Ask Us Anything: Dan Durston

Last night Andrew and I hosted an Ask Us Anything with Dan Durston. Dan is best known for designing the X-Mid tents through his company Durston Gear. He’s also a five-time fastest finisher in the Bob Marshall Wilderness Open and the first person to yo-yo the Great Divide Trail.

This is the first of three events this week. Join us tonight/Wednesday with Brian Robinson and tomorrow night/Thursday with Mikaela Osler.

In this conversation, we cover:

Dan’s first business running one of the most popular Scooter websites in North AmericaHow Dan became a gear designerHow Andrew and Dan’s thinking on gear has evolvedConditions in which lightweight tents fall shortWhen Dan, Andrew, and Katie switch from quilts to mummy bagsPermitting for a guiding companyDan and Andrew’s favorite piece of gear they’ve designedWhy you need longer guylines on your tentDifferent ways to make money in the outdoor industry and how to chooseDesign features that make a great tent, andDan’s insight into emerging trends in the gear industry.Watch the event:

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