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Team have done it again! Shane, Karen and I went to southern Mexico and Guatemala in July, in search of new artisans and stylistic inspiration to create something new. We’ve been wanting to expand our textile possibilities for some time now. We are thrilled to show you what we came up with! Rugged Guatemalan leather combined with a hand-woven cotton textile. Strikingly vibrant, built to last, functionally versatile: a new take on our popular Bravo Clásico tool holder for the Vanagon Westfalia, and the Seat Poncho for (almost) any vehicle. We are starting a first production run of these and are taking pre-orders at www.venturelibre.com &

Nothing says PNW more than a cold rainy day in May, when it was a hot sunny one the day before! Nevertheless, my spirit is kept warm by the good company of and and . Shane and I are visiting the PV crew to talk shop. The bonus is that there is a Cinco de Mayo shindig happening this evening, too! Margaritas, tacos, Vanagons and friends -sounds like a great time! If you’re in Seattle come say hi.

climbing the mountains of Sheridan…