Products you love (not firearm related)

[Don458]

Almost everything on the original list plus-Holley/ Edelbrock carburetors. Victoria Secrets and anything Blond or brunette

 

[odonata]

I've been considering getting into the tube amplifier game but have been able to resist thus far. You guys aren't helping...

You’re welcome. We’re here for you.

 

[Tanks]

Nespresso Creatista Pro Coffee Machine and pods (original)
Toto Neorest NX2 toilet

Got both ends covered with those two.

 

[Hunter-Habib]

Buck knives
Leatherman Multi-Tools
Spyderco Sharp Maker Knife Sharpeners
Gillette Safety Razors
Brook’s Brothers Button Down Collar Striped Shirts
Albert Thurston Elastic braces/suspenders
Ben & Jerry’s Mint Chocolate Cookie Ice Cream
Fauchon Goose Foie Gras

 

[Ontario Hunter]

In cold weather, they make really good space heaters for a small room too!

It's a pair of deHavilland KE-50A monoblocks with some KT-88 tubes. They're a modern & improved interpretation of a classic 1952 Fisher 50A. If you're a jazz fan like me, they're fun to listen to all day. My solid state amp option that I can toggle to is the First Watt SIT-3 in the lower right.

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I have fond memories of the six volt tube radio in my first car, a 1953 Bel Air. Turn it on and listen to that "hmmmmm" as it warmed up. And then the sound was so rich and "comfortable." Sigh!

 

[Brian]

This is the best thread ever!!
I have learned a lot,
Thanks. Brian

 

[towserthemouser]

They do build character over time and a new reproof job helps even more.

It kind of like a lot of Filson gear or a pair of Russell's. It might cost a bit more in the beginning but you will have it for life.

Last time I sent mine for reproof they trimmed the sleeves and pockets with dark brown leather; it makes the high-wear areas more durable and looks great; recommended to all.

 

[John the Electrician]

Cans of compressed oxygen for recreation at high altitudes. Initially I thought they were a gimmick.


When my head is pounding and I want to barf, it is really difficult to have a good time. A bit of oxygen and ready to go some more.

 

[Altitude sickness]

John, O2 works wonders unless you run out. This pic is at 23,500 ish if I remember correctly.

 

[Hillbilly Marine]

Glenfiddich 15 year Solera
Hot, strong black coffee
the old candy cigarettes we used to get (and sometimes I find them)
cast iron cookware
watching kids be kids

 

[Russ16]

Now should we start the thread about products we used to love but no longer live up to their own standard?

 

[John the Electrician]

John, O2 works wonders unless you run out. This pic is at 23,500 ish if I remember correctly.View attachment 668195

I WOULD DIE.

 

[franzfmdavis]

Well list it!

You have great taste, I'll pay by the word for your recommendations!

Thanks! Ill make it lengthy then and list a few of my favorite items per hobby:

1. SCUBA Diving: Sheerwater Perdix 2 full size dive computer; Fourth Element wetsuit; Zeagle Z8 regulator; ACR ResQLink personal locator breacon; Light & Motion SOLA 1200 hands free diving light.

2. Mountaineering: Scarpa Phantom Boot with integrated gaiter; Arc'Teryx Alpha SV jacket; Arc'Teryx LEAF Rigger harness.

3. Ice Climbing: Petzl Ergo dry tooling ice axe; Petzl GriGri+ belay device; Eldrid Swift dry rope; Minnesota handmade beaver pelt gloves (to warm hands between pitches).

4. Cylcing: Rapha Heritage merino jersey; Campagnolo Super Record groupset; Moots VAMOOTS titanium road bike; Open U.P. gravel bike; Brooks Cambium saddle (and frame bags).

5. Motorcycling: Norton Commando 961 Sport motorcycle; Ruby Atlier Victoires full face helmet; Belstaff Brooklands waxed cotton armoured coat; Gasolina Classic bespoke boots; Ugly Brother's Triton armoured pants.

6. Aviation: Garmin Perspective 1000 glass cockpit; Randoph Engineering Aviator straight temple brown tint sunglasses; Bose A20 headset w/ bluetooth.

7. Golf: RJ Bettinari Queen Bee 14 putter; ECCO Street Retro golf shoe.

8. Backpacking: Black Diamond Big Wall hooped bivy; Arc'Teryx Bora backpack; Petzl NAO RL headlamp; Jetboil Stash cooking system; Black Diamond Pursuit shock-absorbinb trekking poles.

9. Downhill Skiing: POC Lobes quick change goggles; Hestra Heli Ski glove; Smartwool full cushion ski sock; Dale of Norway ski sweater.

10. Arctic tundra hiking (in other words, walking outside in Minnesota between December and February): Arc'Teryx LEAF WX SVX down jacket and bib; Baffin Impact pack boots.

11. Fly Fishing: Thomas & Thomas Euro Nymphing rod; RL Wintson Pure 3w rod; Hardy Bros. Heritage Lightweight fly reel; Bajio SIGS polarized bi-focal sunglasses.

12. Upland Hunting: Filson "Tin Cloth" game vest; Filson Upland convertible wool hat.

13. African Hunting - I believe I will reaslly like them, but I will have to wait until after April to know for certain: Von Gruff "Safari" and "Lion" knives; Courtney Selous boots; Russell Moccasin PH boots; Westley Richards Expedition shirt; Rigby Ammo wallet.

14. North American Big Game hunting: Swarovski EL 10x42 binoculars; Sitka bino harness in matching Gore Optifade camoflauge; Ocoopa UT3 Pro rechargeable hand warmers; Zamberlan Wasatch GTX boots; Honda Rancher manual transmission and steering 4x4; Outdoor Vitals StormLOFT down 0 degree hammock sleeping bag system.

15. Offroading: Polaris RS1 "side-by-self" (the term I coined for a one seat UTV); DynaJet PowerVision CX dynamometer; Hess 2:1 steering quickner; Sparco EVO Qrt racing seat; Trinity racing clutch;
Rugged Radios Helmet Air Pumper/Filter; Bikeman BMP Stage 1 full exhaust (you will need eay protection).

16. Snowmobiling: Arctic Cat XC Snow Pro 600cc snowmobile; Klim Adventure Rally jacket and pants; Klim Deflect handlebar muffs.

17. Drumming: DW Acrylic drums; Sabian AAX cymbals; Tama Speed Cobra pedals; Vans Sk8-Hi high tops; Vic Firth American Classic 7A Grip sticks.

18. Reloading: Area 419 Zero press; RCBS Charge Master powder dispenser; North Fork bullets.

19. Watches: Omega Speedmaster Moodwatch Professional; Panerai Luminor 1950 Accacio 47mm on leather; Rolex GMT BRLO (Pepsi) on Jubilee; Tudor Pelagos LHD titanium; IWC Big Pilot.

20. Non-fiction Adventure Books: Into The Wild by John Krakauer; Adrift by Steve Calahan; The White Spider by Heinrich Harrer.

21. Graphic Art/Novels: Amphigorey, Amphigory Too, Amphigorey Also, and Amphigory Again by Edward Gorey; The Dark Knight series by Frank Miller.

22. Classic Fiction: The Hobbit by J.R.R.Tolkien (it has been my favorite since I was 10).

23. Short Stories: The Penal Colony by Franz Kafka.

23. Opera: Die Zauberflote by Mozart.

24. Classical/Romantic Music: Suites for Two Pianos by Rachmaninov; The Piano Trios by Rachmaninov.

25. Classic Jazz: Last Recording by Billie Holiday; In a Sentimental Mood by Ellington/Coltrane; Just in Time by Nina Simone (Live at the Village Gate version)

26. Requiem Mass: Requim by Mozart.

27. Lieder: Dichterliebe by Schumann.

28. Modern Big Band: Blue Light/Red Light by Harry Connick, Jr.

27. Mood Music: Radiohead

28. My three-year-old's favorite song (that he asks to hear 10x a day on repeat): Tarpeian Rock by Protomartyr

Yes, I have a problem, so I am going to stop for now...