There is no question that there is a lot of technology and design decisions that goes into making modern outdoor gear. But exactly how much thought is put into the products we use? This video from Arc’teryx takes us behind the scenes to better understand exactly what goes into design, creating, and bringing to market a new piece of outdoor equipment. As you can probably imagine, for a brand like Arc’teryx, that involves quite a lot of decision making, starting with the fabrics and zippers that are used in construction, all the way up to how the product is put together. For gear heads, this is a pretty enlightening video that will probably make you think differently about your favorite jacket, pack, or sleeping bag.
Kraig is an outdoor and adventure travel writer based in Nashville, TN. Over the course of his career, he has contributed to numerous online and print outlets, including Popular Mechanics, Gear Junkie, Outside Online, National Geographic, Digital Trends, Business Insider, TripSavvy, about.com, and of course The Adventure Blog.
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