I have a 2010 Tundra Crewmax. Bought it new, and have about 150k miles on it. It’s automatic transmission. Great rig….i think that era of Toyota vehicles is top notch. I hear the new Tundras have issues
SFR "Premium" purchases you found to be "worth it"
- Thread starter Evan B
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Sorta fishing-related
A few other things i think are worth paying for…
My Osprey Atmos 65 backpack. If you know, you know.
My Eberlestock “Just one” pack….Ive packed out quarters, boned out whole animals. Sucker is a load hauler.
Anything Fishpond…I wouldn’t give up my summit sling pack for anything. Love my Nomad Emerger net. One of my best purchases ever. All their accessories are well made, and thought out.
Echo Fly rods….i have a few, and i love them all. I paid top dollar (for me) for my Shadow X and it was worth every penny.
My Osprey Atmos 65 backpack. If you know, you know.
My Eberlestock “Just one” pack….Ive packed out quarters, boned out whole animals. Sucker is a load hauler.
Anything Fishpond…I wouldn’t give up my summit sling pack for anything. Love my Nomad Emerger net. One of my best purchases ever. All their accessories are well made, and thought out.
Echo Fly rods….i have a few, and i love them all. I paid top dollar (for me) for my Shadow X and it was worth every penny.
Viking Ocean Cruises
We did Athens to Venice with stops in the following-
Olympia (Katakolon) Greece
Corfu Greece
Kotor Montenegro The surprise of the trip! Definitely going back. Grayling, browns and huchen as well as fishing the salt.
Dubrovnik Croatia
Split Croatia
The smaller ship meant we were able to dock right in town in places like Kotor and Corfu. The big ships (Holland, MSC, etc) had to anchor out in the bay. It was pretty cool when it came time to get back on the ship. We would walk past thousands of people waiting in line for their tenders.
We would be on our balcony taking in the sites, enjoying a refreshing Hugo or Select Spritz from one of the 3 very good onboard bars, while the poor bastards stood in line. And then go BACK into the now empty town and walk past them again. We felt a little mean.
Let me tell you...THAT felt premium!
And the drink package was a good deal...rather expected given the price of the cruise, but I've spent much more on packages at supposed all-inclusive resorts. I felt Viking did it right.
If you had just 2 drinks a day it was worth the cost of the package. It covered premium coffee drinks like cappuccinos, lattes, etc as well so even if you didn't drink alcohol it was worth it. And all the drinks were excellent. No brainer!
Viking has it dialed in for nearly all aspects. Highly recommend.
Kotor from our balcony-
We did Athens to Venice with stops in the following-
Olympia (Katakolon) Greece
Corfu Greece
Kotor Montenegro The surprise of the trip! Definitely going back. Grayling, browns and huchen as well as fishing the salt.
Dubrovnik Croatia
Split Croatia
The smaller ship meant we were able to dock right in town in places like Kotor and Corfu. The big ships (Holland, MSC, etc) had to anchor out in the bay. It was pretty cool when it came time to get back on the ship. We would walk past thousands of people waiting in line for their tenders.
We would be on our balcony taking in the sites, enjoying a refreshing Hugo or Select Spritz from one of the 3 very good onboard bars, while the poor bastards stood in line. And then go BACK into the now empty town and walk past them again. We felt a little mean.
Let me tell you...THAT felt premium!
And the drink package was a good deal...rather expected given the price of the cruise, but I've spent much more on packages at supposed all-inclusive resorts. I felt Viking did it right.
If you had just 2 drinks a day it was worth the cost of the package. It covered premium coffee drinks like cappuccinos, lattes, etc as well so even if you didn't drink alcohol it was worth it. And all the drinks were excellent. No brainer!
Viking has it dialed in for nearly all aspects. Highly recommend.
Kotor from our balcony-
My Russell Moccasin Backcountry’s…
I got mine on eBay. They are in my opinion the best made in USA outdoor boot you can buy. Crazy expensive new these days.
Another consumer good that feels worth it to me is merino wool underwear.
I got mine on eBay. They are in my opinion the best made in USA outdoor boot you can buy. Crazy expensive new these days.
Another consumer good that feels worth it to me is merino wool underwear.
Yard Sale
Life of the Party
Big Green Egg. Previous owner left it in the gazebo(but took the 80s style fridge), didn't look like he used it much. Took some time to dial in but I was also building a bark inside. Now everything cooks right from super hot to 18 hours of 225 and has an amazing smoke. If this one dies somehow I'd for sure lay down the money for a new one.
Most everything I’ve bought from Patagonia…
Veldskoen Chelsea boot. Just a solid, wide and reliable boot made of tough leather and vibram soles. Pretty much my everyday trudger for everything but hiking, wading and running.
Bruce and Walker 2 hand rods
Boss fly lines
Boss fly lines
We appreciate you!
I've got 4 premium purchases that I still enjoy
1. Sage CR 290 love at 1st sight. Picked this Ferrari of a baitcaster up at Teds in Lynnwood it was a 9' 8-15 test fast action rod, Sroffe has it now. I sold it & the Sage 296 as I was moving away from the PNW as my steelhead & salmon days were obviously going to be greatly reduced. (can make special arrangements to play with it on our annual Fall salmon trip to the OP)
2. Bose noise cancelling wireless headphones. Totally premium product
3. Wool Power under garments purchased at the recommendation of Dave Steinbaugh @ Waters West fly Shop. Top notch product, each one hand sewn in Sweden.
4. Regal fly vice with heavy weight base. Built like a tank & a pleasure to use
c/22
1. Sage CR 290 love at 1st sight. Picked this Ferrari of a baitcaster up at Teds in Lynnwood it was a 9' 8-15 test fast action rod, Sroffe has it now. I sold it & the Sage 296 as I was moving away from the PNW as my steelhead & salmon days were obviously going to be greatly reduced. (can make special arrangements to play with it on our annual Fall salmon trip to the OP)
2. Bose noise cancelling wireless headphones. Totally premium product
3. Wool Power under garments purchased at the recommendation of Dave Steinbaugh @ Waters West fly Shop. Top notch product, each one hand sewn in Sweden.
4. Regal fly vice with heavy weight base. Built like a tank & a pleasure to use
c/22
totally forgot about my Regal....absolutely love that thing, especially when paired with the heavy duty CE Tech base....just perfect.
My SuperCat pontoon boat. I'm on my second one. Also own a Buck's Bags Colt and a San Juan JW Outfitters pontoon boat with oars but only constantly use the SuperCat. The second SuperCat will outlive my remaining fishing days but if I was younger, I buy another one if needed.
G_Smolt
Legend
I've bought and sold numerous boutique stringed instruments over the years, and currently own several high-end mandolins and guitars.
My 2 favorite guitars I own are a Collings D2H I bought from Dusty Strings in Fremont, and a Collings D1A I commissioned. My 2 favorite mandolins I own are a 2000 Hughes F5 and a 1995 Lawrence Smart A5.
If I tried to replace those 4 instruments at current prices, I'd be on the hook for $25K+
My 2 favorite guitars I own are a Collings D2H I bought from Dusty Strings in Fremont, and a Collings D1A I commissioned. My 2 favorite mandolins I own are a 2000 Hughes F5 and a 1995 Lawrence Smart A5.
If I tried to replace those 4 instruments at current prices, I'd be on the hook for $25K+
Cannot function without Brooks Beasts on my feet, worthy every dime.
Well, that makes one of us. Not a Brooks guy (they stick with EVA foam which I've long moved past). They're comfortable, but not fun to run in for me. But that's a whole other thread, haha.