The Big Gear Show 2024 – Walkabout 2

by Brian Mullin on June 6, 2024

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Pangoo Apparel

Pangoo Apparel creates outdoor apparel that supports bodies with curves in motion and highlights women of color in the outdoors. 

In Chinese mythology, Pangoo (盘古) is the creator of the natural world. They chose the name Pangoo to remind them that we are all connected to each other and to nature and to embody their mission: to create a new world where inclusivity and access are the norm rather than the exception.

They’re here to permanently annihilate unflattering waistlines and shallow pockets and create clothes that uplift a wide range of women’s bodies in motion. Every woman can adventure outside without compromising style or function. Pangoo is here to make clothes that support real women’s bodies in motion and center the stories of women who have traditionally existed in the margins.

What makes their pants unique?

  1. Created by women for women
  2. Comfortable fit designed specifically for bodies with curves
  3. All the technical features you need with additional style points

Way to go and empower Sara!

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At Pangoo, they believe that women’s clothing should be designed with women’s bodies and experiences in mind.

That’s why they created the Origin Pants => Pre-order them now.

  • Extra high tapered waistline
  • Hip-to-waist ratio designed specifically for curves
  • Multiple DEEP zipped pockets
  • Adjustable hidden ankle cinch
  • Reinforced knees
  • Wide-gusseted crotch

Whether you’re at the office, scaling the crag, or enjoying a casual outing with friends, they’ve got you covered – in style.

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Faultline395

Faultline395 is an outdoor apparel brand based in Mammoth Lakes, CA. It offers a line of functional and durable goods built for the activities it loves. Focusing on versatility and everyday style, the garments it makes are perfect for daily life in the mountains. Its goal is to blend style and performance seamlessly in every piece it designs.

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Left – Mountain Print. Right – Bear Print.

The Langley Button-up shirt features a super nice, stretchy, breathable fabric. They wanted it to be functional enough to wear on adventures while incorporating enough style to wear to a summer festival. They ended up with an incredibly comfortable shirt that also sports a rad alpine-inspired print, and it’s sure to earn you plenty of compliments.

The Langley Stretch Short is perfect for fit, fabric, and style. Crafted from top-notch technical materials, these shorts boast impressive durability, unbeatable comfort, and an unrivaled fit. Whether you’re hitting the trails, jogging, or weekend camping, these shorts have got you covered. Plus, with its super fun bear print, you can rock these shorts anywhere.

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I love the fun contours on this hoodie.

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Top – Backpacks

Gili Gear

Gili Gear makes mesh gear bags, backpacks, tote bags, great cubes, etc., made out of upcycled billboards and repurposed vinyl mesh. In Indonesian, Gili means ‘island’. The idea was first conceived on the western coast of an island named Gili Air, so they named it after that special place.

The lotus flower is an aquatic plant. The middle petal is a water drop, and the three on each side are waves. Depending on where in the world you are, it is most commonly associated with rebirth, beauty, purity, and spiritual enlightenment.

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Top – Gear Pocket. Middle – Yoga Mat Bag, Eco-Zip Bag, Tote Bags. Bottom – Tote Bag

Designed by dive professionals and whitewater guides, all the gear bags they had used in the past were made from cheap black or blue mesh fabric that would not stand the test of time. So they set out on a mission to find the most durable, breathable, colorful, and—most importantly—sustainable material they could and started making their own.

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Left Side – Gear Bags, Middle – Gear Cube, River Roll-Top,  Right – Backpack. On-ground – Earth Mat

When other instructors, divemasters, sailors, fishermen, friends, and family wanted some, they outsourced a B-certified contract manufacturer in Colorado to do all the cutting and sewing. Five years later, Gili now offers a wide variety of eco-products ideal for all adventures, sports, and travel.

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Green Guru Gear

Born in 2005, Green Guru Gear uses old outdoor gear that would otherwise end up in landfills to create new adventure gear. All Green Guru Gear started out as something else, like bike tubes, wetsuits, and billboard materials. By keeping these valuable materials out of landfills, they can adventure with a good conscience.

The word “upcycle,” as it’s called at Green Guru, begins with products obtained mostly from “recycling stations.” Local bike and outdoor shops offer incentives for customers to donate used gear before they purchase new products from their shops. Companies like Rei, Patagonia, SeaWorld, and organizations like Outward Bound donate their leftover materials, defective gear, and old bike tubes to help us build Green Guru Gear.

They have recently added more colors to their products and are no longer solely made from old black tire tubes. 

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The Sixer is a carrying and insulating solution for transporting your favorite beverages on a bike ride to the park or a friend’s house. It easily mounts over the top tube of your bicycle with Velcro straps and then can be taken off when you arrive, keeping your drinks cool in more ways than one. If you aren’t getting as many bikes to opportunities, it works equally well off the bike to transport and easily identify your drinks at the party.

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