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Big Hair, Big Heels, Big Fun: Tea Brand Launches Adult Summer Camp https://ift.tt/2OX1Xzu
From high-heel hikes to axe throwing, Camp TAZO welcomes everyone to ‘get out of your comfort zone.’ But organizers note that if you’re uncomfortable around drag queens, it might not be your cup of tea.
You don’t have to be outdoorsy to have a fabulous time outside. So beginning March 2019, TAZO Tea will host adult overnight camps to help folks reconnect with nature.
But take heed, while hiking, campfire singalongs, and roasting marshmallows are on the docket, this is not a run-of-the-mill camp. To help prove anyone can have fun in the great outdoors, renowned drag queen Alyssa Edwards is TAZO’s first “camp director.”
“Amazing things can happen when you get outside your comfort zone,” Edwards declares in a video announcing the event. “And that’s why I’m in the middle of the [expletive deleted] woods!”
Camp TAZO With Alyssa Edwards
It might seem entirely out of place to host an outdoor excursion with Edwards, who famously appeared on “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” Edwards, whose given name is Justin Dwayne Lee Johnson, has risen to fame as a performer, dancer, and comedian.
But in a statement, TAZO pointed to Johnson as the perfect icon for its inaugural camp getaway.
“As Alyssa, Justin has been a trailblazer in the entertainment industry through the world of drag, and will draw from his unique journey of personal transformation to help camp-goers upend their current routines,” the brand said.
So, what can campers expect? A three-day, two night “sleepaway” in Texas. While some details haven’t been released — like exact date and itinerary — activities will include a mix of common camp activities and “a few surprises.” To that end, TAZO encourages campers to bring something glamorous to wear.
But this is not solely a camp for those who enjoy or are even familiar with drag; it’s open to everyone. You just have to bring an open mind and willingness to “embrace the unexpected.”
Best of all, Camp TAZO will be totally free, including travel expenses. Bunks are limited, however, so prospective campers need to apply and answer a few questions.
And for anyone who can’t go this time, TAZO hopes to make these camps a series, each with a celebrity director and theme.
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Swiss Army ‘Hunter Pro Alox’ Review: Big Folding Knife, Modern Aesthetic https://ift.tt/2StF30S
Victorinox Swiss Army’s latest release decorates a hunting knife in silver-colored Alox scales. The Hunter Pro Alox has the makings of an outdoorsy knife with an urban finish.
“The go-to tool for dressing game on your hunting expeditions.” Victorinox makes its intentions clear in its description for the Hunter Pro knife. The folding knife was designed for hunters with a large 4-inch blade.
Released last week in the U.S., Victorinox gives the Hunter Pro Knife a new wrap with its proprietary Alox scales. The Hunter Pro Alox is covered with aluminum scales that yield a grippy texture.
The Alox finish provides nice feel in the hand, although we wouldn’t love it when wet. But that’s OK — Victorinox Swiss Army clearly isn’t marketing the Alox as a hunting knife. Instead, as the brand notes, it’s “perfect for everyday adventures in the great outdoors or the city.”
That’s a bit of a conundrum. The knife has a 4-inch blade, making it illegal to carry in many cities (our home base of Denver included).
GearJunkie met with the brand in Hunter, N.Y., to hear the latest on this knife. Since then, we’ve used it on rudimentary outdoors excursions leading up to this first look review.
Review: Swiss Army Hunter Pro Alox
Victorinox describes the Hunter Pro Alox as an EDC knife with sophistication and slick looks. The knife includes multiple firsts for the brand as well.
For starters, before the Alox, Swiss Army had never produced a knife with a removable clip. And this knife is the first time it’s used Alox in a 130-mm knife. Additionally, this is the first time Alox is used with a curved, ergonomic grip. Usually, Alox is found in its ovular multi-tools.
The blade is the same found on the Hunter Pro without Alox. Victorinox calls it stainless steel, without giving away too many details about the steel itself. But we’ve used Swiss Army knives before and find the steel very tough and exceptionally corrosion resistant.
You can open the folding knife with one hand, and it comes with a paracord pendant. The blade locks in place and unlocks by pressing the indent on the handle of the knife.
First Look: Hunter Pro Alox
I used the blade to whittle sticks, make kindling, and baton larger pieces of wood. I didn’t use the Hunter Pro Alox for dressing game.
The knife is sharp and stripped wood well. But it was a little too large for me to comfortably carry around the office. This beast weighs 6.6 ounces and measures 5.4 inches extended. As noted, this makes it illegal to carry in some cities.
My two main caveats with this knife are minor. When batoning, which is admittedly a stretch for this (or most) folding knives, the lock disengaged, causing the blade to fold.
This happened because the normal grip covers the release, so slamming down on the blade to drive it through the wood causes it to fold.
And while the Alox scales feel great in the hand and provide a svelte look, when it’s rainy or wet outside, the knife becomes slippery.
But again, Victorinox doesn’t describe the blade as a bushcraft knife. And the brand also doesn’t say it’s for hunting.
Yet its similarity to the brand’s hunting knife, the Hunter Pro, and its size make us question its urban aesthetic.
Hunter Pro Alox: Who It’s For
Those looking for a big blade in an all-silver finish should check out the Hunter Pro Alox. Just know what you’re getting yourself into before you purchase this $100 knife.
As a collector’s item and for those who enjoy Victorinox’s Alox scales, this one should fit in as a great conversation point. It cuts things well, and the handle feels good in the hand.
Plus, the new additions to the Hunter Pro Alox — the removable clip and use of Alox — exhibit Victorinox’s willingness to innovate in the knife category.
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