In our ongoing Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2010 coverage, we already rounded up a list of happy hours, but what we like even better than free beer is buying awesome gear and having your money go to a good cause. So here’s a list of cool swag you can score by donating money to super cool non-profits and causes; you’ll have new gear to show off at home and feel good about supporting positive change… the ultimate for an eco warrior gear head!
KEEN Targhee Boots
Score a pair of $40 Keen Targhee IIs for yourself and 100% of the proceeds will go to the Waterkeeper Alliance.
When: Friday January 22nd, 4-6pm
Where: Keen, Booth #32149
FalconGuides’ Best Easy Day Hikes books + National Geographic Trails Illustrated maps
FalconGuides is proud to announce a new alliance with National Geographic Maps. As a result of this collaboration, two of the United States’ largest publishers of outdoor recreation information will offer hiking enthusiasts comprehensive packages featuring FalconGuides’ Best Easy Day Hikes books and National Geographic Trails Illustrated maps.
A portion of sales from the four initial packages in the Best Easy Day Hikes Book and Map Packs series will benefit the American Hiking Society.
When: Friday January 22nd, 4-6pm
Where: Falcon Guides, Booth #33035
Suunto, Patagonia, Osprey, Dakine, Pistil Designs, Black Diamond, La Sportiva & more
SkiingtheBackcountry.com is putting on a raffle in conjunction with OR and SIA to raise funds for Kirk Williams, one of the writers for the online magazine. Last November, Kirk was in a mountain biking accident and ended up with a serious spinal injury. He’s currently an incomplete quadriplegic, but there is hope that he will someday walk again! He is also working on regaining the use of his hands and forearms so that he can continue to pursue a career in photography. Needless to say, his medical expenses are going to be staggeringly high. On average, someone Kirk’s age with a spinal cord injury will spend $1.5-2 MILLION of their own money on medical expenses that are not covered by insurance. The team at SkiingtheBackcountry.com figured the best thing they could do was rally up the power of the outdoor and snowsports industry and raise as much money for Kirk as possible!
The raffle will kick off Wednesday and tickets will be able to be purchased via SkiingtheBackcountry.com.
Shoes, bags, bottles and beyond
The granddaddy of OR swag is being sold by Conservation Alliance member companies, in fact there’s so much cool stuff that it’s too long to list here. You’ll find everything from Montrail shoes to a re-purposed NEMO tote to Osprey hydration packs, with a lot of companies giving 100% of proceeds to the Conservation Alliance. You’ve never put your money in a better place! Here’s all the info you need:
Columbia, Booth #28001
Product: Ravenice, Men’s and Women’s.
Donation: 100% to The Conservation Alliance
Price: $40, MSRP $115
Hours: Happy Hour, Thursday, January 21, 4:30-6pm
Montrail, Booth #26001
Product: Sabino Trail Shoe
Price: $35, MSRP $100
Donation: proceeds will be split between The Conservation Alliance and Conservation Alliance grantee The Wilderness Support Center
Hours: Friday, January 22, 4-6pm
Brooks, Booth # 36123
Product: Brooks Cascadia 5.
Price: $50, MSRP $100
Donation: 100% to The Conservation Alliance
Hours: Thursday, January 21 – Friday, January 22, 11am-6pm each day
Ruff Wear, Booth # 33061
Product: Ruff Wear Sqwash dog toy
Price: $5, MSRP $9.99
Donation: 100% to The Conservation Alliance
Hours: available throughout the show
Stanley, Booth #21017
Product: Stanley eCycle Exchange Recycled & Recyclable mug and bottle. Two limited Edition Nineteen 13 Flasks for Auction
Price: $10 for bottle/mug. Silent Auction for Flask
Donation: 100% to The Conservation Alliance
Hours: Runs through the show and at Open Air Demo
Timex, Booth # 35125
Product: WS4 Watch
Price: $50, MSRP $200
Donation: 50% of revenue will go directly to The Conservation Alliance. IF all 300 watches are sold, Timex will provide an additional donation to a Conservation Alliance grantee.
Hours: Friday, January 22nd, 3-5pm.
Additional notes: limited quantity available
CamelBak, Booth # 15027
Product: SnoBlast Pack, limited edition — embroidered with The Conservation Alliance logo!
Price: $30, MSRP $79.99
Donation: 100% to The Conservation Alliance
Hours: available throughout the show,
Dansko, Booth #18027
Product: Dansko Shoes for Women and Men
Price: $75, MSRP $120-140
Donation: $10 of each shoe sale will be donated to The Conservation Alliance
Hours: available throughout the show
NEMO, Booth #1011
Product: Ditto Tote, made of repurposed NEMO tent samples and manufacturing seconds.
Price: $15, MSRP $19.95
Donation: 100% of the proceeds will benefit The Conservation Alliance
Hours: Available throughout the show
Osprey, Booth #8027
Product: Osprey Raptor 6 Hydration Pack
Price: $30, MSRP $79
Donation: 100% of the proceeds will benefit The Conservation Alliance
Hours: Thursday, January 21, 3-6pm
Black Diamond, Booth #5027
Product: Ion Headlamp
Price: $10, MSRP $19.95
Donation: 100% will benefit The Conservation Alliance
Hours: available throughout the show
Eagle Creek, Booth #22027
Product: ES Cargo Duffle, medium size. The perfect bag for hauling gear through the rainforests of Borneo or valuable schwag home from OR.
Price: $25, MSRP $75
Donation: 100% will benefit The Conservation Alliance
Hours: available throughout the show
Canada Goose, Booth # 5045
Product: Merino Wool Beanie
Price: $20, MSRP $50
Donation: 100% to The Conservation Alliance
Hours: Thursday, January 21, 2 – 4pm
Grabber, Inc., Booth #132
Product: 20-pack Hand Warmers or 8-pair Toe Warmers
Price: $5, MSRP: $10 Hand / $15 Toe
Donation: 100% to The Conservation Alliance
Hours: All Day January 23-24, 2010
Horny Toad, Booth #30051
Product: Men’s and Women’s Cashmoore fleece styles
Price: $20-$40, MSRP $76-$110
Donation: 10% of the proceeds to The Conservation Alliance
Hours: available throughout the show
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