Poler + Granted Sweater Vest: A truly hand-knitted item from two brands enthusiastic about outdoor adventures

Poler + Granted Sweater Vest


Like seemingly everyone else this season, the team at CH can’t get enough camp vibes from Poler, Portland’s colorful purveyor of outdoor “stuff.” Yesterday, they provided another reason to pay the site a visit with the release of a new …

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Interview: Kharma Vella of Poler : Portland-based label’s co-founder on the disconnect between outdoor and action sports, the brand’s cult following and #campvibes

Interview: Kharma Vella of Poler


by Tariq Dixon Poler is the self-proclaimed maker of “the world’s highest standard of stuff.” Founded in 2010 by longtime buddies Benji Wagner and Kharma Vella, Poler makes stylish and well-priced wares for the everyday…

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Poler + Castelli : Portland’s premier “outdoor stuff” brand teams up with the Italian cycling clothier for a limited-edition furry camo cycling kit

Poler + Castelli


While Poler’s reputation may lead many to believe they are strictly creators of “camp vibes,” their latest collaboration with performance cycling attire brand Castelli proves Poler’s interests relate to all things outdoors. The …

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Six Summer Coolers: Keep beverages frosty during out-of-town and inner-city adventures

Six Summer Coolers


Embracing the outdoors in summer heat is always easier with a cold beverage on hand. Keeping those drinks icy, however, can be a bit of a chore. Ditch that clunky old plastic box and check out the new kids on the block. Whether you’re heading to the beach, the woods…

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