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Proprietary Technology Garnering Industry Awards; Staff Expands to Accommodate Growth

LAND Energy, the Cleveland based tech company that pioneered a proprietary ecosystem of light electric vehicles (LEVs), enters 2023 with strong brand momentum due to increased orders from the surging consumer demand for planet – friendly transportation options. Since this past January at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), LAND Energy earned the Gear Junkie Best in Show Award recognizing its connected CORE battery’s capabilities and made it to the final rounds of the Outdoor Retailer Innovation Awards, honoring brands, retailers and nonprofits that find creative solutions encouraging people to go outdoors. To accommodate a steady cadence of orders, LAND Energy is adding staff and announcing promotions including Evan Painter, named brand director, and Ladd Forde, elevated to director of photography. In addition, Steve Westover and Chris Davis are joining as an advisor and production manager, respectively.

“Evan, Ladd, Steve and Chris bring a tremendous amount of creativity and fearlessness LAND Energy needs to broaden its reach and tell its story to the consumer,” said Scott Colosimo, CEO of LAND Energy. “Our goal is to create a new standard for the micro mobility and outdoor industries. Our expanded team has the creative thought leadership and strategic experience to make that happen.”

Promotions, New Hires and Event Attendance

Painter, with over 8 years of experience, is a seasoned brand and product development professional within the micro mobility and transportation industries. Forde brings over 17 years of lifestyle photography experience, having previously worked with Boulder Lifestyle Magazine and Cherry Creek Lifestyle Magazine.

Westover, who brings expertise from the venture capital world, will provide guidance on digital marketing and brand development, while Davis will be an important piece to LAND Energy production overseeing the quality and development of all LAND Energy products.

To introduce its story to key B2B and consumer audiences, LAND Energy will attend the following events:

• South By Southwest (March 10-13, 2023) LAND Energy is a finalist in the Smart Cities, Transportation & Sustainability pitch taking place March 12.
• Sea Otter (April 20-23, 2023)
• ONE Motorcycle Show (April 28-30, 2023) LAND will be teasing some new customizations to come through a new version of their iconic District motorcycle.

 LAND Energy App Introduction

LAND Energy’s new app has been released for all IOS devices enabling owners of the District to connect to their bike remotely via their Apple device. The app enables users to have more control and visibility over their District’s specifications, modes and anti-theft features.

Expanded Distribution Network

LAND Energy has added Tucker Powersports (Fort Worth, Texas) as a distributor and Revival Cycles (Austin, Texas) as a partner to its network for improved access to consumers. Both partners will sell LAND Energy District motorcycles as well as engage in future projects through the brand’s Cleveland, Ohio facility.

Finalizing Improved Manufacturing Facility

LAND Energy is finalizing its 14,000 square foot renovation project of connected manufacturing space in Cleveland for March, 2023. This will enable LAND Energy to produce up to 5,000 bikes per year and additional staff to support production and R&D.

Improvements on The District

For 2023, the LAND Energy team has continued quality enhancements of the District:

• Computer Numerical Control (CNC) parts
• Improved electronics
• Revised designs aiding with maintenance and service

For more information, please visit: landmoto.io

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About LAND Energy

Founded in 2020 by Scott Colosimo in Cleveland, Ohio, LAND Energy is based on the principle that energy continuity and mobility are essential to modern life. LAND Energy provides a transitional E Moto ecosystem with a portable power platform (CORE), a game-changing approach in the light electric vehicle industry. With products proudly manufactured in Cleveland, LAND Energy is unwavering in its belief in American ingenuity and world-class craftsmanship. As a design-forward company, LAND Energy is dedicated to constantly evolving to meet the needs of their customers, everyday consumers and businesses looking for energy efficiency.

5% of Net Sales of Purchases During Select Weeks Go To Six Nonprofits Throughout the Year   

LOWA Boots, the global footwear brand known for its 100 years of hand-crafted European heritage, today announced the recipients of its 2023 Give Back Programs, as part of their 100 Years of LOWA celebration. The LOWA Give Back Program benefits non-profit organizations that are removing barriers and increasing equitable access to the outdoors. Kicked off last week with Big City Mountaineers, LOWA will donate 5% of net sales made at www.lowaboots.com during select weeks to six nonprofits in 2023.

“LOWA’s continued support of our programs that help us bring more youth outdoors is so appreciated,” said David Taus, Executive Director of Big City Mountaineers. “Creating these transformative experiences isn’t possible without brands like LOWA helping us achieve our goals.”

LOWA’s Give Back program launches with Big City Mountaineers, whose vision is to have a nation transformed by youth connected to and empowered by nature. They provide free, fully outfitted backcountry trips, facilitating transformative experiences through nature that strengthen life skills and build community for youth from disinvested communities.

The complete list of non-profit recipients includes:

• Week of February 27th – Big City Mountaineers
• Week of April 24th – Cornell Lab of Ornithology
• Week of June 12th – Appalachian Mountain Club
• Week of August 14th – American Hiking Society
• Week of October 2nd – Hunters of Color
• Week of December 4th – American Alpine Club

“As we enter our 100th year in business, giving back to our community continues to be a top priority,” said LOWA USA General Manager Peter Sachs. “Choosing non-profit organizations that work to introduce more people of all backgrounds the outdoors is our goal as a brand; aligning ourselves with non-profits doing just that is a perfect fit.”

For more information, please visit lowaboots.com

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About Big City Mountaineers

Big City Mountaineers breaks down barriers to outdoor access for youth from disinvested communities by providing free, fully-outfitted, and professionally-led backcountry trips for youth ages 8-18. For 30 years, we’ve partnered with youth development agencies in seven cities across the country to connect students with nature and reconnect them with their strengths, skills, and resiliency. We offer overnight camps for youth ages 8-12 and our flagship, week-long backpacking or canoeing trips for youth ages 13-18. To learn more, please visit www.bigcitymountaineers.org.

 About LOWA Boots

With almost 100 years of hand-crafted European heritage, LOWA Boots is a globally respected footwear brand located in Jetzendorf, in Upper Bavaria. Since 1923, LOWA has created premium outdoor boots and shoes featuring beautiful silhouettes, best-in-class quality, and proprietary technology. Its designers adeptly navigate the outdoor performance, lifestyle, and fashion categories, always nurturing brand integrity. 95% of LOWA footwear is designed and handcrafted in factories in Europe. In recognition of these efforts, LOWA is one of the only footwear brands to receive ISO 9001 status for the highest quality construction and process standards. LOWA certified tactical boots are also made to comply with the European Union’s PPE standards. Dedicated to sustainability, LOWA has resoling and rental programs.

For more information, visit www.lowaboots.com.

Kahtoola is excited to announce that their 16th annual GORE-TEX Kahtoola Uphill event in February 2023 raised a new record amount, over $75,000, for environmental education programs at Friends of Camp Colton. The 2023 event broke several records, for fundraising and participation, with nearly 400 racers racing up the mountainous slopes of the Arizona Snowbowl.

“The GORE-TEX Kahtoola Uphill brings people of all ages together for an evening of fun and adventure,” said Ari Wilder, Executive Director of Friends of Camp Colton. “All of the proceeds from this much-loved race support Camp Colton outdoor programs for kids. Over the years, this race has made the Camp experience possible for thousands of local kids. The Kahtoola Uphill and Camp Colton make our mountain town special and we appreciate being part of a community that embraces challenges and learning in nature.”

In addition to raising funds for Friends of Camp Colton, participants in the race are also eligible to win dozens of raffle prizes from pinnacle outdoor brands and local companies.

“We are thrilled that the 16th annual Uphill was our most successful event to-date,” said Danny Giovale, Founder and Owner of Kahtoola. “We so are proud and incredibly grateful for all the sponsors and volunteers that have helped build this event into such an impactful experience for Kahtoola and Friends of Camp Colton.”

2023 event sponsors included GORE-TEX, W. L. Gore & Associates, Lumberyard Brewing Co., and the Arizona Snowbowl.

Since its inception, the GORE-TEX Kahtoola Uphill event has raised almost $600,000 to help educate the next generation of environmental stewards. For more information on Friends of Camp Colton, please contact Ari Wilder at ari@friendsofcampcolton.org or call 928-864-8129.

About Kahtoola:

Since 1999, Kahtoola has been creating reliable gear that makes the outdoors more accessible and rewarding. Kahtoola’s gaiters, hiking crampons, and flexible footwear traction systems, including MICROspikes®, EXOspikes™ and NANOspikes®, are built to improve safety and performance in wintry locales around the globe. Every product is thoughtfully designed and vigorously tested at the brand’s Flagstaff, AZ headquarters high on the Colorado Plateau. Owned and operated by founder Danny Giovale, Kahtoola proudly grants 1% of annual sales to fund projects that support indigenous cultures and improve communities, healthcare, education, resources and the environment. For more information, please visit Kahtoola.com.

About Friends of Camp Colton

For over 21 years, Friends of Camp Colton has cultivated exceptional outdoor learning experiences that instill the value of preserving the natural world and inspire growth and discovery. By enriching the student experience at Camp Colton, an outdoors learning and discovery center for Northern Arizona youth, Friends supports adventure, discovery, personal growth, and environmental education. Through program innovation, hosting events and building community partnerships, Friends raises funds so all kids — regardless of income or circumstance — can have an uplifting and rewarding connection with nature and with each other. Working with the Flagstaff Unified School District, Friends of Camp Colton is committed to preserving this community tradition for generations to come.

The American Mountain Guides Association applauds the introduction of the Protect America’s Rock Climbing Act by Utah Rep. John Curtis (UT-03) and Colorado Rep. Joe Neguse (CO-02). The bill will preserve access to thousands of rock climbing routes in wilderness areas across the country. 

“Climbing guides rely upon climbing fixed anchors to provide safety-oriented, high-quality climbing experiences for the public in America’s wilderness areas such as the North Cascades, Joshua Tree National Park, and Black Canyon of the Gunnison,” said Matt Wade, Deputy Director of the American Mountain Guides Association. “The Protect America’s Rock Climbing Act will ensure climbing guides are able to continue providing exceptional outdoor experiences for the public at a time when more and more Americans are seeking to experience the enjoyment, challenge, and connection to the natural world that is unique to rock climbing in wilderness areas. The American Mountain Guides Association thanks Representatives John Curtis and Joe Neguse for introducing this important legislation.”

Representatives Curtis and Neguse both represent districts with extensive guided climbing opportunities, large climbing communities, and economies that depend on the $12 billion climbing industry. “In Utah, recreation on public lands is a large and ever-growing industry,” says Congressman Curtis. “Ensuring access to these lands is vital not just for our economy, but also to ensure the millions of Americans who enjoy rock climbing can fully explore our nation’s national treasures.”

“Colorado’s natural areas are home to some world-renowned rock climbing locations. By requiring additional agency guidance on climbing management, we are taking steps to protect our climbers and the spaces in which they recreate,” says Congressman Neguse. “I am thankful to Rep. Curtis for his continued partnership in our efforts to bolster outdoor recreation, and am glad to join him in introducing this legislation.”

The American Mountain Guides Association looks forward to working with Representatives Curtis and Neguse to pass this critical legislation that will preserve access to world-class guided climbing opportunities in wilderness areas around the country.

About American Mountain Guides Association 
The American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) is a 501(c)(3) educational non-profit organization that provides training and certification for climbing instructors, mountain guides, and ski guides throughout the United States. Founded in 1979, the AMGA institutes international standards for the mountain guiding profession and serves as an educational body for land management agencies, guide services, outdoor clubs, and others wishing to establish internationally-recognized standards for guided climbing and skiing activities. The advocacy arm of the AMGA supports sustainable use of public lands, facilitates stewardship opportunities, and works in cooperation with guides and land managers to preserve access to areas utilized by the guided public.

The Sea Otter Classic Summit, which is owned and produced by Life Time, announces the speaker line-up for the second annual event taking place April 17-19 at the Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa. Summit speakers include leaders from the outdoor and various specialty industries, along with non-profit organizations’ founders, sustainability experts, and retail executives.

 

“We are thrilled to welcome such an elevated gathering of leaders to speak at this year’s Sea Otter Classic Summit,“ said Kimo Seymour, President of Events and Media at Life Time. “We’ve honed in on speakers who will deliver key insights into the trends and challenges facing our shared industry. Additionally, the Summit’s timing brings the incredible opportunity for brands to directly engage with consumers at the Sea Otter Classic  April 20-23.” 

 

2023 Sea Otter Summit Speakers:

 

Day 1 – Tuesday, April 18-

 

Opening Keynote: Burning the Playbook to Build Perpetual Impact 

Bryce Phillips,  interviewed by Scott Kerslake

Evo Founder and CEO, Bryce Phillips, will share his journey of living through a perpetual re-invention of traditional retail and travel over evo’s 22-year trajectory. As part of the keynote  Scott Kerslake, an outdoor industry veteran will be interviewing Philips and diving into what helped mold Bryce into the leader we see today. As Phillip’s mentor, Kerslake has seen evo trajectory through the past, present and into the future. Scott and Bryce will dive into their personal journeys, relationships and the business decisions that helped to grow their businesses into industry leaders. 

 

Exploring the Intersection of the Cycling Industry, Business, Tribes and Land Management Reform on Federal Lands

Len Necefer, Aaron Mike and Jon Yazzie

This panel will explore the complex intersection of the cycling industry, business, tribes and current land management reform on Federal Lands. It will delve into the challenges and opportunities for the cycling industry and businesses operating in and around federal lands, as well as the potential impacts on Native American tribes and their cultural and natural resources. The panelists will discuss the role of land management reform in addressing these issues and promoting sustainable economic growth, while also preserving the unique and valuable resources of federal lands. The discussion will touch on topics such as access to public lands, environmental sustainability, economic development and the cultural and social implications of land use decisions.

 

Continued Expansion of Outdoor Recreation

Ajay Pant

Pickleball has gained tremendous popularity in recent years and is currently considered one of the fastest-growing sports. Ajay Pant, VP, of Life Time Racquet Sports, will discuss Life Time’s growth and investment to become the largest provider of Pickleball in the nation, along with the opportunities for businesses to engage in this thriving sport and capitalize on its increasing popularity.

 

Consumer Trends Panel

Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, Erik Saltvold, Rich Tauer and Elysa Walk

Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga of Omnitalk, a respected retail podcast and blog that’s taken the lead position for retail journalism serving big retail, marketplaces, and retail tech, are bringing their famous “Fast Five” podcast format live on stage at the Summit. They will also host a panel with Erik Saltvold of Erik’s Bike and Board, Rich Tauer from Quality Bike Parts,  and Elysa Walk, Chief Business Officer for Burton. They will cover upcoming consumer trends from the voice of brands and retailers.

 

Day 2 – Wednesday, April 19-

 

Using Your Business Voice for Positive Change 

Adam Cramer

Adam Cramer, CEO of Outdoor Alliance, a nonprofit organization that protects and promotes outdoor recreation by uniting outdoor enthusiasts to conserve public lands, will speak about the positive change leaders can make by using the voice of their businesses. 

 

Climate Change and Sustainability Initiatives

Lia Colabello

Planet+Purpose Solution’s Managing Principal, Lia Colabello, will share her work with major organizations in  providing strategic guidance to help launch sustainability initiatives. Colabello has worked with the likes of Outside, Yeti, Costa Sunglasses, Lush, Yahoo Finance, and more to provide strategy, helping clients identify, prioritize, implement, and communicate sustainable business practices.

 

Investing in the Future

John Bastian

John Bastian, Director at Baird in the Outdoor, Enthusiast and Healthy Living Consumer Products sector, will discuss micro and macro trends in the mobility space,  recent investment projects, what investors should be focused on now, and what is ahead in the future. 

 

Closing Keynote:  Urgent Optimism & Driving Business Change through Perpetual Reinvention

Chris Speyer

Chris Speyer, Vice President of Merchandising and Co-op Brands at REI, will talk about brands’ needs to continuously adapt to new market trends and customer needs to stay ahead. This approach requires companies to be agile, flexible, and data-driven, as well as to be able to pivot quickly and make changes to their operations, products, and services based on customer insights.

 

For more information and to register, visit www.seaotterclassicsummit.com. Summit attendee numbers are limited to ensure the most effective, in-person networking, workshopping, and problem-solving. Attendees are also welcome to purchase tickets for the Sea Otter Classic Summit Aquarium Dinner, the capstone to the 2023 Sea Otter Classic Summit executive event.

 

About the Sea Otter Classic Summit

The Summit occurs just before the largest consumer cycling event, the Sea Otter Classic. This next-level executive gathering is designed to equip and inspire attendees to drive growth and impact through their businesses and brands at a pivotal time of growth and opportunity in the outdoor recreation industry.

https://seaotterclassicsummit.com/

About Life Time, Inc.

Life Time (NYSE: LTH) empowers people to live healthy, happy lives through its portfolio of more than 160 athletic country clubs across the United States and Canada. The company’s healthy way of life communities and ecosystem address all aspects of healthy living, healthy aging and healthy entertainment for people 90 days to 90+ years old. Supported by a team of more than 30,000 dedicated professionals, Life Time is committed to providing the best programs and experiences through its clubs, iconic athletic events and comprehensive digital platform.

Backpacker’s Pantry, a family-owned maker of gourmet adventure meals, announces today the hire of Sarah Raizk as its new Vice President of Finance and Accounting. In this role, Raizk will lead and oversee the finance, accounting and IT systems at Backpacker’s Pantry and will join the leadership team. 

“We are thrilled to welcome Sarah to the Backpacker’s Pantry family. We are a leader in employee fulfillment and environmental stewardship because our financial independence affords us that privilege,” said Duane Primozich, CEO of Backpacker’s Pantry. “We don’t have any investors and answer only to our planet, our employees, and the consumers we serve. Adding Sarah to the team helps ensure our 72-year legacy of doing so will endure,” said Primozich. 

Raizk began her career as an auditor in public accounting, where she spent over a decade working with businesses in a variety of industries. In 2017, she began work as a finance and accounting professional managing the financial operations of organizations, which included having full responsibility for the general ledger, timely and accurate financial reporting, forecasting, liquidity management, internal controls, and audit preparedness.

“I was immediately drawn to the company’s commitment to our planet and outdoor spaces through its philanthropic work and its focus on sustainability. Furthermore, joining this team provides a unique opportunity to continue growing a successful business while participating, through our products, in activities that bring joy and fulfillment to people’s lives,” said Raizk.

Outside of work, Raizk loves calling Colorado home and enjoys spending time with her husband, traveling, reading, and crafting with her three girls.

For more information on Backpacker’s Pantry, please visit: https://backpackerspantry.com  

About Backpacker’s Pantry

Backpacker’s Pantry is a Boulder-based, family-owned producer of gourmet adventure meals made with healthy and sustainable ingredients. Since 1951, the company has been delivering high-quality freeze-dried meals with an emphasis on taste. To give back to the community we love, the places we adventure and the planet we must protect, Backpacker’s Pantry donates 1% of every sale, every day to nonprofits around the world through 1% For the Planet and is 100% solar powered. Today, Backpacker’s Pantry is sold in over 2,000 stores in North America. For more information and a complete list of products, visit https://backpackerspantry.com. 

About American Outdoor Products

American Outdoor Products (AOP) is a food manufacturer located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Boulder, CO.  Established in 1951, American Outdoor Products remains an independent, privately held, family-owned and operated company distributing products throughout the world. Inspired by a passion for unique cuisine and exciting adventures, the company produces Backpacker’s Pantry, adventure food for the outdoors; Astronaut Foods, out-of-this-world novelty treats; Chef Soraya grab-and-go plant-based meals; and Colorado Spice, all-natural and organic artisan spice blends. To learn more, visit: https://backpackerspantry.com

Coastal Range Equipment, Fernweh Food Co., Near Zero, WNDR Outdoors, to participate in an intensive business mentoring program beginning May 8th.

 Moosejaw, a leading retailer specializing in outdoor gear and apparel, today announced the winners of its fourth-annual Outdoor Accelerator Program (MOA) in conjunction with partner ICELab . Aimed at boosting startup companies and increasing diversity within the outdoor industry, the company received over 40 submissions, narrowing it down to 10 finalists. Voting for the final ten ran from February 25th through March 6th and the four winning companies selected for the 2023 Accelerator program are: Coastal Range Equipment, Fernweh Food Co., Near Zero, WNDR Outdoors,

MOA’s mission is to help founders from diverse backgrounds achieve their dreams of growing a successful outdoor company. This year’s winners include a variety of products from cooking gear and food to a backpack and plus size clothing. The program provides access to educational and network resources, strategic mentorships, legal advice, and potential investors.

“We strongly believe in supporting the next generation of outdoor entrepreneurs because they breathe a fresh perspective into our community, and through their distinctive products, they are able to introduce more consumers to the outdoor experience,” said Eoin Comerford, CEO Moosejaw. “We have seen with our previous winners, when given strategic advice on marketing, eCommerce and retail, they have gone on to be very successful.”

The four chosen outdoor startups will participate in an eight-week comprehensive program beginning May 8 structured to turbocharge their growth. The MOA program is designed for startup organizations that are pre-revenue, but have an advanced business plan and a prototype for physical products. While not a requirement, the MOA initiative seeks to support founders from underrepresented groups in the outdoor industry or businesses whose mission is to improve inclusivity and accessibility for all outdoors.

Coastal Range Equipment – California

Coastal Range Equipment engineers lightweight, high quality, and easy-to-uses outdoor cooking gear designed to fuel human-powered outdoor activities. These stoves are designed by an award-winning designer John Peretti who set out on his own to further innovate in the camp stove space. Coastal Range Equipment produces affordable, simple solutions to backcountry cooking that are accessible to all.

Fernweh Food Co. – Oregon

Fernweh Food Co. makes great tasting, plant-based and gluten-free dehydrated meals –  all in sustainable packaging. This woman-led team by founder Ashley Lance aims to reduce waste in the adventure food industry by eliminating single-use plastics that end up in landfills. Fernweh’s packaging is entirely omnidegradable, and will break down into biomass and CO2 no matter where it ends up. On top of sustainable packaging, the meals are delicious and entirely vegan and free of preservatives.

Near Zero – Arizona

Near Zero specializes in bundled lightweight backpacking gear designed to give everyone the confidence to get out and go. Their patent-pending backpack design delivers quick and easy access to all gear using a labeled and compartmentalized storage system that is designed to maximize comfort and optimize weight distribution. Near Zero even builds standard ultralight bundles, making it convenient to get out there for newcomers and old pros alike. Founded by Scott Jensen.

 WNDR Outdoors – Colorado & Vermont

Created by plus-size adventurers Arwen Turner & Kara Hardman for plus-size adventurers, WNDR Outdoors strives to increase representation of larger-bodied folks outdoors by creating technical outdoor apparel in true plus sizes. 68% of women in the US are a size 14 and above, yet the outdoor industry has historically excluded this population. Finding plus-size technical hiking pants that are high quality, fit comfortably, and have useful tech specs is difficult.  Brands that do include plus-sizes most commonly only go up to size 22 and these extended-sizes of the straight size (non-plus size) fits are not made with plus-size bodies in mind. WNDR Outdoors aims to change that.

About Moosejaw

About Moosejaw: Founded in 1992, Moosejaw is a leading online active outdoor retailer with a large web presence as well as 12 physical stores. It carries more than 600 brands, including Marmot, Fjallraven and Prana and includes an extensive assortment of apparel and gear for climbing, hiking, camping, snow sports, yoga, water sports and biking. Moosejaw is headquartered in Madison Heights, Michigan.

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Collab offers surf repair essentials with other adventure necessities in one compact, water-resistant kit

ABBOTSFORD, British Columbia – March 14, 2023 – VSSL, creator of premium gear that enables self-reliance in the outdoors, today introduced the VSSL x FCS Surf Supply Kit, a trusted companion for every surfer. The kit is designed to store all essential surf repair components in one compact, lightweight and easy-to-access capsule.

“We partnered with FCS, an expert in surf, to develop the ideal assortment of equipment to give you and your gear confidence and protection during those incredible days on the water,” said Todd Weimer, founder of VSSL. “The compact, functional and minimalist design makes the VSSL x FCS Surf Repair Kit an easy add to any adventure pack.”

 

The VSSL x FCS Surf Repair Kit offers essential, expert-curated supplies, with a four-mode LED lantern endcap which offers 20 hours of continuous light and 40 hours of SOS display. The kit’s contents include:

• Surf Repair Kit:
  • Six Tenacious Tapes – For temporary wetsuit repair
  • Three Puka Patches and Buff Pad – For quick board repair
  • Phix Doctor Resin – A UV-activated repair resin with sand paper and applicator for more permanent repairs
  • Thumb Screw + Plate – For repairing longboard and SUP fins
  • Six FCS Fin Screws and FCS Fin Key – Backup fin screws and a fin key for tightening
  • Bamboo Wax Comb – For removing wax or roughing up existing wax for better traction
  • Three Zip Ties – For leash repair or miscellaneous gear repair of all kinds
• Wound Cover Kit:
  • Six Wound Closure Strips – A better version of a butterfly bandage for deeper wounds
  • Four Bandages – Two large and two small bandages for lighter wound coverage
• Four Hour Beeswax Candle – For camp ambience, emergency heat, and zipper repair
• Fire Striker Kit:
  • Five Waterproof Tinder Quickfire starting tabs
  • Tethered Ferrocerium Rod
  • Ceramic Striker in protective housing
• Multipurpose Adventure Tape – For wound care, gear repairs, marking trails and more.

“Whether you’re packing for a trip down the coast or heading to more exotic locations, this kit will ensure you’re ready for whatever the waves bring,” continued Weimer. “This is a surf supplies kit you do not want to leave behind!”

The VSSL x FCS Surf Supply Kit (MSRP: $130) is available online at www.vsslgear.com.

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About VSSL
VSSL makes integrated gear systems designed for the outdoors. We’re experts in self-sufficiency and believe good things come to those who are ready. Our essential supplies, purpose-built equipment and compact storage solutions are housed in durable vessels – field-tested in Canada and made to last.