerk, I bought the summer weather ones, T1 I believe, I found the material uncomfortable. I feel like it gets slimy on the inside when I start to sweat, and my phone comes out of my pocket wet if I sweat a bit too much. If anyone has bought these and has a reference point, maybe a different pair of pants from Truewerk they can give opinions on, I would appreciate it

I have bought two new merino t-shirts made from an ultrafine 16mc wool and they both smelled like a dead animal. I own a couple of different t-shirts from the same brand and they never smelled like that. I was able to remove most of the smell using a mixture of white vinegar and Vanish oxi action cleaner.

What makes some merino wool products smell so bad while others have zero odour? Is there anything they do to the wool to prevent the smell before they send it to production?

Hello, everyone.

Do you have any recommendations for a nice power bank to use while traveling? I have an upcoming vacation that has a lot of flying time, and I want to make sure I can charge my phone and tablet as much as possible.

if anyone could recommend a brand and how much charge theirs can hold, that would be even better.

Thanks in advance.

I did a little search on google and these appear to be the best power banks:

1. Anker PowerCore 10,000 mAk Redux
2. Nitecore NB10000
3. Anker MagGo 633

Which one should I choose?

Hi guys, I’ll be visiting NYC in September and I’d like to buy some clothes (particularly t-shirts) that don’t lose it after a few washes. What stores would you recommend?

Back when I sold mattresses for a living I picked up a Rhapsody pillow for dirt cheap from our clearance room. I'm not joking when I say that the pillow probably weighs 10 lbs, I'm not being hyperbolic. I've used it for close to a decade now and absolutely love it. The issue is is that the memory foam is starting to break down. Instead of being one cohesive brick now it's a bunch of memory foam pebbles. As a broad shouldered side sleeper I need something that's dense and supportive for my neck.

Most memory foam pillows nowadays are too light and soft, with no structure. They're designed for people who are back sleepers. I've tried the pillow cube and all it is is a glorified sofa cushion.

I am willing to Shell out to get a great pillow. If anyone knows of an equivalent let me know.

I got the Proof Rover pants in straight from Huckberry a few years back and love the fit, but they've developed hole after hole and my interest in patching them is going down with each one. They've got lycra in them, and some other weird fabric called Repreve, which is apparently recyclced polyester. I love the way they fit and the black color wears nicely. It seems impossible to find a similar pant - I tried Carhart and Dickies, but they were way too loose in the lower leg.

Any recommendations for a similar fitting pant to the Rovers? Here's a link to them if you're curious about the details: https://huckberry.com/store/proof/category/p/63567-rover-pant-straight

Thanks!

I'm looking for a replacement for my LL Bean slippers. I'm not sure what model but they were really fluffy on the inside and were ankle high.

The two big names I hear about are Minnetonka's and Glerups. But I can't find anything about fluffy they are.

I just need these for my apartment and the occasional trip to the lobby/outside.

What do you recommend?

On advice from my computer guy:) I need to invest in a better quality travel bag for my 17" laptop. Mostly, I take it on business road trips and sometimes I need to fly. I have looked as the other posts mentioning functionality and durability but not so much about the padding. I am fine spending money for it but do not care about name brands, just quality. I have two messenger style bags which I prefer but maybe a small carry on for when I am on a plane and that rolls may be a better option and I can use it also for road trips?

Disclaimer: this will be my first time being in the US during Prime Day so although I've used Amazon plenty I'm not really sure how it all works.

I'm in the market for a cheaper BIFL backpack (say up to $300). I realise that at that price point BIFL isn't realistic but I figured this would be a good sub to ask as bifl is also a proxy for durability and quality.

I want to get a nice backpack to encourage me to start working on cafes and out of the house a bit more ( I've been remote working for years but mostly work from home).

Can't think of much I'd need to toss in there other than my 15.6" Thinkpad, a vertical mouse, a water bottle, keys and my wallet.

Osprey and Samsonite seems like common sense options to me but thought I'd ask if backpacks is a product category that tends to appear in this flash sale and if so which brands to look out for.

TIA!

I am in a bit of a predicament. I am looking for a shoe that is going to be good to wear to work (I work in an office job, so I'm not standing or walking all day here), but also good for a decent amount of walking. I'm the kind of guy that primarily has 1 pair of shoes that do all of the wearing. I'm a bigger guy (6'2" 250lbs).

My current shoe is a pair of Converse All-Stars that I bought maybe 6-8 months ago. They are now ripping and the soles are blowing out. I also wear these to work, and while passable, I wouldn't mind something a little nicer looking.

I also spend a good amount of time out and doing stuff (Typically walking anywhere from 10-20m over the weekend).

A huge bonus would be something that can do well with water. I live in FL, and one thing I hate is when we get some heavy rain (almost every day), and my feet are immediately soaked through.

I know that I'm looking for something to cover a few bases, and still last quite a while, but hopefully there are some recommendations!

I am fine with a waffle fry cutter type blade as the only option, i am also open to a mandolin slicers that has multiple blade options.

i want to avoid plastic contact with my food(ask me why if your curious) however i realize in many ways plastic is impossible to avoid.

My buddys girlfriend is pregnant and is craving waffle frys! as the head honcho on food in our group i need mandolin slicer for waffle frys to help my buddy out!

thank you

I want to invest in a few good quality pieces of womens business clothes- specifically pants and jackets/blazers.

I started a new job that requires business casual every day, and I’m finding my cheap Marshall’s clothes do not last that long after multiple wears. I’ve decided to bite the bullet and get a few really good interchangeable pieces like a nice blazer and some nice pants (I typically go for solid color high waisted pants, mostly wide-leg or flare shape).

I also have no clue what a reasonable price to pay would be for really sturdy, good quality clothes (I’m in a MCOL city in the US), or even what materials to look for if I happen to go thrifting. Any recommendations for brands, stores, materials, or other helpful tips on how/where I can find good quality clothes would be greatly appreciated!

Hi there! I'll be moving three times in the next three years for work, and am looking for a durable bed that I can bring with me during the moves with relatively easy disassembly/reassembly. Currently considering Japanese-style joinery beds as one option, including the Thuma bed. If anyone has had a good experiences moving frequently with a bed that still feels high-quality, is stable (not squeaky!), and is decently attractive, I'd be very grateful to hear about it!! Budget is flexible. Thanks!!

The prime sale is here and I wanna buy a tv real bad, I am okay with it not having the 4k features, just decent picture and audio quality is good.

For an electric toothbrush to be BIFL, the battery must be easy to replace, because otherwise you will dispose of the entire device when the battery fails in 5 to 15 years. Oral-B claims the iO Series battery isn't replaceable, but that's a lie, or just a way of saying they won't provide support or parts. The engineers clearly designed the toothbrush for easy battery replacement. The toothbrush is easy to open, the waterproofing seal is not damaged in the process (it's just a gasket), and the battery itself can be removed and re-installed by hand, and all of this is done without special tools.

My toothbrush with battery removed

It uses a standard 3.6V lithium-ion battery: size 14500, flat top, capacity 740 mAh. Other electric toothbrushes, like Philips Sonicare or non-iO models from Oral-B, may require welding or soldering to change the battery, but from searching online I see that many electric toothbrush models use a standard battery like the 14500, so don't be discouraged from looking up instructions online to see if the replacement process is easy enough for your model.

Battery removal instructions are actually included in the battery disposal section of the official iO Series manual. However, it's probably easier to follow the IFIXIT instructions with pictures. You can easily get a new battery online (I personally recommend Li-ion Wholesale) but don't try to get lithium-ion batteries from Amazon because Amazon is filled with scammers. The original battery has 740 mAh capacity, but it's perfectly safe to get a higher capacity (the highest capacity cell I can find is the Vapcell F12 which costs 4 USD).

Besides the fact that the battery is replaceable, the toothbrush circuitry was designed to treat the battery well. I found this information by testing the battery with a multimeter: the toothbrush is designed such that 100% charged = 4.03 volts, despite the standard for lithium-ion cells being 100% charged = 4.20 volts. Why does the max voltage matter? Because all research on the subject has proven that lithium-ion batteries are damaged at an exponentially increasing rate as they are charged to higher and higher voltages. The increases in damage begin at roughly 3.96 volts, so the damage is less and less noticeable when charge limits are set closer and closer to that 3.96V threshold. Electric cars (yes, I am suddenly talking about cars) nearly always have a charge limit lower than the full 4.20V, because electric cars are high-budget projects that can afford good engineers. Apple can afford good engineers, which is why the next iPhone OS version is adding optional charge limits (something we desperately needed because iPhones are designed such that "100% charged = 4.47V" which is considered high, even for the smartphone industry which is known for pushing batteries so hard that they only last 2 years). Anyways, I'm happy to see a toothbrush with well-engineered charge behavior.

So, the battery will last a long time because it is treated well, and when it does fail, you can replace it with a higher-capacity battery. Winning all around.

My toothbrush and charger

As for the toothbrush itself, I believe it's a BIFL design in general, as long as you follow the care instructions. Some people fail to rinse it properly, or fail to leave it out in an open space to dry. Failing to care for it per the instructions will result in mold (which is gross), or a failed waterproofing gasket (which can cause the entire device to fail). I have iO Series 3, but everything I mentioned is the same for other iO Series models; other models come with more features and some come with a fast charger, but the process of replacing a battery is the same. I recommend iO Series 3 over the other iO Series models, because I think the extra features are not worth the extra cost... I just need to brush my teeth, and the iO Series 3 brushes teeth just as well as the iO Series 9.

Models accepting AA batteries are probably more BIFL worthy because replacements are easier. However, those AA toothbrushes are never premium high quality models, and you have to physically handle the AA batteries to recharge them, because an AA recharge function is never built-in, probably due to the fact that many people buy disposable AAs.

What do you think? Is there a toothbrush more BIFL-worthy than the iO Series?

hello, i have a question that I have been thinking about for years. every one knows that companies are producing bullshit that breaks down in months. and obviously it’s because cutting costs means they can add more to their bottom line by cutting costs

but whenever i see this discussed it’s never mentioned why it just started recently. we’re capitalists of the past stupid, did they only just find out about this money printing trick. like how did the incentives change to where they wanted to make great quality stuff back in the day and now giving us dog shit?

essentially, why did they just start, why didn’t they start 50 years ago

Let me tell you all a tale of the best sneakers I've ever owned. There was this brand called Aureus, and I'm on my second pair. The first I had to toss bc they smelled after like 5years of daily wear. They are nubuck uppers so you can sand the tops if they get stained or worn. I'm on my second pair and it's been 4-5 years. Idk what the soles are made of but never seem to wear. Additionally they were a great style, easy to dress up or dress down. I know they'll die eventually. However the company has gone under and I need a replacement.

My top contender rn is the Thursday suede shoe. Any suggestions are welcome

The room I work in is 49 degrees but since its inside it feels like it's 30 degrees. I need a lightweight jacket that warms me up but i can wear under my work "robe" which is very thin and not warm.

Budget is out of the picture so recommend anything. Thanks. 🙏

Any printer recommendations for the following user needs? I have been trying to research but it feels like a minefield out there.

• super low use, 20 pages a year mark
• don't want subscriptions or "always on internet"
• colour
• wifi
• all in one
• leaning towards a laser printer due to past inkjet issues

Budget isn't the problem I just need to know that the few time a year I need to print it will work and that I'm not being ripped off :)

Finally managed to get one, hopefully this is the last chair that I ever buy. Came w/ armrests but I've removed them, also I've spent around 1.5 hours cleaning and general service. There is only a small damage on the seat mesh.

https://preview.redd.it/m0voh5q3jncd1.jpg?width=4284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6e132f52605bad2265bd26cdbdf397ca06c708eb

Seeking Recommendations for a Thin, 4-Wheel Rolling Laptop Bag

Hey everyone,

I'm in search of a rolling laptop bag that meets a few specific criteria, and I'd really appreciate your recommendations!

Requirements:

• Thin design: I need something sleek and not too bulky.
• 4 wheels: A bag that can be easily maneuvered in all directions.

Additional context:

• I'm a student, so I often carry my laptop and a few books, but I don't need a huge bag.
• Lightweight and durable would be a plus.

If you have any suggestions or personal favorites, I'd love to hear about them. Links to purchase or specific brand/model names would be extremely helpful. Thanks in advance!

Hi, does anyone have any recommendations for a sturdy pot that can kind of do it all? I’m in college and am finally moving into a dorm with a kitchen but I want to save space by not getting a cooking pan set. I’m looking for something that’s good for frying, cooking, and can also be put in the oven for things like slow-roast. Any recommendations?

I’m looking for ear muffs on amazon that block noise and are comfortable but that arent that expensive like anc headphones f.e. . I already use earplugs but would like to pair it with ear muffs any suggestions? Greatly appreciated