Diotima245
Diotima245 t1_j9tb6j2 wrote
Reply to Good pair of sandals/slides by Henrywaltaa
I got some Keen flip flops and sandals.
Diotima245 t1_j9oux9x wrote
Reply to Not exactly BIFL but good quality and fashionable eyeglasses that can last by extra_noodles
Look for pair with a durable hinge
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Reply to Food processor, not too big by blaze1234
Food processors are inherently bulky. I have a Breville 16 cup I let it sit on a steel table full time rather than pulling it in and out. Thing is a beast. It’s good for dicing multiple potatoes, slicing a entire large block of cheese into shreds, making mayo, etc…
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Reply to comment by Junior_Ad2955 in In Search Of: skillet, NO non-stick, excellent heat distribution by ruuutherford
Tried broccoli usually can lock in vapor but I think I had heat up to high ended up taking it off burner. I think next time I’ll add a small tablespoon of water to speed things up.
Diotima245 t1_j9hnl7h wrote
Reply to comment by Junior_Ad2955 in In Search Of: skillet, NO non-stick, excellent heat distribution by ruuutherford
Seconded i have a 360 sauté and sauce pan. 36% military discount.
Diotima245 t1_j9fffwz wrote
Mercer are cheap and effective
Diotima245 t1_j9eyb03 wrote
Redland cotton on my bucket list but I’ve had a number of sheets still going strong over years. I alternate sets from lands end and target.
Diotima245 t1_j9dava5 wrote
Reply to Hey I am going to a music festival and will need a battery pack to charge my phone. What would BIFL recommend? by systemstheorist
Get one of those large inverter style ones you can charge off several times. I don’t have brand recommendations.
Diotima245 t1_j9dahku wrote
Look for woven rugs and not those fuzzy carpet like rugs. More expensive but guaranteed to last longer. On my bucket list. I had a opportunity to buy some rugs in Qatar rug shop once and it was very personable. Ultimately I decided against it because personally I wasn’t making enough then to spring 100s in a single rug then.
Diotima245 t1_j9d8rrc wrote
Reply to BIFL laundry basket recommendations by kitty-pickles
Steele if you want something tough. I personally use a couple cheap plastic bins from target and aldi and they still look like new 2 years later. Both feel like a quality plastic meant to last. But yeah plastic.. if you’re zerowaste look into canvas laundry bins from Steele.
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Reply to ISO a good raincoat for the worksite by Several-Ad9115
Cut resistance? Idk you may have trouble with that. For rain resistance that’s easy look for gortex.
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Reply to comment by mad_peach in Sunrise alarm recommendations? by CutiePatootieLootie
Replace the ac adapter you’re describing a failing ac adapter.
Diotima245 t1_j7niez8 wrote
Reply to Sunrise alarm recommendations? by CutiePatootieLootie
Philips HF3520… best alarm clock ever. I have had to replace the ac adapter tho found a replacment adapter on Amazon. I’ve had mine around 10 years.
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Reply to Comfortable BIFL Pants by Immortal_Object_69
Filson will replace pants that get worn out under warranty no charge so that’s sort of bifl…
Diotima245 t1_j7nhxtk wrote
I’m using a waterdrop system under my sink around $60.
Diotima245 t1_j7at5fd wrote
JBL flip 6… I have a JBL flip 4 also… both are good. I use them in the shower.
Diotima245 t1_j7aspr1 wrote
Reply to Kent comb snapped, but only after 5+ years of daily moderate use. It's been my edc for hair and long beard and has survived the laundry many times and also being a fidget as well. Sad to lose it, but genuinely pleased and will buy another. by kitty-committee
I have cheap $1 sally beauty combs that have lasted longer than that
Diotima245 t1_j6ck4jb wrote
Reply to Electric kettle recommendations by 1212gatez
Aroma it’s all steel inside
Diotima245 t1_j6chgkj wrote
Reply to comment by Background_Proof8861 in BiFL Large cooking pot? by Daxime
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Diotima245 t1_j6chb30 wrote
Reply to BiFL Large cooking pot? by Daxime
I have a Lodge enameled cast iron which if you take care of it will outlast you … made some Chile in mine yesterday. Think I paid around $70 ish for it at Costco a few years ago. Similar sized Le Cruset would set me back closer to $400.
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Reply to Bed frame that isn’t particle board? by Plastic-ashtray
I have a Ashleys Furniture bedframe that's been going strong since 2013 lol....
Diotima245 t1_j5hp72t wrote
Honestly none mostly because it doesn’t fit well and doesn’t really fit civilian life. I have a gortex inclimate weather set gathering dust.
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Reply to comment by kinzer13 in These baskets have launched a thousand loads. Anyone else have these growing up? by geneorama
Only?
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Reply to looking for electric clippers. I had a buzzer and it lost a few years but it recently broke and I'm looking to buy another. by levoniust
I once asked the barbers at ramstein air base what they used ages ago and they claimed they had to provide all their own equipment they just rented the space. Also claimed the equipment even commercial stuff ends up breaking fast as in you’re lucky to get 6 to 12 months out of an clipper before it burns out. That said for personal use I’m sure there equipment would last you 20 years. They use their clippers 8 plus hours a day.
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Reply to comment by Riptide360 in Maintain your water heater just once a year; it will last forever. by flyeaglesfly777
Drained mine last year after 3 years of use and there was no sediment or anything it was completely clear: