Just wanted to comment and vouch 100% for what OP is saying. The razor is actually surreal at times due to how little you feel it. It’s like rubbing the side of a pencil against your skin or something lol, except the hair is gone afterwards.
I did manage to nick myself under the knee once. You see, the razor feels so safe that it actually baits you into a state of over-confidence. So I ended up just absolutely FLYING with it to see how fast I could get the job done. I would advise staying cautious in sensitive areas, it is still a razor after all.
But yeah absolute game changer. Already paid for itself several times over. Plus I just like it, it’s nice having a piece of metal instead of another piece of plastic
+1 to safety razors in general. The disposables always used to make my neck and chin look like a horror film, not for lack of research on using. Switching to safety razors, I only shave around my beard so I use the same blades for a long while and shave infrequently, and I've been using the same pack of blades that I bought 5+ years ago. A little cardboard and metal, way less waste, I have a huge supply of razors so I haven't thought about buying in ages, and I get a way better shave after just a little practice.
Na, I'm poor, and I'm not going to feel bad for getting some bulk household essentials at a significant discount today.
I get not wanting to participate in unnecessary consumption, but this classist view that everyone can afford to ignore big discounts on items they actually need (which definitely do exist among the other noise) is just another high horse people need to get off of and instead focus their energy fighting the system that leaves people desperate for discounts in the first place, not on telling those people off.
I really don't think they're talking about essentials. Although around here I'm not seeing any deals on things like toilet paper, baby formula or anything like that.
If anything, the classism that happens is the manipulation of folks who think they'll get a TV on sale when it's usually too low on stock and it's only used as a lure to get folks in the door. The better deals tend to come after the holidays, too.
They still have 9.5% commission(or this drops to 8.5% if you pay $1000 artisan fee!), compared to Etsy which works out to be around 11-12% on most of the items I sell.
It also doesn’t link with my inventory management software. Etsy does, eBay does, Woocommerce does, Facebook does. It also doesn’t integrate with my shipping software, so I need to manually generate labels.
The benefits seem very minimal for a lot of caveats. If you have 1 or 2 products then fine, but when you have 10’s or 100’s of products, the time to list these on a site that will have a lot less traffic is way too long. I have a 2% gain in my profit margin, but a tonne more hassle.
It also appears to be taking steps to prevent drop shippers from plaguing the platform like Etsy suffers from, and ensure everything is actually handmade. Personally I like what they're going for, but I'm not a seller.
1955ish Sunbeam Radiant Toaster. Completely automatic, no timer or popper. It doesn't matter if bread is frozen or thawed, it comes out at the selected brownness level. Still works better than 99% of modern toasters.
Layers are the way to go. You can use the same rain jacket year round as your shell.
For the jacket get a good (NOT just DWR) rain jacket (I use a Helly Hansen 2.5 jacket). Helly Hansen, Outdoor Research, Patagonia, etc are all good options. Sailing companies typically make good stuff, pay attention to the millimeter waterproof rating. The 2.5 layer fabric is a nice blend of breathability, packability, and waterproofness imo since I don't want to be sweating inside the jacket. If you happen to work as a first responder, outdoor professional, military, etc most of these high end outdoor gear companies have a "pro" program you can register for and receive 50% off your purchases.
Underneath that, as it gets colder layer whatever you already own for an insulation layer (polyfill puffer, wool sweater, stanfields, etc), I would avoid down fill in this case just in case you do ever soak through your jacket since it will lose its insulation capacity when wet.
For shoes I don't really have a good recommendation since I just use waterproof socks and wear whatever shoes I feel like.
I did that last year but found my Vaude rain jacket to keep too much warmth inside and have me sweating like crazy.
I might go with the Patagonia Nano Air Hoody since it sounds like a nice fit, just need to find it used somewhere, since I'm a student xd
Sorry for the late reply. Used can be a great option if you find stuff in good shape. Ya, for your use where you're finding it sweaty doing an activity like biking or hiking where you will generate heat, I cant recommend the 2.5 layer/3 layer fabrics enough from whatever proper sailing or outdoor company you like. There's always a trade off in moisture resistance vs breathability and when you are generating heat you need to be further towards the breathability side of the scale which is where these fabrics shine. Will they last as long as a heavy non-breathable jacket with 100%PVC bonded to 400g nylon? No. But as you've discovered having a jacket that lasts a long time doesn't do you much good if you end up soaked from sweating in it all the time.
In my opinion, it really depends on the type of activities you want to do in the jacket. Modern uninsulated hiking-type jackets are made at the very cheapest end with some kind of single layer of fabric coated with what they call "dwr" (durable water resistant). These coatings are traditionally made from "forever chemicals", though many brands are moving to compounds that are probably better. Unfortunately, the more eco friendly compounds dont work as well. These coatings, despite the name, are not that durable, so they wear out over time, especially if you wear a backpack. You can replace the coating, but it's a bit of a hassle. Better jackets will have a layer underneath the outside called a membrane that allows water vapor through, but not liquid water. Gore tex is a brand name for a type of membrane, but there are others. This membrane is not very strong, so it will wear out in time, so the best hiking jackets will have a third layer just to protect that membrane.
The paradox with waterproofing is that if you make a jacket 100% waterproof, you will end up wet from your own sweat condensing inside the jacket, so all the hiking jackets are technically only water resistant. Even the best of these jackets will "wet out" eventually and then you are wet anyway. Basically the outside of the jacket gets wet enough that no water vapor can escape past it. This happens faster as the dwr wears out.
If one of those hiking jackets is something you are looking for, look for a jacket that mentions 3-layer construction. Some also advertise a 2.5-layer construction, which is just a thinner inside layer. I wouldn't get too caught up in brands, but just look for one that has armpit zippers.
When it starts to get less waterproof, just re-coat it. Nikwax is the common brand name for the stuff to re-coat, and they are from the UK, so you should be able to find it. Also, make sure to keep the jacket clean. Oils from your skin or any dirt basically clog the membrane and reduce its effectiveness. Nikwax also makes products to wash technical fabrics.
Lately there's been a few companies making jackets out of dyneema composite fabric, which is super lightweight, strong, and waterproof, but they are very expensive. They all also look kinda weird, something you'd want for the trail, but not around town. I don't know how durable the waterproofing actually is because I've never had one.
If you don't intend to use it for hiking, etc, there are different options. When you aren't working up a sweat, it's a lot easier to just have something that's actually waterproof. If you want a good looking option (though not super lightweight), oilskin or waxed canvas are waterproof and can be recoated as needed. Fjallraven Greenland wax is an example of the wax you can use. If you definitely want lightweight, something with polyurethane will be truly waterproof and lightweight.
Darn Tough socks are made in the USA and guaranteed for life. I just checked online and they are sold in the UK. These are usually found in high end sports and outdoor stores. They typically run about $20 US per pair.
That is a great concept, mostly if the user is also notified that something is degraded so they can use it, but repair it when they have the opportunity.
This does not apply to this flashlight. Working on multiple battery types is not graceful degredation as batteries do not degrade into less batteries and a AA does not degrade into a AAA. Cell packs can become slightly unbalanced or by user error you can put 2 dead batteries with 2 good batteries, but then they will discharge into each other anyway and really cut the lifespan.
Pretty cool feature and handy if you run out of batteries during an emergency, but I don't think it fits the definition lol
This is the philosophy that they use when building spacecraft. Most sensors and instruments on the Voyager craft have been turned off to conserve power, but they continue to function enough to still communicate with Earth.
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