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In today’s society of fast fashion it is becoming seemingly more acceptable to use something a few times and throw it out. But, brands like Patagonia and sites like Posh Mark are trying to change the way we think about throwing things “away.” Here at Durango Outdoor Exchange, we feel passionate about reusing and reducing new consumption. Our shop’s model allows for gear to get a second life with a new owner and new adventures. What we also offer, is a wide array of repair and replenish products to help you keep your used gear looking and feeling good or give some tender loving care to the used gear bargains you’ll find while shopping here.
Nikwax offers a variety of technical cleansers for everything from your technical ski jacket to your down sleeping bag and even a sandal wash. Regular laundry detergent can strip the waterproof capabilities from your outdoor gear. Nikwax’s Tech wash effectively “cleans and revitalizes breathability and restores water repellency,” while the TX Direct can add back in water repellency that may have faded over time. Many products come as a wash-in or a spray and can extend the life of your gear for years to come. Visit the Nikwax website for a complete list of products and to learn more about each specific capability.
A pin hole in your favorite puffy can really put a damper on a good day and a hole in your tent’s rain fly is a solid bummer. We’ve carry a variety of Gear Aid patches and repair tape for just these types of needs. It’s easy to apply and works incredibly well. Don’t ever resort to duct taping your jackets again! Many of Gear Aid’s repair products are machine washable, durable and truly easy to apply, just peel and stick. They work on a variety of fabrics such as nylon, vinyl and rubber. I’ve fixed my bike seat and my snow pants with the Goretex fabric patches and both are still holding true.
Fixing your own used gear is a fantastic way to minimize your environmental impact, save your cash and help your gear last. We’re here to offer assistance and excitement for all of the above!
If you are camping in bear country, or in any place where food storage is a concern, you should strongly consider using a bear canister–a storage system that is built to keep bears out of your food. And in some places, particularly parks in California, Montana, Colorado, and Washington,backcountry campers are required to have and use bear canisters.
While you may get lucky by hanging your food in a sack from a tree, this is not permitted in many areas and virtually impractical in many alpine anddesert backpacking zones. Bear canisters are the preferred method for storing food and other smelly items, but there are many kinds to be aware of. Let’s look at them in more detail.
For many hikers, summiting one of Colorado’s 14,000-foot peaks is a lifetime achievement. Others make it their entire personality, working for years and even decades to climb all of them. Some make a goal of climbing them all in a single season while others try to ski them all.
The problem with climbing 14ers for many people is that they are difficult–and we’re not just talking about the thin air. Of the 58 in Colorado, about one-third entrail considerable exposure and require skilled route-finding and ascent/descent skills. About half have either moderate or considerable challenges. Just eight are considered “easy.”
Hikers looking to summit a 14er near Durango will find four that rank generally as easy or the easy end of moderate. They are all in the same two canyons and can be climbed by someone with decent fitness, good shoes, and a penchant for waking up early. The roads to access all these peaks are part of the Alpine Loop and can be driven from Silverton in a four-wheel drive such as a Tacoma, but are generally not in all-wheel drives like Subarus.
Ready? Here goes!
