October 2014
Kingston, New York 12401
Autumn Outdoor News
(Continues on page two)
Hello! Bill here. We started this business 33 years ago in the
basement of my parent’s house. The four of us - Mom, Dad,
Jim and I were service people. Our background wasn’t hiking
camping, hunting or fishing. My family lived to work. But we
enjoyed helping customers find products that get them outside to
do the things they love, and we heartily shared our knowledge.
Eventually just talking about the great outdoors wasn’t enough.
A few years ago my wife Carol persuaded me to hit the trails,
streams, and woods. We had great experiences that reenergized
us to help our customers so that they could experience the same
amazing things we had.
Now we are addicted and can’t wait for our next adventure.
This year my family and I went to Peru to hike the Inca Trail to
Maccu Picchu. Our group consisted of myself, Carol, my son
Wynter and his wife Finny, our guide, and a couple awesome
homesteaders from Oregon. The trail was tough and humbling;
straight up and down at altitude. But each day greeted us with
amazing views, historical discoveries and some new piece of
knowledge. This trip added new shades of meaning to the phrase
“it’s not the destination, it’s the journey.”
At the end of four days of hiking and camping we were
By Bill Kennedy
Adventures in Peru
1000 Hurley Mtn Rd.
Kingston, NY 12401
845-340-0552
www.atkenco.com
Autumn 2014
Hours:
Mon, Wed, Fri 9am-8pm
Tues, Thurs 9am-7pm
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Volume I Number 5
32 Years of Outdoor Excellence
Volume I Number 5
32 Years of
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October 2014
Kingston
New York 12401
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exhausted and ready for a beer and hot showers, but as we waited to see
the sun rise over the ancient city from the sun gate, we looked around at
our group and at all the other hikers who had taken different paths but
reached the same destination, and realized that we had all shared this
experience. Standing on top of the mountain with all the other hikers
(dressed in the finest outdoor gear from all over the world) who had
reached the gate that day made us feel part of something larger than
ourselves.
Our guide told us that the Incas had a Mantra: To love, To learn, To
work. This was the goal of those ancient people. On our trip to Peru we
certainly found this to be true. Our love for one another helped us to
keep pushing through the toughest parts of the trail. Our desire to learn
brought pleasure when we discovered things that we could share with
others. And for me, when I go on these trips, I offer what I do best. Yo
quero trabajar con usted? We forced our services on a poor family of
farmers who were preparing Quinoa seed for this springs planting. We
worked for hours laughing, blistering, aching and freezing, and then
left. They spoke Quechuan and we didn’t. When I’m gone I hope people
around the world are going to tell stories about this crazy man who can’t
communicate but shows up and works then leaves.
We encourage you to love, learn, and work.
And if you need any gear or just a shopping adventure, please come to
Kenco. We want to be your favorite store.
The hike: One of the most popular areas in the Shawangunk Ridge
region, Minnewaska has it all. It has some hilly sections that make it a
moderate hike, but the lakes, waterfalls, and scenic views make it well
worth the effort.
At Bridge Creek: You will find dog-friendly, al fresco dining at
Bridge Creek Cafe. The Kale and Caesar salad is by far the standout star
and try the blueberry iced tea for a refreshing, not-too-sweet treat.
For dessert, head over to Moxie Cup and get the salt-away-my-sugar
cupcake to revel in deliciousness.
Kanape Brook Trail/Overlook and Bread Alone:
The hikes: Overlook is the classic LBD of Catskill area hikes,
featuring a steady uphill hike to a gorgeous, breathtaking view. It’s easy
to see why it’s one of the most popular hikes in the area.
Kanape Brook Trail is a slightly less well known hike, and the drive
out to Peekamoose is a bit long but picturesque and worth it for one
of the less crowded and beautiful views in the area. The trail itself is
moderately difficult, a steady uphill climb but not terribly steep until the
end and runs along the brook itself for a peaceful hike.
At Bread Alone: Need we say it? Order one of their fantastic soups
and get a hunk of their delicious breads to accompany it. If you're really
stubbornly set against bread, go for Bill's favorite, the baked oatmeal
made with steel cut oats. A caveat: The actual brunch is only available
in the Rhinebeck location, but if you're willing to free your mind, the
Boiceville and Woodstock locations both have breakfast and lunch
menus.
I'm sure there are plenty more great brunch and hike spots to explore
in the area so grab a partner and make the brunch and hike your go-to
activity this fall, and if you find a new favorite spot, or if you try one of
ours, stop by Kenco and let us know which is your favorite.
Hunting And Whatnot
By Lisa Vanhouten
Bill Hiking around Maccu Picchu
Have you tried Briking? (Brunch/Hiking)
By Finny Kennedy
People tend to approach the weekend one of two ways: either they
tackle it head-on, rise early, alphabetize the bookshelves, mix up batches
of kombucha, and hit the trails with gusto or they take a more leisurely
approach, sleep in, contemplate the wonders of nature and pursue the
creative arts.
However, often two such opposing viewpoints coexist in the same
household. This dichotomy could create friction on what should be a
peaceful and UN-stressful two days.
What to do? I present: Briking. The brunch and hike is the perfect
combination of productivity (exercise) with relaxation (best meal of the
day).
Here are my (totally subjective) favorite brunch/hike spots in the area:
Rosendale Rail Trail and the Rosendale Cafe:
The hike: Easy-peasy. The trail is flat but has several interesting
features, including a cave to explore and a trestle that looks out over the
Rondout creek.
At the Cafe: The menu at the Cafe is all vegetarian, and they make an
excellent (very filling) burrito. To satisfy a sweet tooth the coconut cake
can't be beat! Don’t forget to sample one of the craft beers on tap!
Minnewaska and Bridge Creek Cafe:
As fall fast approaches we start thinking of the years past: enjoying
warm apple cider from Minard Farms, pumpkin picking at Dressels
Farms with the family, enjoying the nice cool air, and watching the
beautiful mountains of New Paltz turn from solid green to a colorful
display of reds, oranges, yellows, and purples.
I remember the times spent with my family as we would go on our
first hunts as children, or later taking out a new young hunter who was
eager to learn the time honored skill and tradition of feeding your family from the harvest that mother nature has provided.
I remember my first time out hunting deer. I was told to walk to a
spot and sit down and be very quiet and not move. Not moving - that
was hard, but I didn’t make a sound. My father had taught me to be
safe and confident, so my first time ever hunting by myself on the first
morning of gun season when I saw the big buck walking up the valley I
knew exactly what to do: just squeeze. I was able to harvest my first deer.
But of course, now I like the bow a little more.
Hunting is more than the harvest of a life, but learning to share and
give thanks to those who have taught us our skills. Here at Kenco the
archery staff prefers to keep the past in the present by using bow and
arrow like those that have come before us. Although our bows may look
different, we honor the five tribes of the Catskills - the Mamekotings,
Warwarsinks, Waoranecs, Warranawonkongs, and Lenni-leneape by
not only using a bow but by using every usable part that we can from
our harvest, trying not to let anything go to waste.
As hunters, it is not only the hunt that compels us, but the entire
experience. When we take a break from our busy lives, walk through the
woods, and watch the gray squirrels chase each other through the tree
tops, a mother deer feeding her young, and the geese starting to travel
north, we learn how these animals survive this harsh world living in the
elements. Experiencing these things adds new clarity my appreciation
for hunting and my place in this world. I believe we should be thankful as hunters but also give the respect that these creatures deserve, and
thank mother nature for what she has provided for us.
Family Camping & Day Hiking
Princeton Tec Viz Headlamp
Headlamps are the best! And this is
one of our favorites! What else is
there to say? Oh Yeah Its Waterproof
and 165 Lumens! $49.95
Single Burner Butane Stove.
A favorite tool of chefs on the
move, this single burner stove
is simple and effective. At
home, at a festival, or stream
side.
Vortex Solo Monocular 8x36
You can always have a quality optic close
at hand with the Solo Monocular. This
compact, easy-to-carry monocular delivers quality viewing for outdoor enthusiasts who wish to bring nature a bit closer.
$139
Hydro Flask 40oz Wide Mouth Insulated bottle.
Literally everyone who works at Kenco owns one of these
bottles. Most of our families are well stocked also. This
is quite definitely the best insulated water bottle ever.
$34.99 Now Available: New flip top lids!
Orca 54qt Cooler
Say good by to the age of
cheap styrofoam coolers that
don’t keep your food cold. Say
hi to the Orca, which keeps
your goods cold for days and
is practically indestructible.
This also works great as a
camp bench. Use Arctic Ice
for great results $359.99
D.Light S300
Imagine a solar
powered lantern
that charges your phone and
actually works! That would
be great right? Now what if
it was also affordable? What
you are imagining is the
D.Light! $53.95
Arctic Ice™ Tundra Series
has been designed at the mo- Lowa Men’s and Women’s Renegade GTX Boot
lecular level so that it freezes
This is our favorite boot! It is a very high quality hiking boot
at an impressive -15º C (+5º
which is light and supportive enough to tackle almost
F). What’s even more impresany trail in the Catskills . $225
sive is that its active ingredient
maintains a consistent freezer
Osprey Daylite Backpack
temperature ideally suited to
Simple yet incredibly useful and comreplace dry ice. $10.95-24.95
fortable. This basic day pack goes more
Gregory Compass 30 Backpack
The Compass pack was designed for the everyday commuter, who goes multiple places
in their day. From gym to work and home via
the local farm stand, this pack can carry it all.
This is also a really great travel pack and fits
in overhead compartments. $99
places
than any
dedicated
technical
trekking or
travel pack.
This is
one of our
favorites!
$50
Eureka
Campelona Chair
Don’t just go outside, Sit There!
$49.99
Eureka
Sunrise 9 Person Tent
This tent is so comfortable that you could move in for
the summer. Can’t make your rent? Got kicked out of the
house because of a snoring or fragrance issue? Taking the
entire family to the lake for a week of fishing swimming
and hiking? This is your tent!
$259.95
Expedition Series Heavy Duty Duffle
Made of heavy duty reinforced Tarpaulin this Duffle can take a
beating.
$39.99
AMC Hiking Guides
by Peter W Kick
Every Hudson valley
resident should own a
copy of these books!
You don’t have to be
a “hiker” to enjoy the
local trails.We still have
some signed copies in
store, come get them!
$16.95
Peter Kick is a Catskill native. A consulting utility forester, he is also
a NYS licensed guide and the author of AMC's Catskill Mountain
Guide and AMC's Best Hikes in the Catskills and Hudson Valley.
Mens Clothing and Footwear
Sierra Designs Men’s
Stretch DriDown Hoodie
Down can’t get wet, right?
Down jackets aren’t as good
for active sports as soft shells,
right? Wrong! This jacket
does both! It moves with you
and it can get wet and still
insulate. $229
Ibex Beacon Shirt
Remember that old flannel you’ve been wearing for
years? You know how it is
full of holes and ready to be
replaced? The Beacon shirt
from Ibex is your next favorite shirt. We promise. $175
Outback Trading
Madison River Hat
At home on the river fly
fishing, or in the back
yard splittin wood. The
Madison River will keep
the wet off your head and
you in style. Perfect for
your next walkabout. $40
Kuhl Burr Jacket
With outstanding durability
and character this jacket is at
home splitting wood, riding
your motorcycle, or just walking around town. $175
Leather Duffle
If you are traveling or simply
hitting the gym this bag will
give years of stylish service.
Guaranteed to get better with
age. $156
Marmot
Doheny Shirt
Kuhl Rydr Pants
The Rydr pants are as close as we
come to a uniform here at Kenco.
Somehow Kuhl found the perfect
fit for most men. If you haven’t
tried a pair you definitely should.
$79
Kuhl Riot Denim Pants
We gave these pants a try last year
and based on our customers overwhelming response we decided to
carry them again. If the Rydr’s are
a little too baggy for you, try these.
$79
Flannel might be the official uniform of the outdoors, but exploded
plaid gives the Doheny Flannel a
young, fun look. This midweight
shirt is durable without piling on
weight. The quick-to-wick and fast
drying properties allow it to perform when you need it to.
$75
Bellroy
Hide and Seek Wallet
These are our favorite wallets.
Combine outstanding quality in
construction and materials with
intelligent slimming design makes
these your pockets’ best friend.
$89.95
Aetrex Pre-engineered Orthotics
Blundstone 585
Comfort Series
Same as the classic
boot, but more comfortable. These are
the original pull-on,
kick- off easy wearing
boot that looks better
the more you wear
them. $165
Step on our new computerized foot scanner, and with our help, the
machine will diagnose and recommend an orthotic that will change
your life forever! These orthotics are awesome. They reduce stress
on your feet, provide superior support and improve body alignment. Unconditionally Guaranteed!
2200 $ 64.95
New Balance 624.
I have a friend Mike who works on
his feet all day in a great hardware
store in Woodstock. He told me we
had to carry these shoes. He says
he needs a shoe that will keep him
fast on his feet and needs the comfort to stand on concrete all day.
The 624 is that shoe. $74.95
Availiable
in wide
Womens Clothing and Footwear
Kuhl Womens Flight Jacket
Sierra Designs Women’s
Stretch DriDown Hoodie
Down can’t get wet, right? Down
jackets aren’t as good for active sports
as softshells, right? Wrong! This jacket
does both! It moves with you and it
can get wet and still insulate. And the
slimming cut makes a feminine and
flattering silhouette. $229
Just think of the thousands of Muppets who gave their lives for you to
wear this jacket! To be clear we are
not proponents of Muppet cruelty.
But if you have to wear a Muppet
fur jacket we recommend this one.
$160
North Face Thermoball
Jacket
Ibex Pez Long Sweater
Is this a Sweater or a Jacket? It’s
totally up to you. This would work
great as mid-autumn outerwear or
look very cute over leggings. However you wear it you will love the
Pez Long Sweater. $225
It’s not often that we see something
new and exciting in insulated jackets. The Thermoball might be the
coolest new technology we’ve seen
in a long time! Insulating when wet
but as comfortable and breathable
as down. You really can have it
both ways.
$199
Gun Tote’n Mamas
Hobo Bag
Billed as the “brand for
affordable leather concealed
carry handbags. Which is
great if you carry a piece!
For everyone else this is still
a great handbag, all of those
special handgun pockets
translate perfectly to everyday
use.
$96
Brooks
Adrenaline GTS 14
Runner’s World Magazine says
the Adrenaline “boasts all the
trappings of a traditional stability model, but rides as smooth as
ever.” it “hits the sweet spot” and
it’s “soft enough for high-mileage
training but firm enough to remain
stable.” $120
Not Your Daughters Jeans
Barbara Boot Cut
You have to put these jeans on.
What can we say? They just fit,
which, as you know is very rare
with jeans. The perfect jean doesn’t
happen every day. $110
Ibex Womens Izzi Pant
Womens’ Earth Redwood
Boots
Made with thick Merino wool This
pant is an easy choice as fall turns
to winter. Built with a good amount
of stretch and a relaxed leg you
will want to wear these for everything. $160
Mens and Womens
Lowa Renegade Ice
Gore-Tex Waterproof
The uninsulated Renegade is
our most popular hiking boot.
We love the comfort and
quality. New for this season
the insulated version of a
best seller is sure to delight
$285
These Side zip boots are amazing.
They are comfortable and look
great with a pair of jeans.
$285
US Sherpa Convertable
Gloves
The wool folding glove with
a button will allow you to get
the most out of your outdoor
experience, from shoveling
the driveway to winter sports.
Handmade in Nepal. $20
Archery
Elite Spirit
Matthews Creed XS
This Smooth drawing bow
is your perfect tree stand
companion for early mornings or evenings. It moves
quietly through dense underbrush. This companion
will never let you down
when you have only one
shot at the trophy buck.
Don’t miss that shot! Get a
Creed! $930
We think Elite archery might be
hiring archery magicians. These
bows are just too great to have
been designed by regular people. Low lettoff combined with
low shock add to the extreme
accuracy of the Elite Spirit.
If you are ready to take your
shooting to the next level then
this is the bow for you. $900
Wildgame Blade 8 Trail Camera
We originally ordered these trail
cameras for hunters as a way to
see what might be in the area for hunting. We quickly found out
that they are not only a great tool for hunting buut could be a great
security device for the home or job too. See who might be around
when you’re not, find out what has been getting in the garbage can
or see who is eating your food in the company fridge. We have sevPSE Centerfire
eral cameras to choose from but we just got a sweet deal on these 8
Firing arrows at 335 Feet mega pixel infra red cameras from Wildgame innovations. They are
Per Second (FPS), the
small, easy to use and they are packaged with batteries and an 8GB
CenterFire comes stanmemory card. $ 89.00
dard with high-end features only found on crossbows costing hundreds
more. This is a great first
Lacrosse
bow $699.95
Aerohead 18
Let this be your
new favorite
hunting boot.
$140
Ten Point Titan
Xtreme
Weighing in at under
7lbs this is one of
the lightest crossbows that we carry. It
shoots well and comes
with everything
you will need to get
started. $799
Buck Bomb Assorted attractants
Legal in NY! Use
this to turn your quiet
un-accomplished day
into a hunting victory.
$13
Simmons Lasor Rangefinder LRF 600
If you are looking for a good
dependable range finder look no
further. We found a great buy
on this Simmons rangefinder.
wal-mart sells this one for $156
Kenco Special $99
Bushnell Stalk Mid
Great boots for your bucks!
$99.
Gerber Counterpart
Regular: $31 Special: $15
Browning
Crew Socks
Nothing
destroys an
enjoyable
hunt like
freezing cold
feet. Wear
good socks
for warm feet.
$14.95
Vortex Diamondback
Affordable quality binoculars with an
amazing warranty? Is that even possible? Yes! The Diamondback from
Vortex offers an amazing quality for
its price. They are backed by one of
the best warranties out there. $229
Reinhart Rhino Bag
Designed simply to be the best in every way, these targets
have improved printed graphics for better shot making. Smart
Core with Kevlar® Technology gives you a long lasting
target, but still lets you remove your arrow or bolt with ease.
$89.99
Work Clothes and Footwear
I like to shoot shotguns, cut fire
wood, and use a lot of power
tools. I’m using this premium
tactical sport muff. It’s awesome!
It’s really comfortable but the
real deal is the electronics. There
is a microphone which increases
sound when there are no harmful
noises but as soon a high noise
level starts the muff turns on and
stops the noise. Come in and try
them they are great!
$129.99 -Reviewed by Bill
Berne Washed Gasoline Jacket
Arborwear Staghorn Fleece
Carhartt Long Sleeve Tee
We love this sweater. It is made out of
nice thick fleece but has the knit look of
a sweater. You could wear this working
on a job site, or hanging around the fire.
Take this fleece with you to the mountains whether you are working or having
a vacation. $ 99.95
There’s nothing fancy here! No fancy
pants high tech fabric. No hidden pockets or stow away zippers. This shirt is
all about the work. 100% cotton takes a
beating and will last as long as it has to.
Buy this shirt by the dozen.You’ll use
them. $ 22.95
Kenco has always offered a wide selection of Carhartt clothing. That has not
changed, but now we have added Arborwear, Dickies, and really new Bern. This
jacket looks really sharp with the bomber
design. But it’s built like a battle ship
with heavy brass zippers, triple stitching,
heavy weight cotton shell and pleated
elbows. If you are looking for a new
warm piece this year check out the Bern
apparel. It’s truly made rugged for our
hard working customers. $ 59.95
Arborwear Original Work Pant
Dickies Carpenter Jeans
New for Kenco, Dickies Carpenter
Jeans are good quality for a great
price. There’s no reason to buy
fancy pants if you are only going to
destroy them. They are work pants
for crying out loud, not a tuxedo.
$34.95
If you are wearing out your pants from
working, then pat yourself on the back
my friend. You are they guy out getting
things built and fixed. You are one of
the elite who works with your hands and
these are the pants for you: Tough and
comfortable. $54.95
Carhartt B18 and B17 Work Jeans
Classic work jeans! Stock up now!
Kenco’s Everyday low price: $34.99
Iron Clad Ranchworx gloves have got
to be the best designed work glove we
have ever seen. I was given a sample of
these gloves at a show and as soon as I
put them on I knew they were different.
Yes they feel great but so does a nice pair
of goat skin gloves, the difference is in
the construction and features. This glove
is made to work and protect your hand.
Features include roll tip fingers for excellent dexterity, Kevlar reinforcements
over really tough bullwhip washable non
shrinking leather, and my favorite is they
put a TPR rubber on the back of the fingers
and knuckles that absorbs up to 10 times
the impact. That means when you wack
the back of your hand with 400 pounds
of force the TPR can reduce the force to
40 pounds. If the price doesn’t scare you
away this is the best hand protection we
have ever offered.
$ 39.99 - Review By Bill Kennedy
Carhartt
Lumberport Ripstop Pant
This pant is tough! Made with durable
ripstop fabric that takes a beating, and
stain and water repellency, this pant is
your new do-everything rough pant.
Built to survive actual work sites and
hard work. $69.95
Keen Braddock
Here is one awesome new work boot at Kenco. Keen has been
one of our favorite offerings for years. Their shoes are comfortable, waterproof and super supportive. We also offer these
same shoes in work styles. This is a new work boot called the
Braddock. The Braddock has the Keen comfort right out of
the box . It’s a tough leather boot with
a slip resistant non marking sole and a
waterproof-breathable lining, and it’s
made in Portland, Oregon! Believe
it or not it sells for the same price
as a similar boot made in China.
We are not preaching nationalism here, but this boot
is a home run!
$180.00
Rocky Boots
Sport Utility Boot #R0011
Waterproof
800G Thinsulate
Oil Tanned
MSRP 149.95
Hot Buy $74.50
Eco Vessel
25oz Camo Triple
Walled Hot/Cold bottle.
MSRP 29.95
Hot Buy $14.50
Gerber
Air Ranger
MSRP $60
Hot Buy: $14.50
Eco Vessel
Insulated Beer Mug
MSRP $19.95
Hot Buy $14.95
Brunton
Pulse Emergency Power
1X Smart Phone Charge
MSRP 34.99 Hot Buy: $19.99
Adventure Medical
Adventure 0.5
Never leave home without it
Reg: $6.99
Hot Buy: 4.75
Work Light
Rechargeable work
light
Reg: $44.99
Hot Buy: $20
Granite Gear Buffalo Day Pack
Reg: $69.95 Hot Buy: $35
Asics
Gel Cumulus Sneaker
We recieved them late
our error your gain.
Reg: $115
Special: $75
Genesis
16 LED Super Bright Headlamp
Great for work or outdoor play!
MSRP $14.95 Hot Price $4.99
Terramar
6 Pair Bulk Pack
Black and White
MSRP $19.99 Hot Buy $9.99
Ultra Alkaline Cell Max
24 Pack “Great Batteries” AA or AAA
Everyday: $8.99/24 (.37 Each)
Coleman Exponent 3AAA
Cree XLamp XR-C LED
W/ Rotating Filters
MSRP $34.99 Hot Buy $15
Winter Nits
Merino Wool Blend Socks
Assorted Patterns and Colors
MSRP $12.95 Hot Buy $5.00/pair!
WFS
Assorted Plaids 100% Cotton
MSRP $39.95 Hot Buy $20
WFS
Womens Power Fleece Jackets
MSRP $75 Hot Buy $25
Good while supplies last. Prices subject to change (In case we made a typo, it happens sometimes).
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