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FIGHTING MALARIA WITH EFFECTIVE ALTRUISM

FIGHTING MALARIA WITH EFFECTIVE ALTRUISM

  • By Dave Payne
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C6 Outdoor is just a camping gear company. Our signature product is a pretty cool and original tent - if we don’t say so ourselves. We recognize our good fortune to be able to build a business in a developed country filled with opportunity. So even though we are *just* a camping gear company, we do have a platform to funnel attention and $$ to causes that can make the world a truly better place. A better place for us all to explore, connect and share.  

It’s worth noting we are not looking to feel good about giving back. We are looking to do good by giving back. Effective altruism is a philosophy behind a growing social movement that seeks to maximize the good from one's charitable donations.

How does one “maximize the good?” By adding scientific rigor to philanthropy. If you strip away the sentimental attachment to giving and instead drill down on evidence  – you are practicing effective altruism. 

In order to establish a quantifiable approach to what is the greatest good one must understand where donations have the greatest impact on outcome. Luckily, the smarty pants folks behind Givewell.org have done all the homework work for us. 

While many charities exist to improve people’s lives, we believe the priority should be saving lives. Preventable deaths should be prevented. It’s the least we can do with our first world charitable resources. 

Malaria kills around 400,000 people each year, including an estimated  280,000 children. This is an unfathomable number of human beings dying from a disease that is entirely preventable. Long-lasting insecticide-treated bed nets are one of the most effective ways to prevent the transmission of malaria. There are several charities that manufacture and distribute bed nets in the top positions of Givewell’s most effective charity rankings. By donating an insecticide treated mosquito bed net for each Rev Tent sold, we at C6 Outdoor have found a way to efficiently help our customers help us pay it forward. A solid night of sleep for a solid night of sleep.   

If you’re in the enviable position to consider a Rev Tent purchase you are probably surrounded by opportunities to thrive. When you do buy a Rev Tent we hope you’ll appreciate that you’re giving a fellow human you don’t even know and will likely never meet the opportunity to thrive.  

For more information about Effective Altruism read William MacAskill’s “Doing Good Better.”

And when you’re considering your next charitable contribution, please consult Givewell.org for their top ranked charities. 

  

 

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  1. In order to mount the Rev Rack Tent on your rack, you will need a platform style roof rack with flat surface of at least 48” x 84” / 1220mm x 2134mm with gaps between the slats no greater than 8” /203mm.
  2. Front Runner or Yakima / Rhino Rack Option: your Rev Rack Tent ships with 6 stainless steel eye nuts and appropriate track bolts.
  3. For “other” roof rack option: your Rev Rack Tent will come with a set of 4 Rev Straps that can be used to secure the tent to a wide variety of appropriately sized platform style roof racks for transport and sleep.

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Before purchasing the Rev Roof Top Tent, please review these important facts:

  1. You will be adding weight to your vehicle. This will alter your gas mileage (for the worse!). When carrying a Roof Top Tent on a vehicle you may hear whistling and added noise.
  2. Bolting stuff to the outside of your vehicle is not for the faint-hearted! Make sure you read, follow step by step, and understand the installation instructions and ALL WARNINGS before traveling with a Roof Top Tent.
  3. It will take 5-10 minutes to ready the Rev Roof Top Tent for camping. It is not magic! In order to use the Rev Roof Top Tent there are 3 components that need to be set up. First: The tent poles need to be assembled. Second: The platform needs to be positioned. And lastly: The tent needs to be attached to the platform.
  4. It is recommended that you store the tent and platform off of the vehicle when not being used for camping. This will help the gas mileage and prolong the life of your Rev Roof Top Tent components. This is how the Rev Roof Top Tent was conceived. If you want to turn your vehicle in to a full-time, year-round 365 day camping machine, the Rev Roof Top Tent might not be the best solution for you.
  5. Review and understand our return policy. These products are not cheap to ship. And they are just as expensive to ship back if you don’t understand exactly what you’re getting and would like to make a return.
  6. We want you to be fully informed and 100% satisfied with your Rev Roof Top Tent. After all, you’re trusting us with your camp shelter and this is an investment for a lifetime of camping comfort and outdoor fun!

Before purchasing the Rev Platform, please review these important facts:

  1. This product is for specific use with the Rev Tent with the built-in mattress, and is not compatible with other tents or uses such as a viewing deck or photography platform.
  2. You will be adding weight to your vehicle. This will alter your gas mileage (for the worse!). When carrying any Roof Top Tent on a vehicle you may hear whistling and added noise.
  3. Bolting stuff to the outside of your vehicle is not for the faint-hearted! Make sure you read, follow step by step, and understand the installation instructions and ALL WARNINGS before traveling with a Roof Top Tent.
  4. It will take 5-10 minutes to ready the Rev Roof Top Tent for camping. It is not magic! In order to use the Rev Roof Top Tent there are 3 components that need to be set up. First: The tent poles need to be assembled. Second: The platform needs to be positioned. And lastly: The tent needs to be attached to the platform.
  5. It is recommended that you store the tent and platform off of the vehicle when not being used for camping. This will help the gas mileage and prolong the life of your Rev Roof Top Tent components. This is how the Rev Roof Top Tent was conceived. If you want to turn your vehicle in to a full-time, year-round 365 day camping machine, the Rev Roof Top Tent might not be the best solution for you.
  6. Review and understand our return policy. These products are not cheap to ship. And they are just as expensive to ship back if you don’t understand exactly what you’re getting and would like to make a return.
  7. We want you to be fully informed and 100% satisfied with your Rev Platform. After all, you’re trusting us with your camp shelter and this is an investment for a lifetime of camping comfort and outdoor fun!

Before purchasing the Rev Platform, please review these important facts:

  1. This product is for specific use with the Rev Roof Top Tent and the built-in mattress, and is not compatible with other tents or uses such as a viewing deck or photography platform.
  2. You will be adding weight to your vehicle. This will alter your gas mileage (for the worse!). When carrying any Roof Top Tent on a vehicle you may hear whistling and added noise.
  3. Bolting stuff to the outside of your vehicle is not for the faint-hearted! Make sure you read, follow step by step, and understand the installation instructions and ALL WARNINGS before traveling with a Roof Top Tent.
  4. It will take 5-10 minutes to ready the Rev Roof Top Tent for camping. It is not magic! In order to use the Rev Roof Top Tent there are 3 components that need to be set up. First: The tent poles need to be assembled. Second: The platform needs to be positioned. And lastly: The tent needs to be attached to the platform.
  5. The Rev Platform X needs to be assembled. If you can follow directions you can do this. If you have built Ikea furniture or Lego models and enjoy it, this will be a piece of cake! All necessary tools are included. Please review the assembly Instructions available in the SUPPORT TAB. 
  6. Review and understand our return policy. These products are not cheap to ship. And they are just as expensive to ship back if you don’t understand exactly what you’re getting and would like to make a return.
  7. We want you to be fully informed and 100% satisfied with your Rev Platform. After all, you’re trusting us with your camp shelter and this is an investment for a lifetime of camping comfort and outdoor fun!

Before purchasing the Rev Roof Top Tent, please review these important facts:

  1. You will be adding weight to your vehicle. This will alter your gas mileage (for the worse!) When carrying the Rev Roof Top Tent on a vehicle you may hear whistling and added noise.
  2. Bolting stuff to the outside of your vehicle is not for the weak hearted! Make sure you read, follow step by step, and understand the installation instructions and ALL WARNINGS.
  3. It will take 5-10 minutes to set up your Rev Roof Top Tent. It is not magic! In order to use the Rev Roof Top Tent there are 3 components that need to be set up at the campground. First: The tent poles need to be assembled. Second: The platform needs to be set up. And lastly: The tent needs to be attached to the platform.
  4. The Rev Platform X ships unassembled. If you can follow directions, you will have no problem building the platform. If you have built Ikea furniture or Lego models and enjoy it, this will be a piece of cake! All necessary tools are included. Please review the assembly Instructions available in the SUPPORT TAB.
  5. Review and understand our return policy. These products are not cheap to ship. And they are just as expensive to ship back if you don’t understand exactly what you’re getting and would like to make a return.
  6. We want you to be fully informed and 100% satisfied with your Rev Roof Top Tent. After all, you’re trusting us with your camp shelter and this is an investment for a lifetime of outdoor fun!

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