Brands and Stuff That You Love (Emphasis on Quality)

[dclawyer]

I love this thread.

I recently discovered that flashlights in recent years have come a long way. With LEDs they are much brighter, even when the flashlight is small. My favorite small flashlight is the Liteflux LF3XT. At its brightest, it is amazingly bright and the beam is infinitely adjustable. At its dimmest it's perfect for reading a restaurant menu or check or for use in a theater.

I also love Patagonia clothing. I like walking in all kinds of weather. Patagonia clothing allows me to get out there comfortably. I also like their bags along with Tom Bihn bags.

[PM4HIRE]

I have a Jos. A. Bank store around the corner from me. Pricey clothes but their stuff lasts forever and is well made.

[maverick]

Lake Champlain Chocolates

Lake Champlain Chocolates are delicious chocolates available in the U.S. i pick them up at whole foods, but you can buy them on their website and at various retailers.

my personal favorite is the five star fruit and nut bar.

[ratdeau]

Crypted USB - Ironkey

For people needing secure data transport, look at www.ironkey.com
Expensive but a really good product designed and manufactured in the U.S.A.

[Samonid]

Of the many boutique roasters I've tried up and down the west coast, none has approached this one. http://www.keancoffee.com/

All coffee is roasted in their coffee house, in full view of customers. Family business. Each roast is tailored to the bean batch, and brings out flavors that you rarely get from coffee due to homogeneous roasting practices.

Any one have a recommendation for cute purses/totes? Looking for a gift for my wife...

[ifse]

Travel related: Singapore Airlines. Great service at reasonable prices. On some Asia routes, they sometimes offer the lowest air fare.

[bltkmt]

Unusual, but perfect (for me) pocket organizer/wallet: http://www.billscustomcases.com/accessories.html

The quality is excellent and a lot of thought went into the design. Plus, Bill is a great guy to work with.

[hrmeeks]

I’ve noticed several people listing lip balm or chapstick in their packing lists. Gear Pipeline offers clip-on chapstick holders -- just right for clipping to an O-ring, & they keep it easily accessible instead of stuck in the bottom of a pocket or a pouch:

https://www.gearpipeline.com/c-30-su...-products.aspx

The clips come with their Beyond Coastal lip balm, but I prefer Blistex Herbal Answer. The clear plastic holder is nice & sturdy. The neoprene holder is not as well-made.

[BPritchard]

DeWalt DW2190 Medium Tough Storage Case

Reference picture.

I got mine at Home Depot for $4.99.

Great for my bits and other drill accesories. Everything stays locked down.

I bought another one just to keep assorted screws, etc

[BPritchard]

All in One Monopod,Tripod, hiking staff

Trek-Tech

I had the original TrekPod II. Gave it to my son-in-law when I got the Trek Pod go which breaks down into a size for a carryon.

The TrekPod II has a carry bag($29) that I used to carry on the plane. Fit in the overheads fine.

I just bought the panning part of the WindowMount Plus for my TrekPod. Allows for better horizontal and vertical panning. Not as precise as a professional tripod, but great for hiking, etc where you don't have to carry a heavy tripod. Plus, you also have a hiking stick.

Expensive, but well engineered, like TB bags.

[bltkmt]

Thanks for that! I needed a new tripod, and just ordered the TrekPod II. How cool is that earth magnet mount?

[BPritchard]

Thanks for that! I needed a new tripod, and just ordered the TrekPod II. How cool is that earth magnet mount?

Holds the camera very well. Plus there is another lockdown.
You get two mag mounts. One is for DSLR and the other is for a lighter camera or device.

I used the lighter one for my Canon S1 super zoom. The heavier one almost ripped the camera apart trying to disconnect it.

As a side note, the panning part of the WindowMount is not availble on their web site, you have to call.

[Darcy]

Krebs Recycle dog leashes

Best dog leashes in the whole world, plus they up-cycle small pieces of our 500 denier Cordura. Read more here.

[Zephyrnoid]

I can't break...
Maxpedition Liger Belts
Maxpedition PUG Wallet
Maxpedition Pygmy Falcon
Cartier Passport Wallet
Tom Bihn luggage
Lummi Wee
SAK Knives
Circulon Special Edition Deep Pan
Old School Chicago Cutlery - Walnut Tradition
Sachtler Tripods
Raichle Hiking Boots
Gatorz Wraptor eyewear
Rudy Project eyewear
ballchain necklace
YKK zippers
My veteran Nikon Coolpix 5000 camera
Petrol Camera Bag
PortaBrace Videographer's Vest
Amazon.com
Doc Martens Shoes
Blackhawk luggage
Fenix lights
Lindt 70% Chocolate

[jehingr]

Pet treats

We just discovered Tiger Tail Foods. They make wonderful all-natural treats for animals (not just dogs & cats, but horses & small animals as well).

They are a small American company with customer service that will remind you of your favorite bag vendor. As a bonus, they will contribute a portion of your purchase to your favorite shelter or rescue. And of course if you don't have a favorite, Save Our Setters would gladly accept your donation.