On Saturday, November 12th, we will be holding the "Packing Lesson 2016" taught by an expert! [Outdoor Gearzine Trailhead Updates]
Written by Yasushi Hisatomi
Only 5 days left until Outdoor Gearzine's first real-world event, "Outdoor Gearzine Trailhead"!
With last-minute adjustments made, an event that outdoor gear fans will love has come to fruition!
- Click here for the "Outdoor Gearzine Trailhead" introduction page
- Click here for the latest updates on "Outdoor Gearzine Trailhead" (1-5)
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Update 6. "Packing Course 2016" by Yusuke Arai to be held!
The long-awaited project that everyone has been waiting for has finally come to fruition!
"Outdoor Knife Manual," which was previously introduced on this site, and a mountain photographer well-versed in a wide range of outdoor techniques, from traditional mountaineering to UL (ultralight) hiking, hunting, bushcraft, and more, will be cooperating with us on this event!
Speaking of Arai, Keikokusha's Ultralight Hiker magazine as an example of UL hiking during the snowy season among a host of other experts. Naturally, he is also extremely particular about his outdoor gear.
This time , Arai will talk about what kind of equipment he packs and how he packs it when heading out into the field, standing in front of the actual gear, in an event that allows you to experience the latest in packing (what's that?). He will talk extensively about packing techniques, from regular day hikes to camping in tents and UL hikes, as much as time allows!
In addition to the packing class, the event will also feature sales and a signing session for Arai's latest book. If you purchase a copy of the book at the venue, it will also help support Outdoor Gearzine, so please do so!
Arai Yusuke's profile
Mountain photographer and founder of SHARA PROJECT. He has extensive knowledge of a wide range of fields, from traditional trekking to ultra-low-voltage hiking, skiing, MTB, hunting, survival techniques, and outdoor gear, and is also well-versed in knives. Every autumn and winter, he retreats to the mountains to hunt, and is also a bushcrafter who butchers and cooks the animals in the mountains
Event Overview
Below is an outline of the event. As this was a last-minute event, there may be some changes depending on the number of participants, but we will update you here if any changes occur
Date and time
Saturday, November 12th
- (A) 11:00-13:00 Capacity: 40 people
- (B) 14:00-16:00 Capacity: 40 people
It will be held twice in total
Venue
We are currently looking for an available space at the exhibition venue or nearby... (We will let you know at a later date depending on the number of applicants!)
How to participate
We cannot afford to limit the capacity and since the event will be held in the middle of the city, we need to avoid confusion, so please let us know in advance how many people wish to attend!
If you would like to participate, please contact us using the contact form on the website .
Contact form (click this text link)
When sending your email, your name , email address , and in the body of the email, indicate whether you would like to participate in the Packing Course 2016, and whether you would like to participate in either (A) 11:00-13:00 or (B) 14:00-16:00 .
[Note]
Completing the submission does not necessarily mean you are confirmed to participate
If there are a large number of applicants, we may close the application process once we reach capacity. In that case, we may have to contact you to decline your application, but we ask for your understanding!
Regarding signing books, anyone can sign them after the course has ended (as long as Arai is there)
We will also be reporting on the course on this site later, so if you were unfortunately unable to attend due to it being fully booked, please look forward to it!
We will keep you updated on the status of participation on the Facebook event page, so please check there as well
Finally, the event summary
Event name and theme:
Start your autumn mountain climbing adventure with Outdoor Gearzine at "Outdoor Gearzine Trailhead"
Period and location:
October 30th (Sun) - November 13th (Sun) 2016 @WDI Gallery (Map below)
Are there any more new projects in the works? We will keep you updated as more developments occur right up until the event
We look forward to seeing many of you there!
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