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spambearpig t1_j5r7b8c wrote

Reply to I’ve had this Dakine backpack for ~17 years and have taken it on all my trips. The zippers on this thing still work like they are new. All my other backpacks have had their zippers break off so this is my old trusty pack. by cumaboardladies

Oh wow, I had one of those it was camo coloured, but I swear the same model. I could strap my snowboard onto the back of it.

I used it for years and then sold it still working fine.

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spambearpig t1_j5pgw73 wrote

Reply to Bed frame that isn’t particle board? by Plastic-ashtray

I bought a metal ikea bedframe when I left uni and I still have it nearly 20 yrs later. I’ve never seen a reason to replace it. I had to use a staplegun to reapply the fabric to the slats other than that it’s been fine all these years and five houses later.

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spambearpig t1_j5pgj5n wrote

Reply to Good trailing boots. by Hulkmaster

Inov8 Rocklite Pro with graphene soles if you want synthetic

Zamberlan Tofane GTX if you want leather.

That’s what I chose for comfort l, performance and durability for the hills of Wales and Scotland.

The leather will last longest if you look after it.

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spambearpig t1_j5nykjr wrote

Reply to The most comfortable footwear? by _SGP_

Zamberlan full grain leather boots have been very comfy and extremely hardwearing for me.

Hoka make the squishiest most ‘walking on clouds’ trainers I’ve ever worn. They are not especially hard wearing, but they are made relatively well.

I also highly rate Inov8 Roclite Pro and Trailfly. These have extremely hard wearing graphene soles and are comfy but in a responsive, agile type way. Not all bouncy like a Hoka.

That’s what worked for me. Your feet may be entirely different and your preferences.

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spambearpig t1_j5jg6r0 wrote

Reply to BIFL merino wool tops in EU - please share your preferred brands by ach_rus

I got a Norrona ‘Skibotn’ merino blend long sleeve polo shirt and it’s lasting incredibly well. It has the strengths of merino wool and few of the weaknesses. It wicks well, insulates when damp, hasn’t fluffed up or got damaged. I wear it as a first layer sometimes or over a merino baselayer others.

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spambearpig t1_j5j4ou4 wrote

Reply to Walking Boots in the UK by 7ewis

Zamberlan if you want leather. Spend the cash, look after them and they will last a very very long time. I am on my second pair in 25 years.

Inov8 Roclite Pro if you do not want leather. They are a toughest lightweight (non-mountaineering) waterproof, walking boots I know of.

I do not rate North Face much and Timberland are not a proper outdoor brand.

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