

33: Can You TRUST Outdoor Gear Companies?
Dec 18, 2023
In this episode, Mateo Favero from Zpacks discusses how the Backpacking Gear Industry REALLY works. They also share the TRUTH about a controversial story from 2020. Topics include trust in gear companies, vague booking, misconceptions in the outdoor gear industry, company ethics, disappointment with certain companies, and evaluating the trustworthiness of outdoor gear companies.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Trusting Outdoor Gear Companies
01:47 • 15min
Misconceptions and Frustrations
16:19 • 21min
Perception and Confusion in the Outdoor Gear Industry
37:29 • 18min
Ethics and Challenges in the Outdoor Gear Industry
55:38 • 12min
Working with Outdoor Gear Companies and Sponsorship in Film Project
01:07:23 • 3min
Disappointment with Outdoor Gear Companies
01:09:57 • 7min
A Transformative Trip and Building a Strong Bond
01:17:12 • 4min
The History and Challenges of Marketing
01:21:15 • 3min
Collaborating with Arizona Trail
01:24:41 • 3min
The Impact of a Controversial Video Release
01:27:54 • 16min
Evaluating Trustworthiness of Outdoor Gear Companies
01:43:41 • 4min