[pct-l] ULA, Tarptent & Gossamer gear: companies that do much more than sell gear

[jdawud at yahoo.com (Junaid Dawud)]

Well said GoBig,

I'm dying to get out on the trail with my new
catalyst.  I'm thinking of walking home from work
everyday until I leave with all of my gear in it. 
I've had deep thoughts of changing to the
tarptent......but time runs short and income will soon
end.  

spend your money where it does more than just buy you
something.

-----junaid  #41PCT2006


--- Robert Francisco <gobig2006@gmail.com> wrote:

> I have had the very good fortune of doing business
> with ULA, Tarptent and
> Gossamer gear. Besides making excellent products
> these three companies have
> given back significantly to the PCT. Brian, Henry
> and Glen have been
> faithful sponsors of Trail fest and helped ensure
> the event happened in some
> very lean years. Henry and Glen serve on the Board
> of Directors for the PCTA
> and donate significant time and resources to the
> Preservation, Protections
> and Promotion of the Trail.
> 
> I actually know that Brian did take a day off
> recently.  He drove to Salt
> Lake City and volunteered at the PCTA booth at the
> outdoor retailer show.
> This effort is designed to expand the membership of
> the PCTA and encourage
> other outdoor retailers to step up and support the
> trail. Oh yea, he did
> that last year also.
> 
> You don't hear any self promotion from these guys
> regarding their
> significant philanthropic efforts. Rather they are
> quietly giving back to
> the trail they clearly love.
> 
> In contrast other manufactures are naming gear after
> the PCT, CD, and AT and
> they do not provide any support to the organizations
> that help protect these
> trails.
> 
> Recently I ordered second pack (I have a P-2) from
> Brian.  He informed me
> that it would take about 6 weeks to arrive.  No
> problem as long as I know.
> During that period, I began to second guess my
> decision.  I called ULA and
> the President of the company (Brian) answered the
> phone.  I explained my
> delema, said I was thinking about changing my order
> to a more substantial
> pack, and asked for advice.  Instead of immediately
> agreeing to a pack
> upgrade (increased revenue for him), Brian instead
> suggested that I simply
> order a upgraded hip belt and use it on my existing
> P-2.  This was the
> perfect solution for me and the new hip belt is
> great.
> 
> Similarly, Henry and Glen have always got back to me
> ( I asked I lot of
> questions) and provided expert advise as I prepare
> for my 2006 thru-hike
> attempt. I am ordering a tent from Henry today. And
> will pick up a few last
> minute items from Gossamer at trail fest next month.
> 
> My point is that these are small companies with
> limited resources yet they
> are providing a level of service way beyond the
> industry norm.  AND they are
> giving back at a very significant level.  I am
> personally happy to give them
> my business and wish them great success in the
> future.  If they are
> successful the trail will benefit and we will
> continue to owe them a debt of
> gratitude.
> 
> Robert Francisco
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