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tempted to skip it, but making these decisions can help you save money. If you have equipment or athletic wear that’s still in good condition but you no longer need, find a consignment shop where you can sell or trade it. After all, your gear might be perfect for someone else and still give you some money to get a great upgrade for yourself. As you sort through your gear, see if any equipment is damaged and requires repair or replacement. Test flashlights and headlamps to make sure they work and inspect gear that’s been stored and forgotten, like backpacks and tents, that you might not notice the wear and tear on while out in the wild. You don’t want any equipment to malfunction when you’re in the middle of an excursion.
Now that you know what gear you want to replace, it is time for the fun part.
Decide what outdoor activities you want to do in the upcoming months and in the next year. Adjust your inventory to your new needs and research which brands have the best ratings and reviews. Then, find which retailers tend to have the best prices. Shopping smart takes a little bit of preparation, but it can save you hundreds of dollars and lots of stress during those busy holiday weeks. So, dig through your closet or garage, take note of your current gear, and prepare to find some awesome deals for the whole family on new gear for the coming year.
When was the last time you bought new ski pants or hiking boots? Now that you’re thinking about it, you might be realizing it’s been many years since you updated your most used athletic gear, which might explain why you’ve been colder than usual on the ski hill or why your feet ache after a short hike. If this sounds familiar, it might be time to consider investing in new gear. It can be very expensive, but you’re in luck — the holidays are just around the corner, which means so are the sales!
Before you drop cash on new gear, sort through your current inventory and decide what to keep, sell, and toss. This might be hard and you may be
FROM THE ROOF LINE TO THE DRUM LINE LYNNPRO HELPS DIANA PETERSEN OUTFIT HER CREWS — NO MATTER THEIR SPECIALTY CUSTOMER SPOTLIGHT:
Seven years ago, Diana Petersen was running in a California 5K when something unique caught her eye. It wasn’t an obstacle on the course or a kid dashing for the finish line — it was the race shirts.
“Every employee, spouse, and child gets a hoodie and a T-shirt,” Diana says. “When all is said and done, there will be 500 or 600 people in our shirts. To walk through a park and see your sweatshirts everywhere is a great thing.” When she isn’t at Red Pointe, Diana is pursuing her other passion: drumming. She works with Pulse Percussion, Inc. and the Pacific Crest Drum and Bugle Corps, two nonprofits that give young musicians the opportunity to play around the country. Recently, both nonprofits were looking for someone to print their T-shirts and merchandise, and Diana recommended Lynnpro. “With Lynnpro there are never any hidden surprises. The price is what it is, and the order arrives when they say it will arrive. It’s just very straightforward, which is something that I can appreciate,” she explains, adding, “They’re a great business partner, and that’s how I look at them — as a partner, not just a vendor. “ The feeling is mutual! Diana is more than just a customer to us — she’s a friend, and we treat her like one. We’ll do the same for you. If you need to order a big batch of T-shirts, hoodies, or masks for your crew, call us today and put our word to the test.
“They were affordable but still of good quality,” Diana remembers.
She asked the organizers about the shirts and found Lynnpro’s information in her goody bag. It was love at first sight, and we’ve been supplying the company she works for, Red Pointe Roofing, with T-shirts, hoodies, backpacks, and gator-style face coverings ever since! “For the regular T-shirts, we probably order 300 or 400 at a time,” Diana says. “Each employee on any given day has five T-shirts at minimum, and we have 100 employees so we need to keep a pretty decent supply.” Red Pointe doesn’t only put our shirts to the test on the job site — they take them to amusement parks, too! Every year around Christmas, Red Pointe treats its staff and their families to a free day of roller coasters, and our T-shirts and hoodies are perks they pass out.
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