Comments on: The North Face May be Fined $1M Over Unsubstantiated Product Claims http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/09/22/the-north-face-may-be-fined-1m-over-unsubstantiated-product-claims/ Environmental Leader Fri, 25 May 2012 22:05:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Jonathan http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/09/22/the-north-face-may-be-fined-1m-over-unsubstantiated-product-claims/comment-page-1/#comment-371104 Jonathan Thu, 15 Sep 2011 01:10:17 +0000 http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=21432#comment-371104 Hey Jim, REI is a co-op. It's also a great place to buy outdoor gear because they will take anything back if it doesn't perform to your expectations. If you are a member, they keep your information on file electronically, so you don't even need to bring in a receipt. Hey Jim,
REI is a co-op. It’s also a great place to buy outdoor gear because they will take anything back if it doesn’t perform to your expectations. If you are a member, they keep your information on file electronically, so you don’t even need to bring in a receipt.

]]> By: Jim http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/09/22/the-north-face-may-be-fined-1m-over-unsubstantiated-product-claims/comment-page-1/#comment-149885 Jim Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:47:05 +0000 http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=21432#comment-149885 Hey Ashley- How in the world is REI not a 'chain' store? Hey Ashley- How in the world is REI not a ‘chain’ store?

]]> By: Cindy Findley http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/09/22/the-north-face-may-be-fined-1m-over-unsubstantiated-product-claims/comment-page-1/#comment-149638 Cindy Findley Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:50:46 +0000 http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=21432#comment-149638 This wasn't a mistake on the part of North Face. I am glad EPA is taking action on false claims. Additionally, how do we know that the "AgION silver-treated footbed" is safe for use? This wasn’t a mistake on the part of North Face. I am glad EPA is taking action on false claims.

Additionally, how do we know that the “AgION silver-treated footbed” is safe for use?

]]> By: Ashley Dolbert http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/09/22/the-north-face-may-be-fined-1m-over-unsubstantiated-product-claims/comment-page-1/#comment-149163 Ashley Dolbert Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:35:18 +0000 http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=21432#comment-149163 I've never been a huge fan of The North Face, and this sort of confirms my opinion. I've found that a lot of their stuff - especially their sleeping bags - just don't hold up well as time goes by. On the other hand, my Columbia hiking boot have gone through three pairs of laces, and the boots still look practically brand new! If you want good quality camping, hiking, or trail gear, stay away from the chain stores, and order from places like REI. Sure it costs more, but as always, you get what you pay for. I’ve never been a huge fan of The North Face, and this sort of confirms my opinion. I’ve found that a lot of their stuff – especially their sleeping bags – just don’t hold up well as time goes by.

On the other hand, my Columbia hiking boot have gone through three pairs of laces, and the boots still look practically brand new!

If you want good quality camping, hiking, or trail gear, stay away from the chain stores, and order from places like REI. Sure it costs more, but as always, you get what you pay for.

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