There's No Wi-Fi in the Wild (Unless You Pack This...)
Plus... new podcast coming soon!
Issue 007
Welcome to Adventure Season, a newsletter for folks who enjoy getting active outside, all year long. You’re receiving this because you’ve subscribed directly, or previously signed up to our list at AllSeasonCo.com.
You can check out past editions of Adventure Season here, including the last issue’s look at spray on running shoes.
A Few Links That Got Our Attention This Week...
🛜 Wi(ld)-Fi: SpaceX has announced the launch of a new, more portable version of its Starlink satellite internet system. Dubbed the Starlink Mini, this compact antenna is designed to provide users with reliable high-speed internet access, making it perfect for backcountry camping.
The Starlink Mini measures a mere 12 inches by 10 inches by 1.5 inches (30 by 25 by 4 centimeters), making it roughly the size of a standard laptop. Weighing around 2.5 pounds (1.1 kilograms), the new antenna is 60% lighter than SpaceX's standard Starlink dish, a feature that the company believes will make it more appealing to travelers and hikers.
Of course, if you agree with the not-so-old adage of “there’s no wi-fi in the wild, but there’s no better connection” is your thing, then please ignore all of the above.
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🧦🧦 Deep Dive on Deadstock: Though it sounds like a weekend jam-band festival, the term deadstock is defined as “excess fabric in the form of rolls, bolts, and remnants that’s leftover at a fabric mill, design house, or garment factory.” And the outdoor industry is embracing it. Here’s an overview from Field Mag.
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🎥 Watch: This week’s video link comes from... us. Below is a little ode we put together reflecting on how getting outdoors, in any season, helps us connect to the natural world – and ourselves. Share it with someone who loves getting outside.
Next Week: We’re launching our very first podcast in partnership with iRun Magazine. It’s called “NO FINISH LINES”, and we talk to runners who’ve achieved great things — how they got there, and what comes next.
Quote of the Week
"Nature is pleased with simplicity. And nature is no dummy."
– Isaac Newton
That’s it for issue #7 of Adventure Season. If you enjoyed it, please tell a friend. If not, please tell us.
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