"TIL that in Japan, they buy their child one backpack. That's it, not one every year."
"Introducing the Anacapa 2 GTX—a lightweight waterproof hiker. Venture anywhere no matter the weather."
"Are commercial washers any more BIFL than a consumer washer? They wash so good and seem very heavy duty. I want one."
"My grandfather's 1964 cub cadet he purchased new. He used it regularly up until the early 2000s. The family decided to get a full restoration done on it. After a year, it's ready to go another lifetime."
"Same couple on the same motorbike in 1955 and 2015"
"This Coleman cooler has stood the test of time and abuse. It's been used extensively every year for around 20 years, and only cost $40. It's not a yeti, but it will still keep ice for 3-4 days in the summer."
"I've been using this Klean Kanteen almost daily for about 15 years."
"A palette knife I bought brand new more than 30 years ago — I created countless paintings with it."
"Kenmore Stove 61 years old"
"Needed a new coffee machine, got this for £25 used."
"My grandpa's 1965(ish) HP 21 Calculator"
"Boy is pushing 25, quality as ever"
"I’ve had this since the 80’s and still use it all the time."
"Grandmother’s Whirlpool Oven From 1979. She’s renovated the kitchen twice and replaced every other appliance at least once since she got it!"
"Black & Decker that I got for free when my parents were clearing out my uncles house. It still works well and I think it's from the 60s. What you think of it?"
"This chair is about 20 years old and gets used every day"
#2 is that the dude they're talking about
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TIL some countries buy new backpacks every year