Seek outside company changes??

[yeti14]

Just got this email this morning. Does anyone know if there are some changes going on over at seek or just a rebranding??

 

[*zap*]

Why is Seek Outside giving gun control advocate Ryan Busse air time?

First rule of business, don’t involve politics. Especially someone working to harm your customer base. He aired on episode 63 of their podcast to talk about gun control in America. For those of you not aware, Ryan Busse used to be an executive at Kimber but left the gun industry in protest, and...

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[11boo]

Probably hoping to rebuild business after that cluster with the owner.

 

[KHNC]

I wont be buying any more of their packs in my future. I have two, but i wont be getting new gear from them.

 

[yeti14]

Well, I missed that whole debacle. Thanks for the info and link to the thread. We don't have to go down that rabbit hole again.

 

[Runningwater]

I'm interested to hear what's up. Enjoy their packs and tipis and stoves - and plan to continue to be a customer in the future.

 

[11boo]

They make some first rate gear, but I imagine they took a hit over that whole thing. It was all over the web, 90% negative on seek.

 

[Dos Perros]

Wouldn't be surprised if they're involved in some significant "cost down" activities; they may be losing share to silpoly shelters and may feel the urge to leave silnylon behind, and switch exclusively to silpoly and dyneema. They can sell shelters at the same price or higher, and make more profits.

 

[fngTony]

No idea but I like that logo

 

[gabenzeke]

I can't see the screen shot. Is it changes to staffing or just rebranding to try to distance themselves from their own opinions?

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[sndmn11]

I am aware.

New logo, product enhancements, product line additions, etc.

Nothing other than a bunch of positive things to come from the growth they have seen over the past few years.

 

[Whaledriver]

Hmmm. Interesting stuff that I totally missed. My 10 year old Sl5 is almost ready for retirement. Was looking to place an order but may delay until I read up.

 

[ethan]

I really like the packs and shelters I have from SO. Kevin Timm has a different opinion politically from me, but I’m past the point of changing out gear I like because someone has a different opinion than mine, and it’s interesting how some people/companies are held to different standards than others. Guys will swear off using brand X because of whatever, while typing away on an apple product and watching YouTube or Facebook???
I’m looking forward to seeing what they are coming out with.

 

[Michael Rankin]

That’s is a very odd email.

Not sure how you can be the same, and better at the same time?

Maybe selling to meateater and the deal closes next year

Seems odd to hint at something to secret to talk about, and it is 6-8 months away from happening.

Never tried their packs, but love the stove and shelter I bought about 4 years ago. As far as quality and design, The things I have bought were extremely well made.