The Common Thread
Keep Your Outdoor Gear Like New - Cleaning, Repair, and Storage Tips
"As any outdoor enthusiast knows, gear is expensive. Here's how to keep yours like new, with pro tips on cleaning, repairing, and storing it."
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Repair Don't Replace: Tips For Getting the Most Out of Your Backpacking Gear
No need to spend more money or buy more stuff!
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In 2011 Danish architect Bjarke Ingels first coined the term “Hedonistic Sustainability” and since then, the idea has taken root and influenced industries wel...
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Speaking Out On Sustainability
Want to know a bit more about the head honcho behind the brand?Our founder Andrew Gibbs-Dabney was a guest recently on the Outdoor Biz Podcast with Rick Saez. On this episode they discuss everythin...
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If you've ever felt like the world has too much stuff then you're not alone. Andrew Gibbs-Dabney is the founder of LIVSN Designs and feels the exact same way. Which is why he created a pair of pan...
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"You may have gleaned a lot of the following from our social media and other blog posts, but I thought it would be helpful to put our Mission and Pillars in one spot for quick reading. We may not ...
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"Create high-quality outdoor clothing An emphasis on fit, function, and durability leads to a more sustainable product. Try to source eco-friendly at first. If not possible at first, keep trying f...
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Sustainability, Pt. 2: Sustainable Corporate Thinking
"Sustainability conversations commonly center around what something is made of and how. There is a more broad definition of sustainability as a measure of a business's health and ability to last -...
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Sustainability, Pt. 1: Materials, life cycles, and design
"The apparel industry is the world's second largest polluter, second only to oil. What drives this waste is an overflow of clothing production, major shifts from natural fibers to synthetics, and t...
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