Archive for November, 2008

When did REI become yet another trendy, yuppie, outdoor clothier, boutique?

Thursday, November 13th, 2008

Jack.Bauer asked: More and more, I've noticed that REI has gotten away from being an outdoor equipment outfitter and has become yet another one of those trendy, mainstream outdoor clothing boutiques. In all the stores that I've gone to, including the "flagship" store in Seattle, about 75% of the floor space ...

What is the little hardware button on a clip that is slid into a tube and snaps 2 tubes together called?

Thursday, November 13th, 2008

jon s asked: I have seen it on aluminum tubes for bicycle trailers, outdoor gear, collapsible shovels, baby jumpers... the two tubes are fitted so one slides over the other and this piece of hardware locks them together. The button then snaps through a hole on the larger tube when the ...

Restore the shine to outdoor plastic furniture?

Wednesday, November 12th, 2008

KAREN W asked: I have dark green outdoor chairs and a small table over the years they have weathered and lost their shine. What can I use to clean and restore the shine? I am concerned that whatever I use will not come off on our clothing when sitting ...

How should I write this Career Objective for my resume?

Tuesday, November 11th, 2008

impaKt asked: The job is Coast Mountain Sports, it's an outdoor specialty store that provides canoes, kayaks, outdoor clothing, camping equipment. This is what I have for my career objective/Opening statement: Position as a Sales Associate where understanding of outdoor recreation will help benefit customers. Can demonstrate exceptional interpersonal ...

Anyone heard of site that offers deals on outdoor goods but the site only offers one or two items at a time?

Tuesday, November 11th, 2008

David V asked: I stumbled upon this site a couple of years ago. There's no store or anything. What they do is offer one or two items for sale and the sale may only last a few minutes to a full day. Typically the gear is name ...