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What Are Some General "Buy It For Life" (Durable) Items You Recommend? (lemmy.world)

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So the idea of "buy it for life" is to buy items that are durable and last for a long time, things you could buy once and have your whole life, which can save money and be good for the environment

What are some of the top items you recommend for this?

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[–] drekly@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I use steelcase, who have an extremely adjustable chair in the leap and the gesture.

Perhaps you weren't using the correct size for your body. I know that the aeron comes in three sizes as well as the old and new models.

It's not about the brand name, they're well known to be adjustable for the individual, as well as being well made.

[–] CapraObscura@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Or maybe they're just not the magical pixie dust so many people that don't own them think they are. Multiple sizes of Mirra and Aeron killed my upper back. As it turns out, having shitty mesh doesn't actually support your back so much as it just wedges it into a vaguely U shape. I tried "superior office chair" after "OMG AMAZING OFFICE CHAIR" and the only thing that doesn't leave me reaching for pain pills are good quality gaming chairs, which are typically stiffer.

Because, again, ergonomics is an individual thing and not a fucking marketing point. An "ergonomic" chair is only "ergonomic" if you happen to personally fit that manufacturer's definition of "ergonomic."

[–] drekly@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

It tends to mean that it's adjustable to your own body. Which gaming chairs rarely are.