Issue 231 - The One With The Packaging That Can Be Re-Used 1000 times

January 20, 2021

It’s gear Wednesday…reviews, deals and how-to’s. For you, I have pants, a rad shirt, camping gear, backcountry gear and a shipping box that can be used 1000 times.

- Kirsten

PS: Public service reminder to mask up if you are at a resort and help keep the skiing/riding season alive!

PPS: I meant to celebrate this one earlier in the week…

Outside @outsidemagazine

In case you missed it, history was made over the weekend.

trib.alA Nepali Team Just Made the First Winter Ascent of K2After every other 8,000-meter peak had been climbed in winter, K2 sat alone, one of the last big prizes in mountaineering. Until now.

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Good Links 🔗

RAD Gear: The One Shirt To Rule Them All. (1 min read)

The Maloja BadinM - Functional shirt in checker design for multisport or as all-round shirt for everyday use. (Get) - USD 189 - They ship to the US and Canada from Germany.

As always, check some more sustainable “un-new” Flannels here.

Adventure Journal @adventurevida

There Are Tons of Shirt Jackets Out There, But This One Might Be the Best adventure-journal.com/2021/01/there-…

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Deals: 3 Deals on Pants for Men & Women

1. Marmot Refuge Pants — Women’s & Men’s: USD 80-120 (Up to 60% Off)

   • Made for both the uphill and downhill, the Marmot Refuge pants seal out moisture with 10K/10K waterproofing and sealed seams (uninsulated).

   • US shipping only right now…Canadian peeps, check out Moosejaw - some colours on sale.

   • Un-new Marmot Refuge Pants available here.

     

2. Proof Nomad Pant — Men’s: USD 49 (50% Off)

   • A pant designed to be on the go, the Nomad pants are made from Japanese Toray twill that stretches and breathes. 

   • Ships to Canada from the US

     

3. Orvis Pack-And-Go Cinch-Leg Pant — Women’s: $59 (34% Off)

   • Made out of quick-drying, wicking, breathable material, with UPF 50-plus protection and odour protection.

   • Shipping outside the US: Orvis charges an 18% international surcharge of the total merchandise value, which covers duties and handling.

     

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Camping Gear: The 7 best camping products from Outdoor Retailer Winter Online. (2 min read)

Camping Trade World @CampingTrade

Some of the coolest products we've spotted at @OutdoorRetailer Winter Online so far. #camping #outdoorindustry #campingindustry

campingtradeworld.comThe 7 best camping products from Outdoor Retailer Winter OnlineIt’s often hard to see everything at a trade show that could really benefit your business, and that’s perhaps even more difficult still with many shows having to resort to virtual versions under current COVID-19 restrictions. However, when it comes to the Outdoor Retailer Winter Online show, which i…

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How To: A beginners guide to Backcountry Ski Gear. (17 min watch)

Outside @outsidemagazine

An essential primer on how to use climbing skins, various touring bindings, boots with uphill options, and more.

trib.alVideo: A Beginner’s Guide to Backcountry Ski GearPro skiers Drew Petersen and Mali Noyes give a crash course in common touring gear

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Waste Less: For all your future gear orders, Meet the Box, a sustainable and safe alternative to cardboard packaging that can be reused 1000 times! (2 min read and 30 sec watch)

MTN Impact @MTNimpact

Meet the Box, a sustainable and safe alternative to cardboard packaging that can be reused for a 1000 times! | Yanko Design bit.ly/2KtUerI

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From The Wild

Larches, a cute bear and pinkish mountains…best photo ever. @elitenature , Banff National Park

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