Technology and other everyday items have truly evolved to accommodate modern times, but that doesn't mean items from "back in the day" aren't still useful (or any less nostalgic). Recently, the older adults of the BuzzFeed Community shared the once-popular items from the past that they still use and value, and some of them felt like a blast from the past. Here are some of the close-to-obsolete items that people still love to use today: 1.
"Reading maps. They're still useful for getting around, especially if your car breaks down and your phone is either dead or doesn't have service. Map-reading is a survival skill.
" — sleepingcat89 2. "My dual cassette deck has all the recording amenities for making mixtapes, plus a stereo/CD player hooked up to it. I also have a MegaBass Walkman! Those are my lifelines to ALL the music I love.
As a former DJ, I have loads of cassettes, cassingles, CDs, and precious vinyl. I'm set for life!" —Danielle, 58, Florida 3. "I don't know if this is completely obsolete now, but we've been helping out our son and daughter-in-law by paying for a diaper service! This is our first grandchild, and diaper services were a huge help back then.
They're probably not as popular now but still extremely helpful." —Anonymous 4. "I love wearing my old-fashioned wristwatch.
It's nothing fancy and just has a worn-out brown leather band, but it tells me the time, and that's all I need. I don't need to pull my phone out constantly, and I certainly didn't need one .