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A first for Oboz as Gore-Tex goes into updated collection

19/02/2025

“Montana-based outdoor footwear brand Oboz has updated its Katabatic shoe collection for spring 2025. One part of this is adding the Invisible Fit laminate technology from Gore-Tex to the shoes. This is the first time Oboz ...

FREEDOM SHELTER SLEEPING BAGS

It has been many years since I solicited the military on a direct basis. I have left that up to the GSA contractors, but in the case of the FREEDOM SHELTER SLEEPING [FSSB&91;bags this newsletter is being directed at the military. I suspect much of the military re...

HEADS UP

I found out today a shipment of tan nylon that I was supposed to receive two months ago is enroute to us.

Two months ago, I received and returned coated tan nylon that was shipped in error. They found the correct goods.

As always first quality pure finish [no chemicals added ...

An interesting conversation

Good afternoon-

Dave here, a retired combat veteran Marine and Federal agent residing on the Canadian border in NW Montana.  I have used several of your products over the years and have been very pleased.

I am now an outdoor writer, backcountry guide, avid hunt...

Good morning Wiggy,

Here is a quick note to let your potential customers know the warmth of your products. I was out on the open tractor last week to clear some snow off the driveway. It's a quarter-mile driveway, very steep, and very exposed and it was about 12 to 15 degrees F with the wind whi...

PRICE INCREASES BECAUSE OF TARIFFS

For the past few days, the subjects of tariffs have been in the news.

I have listened carefully to all the conversation and have learned that a 25 percent tariff on merchandise entering the USA is paid by the company importing the merchandise. It is n...