I never thought Id be excited for a garbage can, but after going through multiple plastic cans and having the lid mechanism fail on cheaper metal cans, I broke down and got a more expensive one from Simple Human. I feel the quality everytime I use the step to toss something. It sounds so dumb, but I’m really blown away after years of crappy cans.
Aside from that, my python water changer for aquariums. That thing has been the goat for years at this point.
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Cast iron pans when you learn how to season them well. As an unrelated note, anyone know of any good mice brands for universal gaming?
Haix boots.
They’re expensive AF, and they’re super heavy, but they’re super comfortable and they’re designed to protect your feet from basically everything, be worn for long durations, and last forever. My first pair lasted me almost 7 years of heavy use and kept my feet safe in the most disgusting situations (I finally had to buy a second pair after they tore up the side). They were covered in mud, snow, blood, vomit, feces, and took me through homes infested in cock roaches and bed bugs and all I ever needed to do was hose them off. I replaced countless broken laces and a zipper once (the laces hold the zipper in place and it’s designed to be easily swapped). They’re rated for electric shock, are wildland fire approved, are waterproof, have a composite toe, and a steel shank in the sole to protect from sharp objects.
I won’t buy any other boots for work. It’s a classic case of the boots problem, I used to go through a $150 pair of boots every 8 months and always had foot pain, but these cost $450 and lasted me almost 7 years so I definitely saved money and my feet are happy and protected.
If you like cannabis, the Pax 2 vaporizer is amazing. Bought one 12 years ago, used it nearly daily til the button died. Recently purchased another one exactly like it, looking forward to another decade of use.
I am generally anti-corporate anti-capitalist, but I will happily endorse this one specific product cuz it performs one function extremely well for years.
Bar Keepers Friend, it just works and that’s a rare quality these days.
Lysol laundry disinfectant, it’s the only thing that gets the funk of our well water out of the clothes
Myos muscle powder for dogs, it practically reversed my dogs aging and at 11 he’s actively gaining muscle that was wasting before
MAKEUP BY MARIO surrealskin waterproof setting spray, it’s alcohol free, gentle and works better than any other setting sprays I’ve ever used
This one is a little different because it’s a brand and it definitely isn’t universal, but Kirkland Brand, so much of my house is just Costco store brand and it still has great quality almost across the board, don’t buy their batteries or toilet paper though, I don’t know if they’ve fixed the water content in their butter than was messing up everyone’s baking.
My Brevill toaster oven, it’s a little champ that’s fed a family of four with no problem for years.
I’m sure there’s more but that’s off the top of my head
Dr. Bronner’s Magic Balm.
Great for healing burns and tattoos. Their soaps are great as well.
I’m usually not a brand loyalist, but when it comes to tools, this is a Makita family.
No other tool company publishes open schematics for all of their tools, so they can be repaired with generic parts instead of expensive “replacement parts kits.” Every other tool company is traded publicly on the stock market and vulnerable to enshittification. Makita is a large, but still family-owned, union company in Japan.
Lots of companies focus on ergonomics & power, but only Makita is focused on low vibrations while still making tools that are just as powerful.
But most of all? They’ve stated that destroying two-stroke motors in yard equipment is one of their main corporate goals, and so for both environmental and noise reasons, this company has my loyalty forever. Makita corporate? Hit me up! I will sell the fuck out of your tools.
Good to know, thanks! My default is just using Kobalt out of cost and convenience. In my opinion best bang for buck. For premium tools I’ll consider Bosch (apparently another great reputation as a company) and now Makita.
Eargasm premium earplugs. For concerts and loud practice sessions or just popping in running loud tools, they are a must and generally preserve fidelity well. Hearing loss and tinnitus are real bummers. Trust me.
Schwalbe Marathon plus - best bike tires. Never had a puncture with them.
Sony xm5 or any noise cancelling headphones. They’re so sturdy and effective I freak out when I forget them at home. Very good for public transport and workplaces.
I have cats that puke everywhere and my life is a bit better after getting a bissell green machine. I got my original one several years ago and the tubing cracked so I got a new one recently. Every update has made it even better. I hate pulling it out because it means a gross chore, but it’s a bit less gross (and generally more successful) because of this tool.
Holy shit the other day I woke up and my cat had puked in every room in the house that she could access. Like 20 piles of white and brown foam scattered throughout the house. I don’t know how she fit that much inside her.
King Arthur flour! It doesn’t always matter but for finicky baked goods it matters a lot! Love them.
Yooooooo!
KAB all the way!
Best pizza from any of their flours. My baguettes and Oat loafs are badass.
Shout to the bakers, cafe and baking classes to the Vermont location! (BTW if you take a class at location, they give you 20% off at their in person stores on the day the class ends; at whole cost.
Antique furniture.
It’s heavy, it’s durable, it’s actual wood, it’s over 100 years old and will still be here in another 100 years.
It’s also extremely inexpensive and readily available in antique shops, goodwill, second hand stores, estate sales, etc…
Also not a product per se but bib overalls, specifically ones with lots of pockets, or even better, one big pocket on the chest. I wear them pretty much every day now. Having ADHD means anything not immediately on my person is lost, and being blind means it’s lost forever, so everything goes in a pocket.
Been looking for a pair of these but the only ones I can find are meant for like, outdoor construction workers. Too insulated and bulky for my indoor shop job, unfortunately.
I work in a data center so the thickness is a feature.
Arm And Hammer products. I use their toothpaste, laundry detergent and deodorant, all top notch while not having a premium price tag. Don’t have a cat ATM, but I used to use their kitty litter.
They’ve had the same few products for as long as I’ve been aware of the brand. They only do a few things, but they do them right. Praying they never enshittify or start spreading themselves thin.
We have that trash can, it’s been working for 6 years now!
I had a Honda Civic, and when it got totaled I got another Honda. Before these I had other cars but the Hondas have been so, so reliable. This one is 15 now, still going strong. I don’t think I would get a different brand now unless they really fucked up.
Kitchen Aid mixers are still good.
