Really Expensive Stuff that is Definitely Worth the Money

Decent walking boots are worth their weight in gold when you’re up a Lake District fell and the rain is coming in horizontally

Treated myself to some gore-tex Meindl’s a few years ago and on many occasions I’ve been very glad I did.

The cheese counter in Booths is always a nice indulgence. Mrs Binners said that if she won the lottery then she wouldn’t want a Ferrari or owt daft like that, but all our food shopping would be done at Booths from then on. Sorry Aldi

Mrs. Binners is a very sensible lady. I wish Booths would move into Cheadle Hulme rather than having to schlep down to Hale Barns.

Die Zudecke hungarian goose down duvet and pillows; none of this feather nonsense.
You’ll spend all your savings but will be warm in bed!

Die Zudecke hungarian goose down

At 8000m yes. In a centrally heated suburban home though?

So, ok at top of everest but not in suburban uk?

Our quilts are Pyrénex, they signifiicantly reduce female moaning about the cold at 180m above sea level= priceless. I stick an arm or foot out so I don’t overheat.

Vibram Five Fingers – stupidly expensive per gram, require specialist socks (also expensive) and they wear out quite fast, but they’re bloody awesome.

Everyone mentioning Meindl on here- new unissued army ones:
Dutch Army – Mountain Hiking Boots – Meindl – Gore-Tex lined – Unissued
Not sure if this should be on the PSA thread.
Maybe I’ll stick it on…

Considering the lifespan and the use you can get out of decent walking boots, I’d say they’re quite reasonably priced.

They often seem to be on par with running shoes, which wear out pretty quickly by comparison.

Anyone gonna defend £150+ for trainers then?

So, ok at top of everest but not in suburban uk?

I didn’t say not OK, maybe just a bit of overkill. Still, I just checked and my duvets are 90% goose down, so as you were.

I spent 150quid on trainers for running and they are worth it because its a sight cheaper than a private physio because cheap shoes don’t cut it – law of diminishing returns applies I suspect but if your ankles/knees need the right running shoe then no complaints.

150 isn’t top end for running shoes, far from it… I do use mine for running only so that makes them last longer

Treated myself to some gore-tex Meindl’s a few years ago and on many occasions I’ve been very glad I did.

I’ve got some spendy Zamberlains I bought ~15 years ago that are still going strong.

Harry and Meghan.

hungarian goose down

At 8000m yes. In a centrally heated suburban home though?

Definitely. We have a combination 13.5 tog duvet, that comprises two separate duvets of 4.5 and 9 togs. The lighter one being perfect for summer, and the heavier one for the spring/autumn, then combined for the winter. Even when combined, I never get sweaty and sleep very hot. Far more breathable than cheaper duvets, especially artificial fibre ones. Plus they are warmer, and cooler when needed. Expensive, but worth it. Along with the similar pillows; They don’t collapse like cheap down ones do, and again are far better than sweaty plastic foam ones. As for Tempur/memory foam mattresses; slept on one once  at a friend’s; sweated so much I think they must have had to burn it after we left. Truly nasty. And not even comfortable. I’m with the expensive pocket sprung traditional natural fibre filled mattress crew. We are smug because we are right.

150 isn’t top end for running shoes, far from it… I do use mine for running only so that makes them last longer

Oh I know, that’s why I said £150+

I have rubbish flat feet and I wear entry level Asics runners and Decathlon trail runners, neither cost more than £60 in the sales.

But then, compared to the price of bikes, running is a very cheap sport. And I haven’t tried any fancy running shoes. So I was inviting opinions rather than casting judgement myself.

Tempur pillow users, do you use one or two? I currently use two “fluffy” Ikea pillows but am considering a change.

You definitely only need one, unless you’re built like Stephen Hawking.

And the fewer neck pains and problems I have now is worth the £100 fifty times over.

That’s a point actually, and one I hadn’t corellated. I’ve been plagued for years with a pain at the top of my left shoulder blade, about the only thing which eased it was rock climbing. It’s gone away since we moved house and that’s when we bought new pillows (and a new bed, so…)

I got the firmer version BTW, it just suits me more.

I went with the soft one I think. It’s plenty firm enough, anyway.

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As for Tempur/memory foam mattresses; slept on one once at a friend’s; sweated so much I think they must have had to burn it after we left.

I don’t think they’re memory foam, if they are then they’re like no other memory foam I’ve encountered. I’ve had the same experience as you – hot, sweaty and uncomfortable.

In any case. Go to Dreams (other retailers are available) and lie on a couple of beds, the sales droids will be chasing you round the store like Pac-Man ghosts ‘helpfully’ offering the pillows for you to try out.

Having really never been bother by cars previously, the one we have now is BMW …. Its lovely…. (as much as cars can be)

But if I was a “Multi….” I’d pull on brand new sock every morning and go to bed in freshly laundered sheets every night.