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    Quote Originally Posted by Blue Jays View Post
    Now that winter is thankfully here:
    Dehen 1920 sweaters and Hudson's Bay Company wool point blankets.
    Blue Jays, thanks for the reference to Dehen 1920. My cardigan just arrived and DANG! this is the real deal. Has to be 4 lbs of wool in this thing.

    With this and my FL Woods Sopwith sweater, I think I can safely donate all my Chinese wool to Goodwill!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Too Tall View Post
    It did not occur to me that one of the most utilitarian and enduring things I own are my Sorell boots. I got them in 1978 and still going strong. Just for drill I decided to google the company to see if they sell replacement felt liners...well derrrrr of course. They are so good, still waterproof and despite the linings being entirely worn out I'm able to go for a dog walk without socks in 20F weather.

    Shop Women's, Men's & Kids Boots, Shoes and Footwear | SOREL
    Mine are the origional versions. Here is a pic. of the current boot >>
    When I was a kid, I remember the Scheel's stores in Fargo had racks of replacement liners. I didn't tie my boots, so I'd wear out the heels of the liners on a regular basis.

    Last month I saw my mom wearing her pair that probably dates from the 60s. Amazing stuff.

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    True story. My girlfiend and I one drove from St. Paul To Fargo in a snow storm just to see if we could do it. Thing was we were driving a Saab so it was cheating.

    Quote Originally Posted by caleb View Post
    When I was a kid, I remember the Scheel's stores in Fargo had racks of replacement liners. I didn't tie my boots, so I'd wear out the heels of the liners on a regular basis.

    Last month I saw my mom wearing her pair that probably dates from the 60s. Amazing stuff.

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    Quote Originally Posted by t-hoe View Post
    This... I miss my 16c sooo much. I still have a 41cv in a drawer, but the form factor of the 11-16cs is perfect.
    I managed to score one of the re-issued 15cs a few years back and use it everyday.

    Attachment 91623
    I still carry and use my 41cv, daily. It travels with me, it goes to work and back by bike ... I think I bought it in about 1979 ??


    And just in case you ever forget to carry it ...

    There are HP 41cv and HP12c apps on the iOS App Store. Have not searched for the 15c but it would not surprise me.

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    Silca pumps. No wonder they ran into financial trouble. We all bought exactly one.

    Patagonia Capilene base layers. I have one that's 25 years old.

    Zamberlan hiking boots.

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    Quote Originally Posted by billrick View Post
    "...Blue Jays, thanks for the reference to Dehen 1920.
    My cardigan just arrived and DANG! this is the real deal. Has to be 4 lbs of wool in this thing..."
    Glad you like it! So far, I have a cardigan in loden green and a motorcycle sweater in black.
    Needless to say, the quality is such that they will be bequeathed to someone in my will. :-)

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    I'll toss in another vote for Toyota. This '95 Land Cruiser reminds of her quality everytime I take it for a spin.

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    Rick

    If the process is more important than the result, you play. If the result is more important than the process, you work.

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    Airplanes.

    Peering out the window as a 777 gets pummeled by turbulence high over Canada or Star Wars like thunderstorm clouds around Newark during the hottest part of summer

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    So you say your travel coffee mug is awesome? No, no it is not. What you need is a Zojirushi SM-SC60 which will keep your coffee steaming hot for the entire day if you so choose. This silly thing is too good, much like many Japan goods.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Too Tall View Post
    So you say your travel coffee mug is awesome? No, no it is not. What you need is a Zojirushi SM-SC60 which will keep your coffee steaming hot for the entire day if you so choose. This silly thing is too good, much like many Japan goods.

    whoa rad. these guys make tons of cool coffee products

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    Nice.
    I have a couple old school Stanley travel mugs that help me caffeinate on my morning dog walks. The plastic tops never seem to last long, but Stanley sends replacements out free of charge. The mug itself should outlast the apocalypse.
    Will look into that one if I ever need another.

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    Music reference RM 10 amplifier.

    Music Reference RM-10 Vacuum Tube Amplifer


    These things are beautifully designed, bulletproof, sound great, are silent, and are a great value for a high end piece of stereo equipment. I sold a pair of joule electra rites of passage because of this little thing.

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    Not only are these made better than they have to be, but there is a 50% sale on now. I went semi-nuts, and now have enough towels for effectively ever. The rest of my linen stuff, as good as it is, is now the bottom-shelf gear. How good is it? It's the BluSkillet of linen. That describes its pricing, too. Even after the discount. Worth it.

    francis-m linens

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    Quote Originally Posted by Too Tall View Post
    So you say your travel coffee mug is awesome? No, no it is not. What you need is a Zojirushi SM-SC60 which will keep your coffee steaming hot for the entire day if you so choose. This silly thing is too good, much like many Japan goods.

    You're not lying. My wife has one of these and I've burned myself several times hours later!
    laughter has no foreign accent.

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    I will play again.

    Feathered Friends sleeping bags. I have one from the 1970's and one from a few years ago. The former was inherited from my father. The latter I picked up as a summer-only update to the climbing bag that still surrounds me on trips to this day. Built in Seattle.

    Best Regards,

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    Quote Originally Posted by WMdeR View Post
    I will play again.

    Feathered Friends sleeping bags.
    Have always wanted one. Reputation is second to none.

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    Quote Originally Posted by WMdeR View Post
    I will play again.

    Feathered Friends sleeping bags. I have one from the 1970's and one from a few years ago. The former was inherited from my father. The latter I picked up as a summer-only update to the climbing bag that still surrounds me on trips to this day. Built in Seattle.

    Best Regards,

    Will
    William M deRosset
    Fort Collins CO USA
    I visited their brick and mortar shop a few years back when I was in Seattle for a conference. What a cool place!

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    Feathered Friends down bag: i bought one from their small store in Seattle in mid 80's. Hasn't changed a bit--the bag that is.

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    The old Outdoor Research Water Bottle Parka is amazing.


    Keeps cold drinks cold and water from freezing while winter backpacking.

    The new model is not as good, the top is too high so you have to pull the bottle out to drink, but the fleece inside sticks to a bottle with condensation on it so its a real pain to actually get to your Nalgene.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Blue Jays View Post
    ”...Glad you like it! So far, I have a cardigan in loden green and a motorcycle sweater in black.
    Needless to say, the quality is such that they will be bequeathed to someone in my will. :-)...”
    Just added a https://www.dehen1920.com/shop/shawl-sweater-coat to the mix. Superb!

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