Vancouver Island. The frontier of Canada’s west coast. From seasides to summits, from coast to windswept coast it is a place of wild, untamed wonder. A land bursting with life, people and their stories in its wilderness. We hope you’ll join Benj Klassen, a 4th generation Islander as he shares stories, resources and conversations about the adventures to be had in this incredible place thousands have called home for generations.
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Vancouver Island. The frontier of Canada’s west coast. From seasides to summits, from coast to windswept coast it is a place of wild, untamed wonder. A land bursting with life, people and their stories in its wilderness. We hope you’ll join Benj Klassen, a 4th generation Islander as he shares stories, resources and conversations about the adventures to be had in this incredible place thousands have called home for generations.
You don’t have to look far in the outdoor merchandising world to see there are 1 billion options out there to make up your backcountry kit into a world class, super shiny masterpiece.
But for the real world, it’s not realistic to just go drop $10,000 on brand new gear… so, what do you do? Where do you look?
If you have a trip coming up next summer now is the time to start the search. Craigslist, FB Marketplace, Kijiji, Value Village, local consignment shops and every thrift store out there most likely hold a piece of your kit to make your next adventure safe & successful. In this weeks episode, we’ll unpack what I’ve learned to look for and how to save precious time and money to make your next Van Isle adventure the best it can be on a budget.
The Wild Islander Podcast
Vancouver Island. The frontier of Canada’s west coast. From seasides to summits, from coast to windswept coast it is a place of wild, untamed wonder. A land bursting with life, people and their stories in its wilderness. We hope you’ll join Benj Klassen, a 4th generation Islander as he shares stories, resources and conversations about the adventures to be had in this incredible place thousands have called home for generations.
