We’ve added another bracelet to our charity section – the Thin Blue Line survival bracelet. This bracelet is tied in black paracord with a single strand of blue paracord running down the center. $2 from each TBL bracelet sale is donated to the Officer Down Memorial Page - a non-profit organization honoring fallen law enforcement heroes. Check out this bracelet and others at our online store!
Thin Blue Line Survival Bracelet
Top Knotch Gear has nearly 1,000 online sales! At just under a year and a half old, TKG has 996 sales from adventurers, survivalists and gear fanatics like YOU! We’re so grateful to have such an awesome following of explorers because each purchase through TKG helps fund our trip around the world! (Each purchase except our charity gear – those proceeds are donated).
Thank you, thank you, thank you for helping build Top Knotch Gear into a successful online shop for knotted survival gear and outdoor accessories. We couldn’t have made it this far without you!
As part of our appreciation for our customers, we’d like to extend a 20% off coupon to use at our store – just type in coupon code TATW2014 (Trip Around The World) at checkout!
Alex Lowe was an incredible mountaineer who was known for his stamina, humility and passion for adventure. He made numerous skiing and climbing first ascents on mountains around the around and even lead a rescue team up Mt. Denali to save a group of stranded climbers. In 1999, Alex was climbing in the Himalayas when he and his climbing buddies were caught in a massive, deadly avalanche.
The Alex Lowe Charitable Foundation (ALCF) was erected in Lowe’s honor to promote humanitarian programs in Nepal. The Khumbu Climbing School is an instructional program designed to teach Nepali climbers and high-altitude workers about safe climbing practices, wilderness first aid, proper knotting techniques and rope management.
Top Knotch Gear’s Prayer Flag bracelet was inspired by the Tibetan and Nepali prayer flags hung throughout the mountains that together, symbolize health and harmony. Similar to an Asian wish bracelet, when you receive your bracelet, you make a wish – if the knots unravel, your wish will come true. Each bracelet has adjustable paracord ‘beads’ and a one-size-fits-most adjustable knot/loop closure.
$2 from each Prayer Flag bracelet sale will be donated to the Khumbu Climbing School in Nepal. Help others safely enjoy the spirit of adventure as much as we do!
For more information about the Khumbu Climbing School and the ALCF, see the resources below:
http://www.alexlowe.org/index.shtml
Our new Prayer Flag bracelet for the Khumbu Climbing School in Nepal!
Each color symbolizes the different elements and together they make harmony.
The paracord 'beads' are adjustable so you can keep them pushed together or spread them out as you like.
$2 USD from every Prayer Flag bracelet sale goes to the Khumbu Climbing School. Buy a bracelet and help a sherpa learn safe climbing practices!
For those who have never seen Tibetan Prayer Flags before
Click the image to be taken directly to the TKG online store where you will find the Japan Disaster Relief gear. Remember, ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE JAPAN GEAR ARE DONATED. Thank you for supporting Japan!
In light of yesterday’s 7.1 magnitude earthquake/aftershock in northeast Japan, we will resume our Japan Disaster Relief gear fundraiser, making another donation to the American Red Cross Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami disaster relief efforts at the end of April. Please check out our Etsy store to purchase gear. 100% OF THE PROCEEDS ARE DONATED!!! It’ll be tough to beat the $3,717 we raised in two weeks last month, but we’re willing to give it a shot and we’d love your help. Custom orders are welcome!
Thank you for supporting Japan!
Safe travels,
September & Morgan – Top Knotch Gear
Japan Disaster Relief bracelet (paracord)
Japan Disaster Relief key chain set (paracord)
Top Knotch Gear has raised $3,717 (USD) in our Japan Disaster Relief gear to donate to the American Red Cross Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami disaster relief efforts!
Thank you SO MUCH to everyone who has supported Japan through TKG! Thank you for your generous support of our paracord bracelets and key chain sets. The people of Japan desperately need our help during this devastating time, so we are thrilled that everyone around the world has come together to support them. We’re truly overwhelmed with gratitude. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
Much love,
September & Morgan
Remember that 1,000ft spool of white paracord we posted pictures of a week ago? WE FINISHED IT! We used all 1,000 feet (and then some) to make hundreds of orders for our Japan Disaster Relief gear – bracelets and key chains! We haven’t totaled the numbers yet but we’re guessing that our donation to the American Red Cross Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami disaster relief efforts will be close to $3,500 dollars – all from the last 2 weeks!
Don’t forget to place your orders SOON! The last day to order your Japan gear is TOMORROW – MARCH 31ST – AT MIDNIGHT! If you haven’t done so already, please consider purchasing one of our disaster relief paracord bracelets or key chain sets because ALL SALES, 100%, go to the American Red Cross to help Japan during this devastating time of need. Be part of something greater than yourself!
Thanks for your support!
Morgan & September – Top Knotch Gear
What used to be a 1,000-foot spool of white paracord. ALL GONE!
Lots of orders for our Japan Disaster Relief paracord bracelets!
TKG has received orders from 44 of the 50 U.S. States for the Japan Disaster Relief gear. And many orders from Canada too!
For those of you in Montana, Wyoming, Kentucky, Vermont, Delaware and South Dakota, check out our store for your very own Japan Disaster Relief Gear! http://www.topknotch.etsy.com – all proceeds from the Japan gear is donated to the American Red Cross for disaster relief efforts!
I just love this school – my alma mater.
If you’re unfamiliar with the University of Michigan, this is the Rock. A huge rock at the corner of Hill and Washtenaw, covered in layers and layers of paint from students over the years. It’s a UM tradition that every student paints at least once during his or her undergraduate career. The University of Michigan is known for its dedication to service around the world – be in in health, technology, the Peace Corps, everything. Painting the rock with ‘Pray for Japan’ serves as a reminder that we are in this together, that even from afar, people of all countries can come together to support each other, and Japan, during times of need.
The Rock - Photo courtesy of the University of Michigan
This is the Michigan difference. GO BLUE!
International shipping is now available on all of our gear! We’ve had many inquiries and sales from people around the globe, so in addition to our Japan Disaster Relief gear, we want to make all of our products available to everyone. Just check out Top Knotch Gear on Etsy at http://www.topknotch.etsy.com to order your gear today!
And remember, we’re STILL TAKING ORDERS FOR JAPAN DISASTER RELIEF BRACELETS AND KEY CHAINS! Japan continues to need help during this devastating time, so we at Top Knotch Gear are continuing to raise money to donate the sales to the American Red Cross Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami Disaster Relief Efforts!
Thank you for all of your support, donations, and encouraging words!
International shipping now available for all Top Knotch Gear items!
