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Lafuma Eco 40 Backpack
Posted On 2008-01-12 , 10:16 AM
Lafuma’s Eco 40 eco-friendly and lightweight backpack
Lafuma’s designed their first eco-friendly sustainable backpack replacing traditional PVC with 65% Hemp and 35% recycled polyester. Eliminating excess materials, using TPE waterproofing without heavy metals and only dying the hemp fabric are some additional steps that Lafuma employed when designing the Eco 40 backpack.
Lafuma’s Eco 40 is ideal for extended day trips and lightweight overnighters. With 2,440 cubic inches of space, and weighing in at only 2lbs 15 ounces the Eco 40 is the earth-friendly backpack for your backcountry ventures. Here are more benefits that you’ll find built in to Lafuma’s Eco 40 design:
- Back ventilation system keeping you dry when hiking
- Zippered access at the bottom of the pack for easy access
- Hiking pole holder
- Exterior strap to hold an fast access fleece
- Waist belt pocket for easy food access
- Integrated rain cover for unexpected weather
Lafuma’s Eco 40 was granted the Green Gear Award by Outside Magazine in 2007. Lafuma also received world-wide recognition with the 2007 “Ipso Award for Eco-Responsibility”.
Lafuma is committed to environmental responsibility. For 15 years Lafuma’s emphasis is to build products with “eco-design (that) offers more with less”. In 1993 they launched the recycled cotton Green bag, and in 2006 the first Eco backpack. Lafuma has developed their own recycled polyester and a waterproofing technique that causes less pollution. Lafuma’s Eco 40 is the first of many more eco-friendly designs to come.
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Lafuma Eco Bag
Posted On 2008-01-11 , 5:29 PM
Get close to the earth with Lafuma’s Eco-friendly Sleeping Bag
Green Materials used: recycled polyester, hemp and cotton:
Green Processes: developed waterproofing process that reduces pollutants
Lafuma designed their first eco-friendly sleeping bag, the Eco Bag, using recycled polyester, hemp and cotton. Both the exterior and interior linings of Lafuma’s Eco Bag are made of durable 55 percent hemp and 45 percent cotton and is filled with 100 percent recycled polyester. The Lafuma Eco bag XL Sleeping Bag (Fall 2007)  is not only eco-friendly but jam packed with benefits that will keep you warm and comfortable:
- Wrap around hood with easy access draw cord to keep you toasty warm from head to toe
- Compatible zipping with a second bag
- Snag free zipper cords
- Interior pocket with Velcro
- Cold proof flap
- Nylon stuff sack included
- Rating of 45 degrees Fahrenheit
- Weighs 4lbs 10 oz
All of these features and the eco-friendly design are affordable too. Lafuma’s Eco Sleeping Bag sells for $100 making it an earth friendly design at an affordable price. With the Eco bag know that you are taking that leap toward supporting nature while sleeping in nature.
Lafuma is committed to environmental responsibility. For 15 years Lafuma’s emphasis is to build products with “eco-design (that) offers more with less”. In 1993 they launched the recycled cotton Green bag, and in 2006 the first Eco 40 backpack. Lafuma has developed their own recycled polyester and a waterproofing technique that causes less pollution. Lafuma’s Eco 40 is the first of many more eco-friendly designs to come.
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International Ski and Snowboard Video Map
Posted On 2007-11-12 , 8:30 PM
Often wondered what it would be like skiing in the Alps, heli-skiing in Chile, or cliff jumping? With Gear Up 4 Nature's World Ski and Snowboard Video Map (http://www.gearup4nature.com/worldskivideomap.php) you can watch up to 9 minute long clips and know what it would look like. The United States, Canada, Europe, South America and Asia are all featured on this video map. The videos are captured by the YouTube users of the world so you know you're getting a first hand experience. Let us know at Gear Up 4 Nature what your favorite videos are. Treat this blog as a blog or as a forum. We invite you to join us. Sit back, relax and enjoy...
Email us at support@gearup4nature.com if you want to see your video featured on our map. Let us know the title and we'll review it.
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Welcome to Gear Up 4 Nature.com
Posted On 2007-04-19 , 9:20 PM
Gear up 4 nature.com was built on the foundation that all persons can benefit from the beauty, tranquility, and solitude of the great outdoors. You can be a novice or an avid outdoor enthusiast. Either or requires preparedness with equipment, gear and the right apparel, some skill and being smart. Gear up 4 nature was created to sell equipment, outerwear and apparel that are necessary for your nature experience. And because I love a good deal I feature distributors selling optimum performance gear at bargain deals . So be sure to check out the bargain outfitters section.
I was never raised in the mountains. As a matter of fact, as a kid, the closest I ever got to the backcountry was my back yard (no joke). However for the past 15 years I have lived in the Rocky Mountains, Cascade Mountains and now in the Sierra Nevadas. Knowing how fortunate I am, I get out every day in some fashion: snowshoe, telemark ski, snowboard, hike, trail run, and nordic ski. Half of the days of the week are doing these sports with my children (who are 4 and almost 2) and our canine member, JoJo who is our daily personal trainer and reminds us "it's time". We have insisted that our children be involved in our outdoor excursions, which is why I featured Kids in the Outdoors. My children have reminded me that the achievement of learning a new sport far outweighs the aches, pains and inconveniences. Because of them I am learning how to Telemark ski and loving it! So check out my section on Telemark skiing and consider trying a new sport for yourself. You're never too old!
I also featured means to get to nature; some of which are long-term investments, since nature isn't going anywhere. Check out the Coleman Pop up Camper and the Lance Truck Camper. Lastly, I featured the "what will they think of next" products. I find these items so cool that they'll add the "wow" to your nature experience.
So gear up 4 nature and get out there. You're worth it.
(P.S. Please let me know of any reviews or new products that you'd like to see featured on this site). This site is being updated regularly so please revisit for new gear and great deals.
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