Paid 200$ for it back in 2000 and it’s a shitload of money even for today. But this thing has been abused in the most possible ways and I still get compliments for how it looks.

Reverse horween shell cordovan wallet and keyfob from Lighthouse Leather Co.

Something that looks nice and will be durable. I had one that lasted a year and another that I just bought before Xmas and the handle already broke!

I need it to look nice because my clients see me with it all the time.

Title.

Hi BIFLers!

I'm *hopefully* going to be embarking on a home build. Ideally, it is something I'm BIFL! :)

With that said, I really want to do my best to be intentional about the things that are going in, on, and around said house. I don't want to clog it up with useless items like I've seen my father and grandparents do.

So I wanted to come to you all: what items, and specifically brands, do you swear by and are BIFL? Nothing is too big or small. I'm talking everything from hammers to pillows to couches to spatulas.

Can't wait to see what's served you well!

Hi all,

I'm looking for a boxy fit, oversized hoodie. I like stonewash designs, especially grey ones. I've looked at offerings from Champion, Carhartt etc but they are all heavily branded or not boxy enough; a lot of the so-called 'oversize' fits are barely oversized.

Anyone got any ideas that will ship to the UK?

Basically one of the rooms we use doesn't get heat, there's a propane heater in there but it takes ages for the room to heat up in 8 degrees weather. We had a small space heater that would keep our area warm until the propane one did its job. but after like 15 years it's bit the dust.

Other suggestions welcome but these our my only two ideas, basically energy efficient and heat quickly are my wants, I'd prefer no funky smell but I don't know if it can be helped (space heater wise)

We have a small couch to sit on so I don't think a mattress pad will work.

^ Edit We do not have a bed that's why I specified here

I am looking to buy a high quality long trench coat (for men). I think they can look very charismatic and also are good to keep one warm in winter.

The only issue is, there are many different brands, many of which sell them for insane prices. Can anyone recommend specific ones, that are of good quality but also affordable, say, less than 400ish EUR?

I am looking for a long trenchcoat (over the knees), ideally in navy blue. I am around 180cm in height, normal build.

Hi all, I do about 40-50 miles of walking a week on and off road and tear through boots like crazy, i just need something waterproof with good ankle support that can last me at least a year preferably longer, my budget is only 200 dollars though, any advice?

Hello,

as the title says, I'm looking for the best (laptop) backpack which is waterproof, can hold 2 laptops and other tech (such as chargers for both laptops, notebooks, Kindle etc.). Both of the laptops will be heavy.

Any suggestions?

Found an old pair of leather protectors rated to ASTM 696 standards and they feel like real, durable leather but they are thin and unlined. I’m just looking for a quality durable glove for heavy work. I already have winter gloves and I already have thin gloves for lighter work.

So, are these leather protectors the same as the leather gloves you’d find at Lowe’s, like Lamont gloves? If so I’ll just use these. I looked them up, they are a bit more expensive than the typical leather gloves you buy at a store

I’m looking at Manitoba’s slippers and they’re a Certified B Corp. So seems like a good investment for sustainability, anyone have feedback ?

Looking for a quality larger than average stock pot that will last me for life! Not a Dutch oven, a true stock pot- however, not necessarily stainless steel. Maybe <$50 if possible??

Uk based

Any recommendations for one that has lasted you more than a year? Fleece preferred but I cannot for the life of me find any that are larger than 130 x 160.

If you’ve found one, please share

Bought this is 2012 for college. I never connected it to wifi bc my dorm’s connection was too weak to support it, so I always relied on the USB chord. It still prints like a gem! Nothing fancy but super helpful. I’ve had to make a few small fixes when an error code pops up, but nothing more than a dirty roller or a paper jam. I buy ink tanks that fit and pop on the old chips from prior ink tanks that work with it. I can also bypass the ink level warning which is clutch. Canon Pixma MG16120.

Hello! I just came across these and obviously wanted to check in with my BIFL peeps for advice. Does snyone have any experiemce with these watches?

Hey everyone,

I've bought some t-shirts from a few recommendations and they've been so goddamn thick that I have a hard time wearing them / prob need to tape my nipples before they fall off.

Any recommendations for THIN (obv not super thin) but also a bit more stylish / contemporary cut ?

Thanks, this group gives me hope that there's more to my life than getting f'd my obsolescence.

Hi everyone,

I’m planning to invest in a few Briggs & Riley Baseline pieces but I’m struggling to choose between the Medium and Large Expandable Spinners. Unfortunately, the nearest retailer is two hours away, so I can’t see them in person.

Here’s what I’m considering:

•Definitely buying: Global 21-Inch Carry-On Expandable Spinner
•Still deciding: Medium vs. Large Expandable Spinner

I prefer the size of the Medium, and based on the dimensions, it seems like the 21-inch carry-on should fit inside of it. However, a Briggs & Riley associate said the carry-on would only nest comfortably in the Medium if I remove the wheels (and recommended the Large if nesting during storage was important to me.) Admittedly, I ended the call very confused because the dimensions look as though nesting should be a possibility. Since I’ll mostly store the luggage in a small closet when not in use, I’d like to keep things as compact as possible.

Dimensions:
•Carry-On Exterior: 21 x 15 x 9
•Medium Interior: 24.25 x 18 x 10.875
•Medium Exterior: 26 x 18 x 12
•Large Interior: 27.25 x 20 x 10.875-13.375

I’d love feedback from anyone who owns these pieces:

1. Does the 21-inch carry-on fit in the Medium spinner without removing the wheels?
2. Can the Medium spinner fit inside the Large spinner (even if I need to keep the large expanded to accommodate the depth of the medium)?
3. If possible, could someone share photos of the 21-inch carry-on next to the Medium—or the Medium next to the Large? My current luggage is about the size of the Medium, so I’m trying to gauge how much larger the Large is.

Thanks so much for any advice or photos!

Hello BIFL family. Due to some physical therapy needs it has been recommended I purchase a massage gun for upper back and shoulders. Anyone with good info? Thanks in advance.

Hello everyone,

I live in Vancouver Canada and would like to buy a water filter dispenser to leave in my fridge. We drink our water cold. I'm looking at a fairly big dispenser, not a pitcher.

It's hard to find a precise breakdown of what's in my water, but I know that it's not treated with fluoride. We have soft water coming from the mountains but sometimes with heavy rain we can eventually have a presence of bacterias (e-coli, giardia and cryptosporidium), viruses and chemical by-products that are normally treated with chlorine and chloramines. I would like my filter to remove those.

I was looking at Epic Pure dispensers: https://www.epicwaterfilters.com/collections/pitchers/products/epic-pure-water-filter-dispenser

But would be open to other ones! I'm just not sure what brand to trust; so many gimmicks around...I also see a lot of the dispenser leaking; I would like to buy something that LASTS.

Thank you,

E.

I was reaching on the Genius, included it in the event it's superior in some way above the others. And excluded the iO, because of cost. If there's a model that you've had some success with that's not mentioned , please feel free to share your experience. I haven't' owned an electric toothbrush for quite a few years, the one I had dated back to the 1990's. I'd basically be upgrading from manual, so my expectations are..."anything not manual". Lol

Pro 1500/3000/3500 (this is one of those instances where there's some confusion , if 1500 is from the "Smart" series, or "Pro" series?)

Smart 1500/5000/5500.

Genius-X/8000.

Qualifying features:

- Budget between $40-$70, maybe a bit more if it's really something special.

- holds a charge for more than 4 days. Additionally having a fairly long shelf life, battery life, longevity overall.

- has a pressure sensor

- a timer to make sure I'm brushing for the required 2 minutes-but that's not absolutely essential.

- Improved brush mechanics/rotations; Not sure if the rotations per minute, or way that the brush-brushes , or the brushes themselves, actually changed drastically over the years?

I haven't' really come across any threads on the exact brush head that gives the best result; Cross action, etc, ? Forgive me if there is inaccuracy in regards to which series a brush belongs to. Some of the groupings seem vague , for example if a 5000 series is part of the "Professional" series, or the "Smart" series .....appear as "Smart Professional", etc. It's confusing.

Thank you in advance.

Table (mud brown color): https://www.westelm.com/products/mp-ione-layered-solid-oak-dining-table-mp280/

We love the detail in the legs, and the fact that it's made of solid oak and is West Elm's "contract grade". Trying to avoid engineered wood and veneer if possible.

Chairs: https://www.roveconcepts.com/tola-dining-chair?locale=en_US&campaign_type=branded&gc_id=17089865443&g_special_campaign=true&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA4fi7BhC5ARIsAEV1YiYxSYjwfpaew0_jveIYjnMPIL1jAeUEVVatwEUn8lry8vRNQ_aLQsAaAgD-EALw_wcB&aid[12]=173&aid[153]=1280 In the Sage color

Would love any thoughts on the table generally, and whether people think the chairs match the table in terms of both vibe and wood stain. I know the stain won't match exactly but hoping it's close enough.

Hello all! I am tired of replacing my pillows every 6 months when they get flat/lumpy. Does anyone have a recommendation for good pillows that aren’t $100? Preferably firm pillows, but not memory foam.

Thanks in advance!

Four years ago I hastily replaced our kitchen faucet when it developed a massive leak going with Moen Essie Touchless (https://shop.moen.com/products/87014ewc?).

I hated it from the get go. It felt cheap out of the box (the sprayer head is plastic); the touchless feature is sometimes unresponsive and sometimes has phantom triggers; the handle does not mechanically open a valve, instead it signals the same action as the touchless sensor resulting in a half second delay before water comes out.

Good news, the centering ring holding the faucet in place has cracked and I now feel justified to replace it! Looking for input, please.