It's the dream of any traveler: What if you could only carry one bag on your next trip? One bag travelers have found a huge level of freedom in recent years due to the increasing popularity of carry-on travel backpacks. These bags are designed to allow you to literally bring a single bag on a trip. They are made to ...
Nothing conjures up the idea of Buy It For Life like a really well-made jacket. And one of our favorites which is widely considered one of the most "bomb-proof" jackets on the market is the Filson Tin Cloth Cruiser jacket.
What is tin cloth?
Never heard of tin cloth before? Well, tin cloth is a form of wax ...
For several years now I have been a convert to Dyson cordless vacuum cleaners. I bought a new house that is fully equipped with a central vac system but haven't bothered to actually install one. That's because my previous Dyson V8 cordless vacuum was so damn good. It's a 3 bedroom and I had no problem cleaning the ...
Any home owner should own a great wet/dry shop vac. And unfortunately home depot and other hardware stores carry some real garbage units. Consider our BIFL pick which is what we consider to be the most durable wet/dry shop vacuum, the Ridgid 50353RID stainless steel if you want something with a bit more power and much ...
We said it once and we'll say it again: manual stuff is awesome and will last. And that holds true for our favorite BIFL espresso machine, the La Pavoni EPC-8 Europiccola. This thing is a monster and has been proven to last literally decades. The espresso machine is made of steel and chrome and feels like something of ...
Buy it for Life BIFL brands can sometimes take a tumble when it comes to quality. Just because a company made excellent quality products once upon a time, this is not a guarantee that this will continue being the case. It is actually quite common to see successful companies move production to China and start using ...
Herman Miller is considered by most to be among the very best designers and manufacturers of ergonomic office chairs. And in the mid 1990's when they came out with the Aeron office chair, people took notice. We consider the Herman Miller Aeron to be one of, if not THE best quality office chair you can buy.
The ...
Washing machines are known to break down more than most appliances. And unfortunately the trend now is that if a major component in the washer goes bad, then you have to buy a brand new unit. Not only is this annoying, but its horrible for the environment. But aren't there any washers that are still built well. Enter ...
Every household should have a good set of power tools. If you want to do any repairs or maintenance around your house or apartment you will love having multiple basic power tools at your disposal. And when it comes to rechargeable power tools Rigid is about as good as you can get. So for the money we think the best ...
Winter is here and so is the time honored tradition of freezing your ass off while your car heats up in the morning. That's where a great pair of leather driving gloves comes in. In cold weather you really want to be looking for a pair of durable gloves that are relatively form fitting that have good dexterity. Enter ...
Let's face it, there is no such thing as a Buy it For Life BIFL pair of underwear. By their very nature, you are going to have to replace underwear fairly regularly, but that doesn't mean that there aren't companies making underwear that is much more durable than your standard pair from the department store. This is ...
We are bug fans of traveling with only carry on luggage when going on trips. There's nothing like the freeing feeling from only bringing the necessities with you while traveling. That is why we really like travel backpacks. These have really evolved in recent years to become a true alternative to traditional rolling ...