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You are invited to participate in my survey on the outdoor apparel industry for a graduate level research project at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut. In this survey, people from across the country will be asked to complete my survey that will asses your views of the outdoor apparel industry. It will only take a few minutes to complete the questionnaire.


Your participation in this study is completely voluntary and very much appreciated. There are no foreseeable risks associated with this project. However, if you feel uncomfortable answering any questions, you can withdraw from the survey at any point. It is very important for us to learn your opinions.


Your survey responses will be stricly confidential and data from this research will be reported only in the aggregate. Your information will be coded and will remain confidential. If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, you may contact Douglas Dellaccio by email at the email address specified below.


Thank you very much for your time and support. Please start with the survey now by clicking on the Continue button below.


 
 
Please mark the appropriate box to indicate your familiarity with the following brands. Also, be sure to indicate if you own any of the brands.
Familiar Unfamiliar Own
* Patagonia
* The North Face
* Mountain Hardwear
* Marmot
* Arc'Teryx
* Spyder
* Helly Hansen
* L.L. Bean
* Outdoor Research
* Obermeyer
Familiar Unfamiliar Own
* EMS
* REI
* Columbia Sportswear
* Burton
* Foursquare
* Nikita
* Quiksilver
* Roxy
* Volcom
* Sierra Designs
 
 

* Of the brands noted above, do you consider yourself to be loyal to any particular brand?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
Please mark the appropriate box to indicate your most recent purchases of the following items.
Never Purchased 0-2 Years 3-5 Years 5 + Years
* Windbreaker
* Raincoat
* Hard-Shell/Layered Jacket
* Insulated Jacket (non-layered or system)
* Snow Gloves
* Snow Pants
* Breathable Base Layers/Under Layers
* A Wind/Water Proof or Resistant Jacket
 
 

* In the last year, how much have you spent on outdoor apparel?
 
$0-$100
 
$101-250
 
$251-$500
 
$501-$750
 
$751-$1000
 
$1001 or more
 
 

* In general, what motivates you to purchase outdoor apparel?
 
General need
 
To replace old or worn apparel
 
Before intended use of a specific item
 
Before participating in an activity warranting the use of a specific item
 
 
 
* In general, are your purchases of outdoor apparel motivated by design or function?

Please allocate 100 points between the two.
Design
Function
0
Values must add up to 100
 
 
Please indicate the level of importance the following attributes of outdoor apparel when selecting outdoor apparel.
Unimportant Important
* Technical Performance
* Color/Pattern
* Quality
* Style/design
* Unique Features
* Warranty
* Durability
 
 

* Where do you make the majority of your purchases of outdoor apparel?
 
Online (directly through the company)
 
Online (through a retailer's website)
 
An independent retail store
 
A sporting goods chain store
 
A department store
 
 

* In general, which factor would you consider to be the most influential in your purchases of outdoor apparel?
 
Advertising
 
Friends/Family
 
Product Reviews
 
In-Store Displays
 
 

* On average, how often do you participate in outdoor activities?
 
Weekly
 
Bi-Monthly
 
Monthly
 
Seasonally
 
Yearly
 
 
 
* Which of the following outdoor activities do you participate in? Please choose all that apply.
 
Hiking
 
Rock Climbing
 
Mountaineering
 
Skiing/Snowboarding
 
Surfing
 
Mountain Biking
 
Canoeing/Kayaking
 
Fishing
 
Camping

 
 

* Do you subscribe to ANY outdoor lifestlye magazines?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 

* What is the most you would be willing to pay for a high performance fleece jacket?
 
$0-$50
 
$51-$75
 
$76-$100
 
$101-$150
 
$151-$200
 
$201 or more
 
 
 
* Gender
 
Male
 
Female
 
 

* Age
 
Under 18
 
18-24
 
25-30
 
31-45
 
46 and Up
 
 

* In what geographic region do you currently live in?
 
Northeast
 
Southeast
 
Midwest
 
Northwest
 
Southwest