[pct-l] Eider down

[Matt Bradley]

Folks,
     This is the info I received from Tom Halpin at Nunatak.  I hope it is
helpful to someone.
Peace and Love,
Matt

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Tom Halpin <info at nunatakusa.com>
Date: Mar 6, 2007 10:13 AM
Subject: RE: Eider down
To: Matt Bradley <mattbradley1 at gmail.com>

 Hi Matt,
Yes, we can get this from a supplier in Canada. I understand the eider down
is pulled form nests with little harm for birds. However the cost is
unworldly for most folks.
I think given our dependence on oil to make synthetic fibers, the organic
down fill is relatively benign compared to oil extraction.  I'd hate to not
have those synthetic fibers on the outside of my down bag however......
wish I could be of more help,
Tom @ Nunatak

-----Original Message-----  I
*From:* Matt Bradley [mailto:mattbradley1 at gmail.com]
*Sent:* Monday, March 05, 2007 3:36 PM
*To:* info at nunatakusa.com
*Subject:* Eider down

Are you currently able to produce products using eider down?  Are there any
other more ethical alternatives available?  I would like to be able to post
some information for the benefit of the PCT email list.  Thanks,
Peace and Love,
Matt

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Matt Bradley
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Matt Bradley
mattbradley1 at gmail.com
http://www.trailjournals.com/peaceandlove