Listen Top Shows Blog

Dan Durston of Durston Gear: Driving Innovation and Building Community

Dan Durston of Durston Gear: Driving Innovation and Building Community

Update: 2025-02-19

Share

Description

In this episode of the KORE Outdoors Podcast, host Christian Rawles talks with Dan Durston, founder of Durston Gear. Based in Golden, British Columbia, Durston Gear is renowned for its innovative ultralight backpacking gear.

The discussion covers valuable insights on product innovation, inventory management, and authentic marketing within the outdoor industry. Dan also emphasizes the importance of nurturing a passionate community and staying true to core values while leading a product-driven company.

Show Notes :

Slow Productivity

Montana Knife Company

Founders Podcast

Comments

In Channel

Bill Amos - Lessons From Shutting Down NW Alpine

Bill Amos - Lessons From Shutting Down NW Alpine

2025-09-3056:40

Lloyd Vogel Returns! Garage Grown Gear CEO & KORE Summit Keynote Speaker

Lloyd Vogel Returns! Garage Grown Gear CEO & KORE Summit Keynote Speaker

2025-07-2253:48

Tony McWilliam: Lessons from Faction Skis on Building Brands with Focus and Intention

Tony McWilliam: Lessons from Faction Skis on Building Brands with Focus and Intention

2025-06-2501:33:30

Heather Kelly of Heather's Choice: Founding, Fundraising & Staying Fiercely Authentic

Heather Kelly of Heather's Choice: Founding, Fundraising & Staying Fiercely Authentic

2025-06-1101:08:59

Dawson Westenskow: An Introduction to the Entrepreneurial Operating System

Dawson Westenskow: An Introduction to the Entrepreneurial Operating System

2025-05-2858:36

Tina Thompson of Seniq: Obsessing Over Product and Building a Brand That Resonates

2025-05-1401:20:27

Aaron Lutze of Second Nature & Super Rider: Creating Content That Adds Value & Builds Community

Aaron Lutze of Second Nature & Super Rider: Creating Content That Adds Value & Builds Community

2025-04-3001:06:34

Cassie Abel of Wild Rye: Building a Women-First Outdoor Brand

2025-04-1601:05:47

Kelli Jones of Noso Patches: Patching Up the Outdoor Industry

Kelli Jones of Noso Patches: Patching Up the Outdoor Industry

2025-04-0301:06:07

Andy Bethune of Black Ram Consulting: Brand Strategy For Outdoor Entrepreneurs

2025-03-1901:19:13

Rob Owens of OnwardUp: The Essential Role of Independent Sales Reps

Rob Owens of OnwardUp: The Essential Role of Independent Sales Reps

2025-03-0501:14:06

Dan Durston of Durston Gear: Driving Innovation and Building Community

Dan Durston of Durston Gear: Driving Innovation and Building Community

2025-02-1901:17:14

Jen Loofbourrow of Alpine Fit: Alaskan-made Apparel

Jen Loofbourrow of Alpine Fit: Alaskan-made Apparel

2025-02-0501:01:57

Rumpl's Wylie Robinson: Creating a Brand and Building a Business

2025-01-2201:06:59

Bill Amos of NW Alpine: From Alpinist to Entrepreneur

Bill Amos of NW Alpine: From Alpinist to Entrepreneur

2025-01-0801:02:29

Making Specialty Retail Truly Special: Lloyd Vogel of Garage Grown Gear

Making Specialty Retail Truly Special: Lloyd Vogel of Garage Grown Gear

2024-11-2701:03:55

Building Community Through Business with Brendan Madigan

Building Community Through Business with Brendan Madigan

2024-11-1257:26

NEMO Equipment's Cam Brensinger on Building a Company With $0 Ad Spend

NEMO Equipment's Cam Brensinger on Building a Company With $0 Ad Spend

2024-10-2901:04:06

Product Designer Casey Shaw on the Theory of Comfort

Product Designer Casey Shaw on the Theory of Comfort

2024-10-1701:37:51

Eoin Comerford, former CEO of Moosejaw Mountaineering on Your Plan To Profitability

Eoin Comerford, former CEO of Moosejaw Mountaineering on Your Plan To Profitability

2024-10-0153:42

00:00

00:00

x

Dan Durston of Durston Gear: Driving Innovation and Building Community

Dan Durston of Durston Gear: Driving Innovation and Building Community

KORE Outdoors