Arc’teryx Launches Gear Library and Contest

The Gear Library provides customers with the tools and inspiration they need to explore the great outdoors, free of charge.

“We wanted to give our communities the opportunity to try new product and inspire them to go on a local adventure,” said Stephanie Jamieson, Arc’teryx Retail Marketing Manager.”

“We know that people new to the brand, and lifelong fans would welcome the chance to try new gear as part of their existing kits. It’s an extension of our instore service and experience, but ultimately our mission was to inspire our community to get outside with friends and family, with the ask that they share their adventure. As a thank you to those who engage with our Gear Libraries, we have created limited edition patches (only available in that city).”

Introducing the Arc'teryx Gear Library – no reading required. Drop into any Arc’teryx store to sift through the library of gear available to demo this winter. Photo:@robinoneill #arcteryx

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“This winter, we wanted to facilitate local adventure and what better way than providing product,” said Timothy Lytle, Arc’teryx Toronto Community Manager. “Clients will enjoy the possibility to test products and compare different types of membranes and construction before making a purchase.”

Details about the Gear Library free offer and contest: Today, Arc’teryx has launched a Gear Library program in Toronto’s Yorkdale and Queen St. W locations. The Gear Library is a unique addition to the Arc’teryx shopping experience which encourages customers to try new products and inspires them to explore the great outdoors.

Taking inspiration from the successful demo gear lending programs at events such as Climbing Academy and Alpine Academy, the Gear Library will provide a similar experience at a more local and accessible level.

Toronto’s Queen St. W. and Yorkdale locations will feature the following hero Arc’teryx products in their Gear Libraries: Alpha AR jacket, Norvan LD GTX running shoes, Rolling Duffle (80 l) and harnesses.

To celebrate the launch of the Gear Library, every customer who borrows product is encouraged to share their adventure on Instagram by using the store hashtags #arcteryxtoronto and #arcteryxyorkdale and tagging #gearlibrary to be entered into a contest to receive a full kit of products.

The contest ends on Jan 14. Each store will have one winner and they will be announced on Jan. 28.