Don't buy CamelBak
Jul 21, 2005 | 06:09 PM
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Don't buy CamelBak
We are not a vast majority of their riders, we are a small cross section. I would be surprised if we were 5% of their sales. They are not thinking with a buisness head they are thinking with their tree hugging harts. Just like the writers for the NY times, do you think they even know they are Liberal biased, (NO) they think they are centrist and only the some backwoods uneducated hick would think any different from them.
I work in Cambridge Ma., the most Liberal bastion of hippy freaks in the free world, these people think their warped and twisted views of the world are mainstreem, just like the management at CamelBak.
CamelBak management has proven their allegance to the Sierra club and other ECO terrorist organizations they will have to prove they are not fighting against non human powered activities before I patronize them again.
P.S. I have written their entire management with my concerns around their lack of tolerance and diversity to alternate transportation activities, they have not replied.
Don
I work in Cambridge Ma., the most Liberal bastion of hippy freaks in the free world, these people think their warped and twisted views of the world are mainstreem, just like the management at CamelBak.
CamelBak management has proven their allegance to the Sierra club and other ECO terrorist organizations they will have to prove they are not fighting against non human powered activities before I patronize them again.
P.S. I have written their entire management with my concerns around their lack of tolerance and diversity to alternate transportation activities, they have not replied.
Don
Jul 21, 2005 | 08:33 PM
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Don't buy CamelBak
Originally posted by: ss97
Just think for ONE second:
Would it not make sense to people from Camelback and Columbia etc... to have a vested interest in these organizations?
If I was on the on the Columbia BOG I would certainly want to get someone on the inside so my customers have a voice in anything they get behind. Wouldn't you? And if donating to a cause that was not hurting your interest was called for you do it.
You people are missing the bigger picture. Just like any system of checks and balances you need opposing views and interests to keep a level playing field in any organization.
What sense would it make for these outdoor companies to keep ties with people who want to potentially hurt their pockets? It would make sense in to have a contact who is always aware of what they are planning to do so their customers would have a voice.
Before you boycott do some research and learn exactly what role these said companies are playing. Don't just assume the worst when the exact opposite may be true. Just think about it realistically, why would Camelback want to lose the vast majority of their customers?
Just think for ONE second:
Would it not make sense to people from Camelback and Columbia etc... to have a vested interest in these organizations?
If I was on the on the Columbia BOG I would certainly want to get someone on the inside so my customers have a voice in anything they get behind. Wouldn't you? And if donating to a cause that was not hurting your interest was called for you do it.
You people are missing the bigger picture. Just like any system of checks and balances you need opposing views and interests to keep a level playing field in any organization.
What sense would it make for these outdoor companies to keep ties with people who want to potentially hurt their pockets? It would make sense in to have a contact who is always aware of what they are planning to do so their customers would have a voice.
Before you boycott do some research and learn exactly what role these said companies are playing. Don't just assume the worst when the exact opposite may be true. Just think about it realistically, why would Camelback want to lose the vast majority of their customers?
Jul 22, 2005 | 12:15 AM
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I've always thought that CamelBaks were overpriced. I picked up one by Outdoors Products.
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Jul 22, 2005 | 04:00 AM
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Originally posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
I've always thought that CamelBaks were overpriced. I picked up one by Outdoors Products.
I've always thought that CamelBaks were overpriced. I picked up one by Outdoors Products.
Im also a moutainbiker and a hiker..
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Jul 22, 2005 | 11:25 AM
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Thanks Doc, good to see you.
Powerstroke01, I used to be quite a bit into mountain biking. I even have an expensive diamondback bike sitting in the garage covered in dust to prove it. I just see those guys going down mountain sides doing 40-60mph on steep rocky slopes and I realized it wasnt the thing for me. I still enjoy a bike ride, but havent done it in a while. As for hiking, well thats what I do when the quad runs out of gas.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
Since the post of the thread I earlier linked to I have lost my camelback up North, but only after it had sprung a leak. The wally world warehouse has jansport ones for 15-20 bucks so I'll probably pick one of those up to replace it simply as convenience. If I found another deal on a CB, I'd get it. Just dont anyone start posting crap about Jansport and I'll be ok.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
Powerstroke01, I used to be quite a bit into mountain biking. I even have an expensive diamondback bike sitting in the garage covered in dust to prove it. I just see those guys going down mountain sides doing 40-60mph on steep rocky slopes and I realized it wasnt the thing for me. I still enjoy a bike ride, but havent done it in a while. As for hiking, well thats what I do when the quad runs out of gas.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
Since the post of the thread I earlier linked to I have lost my camelback up North, but only after it had sprung a leak. The wally world warehouse has jansport ones for 15-20 bucks so I'll probably pick one of those up to replace it simply as convenience. If I found another deal on a CB, I'd get it. Just dont anyone start posting crap about Jansport and I'll be ok.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
Jul 22, 2005 | 11:53 AM
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Don't buy CamelBak
Originally posted by: maddog56
Just dont anyone start posting crap about Jansport and I'll be ok.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
Just dont anyone start posting crap about Jansport and I'll be ok.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
Jul 22, 2005 | 12:55 PM
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Originally posted by: maddog56
Thanks Doc, good to see you.
Powerstroke01, I used to be quite a bit into mountain biking. I even have an expensive diamondback bike sitting in the garage covered in dust to prove it. I just see those guys going down mountain sides doing 40-60mph on steep rocky slopes and I realized it wasnt the thing for me. I still enjoy a bike ride, but havent done it in a while. As for hiking, well thats what I do when the quad runs out of gas.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
Since the post of the thread I earlier linked to I have lost my camelback up North, but only after it had sprung a leak. The wally world warehouse has jansport ones for 15-20 bucks so I'll probably pick one of those up to replace it simply as convenience. If I found another deal on a CB, I'd get it. Just dont anyone start posting crap about Jansport and I'll be ok.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
Thanks Doc, good to see you.
Powerstroke01, I used to be quite a bit into mountain biking. I even have an expensive diamondback bike sitting in the garage covered in dust to prove it. I just see those guys going down mountain sides doing 40-60mph on steep rocky slopes and I realized it wasnt the thing for me. I still enjoy a bike ride, but havent done it in a while. As for hiking, well thats what I do when the quad runs out of gas.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
Since the post of the thread I earlier linked to I have lost my camelback up North, but only after it had sprung a leak. The wally world warehouse has jansport ones for 15-20 bucks so I'll probably pick one of those up to replace it simply as convenience. If I found another deal on a CB, I'd get it. Just dont anyone start posting crap about Jansport and I'll be ok.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
I mostly did Cross Country. Im not realy into Down Hill as i REALLY dont want to end up with broken bones at the end of the day. lol
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Jul 22, 2005 | 12:56 PM
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Don't buy CamelBak
Originally posted by: mywifesquad
I know they make good back pack for school. Life time guarantee I believe. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]
Originally posted by: maddog56
Just dont anyone start posting crap about Jansport and I'll be ok.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
Just dont anyone start posting crap about Jansport and I'll be ok.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
