Thread by @wirecutter, No one asked but here's an unofficial thread of Wirecutter picks that [...]

No one asked but here& #39;s an unofficial thread of Wirecutter picks that are basically "buy-it-for-life":

The @LandsEnd Waxed Canvas Duffle is the toughest bag we could find that& #39;s also consistently available, and its lifetime warranty has you covered, too. https://wrctr.co/3kEUvoZ ">https://wrctr.co/3kEUvoZ&q...

After years of use, the @AllClad Stainless 12" Covered Fry Pan remains our pick for the best skillet.

Though it’s pricey, we’re confident this skillet is a BIFL item that will provide you with years of use (it also comes w/ a limited lifetime warranty) #our-pick-all-clad-stainless-12%e2%80%b3-covered-fry-pan">https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-skillet/ #our-pick-all-clad-stainless-12%e2%80%b3-covered-fry-pan">https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutte...

Expect to pay around $40 or more for a Peugeot Pepper Mill, but know that it provides a lifetime’s worth of use.

It& #39;s been a favorite since its introduction over a century ago & it’s still the best due to its ease of use, even grind, & classic look. https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-pepper-mill/">https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutte...

What experts say about it:

"Still the only pepper mill I use; it& #39;s amazing" -Martha Stewart

"The BMW of grinders" -chef Michael Symon

"No mill, in my experience, creates a more consistent grind. They& #39;re beautiful, too, like noble wooden chess pieces" -food historian Bee Wilson

Our upgrade pick for carry-on luggage, the @BriggsandRiley Baseline Domestic Carry-On Expandable Spinner, offers superlative build quality, an ingenious compression system, & comes w/ a lifetime repair warranty (even for damage caused by an airline).

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In fact, Wirecutter founder Brian Lam has carried a two-wheeled Baseline while traveling 150k+ miles over the years. After considering all the bags in our test, & logging 40k miles w/ a similarly priced bag, he’s convinced the Baseline is the best for anyone always on the move.

An unbeatable classic: The @KitchenAidUSA Artisan Series 5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer

It tackles nearly any recipe w/ ease & won’t knock around on the counter. It’s sturdy, easy to clean, & a time-tested appliance worth the investment & counter space.
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The Le Creuset Signature Enameled Cast-Iron Round French Oven is the best Dutch oven, and it& #39;s very expensive at around $360.

But if you get it, the Le Creuset will probably outlive you, and maybe even the kids you pass it down to. #upgrade-pick-le-creuset-signature-enameled-cast-iron-5%c2%bd-quart-round-french-oven">https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-dutch-oven/ #upgrade-pick-le-creuset-signature-enameled-cast-iron-5%c2%bd-quart-round-french-oven">https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutte...

Made from a single piece of steel, the Estwing E3-16C has an indestructible steel design, perfect balance, a great grip, and a stellar reputation: plenty of carpenters agree it’ll last a lifetime.

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Observe a new Estwing compared to a well-used Estwing:

The hammer on the right served our writer during a decade of construction & carpentry. The Estwing is so universal on construction sites that he added a blob of weld to the neck to be able to tell his apart from the others

If that still isn& #39;t enough, check out the comments on our hammers guide, where you can see people talking about Estwing& #39;s being passed down through the ages.

"You won& #39;t regret getting the Estwing, and maybe your grandchildren will also be glad you did." http://disq.us/p/1fdocu2 ">https://disq.us/p/1fdocu2...

It& #39;s expensive, but the @AllClad Stainless 10-Piece Set is the cookware set you& #39;ll likely never have to replace.

Because it’s so durable, All-Clad was the name that came up again and again when we spoke to the pros. #upgrade-pick-all-clad-stainless-10-piece-set">https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-cookware-set/ #upgrade-pick-all-clad-stainless-10-piece-set">https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutte...

If you want a vacuum that can clean the heck out of your home for decades (30 years isn& #39;t unheard of), buy a Miele canister vacuum.

Every industry expert we’ve spoken w/ (even one from a competing brand!) has told us that they& #39;re simply excellent.
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The @Filson name has long been a byword for rugged quality, and the Filson Original Briefcase is part of that legacy.

Its not as dressy, but the Briefcase is basically bombproof & comes w/ a lifetime warranty to boot.

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The @Leatherman Skeletool CX is an investment: at around $80, it& #39;s not the most expensive multi-tool we looked at, but it& #39;s up there

It& #39;s backed by a 25 yr warranty, but unless you lose them or are doing something truly stupid, they should last for life https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-multitool/">https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutte...

Not everyone needs a backpack so tough that it will survive decades of abuse. But for those who do want—and can afford—such a bag, it can travel with you to the office and to any corner of the globe, for any activity, year after year. Our picks: https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/buy-for-life-backpack/">https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutte...

The Best Buy It for Life Backpack (Please Don’t Call It Tactical)

A buy-it-for-a-lifetime backpack should last you for years of heavy use. But as with all investments, you need to decide if it makes sense for you.

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A previous gym bag pick wasn& #39;t strong enough to withstand our long-term testing. Originally, we liked its cost & build, but none of that matters if a bag can& #39;t handle wear & tear

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Our current top pick, the King Kong Jnr Kong, is a buy-it-for-life gym bag: it& #39;s functional, has a 25 yr warranty, & was the toughest bag we tested.

In our destructive testing, Glenn took one look at this bag, threw up his hands, & said, “No f*cking way.” https://wrctr.co/35gHQ3x ">https://wrctr.co/35gHQ3x&q...

These buy-it-for-life picks shouldn& #39;t wear out except in the toughest of circumstances. Something failing on one of these BIFL products should be a surprise, not an inevitability.

Get these, and you& #39;ll likely never have to think about buying it again.

/end thread (for now)

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