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PostedFeb 18, 2015 at 10:57 am

BPL Nation:

As some of you have heard, Sierra Designs and Andrew Skurka have entered into a partnership. But we don't envision a typical "sponsorship", where the "athlete" models and touts the latest brand message. Our common goal is to educate and enable backpackers to modernize and advance their approach to living in the backcountry to meet their individual goals.

To that end, Skurka will become an ongoing component of our SD LIVE events, with a specific focus on overall strategies and techniques to meet individual goals on particular subjects. The Skurka events will be separate and in addition to any SD product demonstrations.

The best way to understand what all this means is to join us tomorrow for our LIVE double-header!

At 11AM Pacific, Skurka will be presenting his views on shelter strategies for backpacking
At 1:30PM, I will be reviewing the new SD shelters for 2015, including a full overview of the now-avaiable Tensegrity and Convert shelters.

To sign up for the event, copy and paste this link and sign up. When signing up, be sure to "opt in" for future updates and we will email you notice of upcoming LIVE events.

http://sierradesigns.yourbrandlive.com/c/2015tents

I hope to see all of you there tomorrow!

–Glavin

Dean F. BPL Member
PostedFeb 18, 2015 at 11:53 am

Since that's during the work day for most people, I assume there will be a way to watch it later?

Erik G BPL Member
PostedFeb 18, 2015 at 11:55 am

I think this is a pretty cool idea. I also really appreciate how Sierra Designs has been trying to come up with new designs and products that are actually designed for backpackers, and how they are getting involved in backpacking forums to get insight and feedback on these designs and products.

I am specifically interested in this discussion about shelters. I'm not sold on the design of some of the current SD shelters, which is exactly why I would love to get a more thorough explanation of them. And of course I'm looking forward to Skurka's insights on backpacking shelters as well.

Will these "events" be available to view at another time? I don't think my boss would be too happy about me watching this on company time. :)

EDIT: Dean, you beat me to the punch! ;)

PostedFeb 18, 2015 at 11:58 am

The videos will be available on our blog a couple days after the event, so you can watch at your leisure. We'll miss your direct participation!

[ Drew ] BPL Member
PostedFeb 19, 2015 at 9:02 am

I'll try to attend online!

On another note, what are your thoughts on the Tensegrity 2 FL vs Elite? – Besides the lighter weight of course..

Will Newton BPL Member
PostedFeb 19, 2015 at 9:42 am

I was impressed with SD's outreach strategy *before* they brought Skurka into it. Very interested to see where this goes.

I think my favorite part of the SD reboot is that Glavin has the exact same vocal cadence as James Spader. We get to watch Ultron get really excited about outdoor gear! :)

PostedFeb 19, 2015 at 10:31 am

I'll review this in detail today. The ELITE versions have no urethane to degrade and reduce fabric durability, so they are stronger and lighter, but require seam sealing and do not pass CPAI-84 fire standards.

Erik G BPL Member
PostedFeb 19, 2015 at 10:35 am

"We get to watch Ultron get really excited about outdoor gear! :)"

LOL! Nearly spit my tea out when I read that…Good one :)

(Really excited for that movie, too!)

Ian BPL Member
PostedFeb 19, 2015 at 5:36 pm

Michael,

Had a chance to watch both videos today. Thank you for thinking of us and keeping us in the loop. I opted in for updates from your company.

John Davis BPL Member
PostedFeb 21, 2015 at 6:51 am

Anyone know how to watch the replay of "event 2"? Just watched Andrew's piece and want to see Michael's 2015 gear talk.
Thanks

K P BPL Member
PostedFeb 21, 2015 at 7:51 am

When SD gets them edited, they will be posted to their blog, here: http://www.sierradesigns.com/blog

From the last couple I have watched, it has taken them a few days to do the post production edit/clean up etc.

Regards!

K

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