Coolest. Camper. Ever. Adventure Contest: Week 6

 The SylvanSport GO is all about adventure, versatility, and fun. So, it was the perfect match to join up with our friends at Keen for this week’s Adventure Contest prize giveaway. Keen’s philosophy of Hybrid lifestyle is what the GO is all about!

So, this week, we are giving away a pair of Keen shoes to one lucky entrant of the Coolest. Camper. Ever. Adventure Contest. “All you have to do is dream” (no intentional reference to the Bob Dylan song) of what you would do with a GO for 3 months. Now, take that dream and condense it into 250 words or less and let us know about it. You can enter here. We’ll pick one entrant at the end of the week as the winner of a pair of Keens. Then, you’ll be entered to win the grand prize of living your dream with a GO and the open road. Pretty sweet.

You know about Keen…they came out of nowhere and took the shoe world by storm. Toe bumpers, wide toe boxes, great support, lightweight, nice fit, styley, well, you get the picture…they’re awesome. And, you know about the SylvanSport GO…came out of nowhere and took the camping trailer by storm. Beyond versatile, lightweight, sleek design, easy to use, well-designed, super cool, well, you get the picture…they’re awesome too. So, get on it! Enter to win and start livin’ the dream!

Coolest. Camper. Ever. Adventure Contest: Week 5

We’ve hit the half way mark of the Coolest. Camper. Ever. Adventure Contest! It’s amazing how many different way you folks can think of to use the GO on a 3 month adventure! Keep ‘em comin’! As you may already know, we’re giving away prizes every week to folks…just for entering!

If you’re a paddler, you’re probably psyched that Spring is here because the rivers are flowing and the temps are rising. But if you live in NC (where the water is always cold) or out West (where the rivers are flowing with snow melt), it’s still pretty chilly when you get off the river, even in the warm Spring air. So, we are offering the super sweet Jackson Kayak Loki Hoodie to keep you warm. What’s awesome about this hoodie, is not just the fact that it is beyond soft, but it has built in hand mitts and face shield when the temps drop from cool to brrrrrr. If you aren’t familiar with Jackson Kayak, you have to check them out. They’re a relatively small company, based in Sparta, TN, designing, building, and paddling some of the most innovative boats on the water. They know a thing or two about paddling and the fact they have hooked up with Loki to make their hoodies, speaks volumes about their products (it makes us feel pretty good too)!

Now, dream big, enter our contest, and hopefully you’ll win this hoodie. Better yet, hopefully you’ll be win your GO adventure of a lifetime! Click here to learn more about the contest and to enter.

Coolest. Camper. Ever. Adventure Contest: Week 4

Spring is in full effect, summer is right around the corner, and things are getting warmer. Whether you’re movin’ or relaxin’, it’s a great time of year to get out enjoy a little sunshine (or rain or clouds or fog…well, you get the idea)! So, right after you read this blog, enter our contest if you haven’t yet, and then go enjoy some nature!

One thing we here at SylvanSport have done is teamed up with some of our friends in the outdoor world to give away sweet prizes every week to one of the entrants of our Coolest. Camper. Ever. Adventure Contest. Speaking of cool, this week’s giveaway is the 50L Folding Cooler by Kelty. This hybrid cooler is designed to offer the best of both worlds: it collapses for easy storage yet un-folds conveniently to create a semi-rigid cooler. It has molded cup holders, dual haul handles and reinforced feet for enhanced abrasion-resistance. It’s right at home at your next 24 hour mountain bike race, fly fishing on the Snake, camping with the family, or the kids’ Little League game. I’ve had several Kelty products for years (and years) and can attest to the fact that they’re made well and thoughtfully designed.

So, to get in the running, all you have to do is tell us in 250 words or less what you do with our GO trailer for 3 whole months! In addition to possibly winning one of our weekly prizes, you might even be one 3 lucky winners that will actually get to live out your dream 3 month GO adventure! Just click here to enter! Good luck!

Coolest. Camper. Ever. Adventure Contest: Week 3

We’re entering into our third week of the Coolest. Camper. Ever. Adventure Contest and so far, it’s been a ton of fun! The entries are rolling in, we’re giving away sweet gear prizes, and getting to know a little bit about all of you!

So, what makes any trip into the outdoors (or your backyard) even better? OK, stop guessing…I’ll tell you. A hammock! And not just any hammock. The Parachute Nylon Double Hammock. It comes in at just 20oz, is 10.5ft x 6.5ft, can hold up to 400lbs, and packs down to a measly 9″x4.25″. It can fit 1 or 2 people and is made by the people who know how to make a packable hammock, Grand Trunk. You may have known them as the infamous Travel Hammock, but as their offerings grew beyond just hammocks, they evolved into Grand Trunk, still making high quality gear to make travel and the outdoors even more enjoyable. It’s about the size and weight of a rain jacket, so just throw it your pack, head on out, and enjoy!

We hope everyone had a great Earth Day weekend and was able to celebrate in one way or another! Keep the entries coming in and don’t worry if you haven’t won yet…we still have 5 more weeks of giveaways. Now, head on out, enjoy a little nature, and have some fun!

Coolest. Camper. Ever. Adventure Contest: Week 2

WOW! That’s right…WOW!. Your entries so far have been awesome! I’ve actually been adding some of them to my list of dream trips. Keep ‘em comin’!

So, for this week’s give away, we have the pocket-sized counter part to the highly versatile GO: The Wenger Blackout EvoGrip 63 Swiss Army Knife. Take the high quality of Wenger knives and combine it with modern touch of sleek, stealth, and ergonomic and you have the Blackout EvoGrip 63. The handle fits perfectly and securely in your hand with rubber ergo grips and every tool has a permanent Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) finish. This extremely hard, non-reflective, and highly resilient black finish is used by the finest watch makers and high-performance engine manufacturers for its durability and performance. It comes with everything you need and nothing you don’t: a 2.5″ blade, screwdriver, cap/can opener, cork screw, toothpick, & tweezers. Each of these are coated in the black PVD finish. You can do about as many things with this knife as you can with a GO. And since its made by Wenger, you know that it’s made with quality and will last for many adventures to come.

Remember, if you didn’t win the Black Diamond headlamp last week, you’re still in the running for the Blackout EvoGrip 63. And if you haven’t entered yet, what are you waiting for? This knife is sweet…I mean…it’s all black…come on. And to make it just a little bit easier, you can click here to enter.

Coolest. Camper. Ever. Adventure Contest: Week 1

We just finished the first week of the Coolest. Camper. Ever. Adventure Contest and from the entries that we’ve already received, it looks like we have a lot of folks out there with some really cool ideas on what kind of adventure they would take with a GO and all that gear! We’re impressed with the creativity and spirit of the entries and are psyched to see what else you will come up with. And, as promised, each week we will select one of the entries to win a prize from one of our great partners (just for entering the contest!). We will be selecting this week’s winner on Friday 13th.

Imagine this: it’s nighttime and pouring down rain as you pull into camp. You aren’t overly worried because you know in less than 10 minutes, you’ll be nice and dry, relaxing in comfort of the GO. You grab your headlamp and as you step out of your car, you drop it into a 4″ deep puddle. Still, no worries…because it just happens to be the Black Diamond Storm headlamp, which is completely waterproof, up to 1 meter. With a max output of 100 lumens (that’s a lot), bright is an understatement. The other cool feature of the Black Diamond Storm is that it not only has a red night vision mode, you can go straight to it without having to cycle through the white light mode. That way, when you have to look for something in the middle of the night, you won’t blind your buddy (or yourself) with a flash of white light. And to top it off, it’s made by Black Diamond, a leader in climbing, skiing, and outdoor gear for over 50 years. They really do have a great history. If you’re interested, check out their timeline here.

So, keep the entries rolling in and get a shot at winning one of our weekly prizes. The sooner you enter, the sooner your chance to win! And hopefully, you’ll be chosen as one of the 3 finalists who get to “live the dream”!

Coolest. Camper. Ever. Adventure Contest Begins Monday, April 2nd

Well, spring is here and it’s time to start planning your next big adventure. Where to go? What to do? How will you get there? Half the fun is just dreaming of all the possibilities. Now here’s the best part: brainstorm your idea and enter it into SylvanSport’s Coolest. Camper. Ever. Adventure Contest.
SylvanSport is the creator of the outdoor enthusiast’s dream camper, the GO. It’s as versatile as a Swiss Army knife, easy as store bought fire starter, and as cool as carbon. Kayaks, canoes, bikes, ATVs, motorcycles, lumber, mulch… you name it, and you can carry it all with the GO. To top it all off, you can pull GO with your fuel efficient 4 cylinder car.
So, what is the Coolest. Camper. Ever. Adventure Contest? Let’s say you were able to use a GO camper for up to 3 months and were given a slew of really sweet gear. In 250 words or less, describe what you would do. The top 3 entries will then have the opportunity to fulfill their adventure. To finish it all off, 1 of the 3 finalists will then be chosen as the Grand Prize winner, getting to keep their GO camper and getting even more cool gear.
Speaking of gear, the amount of gear being given away is pretty staggering. The contest runs from April 1 – May 31, 2012. Every week during the contest, all entries are entered into a drawing to win a prize from one of our great friends in the outdoor industry. Folks like Spot, Wenger, Keen, Black Diamond, Jackson Kayak, Yakima, Grand Trunk, Kelty, and Orbea are all part of the fun. With friends like these, you’ll be ready for anything!

Photo of last year's Grand Prize Package

Photo from last years contest grand prize package

Entries will be accepted until May 31, 2012, reviewed June 1 – Aug 30, 2012, and the winner announced on October 1, 2012. The 3 finalists will then have from Oct 1, 2012 – Oct 1, 2013 to fulfill their adventure (up to 3 months per finalist).
Remember to enter early to take advantage of the weekly give away. Click here to check out the schedule and get more detailed information on the contest and our great outdoor friends.
Be creative, adventurous, and most of all, have fun!

Many Thanks to Our Community and Congratulations to Our Winner Stephanie Atkins!

Thank You to Everyone that Participated in Our December Survey

As 2012 began, the SylvanSport team realized how lucky we are to have such an amazing, wonderful, and active community. At SylvanSport we know our customers and supporters are the reason we’ve been able to achieve our success. When we sent out our December survey it was with the intention of inviting all of you to weigh in on important decisions that will affect the coming year. The response was overwhelming! Nearly 1000 of you responded to our request for input and we are very grateful for the time and effort you put in to help us make 2012 our best year yet! Not only did we discover ways SylvanSport can better serve the community, we also discovered our network is made up of more smart, motivated, fun, outdoor-loving, active people than we knew. We offer each of you our deepest gratitude for your opinions, ideas, and continued support! Make sure you check out our events this year so you can get the chance to see the SylvanSport GO pop up tent camper.

Congratulations to Our Survey Winner Stephanie Atkins! Get Ready for Your New Pair of Keen Shoes.

Sometimes in life there are synchronistic moments when it feels like everything in the universe just lines up in perfect order. If you’ve ever kayaked, mountain biked, surfed, or any other outdoor activity then you have probably had this experience. When we contacted our survey winner, Stephanie Atkins, the SylvanSport team had one of these special moments.

When we contacted Stephanie to tell her she had won a new pair of Keen shoes this is what she shared with us:

“Woohoo!  I’m a winner!  Thank you SylvanSport! I’m a lover of so many Keen shoes, but I see a new pair of Keen Mary Jane shoes in my future. I have ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) and shoes have been a challenge due to atrophy in my right leg – primary at the foot. Keen’s patented toe protection allows room for my atrophied toes to rest comfortably and protects those toes from injury. I love how their footbed will mold to my feet for a custom fit; so very comfortable for my active lifestyle. The quality leather and amazing construction bring me back to Keen again and again.”

Stephanie’s Story and How You Can Help Fight ALS

In 2007 Stephanie was 35 when she was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s Disease or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly known as ALS. It began in her foot and since then slowly spread up her right leg, but that hasn’t stopped her from living life to the fullest. She is moving through life with love, laughter, and a limp. Based in Kirkland, Washington Stephanie and her husband Matt have great community support and are doing everything they can to help others. Every 90 minutes a person in this country is diagnosed with ALS and every 90 minutes another person will lose their battle against this disease. Presently there is no known cause of the disease though support is bringing researchers closer to an answer. In the mean time everyone can make a difference by donating or joining a walk. To learn more about how to get involved in your area visit the ALS Association at www.alsa.org.

To find out more about our awesome GO gear trailer visit our online store.

 

 

Sylvan Sport – Yakima Skybox Giveaway Winner

While we love making cool gear to make getting outdoors as easy as possible, we also enjoy giving it away. Just a few months ago we ran a contest for a Yakima Skybox 12S. These babies encompass everything we love about a well made piece of gear: lightweight, durable & able to carry tons of gear without taking up a lot of space. In fact, they fit perfectly on the GO, so you can stack your packs, snacks and small gear right next to your mountain bikes, kayaks and surf boards!

Yakima Skybox

SylvanSport Yakima Giveaway

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bob Baldwin, the winner of the Skybox S12, couldn’t believe that he won this sweet piece of outdoor equipment. In fact, he said he had never won anything in his life! He even shared what he plans on doing with his brand new Skybox next summer:

Bob Baldwin

Bob Baldwin, winner of the yakima SkyBox 12S

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“The Skybox 12S  will come in handy for our next trip to Lake Elmore, VT.  We go there every summer and usually haul a couple of kayaks and gear so the Skybox will allow us more storage to put the paddles, life vests and packs up top.  We have a Subaru
Forester so space is limited.  I can imagine other trips in the near future now that we’ll have more storage for packs, hiking poles, boots, and skis – the beach: Ocracoke Island; skiing: Whitetail, PA; hiking: Blue Ridge Mountains; canoeing: South Branch Potomac and Cacapon Rivers.”    -Bob

Congratulations Bob and we look forward to the stories and photos from your annual adventure to Vermont! Stay tuned for another Sylvan Sport Gear Giveaway soon!

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