Rumor has it that Steve Zissou issued all his crew members one of these along with their Glocks...

I had some Blundstones that I got in 2008, when they first offshored production to China. Last month both just completely separated from the soles. Corresponded with Blundstone a bit with the pics and customer rep said fill out a warranty claim. They approved it and sent me a brand new pair! I found a place in Oregon that resoles Blunnies and will send off since I love my old ones. But great customer service.

I have their Border model from around 2000. I periodically send it back to Barbour and they reproof the coat and also stitch up anything that needs it. Last time I did it was less than $50. I just dropped it off to Orvis and they took care of sending it in. Yes, I could reproof it myself but well worth to just have them do it. Looks new when it comes back.

I had the same issue with my solid gray pillowcases. I got a set of complementary white/gray striped cases and the staining isn't as noticeable. You can also flip the cases after 2 days so he's sleeping on the "fresh" side. And as someone else mentioned I have multiple pillowcases and switch them out every 2-3 days. I actually feels better to sleep on the clean cases.

Onsen Waffle Towels, especially when on sale. I bought a set a few years ago and was dubious of a waffle towel being absorbent. Boy was I wrong. Bought 3 more sets and they are going strong. The plus is the towels themselves dry really fast and never get a musty smell after a few uses. I give sets as gifts and everyone I give them to loves them. I'm impressed with how they've lasted as well.