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Buy it for life: the most durable non stick pans,
according to r/BuyItForLife on Reddit.
Recommended by people who have owned them for years. How we pick.
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Most loved on r/BuyItForLife: Le Creuset Nonstick Pan and Scanpan Nonstick Pan.

OXO Non-Stick Pan

Affordable nonstick skillet praised for decent longevity when used gently and kept at lower heat.

Mentioned 4 times in the threads we read

• Good nonstick performance
• Well reviewed
• Lasts reasonably well with care

I have had particularly good luck with the oxo non stick pans.
– suitopseudo

Oxo is good for non stick too. It won ATKs reviews and I personally use it.
– billythygoat

I've also had good luck with the OXO pans.
– FlattenInnerTube

Tramontina Nonstick Pan

Budget friendly nonstick pan that several users say performs well for one to two years.

Mentioned 4 times in the threads we read

• Good value
• Easy for eggs
• Can last around two years

I like tramontina. Usually last me 2 years.
– Desmoot

With my $20 Tramontina non-stick I can put the butter in the pan turning the heat on low
– Ready-Tangerine-1405

I am happy with my Scan Pan, and Tramontina non stick pans.
– aztecannie99

Le Creuset Nonstick Pan

Premium nonstick pan mentioned as long lasting by owners and backed by a lifetime warranty.

Mentioned 4 times in the threads we read

• Owners report multi year durability
• Lifetime warranty mentioned
• Premium feel

I have two of them, they’re fantastic. I’ve had them for ~5 years now, they’re used several times a week and are holding up great.
– nutron

They are amazing. And not that expensive.
– klappertand

Well, Le creuset non stick has life time warranty. That is as close to bifl as it gets
– OGDTrash

GreenPan Ceramic Non-Stick Skillet

Ceramic nonstick skillet liked for slick performance early on, though durability is questioned.

Mentioned 5 times in the threads we read

• Very slippery when new
• Good for eggs
• Ceramic option for pfas concerns

I’ve been using a Greenpan ceramic non-stick skillet for 4 months and it’s very non-stick. I like it.
– Blueporch

That's what we have. We only use it for eggs and the occasional pancake and only with a silicone spatula.
– madmissjo

I like my GreenPan for frying eggs. It’s ceramic non-stick, no PFAS involved.
– solidgoldrocketpants

HexClad Pan

Hybrid nonstick pan that gets mixed reviews, some say durable, others say food sticks badly.

Mentioned 6 times in the threads we read

• Some owners report good durability
• Steel pattern is meant to protect coating

ours have held up perfectly for a couple of years now and are my favorite pans to use.
– Tulivesi

Scanpan Nonstick Pan

Nonstick pan owners mention positively for eggs and low oil cooking, though discussed less often.

Mentioned 2 times in the threads we read

• Good for eggs
• Works without oil for some users

I am happy with my Scan Pan, and Tramontina non stick pans.
– aztecannie99

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