Product Use & Safety

We want our products to be used safely, appropriately, and for their intended purposes. Because our store offers a variety of outdoor gear and accessories, specific instructions, recommended uses, limitations, and safety considerations may vary by product.

Before Using a Product

Before using any product, please review the product description, instructions, warnings, labels, and other information provided with the product or on the applicable product page.

Where applicable, please pay particular attention to:

  • Intended use and recommended applications
  • Product size, fit, compatibility, or weight limitations
  • Assembly, installation, or adjustment instructions
  • Age recommendations or supervision requirements
  • Safety warnings and precautions
  • Environmental or storage limitations

Do not use a product if it appears damaged, defective, excessively worn, or unsuitable for its intended purpose.


Use Products as Intended

Products should only be used for their intended or reasonably foreseeable purposes and in accordance with any instructions or warnings provided.

Do not improperly modify, misuse, overload, or use a product in a way that may compromise its function or safety.

Outdoor conditions can vary significantly. Consider the environment, weather, terrain, activity, your experience level, and other relevant conditions before using a product.


Outdoor Activities & Personal Responsibility

Outdoor activities may involve inherent risks. Customers are responsible for selecting products that are appropriate for their intended activity and for using them with reasonable care.

Some products sold on our website may be accessories or convenience items and should not be considered substitutes for appropriate training, experience, supervision, professional safety equipment, or sound judgment where these are required.


Children & Supervision

Where a product includes an age recommendation, warning, or supervision requirement, please follow the information provided with that specific product.

Products containing small parts, straps, cords, moving components, or other potentially hazardous features should be kept away from young children when appropriate.

Children should use applicable products only under suitable adult supervision.


Inspect Your Gear

We recommend inspecting products before and during use when appropriate.

Stop using a product if you notice significant damage, unusual wear, loose or broken components, loss of function, or any other condition that may affect safe use.

Replace damaged or excessively worn products when necessary.


Questions About Product Use

If you are unsure about the intended use, compatibility, or general use of a product, please review the information provided on the relevant product page.