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Hobo Hammocks Feeds 5500 In First Year Of Business

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Jake Andersen, owner of Hobo Hammocks, coined the tag line for his company, “Buy a hammock, feed a hobo.”

Jake says, “I really believe in what I am doing… and up to date, we have delivered 5500 meals to the homeless through the Rescue Mission.  I had the privilege of talking to one of the owners, Chris Croswhite, of the Rescue Mission. Hearing how excited he was about how Hobo Hammocks had been able to contribute and help them out, I could tell that it really meant a lot to them….

…and that made me feel really good about what we have been doing here.”

Read the entire story of “why” Jake is helping the homeless here: Meet Jake Andersen.

Hobo Hammocks Feeds 5500 In First Year Of Business

What Is The Easiest Way To Connect With The Rescue Mission

For those of you not in Utah, who wish to help, you can go to their website http://rescuesaltlake.org/

You can make a financial contribution.  And if you are local (Salt Lake City, Utah), you can sign up as a volunteer.  There are tons of opportunities.  You can organize a food drive, a clothing drive or just be  apart of a drive that is going on.

Or, you can be a part of a couple of the really big events they have coming up.  They have their Thanksgiving dinner in November, where they fill their facility to capacity and feed as many people as they can.  The Rescue Mission is always looking for more volunteers.

And they’ll do a Christmas dinner as well.

You Help You When You Make Purchases At HoboHammocks.com

hobo-hammocks-feeds-5500-in-first-year-of-business-tshirtJake says. “Every hammock we sell, we provide a meal.  However, that extends to our other products, too.  Whether you purchase Hanging Straps, Indoor Mounting Kit, or a T-shirt (and Hobo Sleeping Bags coming out soon); no matter what you purchase, we’ll use a portion of that to donate to feed the homeless through the Rescue Mission of Salt Lake.”

“Another thing anyone can do is send in old, or broken hammocks – we sew those up (repair the old hammocks) and donate those hammocks to the homeless so that they have a place to sleep instead of on the cold, hard ground.”

HCRBeta is an enthusiastic supporter of Hobo Hammocks and their mission to assist the homeless.

And, we are Hobo Hammock affiliates, too.  Every time you purchase Hobo Hammocks through the links at HCRBeta, we receive a referral fee at no cost to you.  Thank you!

Read more about the Best Hammock for a Beginner: ENO vs Hobo.

Jason at Olive Ridge Camp CO 85Jason Clements is the founder of and writer for HCRBeta, Hike Climb Relax: How to… He lives in Shawnee, Kansas and also runs the cell phone recycling company, Cells for Cells, which recycles cell phones to raise money for families battling cancer. You can follow Jason on Facebook or on Twitter @jasonclements.

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Do Stickers On Your Car Attract Thieves

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Do Stickers On Your Car Attract Thieves

We all do it to support our favorite brands.  We plaster our cars with gear stickers.  Some stickers are super cool.  Some sticker display a message that we want to help spread the word or the good news.  But do stickers on your car attract thieves?

How often do we hear stories of car break-ins and our hearts go out to our fellow climbers.  Did that vehicle have some gear stickers? We all know that gear is NOT CHEAP.  Tents, sleeping pads, ropes, quickdraws, trad gear, pants, and even your Icebreaker undies are all valuable.  If your stuff is stolen, your trip is basically over.

So what do you think?  Does a sticker on your vehicle make you a target?

Did you know that thieves target cars with gun stickers to burglarize.

Beretta Trident LogoLet’s step away from the climbing community for a moment and look at another community: Gun owners. Glock. Smith and Wesson. Ruger. Beretta. Fausti. Armalite.  Some firearms logos are very cool and visually appealing, even elegant.

A recent article from the Hampton, Virginia area states: “suspects they’ve arrested have admitted to targeting properties with NRA stickers, military insignia and campaign signs that can tip criminals off to residents’ political values.”

Another story from Charlotte, North Carolina states: “police in the University Division arrested a group of suspects officers say broke into cars specifically looking for firearms.  They looked for various gun-related decals and bumper stickers to pick their targets.”

Should you think twice before plastering your car with your favorite gear stickers?

That is really up to you.  You know it is very unlikely that your car will be broken into.  However, you can do a few things to help make things easier in the rare even that you are a victim of a vehicle burglary.

First, call your insurance agent to find out if your car, renters, or home owners insurance covers theft from your car.

Second, get into the habit of taking pictures of all of your gear before each outdoor trip. This works to keep track of your gear and for insurance purposes if need be.

Third, take a picture of the contents of your wallet and purse.  Take a picture of the front and back of all of your bank cards so that you have the customer service numbers handy – just in case you need to report lost or stolen cards.  I hope that does not happen to you; but if it does, you will be prepared.

Lastly, lock your doors.  Be aware.  Stay safe.

Here are some alternative ways to show your support of your favorite gear or outdoor companies:

  • When you loan or give a book as a gift, include your favorite stickers as bookmarks.
  • Water bottles.  You already do this one. Yeah, everybody does this.
  • On your mob gear.  I use a Sterling Rope sticker to keep track of my rumble roller.
  • Guide books.
  • Kitchen kit container.
  • Route setting bucket.

Use Your Favorite Gear Stickers In Other Cool Ways

More thoughts on supporting your favorite gear or outdoor companies.

Get social.  Support your favorite gear companies through social media. Write about them. Write gear reviews.  Got to their events.  Learn how to share on Facebook.  Like on Instagram.  Learn how to re-tweet.

What are your preferred methods to support your favorite gear companies.  Share in the comments below.

 

Learn a whole lot more about climbing gear and easy repair and maintenance in the  HCRBeta Gear Repair and Maintenance Section.

Jason at Olive Ridge Camp CO 85Jason Clements is the founder of and writer for HCRBeta, Hike Climb Relax:  How to…  Jason has served as the President of the Kansas City Climbing Club where he grew the club from 100 members to 1000 members.  He lives in Shawnee, Kansas and also runs the cell phone recycling company, Cells for Cells, which recycles cell phones to raise money for families battling cancer.

You can follow Jason on Facebook or on Twitter @jasonclements.

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Five Of The Best Ways To Support Your Climbing Community

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Optimists make themselves an easy target for luck to find”- Scott Adams.  Creator of Dilbert and author of How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big.

Support Your Climbing Community

 

  1. Buy From Them

  2. Write About Them

  3. Make a Video About Them

  4. Leave a Comment on Their Website

  5. Social Media

Being an entrepreneur is hard work.  Starting your own business can be nerve wracking and scary.  Letting people read what you write can be intimidating.  And then, the financial aspect can be rough, too.  However, entrepreneurs know that all that stress and hardship is worth the effort.  The freedom and fulfillment on the other side is like no other.

I get it:  Every one who starts a business has an idea to change the world, do something they love, or just get out of a job they hate.  And sure, there are many other reasons…

…but one thing is clear: none of us will be successful without support, without customers, or without fans.

So, how do we support each other in a concrete manner?  How do you support your climbing community?  Is it possible that we can help someone make it, get famous, make that important connection, become viral, or just pay next month’s bills?  Can we create luck?

Here are five of the best ways to support your Climbing Community.

 

1. Buy From Them

This is the big one.  This may be the only important point of this article.  If you think someone has a cool or worthwhile product or service; spend your money with them.  If you can’t spend your money because it just isn’t something that you want or need, then keep reading – there are more ways to lend your support.

I like to use the phrase “I vote with my dollars.”  If you like a product or service, shop there.  If you don’t, then don’t.  It really is that simple.  I enjoy Backpacker Pucks, so I buy them.  I think the guys and gals at Moosejaw are great people, so I buy from them. ClimbOn is an excellent product and an excellent company; I’ve bought from them for about 10 years. [Read more…] about Five Of The Best Ways To Support Your Climbing Community