Nemo donates 1,600 sleeping bags to help kids get outdoors

American camping and outdoor gear brand Nemo has donated 1,600 sleeping bags to Big City Mountaineers, an organisation devoted to helping kids from cities get into the outdoors and reap the mental and physical benefits.

Mike Welch, VP of global sales at New Hampshire, United States-based Nemo, said: “Big City Mountaineers and their program partners are leaders in breaking down barriers to outdoor access. We’ve been donating a portion of our sales over the Labor Day Holiday for the last two years to support their mission to get more kids outside. We are incredibly excited to be able to support them further by providing gear that will enable adventures and learning outside for a new generation of students.”

The sleeping bags being donated by Nemo include its Kyan and women’s specific Azura – two tents featuring the company’s patent pending FeatherCore construction and PrimaLoft Silver Insulation. This combination creates an ultralight bag that provides all the benefits of synthetic insulation with a 40 per cent reduction in packed size, making it comparable to down in efficiency.

“We are so grateful for NEMO’s support over the years, and the thoughtfulness of this contribution is a testament to their company culture,” said Bryan Martin, executive director for Big City Mountaineers.

“Having the technical gear to keep kids safe, warm, and dry when they are being introduced to the outdoors is critical to a successful BCM trip and ensures that the experience will be the start of lifelong connection to nature. Through NEMO’s generosity, we are able to spread this donation across 16 partner organizations who share our mission.”

Photo: Taylor Burk

 

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