Outdoor & Travel
Maglite ML300L 2D Review: A Durable Classic with a Modern LED
Robust, simple and capable of long service, but large, heavy and dependent on careful battery maintenance.
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True Keepers Reviews
Every product we have reviewed, ordered by most recent.
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Cooking & Home
Duralex Le Picardie Review: Tough French Bistro Glass, Not Unbreakable
A stackable, proven tumbler for long daily use. Breakage is final, so it is nearly BIFL rather than literally permanent.
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Everyday Carry
My search for a work backpack: why I chose the Fjällräven Räven 28
The best match for my laptop, bottle, umbrella, and office look, but not yet a proven long-term review.
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Outdoor & Travel
Bayite 1/2 x 6 review: the long-life ferro rod for US buyers
The Bayite 1/2 x 6 is a large, hard ferro rod with unusually high material volume. It suits US buyers who…
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Cooking & Home
Fellow Stagg EKG review: precision kettle for coffee lovers, but not a lifetime investment
The Stagg EKG offers precise pouring and a 60-minute hold. Mixed failure reports and its short warranty keep…
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Cooking & Home
Airscape Classic review: our experience
We use two Airscapes for decaf and regular coffee beans. Our experience with the handle, the non-slip base…
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Outdoor & Travel
Patagonia Black Hole Duffel: Will It Actually Last 20 Years?
The Black Hole Duffel is a soft travel bag with several carrying options. This review weighs packing…
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Cooking & Home
Rancilio Silvia review: a repairable classic for patient home baristas
The Rancilio Silvia is not an easy push-button machine. That is exactly why it is interesting: simple,…
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Cooking & Home
Baratza Encore review: repairable coffee grinder, but not a miracle machine
My verdict on the Baratza Encore is cautiously positive. For home filter coffee, it is a strong buy mainly…
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Writing & Office
Herman Miller Aeron Remastered review: the office chair built to last 20 years
The Aeron carries a full 12-year warranty, replaceable parts, and a proven lifespan of 15 to 20 years. But it…
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Cooking & Home
Super Benriner No. 95 Japanese Mandoline Review: The Wider Pro Kitchen Slicer
The Super Benriner No. 95 is wider than the classic No. 64, adjusts from 0.5 to 8 mm, and feels serious from…
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Cooking & Home
Stokke Tripp Trapp Review: One Chair from Birth to Adulthood
After more than five years of daily use, our white and grey Tripp Trapps are still stable, easy to clean and…
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Everyday Carry
Abus Granit XPlus 540 bike lock - 100 years of lock engineering in 1.5 kg of steel
The Abus Granit XPlus 540 is one of the most reliable ART3-rated bike locks you can find for under 100 -…
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Cooking & Home
Weber Spirit E-310 Review: Built to Last 20 Years?
The Weber Spirit E-310 costs nearly five times more than a budget grill, but works out cheaper per year. With…
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Everyday Carry
Davek Solo umbrella review: a lifetime guarantee they actually honor
The Davek Solo is a compact city umbrella backed by an unconditional lifetime guarantee. After years of…
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Tools
Silca SuperPista Ultimate Hiro Edition Review: The Last Floor Pump You'll Ever Buy
The Silca SuperPista Ultimate Hiro Edition is a floor pump with no plastic, a 25-year warranty on hard parts,…
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Tools
Felco F2 pruning shears review: the Swiss standard you keep repairing
The Felco F2 has 12 replaceable parts and has been trusted by professional gardeners for decades. Not a…
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Cooking & Home
Miele Complete C3 Silence Review: The Vacuum Built to Last 20 Years
The Miele Complete C3 Silence costs more upfront, but over 20 years it's by far the most affordable vacuum…
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Tools
Wera Kraftform Big Pack 300 review: 14 screwdrivers you'll never replace
The Wera Kraftform Big Pack 300 is the set I bought after snapping my third cheap screwdriver. I've used them…
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Overig
LEGO Classic Bricks Lifetime Review: Is the System Worth It?
LEGO bricks have been compatible across 65 years, survive 37,000+ coupling cycles, and hold resale value…
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Everyday Carry
Fenix PD36R Pro Review: The Flashlight You Keep for Decades
2800 lumens in a pocket light that's built to last. USB-C charging, military-grade tough, buy it once and…
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Cooking & Home
Thermapen ONE Review: Price, 5-Year Warranty and Verdict
The Thermapen ONE has a 5-year warranty, IP67 waterproofing and a replaceable AAA battery. Expensive, yes,…
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Cooking & Home
Best BIFL Air Fryer
The Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro is our best BIFL air fryer pick, with Onyx noted for strong service but…
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Cooking & Home
Vitamix 5200 Blender Review: Built to Last a Lifetime
The Vitamix 5200 pairs manual speed control with a tall blending jar. A useful fit for frequent blending,…
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