*actual conversation PR rep: "We are so excited, this is the first year we're moving into the women's market with our sunglasses." Me: "What's different?" Rep: "This one comes in pink." #ORWM2019 #ORShow

Not everyone rocks the Carhartt's this hard. #ORWM2019 #ORShow

Well the hangover factor is high today. Just had PR rep forget which brand she was showing me. While she was showing me. #ORWM2019 #ORShow

Hello #ORWM2019 #ORShow ! Most inspiring message so far. Let's talk about crap gear.

Well #OutdoorRetailer fans...had a great show! But I'll be back in November! Who's with me? #ORSM #giveusgreatgear

I'll definitely see you there! xitter.cf/EngageStar/status/1022…

I'm afraid to talk about the coolers at #OutdoorRetailer. They are so high tech they are bordering on self-aware and I don't want to anger my new overlords. #ORshow #ORSM18

On "retro" as a product description: it's a design concept not a call to go backwards in functionality. People skied in jeans in the '70s...we don't need to go back, retro or not. Removing functionality and calling it "retro" is just lazy. #OutdoorRetailer #ORshow #grumpy

I saw a $125 daypack from a major brand yesterday that was described as "retro" and "minimalist". These words do not mean "dated and ugly" and "without any redeeming features." The free totes from @baffinworldwide in the lobby are better. #OutdoorRetailer #giveusgoodgear

Wow do we need more of these! We need good product developers who aren't chasing the next shiny thing and are focused on utility, design and sustainability. #outdoorretailer xitter.cf/CamberOutdoors/status/…

Shout out to all the interns at #OutdoorRetailer working for free swag and not much else. #NationalInternDay #askforpay

Hot take at #OutdoorRetailer! Here are some of the new colorways I'm seeing for Spring 2019: Sage, Salmon, Cinder, Giardia, Gangrene, Despair, and The Intern Picked It. #ORshow #ORSM18 #ORshow18

If brands are serious about making a women-specific product, how about pricing it to reflect the $.80.5 on the dollar earning reality of women? #butitcomesinpurple #outdoorretailer #ORshow #orshow18 #RTthis @CamberOutdoors

3/3 And then I'm like, "Damn I wish my tent had a giant hole like this." Bottom line: a PR Pro will die on that hill. That is why they deserve to be Holders of the Swag. #OutdoorRetailer #PRreps4thewin #ORSM

2/3 but PR Pro will be like, "I slept in this EXACT tent and a full moon was exactly framed in that hole and then a talking woodland creature came in through it and we had a magical night!" #outdoorretailer

PR newbie v. PR pro: When I get the product pitch from a newbie and point out a huge obvious flaw (say a 6 inch grommet hole in roof of tent), the newbie is like, "Um yeah, that doesn't seem good, right? Rain and stuff...let me check notes..." #outdoorretailer 1/3

I love how the happy hours get earlier each day. And the booth staff are all starting to look a little wild-eyed by 2pm. #ORshow #orsm18 #OutdoorRetailer

Rep: "We think this is an approachable price point for a technical jacket...a great budget conscious choice." *Names number that would be more than a month's rent at my first apartment* #outdoorretailer #ORshow #howdocollegekidsaffordstuff

GrumpyGearGirl is a fan of #VoteTheOutdoors. #weareoutside