[5th offline event] Don't know how to care for and store mountain tools? So let's ask professionals all at once [NIKWAX Special]

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Written by Yasushi Hisatomi

Outdoor Gearzine's 5th offline event "Our Favorite Hikes Vol.05"

The previous Rab special, OGZ's offline talk event "Our Favorite Hikes," ended with great success

OGZ, who knows the "real thing," invites "real" guests to each event to share a fun time with everyone. It's a relaxing evening like relaxing in a mountain hut, where you can learn more about the guests, the equipment, and the mountains, and fall in love with the outdoors just a little more... The fifth installment of this special event has finally been confirmed for Tuesday, November 7th!

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table of contents

Theme: "Mountain Tool Care Consultation Room" - Ask the person in NIKWAX about everything you need to know about mountain equipment maintenance -
schedule
venue
Capacity
Participation Fees
How to apply

Theme: "Mountain Tool Care Consultation Room" - Ask the person in NIKWAX about everything you need to know about mountain equipment maintenance -

is How to care for and store mountain equipment, which will become the most important thing for everyone who works on the mountain

Mountain equipment is becoming more and more expensive, so you want to be able to use your favorite items for as long as possible

Meanwhile, the world is beginning to make a major shift towards a more sustainable lifestyle, and we are fast approaching an era in which it will be common to repair and extend the life of old mountain gear as much as possible, rather than simply replacing it as in the past

The purpose of this event is to take this opportunity to "review and learn about the correct care methods."

What is NIKWAX?

NIKWAX, which has been a maintenance product for outdoor wear since the 1970s, is a pioneer in maintaining maintenance, one after another, has established new standards for aftercare for mountain equipment, from water-repellent recovery products for leather shoes, to cleaning and water-repellent agents for clothing, to various gears such as sleeping bags, tents, and gloves. Furthermore, when ozone reduction and aerosol sprays were a concern in the 1980s, it was an extremely important brand that was always very environmentally conscious, with the creation of a water-soluble NIKWAX lineup immediately.

This time, we will be welcoming Kazutoshi Ota from Evernew, a company that has been selling NIKWAX in Japan for many years, as our guest. He will teach us all about how NIKWAX products and other care products work, how to actually care for them, and how to store them after care, as well as giving us plenty of practical tips and tricks on how to maintain your tools!

Go to the NIKWAX homepage

The person at NIKWAX teaches you plenty of "secret care"

Ota has been involved with NIKWAX for many years among Evernew and is literally one of Japan's most familiar with NIKWAX. At the event, Ota would like to teach you as much as time can as possible about how to care for mountain wear and mountain equipment, from scratch to basics and practical know-how.

We ask for questions in advance

We would like to make the event as practical as possible, rather than what is written on the manufacturer's website or textbooks, and to make it more practical and accessible to the itchy areas, so after first giving a brief introduction to NIKWAX, we would like to proceed in a "concern consultation" format where you can answer specific questions in a lively manner.

For this reason, we are looking for questions in advance so that we can respond as many questions as possible smoothly. Whether you are planning to participate or not, if you would like to take this opportunity to ask about mountain equipment maintenance, please use the question form below ↓↓↓!

Bring items to the site and we will also be able to diagnose your worries on the spot.

Those who participate on-site can easily consult with professionals in the field with questions that are difficult to do, such as, "If it's become this old, will it be replaced, or is it possible to maintain it yet?"

We will also demonstrate water repellent maintenance

In addition to consultations on the day, we will also be planning to demonstrate water-repellent maintenance, which is essential for the winter. Details will be announced later as soon as other specific details are decided. If you have any other requests that have been performed at the event, please let us know using the question form above.

This time we will be streaming live online again

We are also planning to use Zoom webinars to stream live, so we would like to prepare so that even those who simply can't participate can enjoy watching it without any effort. As much as time allows, you can ask questions while watching online, so please come and join us from all over the world!

Our Favorite Hikes aims to be an exciting place where people from a variety of occupations and positions involved in the outdoors of Japan, where they can meet and interact with other people who love mountain and gear, and deepen their interactions. Participation requires no skills or experience, nor any prior knowledge. We are free to age and gender, and individuals are welcome. Anyone who loves the mountains or the outdoors can enjoy it, so feel free to ask for your participation!

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schedule

Tuesday, November 7th, 2023

Opening around 18:30 19:00 / CLOSE 21:30 (online streaming will close at the end of the talk session)

venue

Masuda Kobo Co., Ltd. TOKYO Office 151-0066 2-35-1 Nishihara, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 103 Blancère Yoyobata

Capacity

Approximately 20 people (If there are many applications, we will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Thank you for your understanding)

Participation Fees

Venue participation fee: ¥1,000 (Please bring your own snacks and drinks)

Online streaming participation fee: ¥500

Drinks and food are OK. Please prepare yourself on the day. By the way, there is a convenience store that also sells alcohol within a 0-minute walk, so that's recommended (we would also like to prepare something as much as possible at the venue).

How to apply

If you would like to participate in the venue or participate in online streaming, please apply through the participation application page located on the event announcement service "Peatix" below.

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[Regarding streaming participation]

Doors will open online 30 minutes before the show starts
We will use Zoom's webinar function for streaming.
You can watch it from your PC, smartphone, or tablet under an Internet connection
Please rest assured that your face or audio will not be broadcast during the event.
You can enjoy it with real-time broadcasts and missed viewing (excluding some events). If you missed a viewing session, we will inform you via Peatix's message function once the preparation is complete.
Viewing is subject to registration. If multiple people are registered with a ticket for one person, we may contact you or suspend the distribution. please note
Depending on your communication environment, delivery may be delayed. note that

[About attendance]

Doors open/reception will begin 30 minutes before the show starts
The venue, which can accommodate up to 20 people, is reserved, and the number of participants is narrowed down and the establishment is set up with plenty of room to spare.
Please follow the instructions and cautions of staff and staff. If you do not follow the instructions, the event may be suspended or cancelled, or certain customers may refuse to participate.
We have alcohol disinfectant available in our store, so please help disinfect your hands when you enter the store.
Those who have purchased tickets can also view the show via streaming. If you are worried about your health on the day, please use the streaming viewing service. For viewing on streams, please refer to [Regarding stream participation]
If you are coming in a wheelchair or a stroller, please contact the store staff or make a reservation in advance so that we can provide smooth guidance on the day. The venue is equipped with an elevator, so please feel free to come in.
If you have any questions about attending the event, please feel free to contact us at the <Contact Information> below

[Cancellation]

Due to the fact that an event delivery URL will be sent immediately after purchase, we do not accept cancellations due to customer convenience. Thank you for your understanding

[Inquiries regarding this event]

If you have any questions about the event, please feel free to contact us using the inquiry form