Lodge cast iron cookware. my pan is 20+ years old and literally better than new.
Lodge is pretty good, but the best cast iron is the old stuff. Most of mine has come from thrift shops.
Yes. I had a pan for almost 20 years and it was never great. In desperation I sanded it smooth.
Turns out that was the problem. New pans aren’t sanded as part of their manufacturing.
I fucked up the seasoning on a newer lodge and just sanded it down with 80 then 120 sandpaper then seasoned from scratch. It is now as smooth as any older pan I’ve found.
American made guitars are still some of the best. Fender, Gibson, PRS, Collings and more. All USA made and BIFL.
PS: Ukuleles from Hawaii (the “k” brands).
EDIT for clarity: I am specifically referring to the USA made models. Many companies, including Fender, Gibson and PRS (not Collings) sell less expensive models made in other countries.
Now that you mention it I’m struggling to come up with any other nation’s brand of guitar. Like I know some low end budget Ovations are made in Korea, Fender makes their cheaper guitars in Mexico etc. but like…name me the Volkswagen or Toyota of guitars that’s a home grown major international brand based outside the US?
A lot of fender guitars/basses are made in Indonesia and Mexico. Hell, some of the best fenders ever made were made in Japan and are highly sought after.
Same thing with Gibson. The others I don’t have any knowledge of.
I am specifically referring to the American made instruments. OP did not ask about the Japan, Mexico and Indonesia made, which are at this point undeniably well made.
Your last sentence makes it seem like you’re saying they’re all USA made, which they are not.
Socks from Darn Tough Vermont are about as long lasting as it gets for socks. They are pricey but I’ve bought a pair or two a year starting in 2018 and I have yet to have a hole in any of them, and they’ve been worn a lot and have seen some things.
I’m tempted to buy a pair every time REI has a sale. Merino wool is amazing.
They come with a lifetime guarantee. Who gives a lifetime guarantee on socks?! The packaging says “still made in Vermont”, so they definitely understand the value of that. My oldest pair is 9 years old and they’re just as good as they were on day one. They’re seriously great socks. They’re good for everything, but they’re amazing if you’re a hiker or a backpacker. They make a big difference in your foot comfort.
