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A couple of decades ago, we decided that what Cactus really lacked was a big-note business consultant to tell us what to do. So naturally, we went to our local economic development agency and got them to agree to pay...
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We really like unsung heroes. There are so many people in this world who constantly self-promote that it's nice to sometimes shine a light on some quiet heroes. So step up Land Search & Rescue New Zealand, an organization made up overwhelmingly of unpaid volunteers who...
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These products aren’t for everyone, indeed, they’re only for a very select few.
But if you know, you know.
In the same way my old friend Oli still rides around the Wellington bays on his beautiful Bianchi steed, so too do a small number of individuals use our jacket in the world’s toughest climates. And actually I’m OK with that.
When Cactus does something, it often goes wrong but generally still ends up good. A good case in point was when we decided to take a Norbu (our brand new insulated jacket) to Norbu (a Sherpa friend we met while trekking in the Everest region last year).
We've written a full blog about it but suffice it to say Nepal is an incredible place, the Sherpa are incredible people and (humble brag) our new jacket is a pretty amazing piece of kit.
Mat is a seriously talented cameraman, with a knack for nature photography and videography. You know all those BBC nature docos and Netflix wildlife series? There is a high chance that Mat's been involved in one of those during his time.
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