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

[jdawud at yahoo.com (Junaid Dawud)]

oh BTW,

Will Henry have a booth with some tarps at the ADZ
this year, in case I do decide to make a last minute
switch?

-------------Junaid #41PCT2006
who gets all excited when he talks about gear.



--- Junaid Dawud <jdawud@yahoo.com> wrote:

> 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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