Gerry Down Pants – Underwear

Posted on by Rob Drews
Gerry Down Pants - Long Underwear

Diamond quilted nylon throughout. Gerry’s down filling gives you the “warmth without the weight”. All stitching appears to be intact, still full of down, waist band elastic and ankle cuffs in great shape too.  3 snap fly.

Gerry is the iconic label that pioneered a new era in outdoor gear. Founded in the mid 1940s by Gerry Cunningham in Colorado the company was responsible for several outdoor gear innovations and a leader in quality and technology through the 70s and 80s. Earlier labels I’ve seen are similar to this one but list only Boulder; Gerry’s Denver stores didn’t come about till the mid-60s (so I’ve read). Later logos change completely and list only Denver. I would estimate this logo from the Mid-Late 60s

Gerry Green/Blue Reversable Down Vest

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Vintage Gerry Reversable Down Vest

Here it is, one classic Gerry reversible Green/Blue Down vest. This vest features two hip pockets on the Green side with embroidered Gerry Triangle Logo. The label lives inside one of the pockets making for a  clean Blue reverse side. Both sides have the logo embroidered snaps.

Gerry is the iconic label that pioneered a new era in outdoor gear. Founded in the mid 1940s by Gerry Cunningham in Colorado the company was responsible for several outdoor gear innovations and a leader in quality and technology through the 1970s.

Measures:
Pit to Pit: 21 inches
neck to hem: 25.5 inches

Gerry Rucksack Backpack

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Vintage Gerry Rucksack Backpack

Very unique Gerry removable clam shell support ruck sack. This drab green nylon bag is complimented by white seem edges, nylon cords, leather pulls and lashing and aluminum zippers. One main compartment with two side compartments. Thick brown nylon shoulder straps attached to the bag via a very large D ring at the top. A nice thick piece of riveted white leather attaches the D ring to the bag and  allows the triangular clam shell support to snap into the back.  Navy mesh backing stretched taut across the concave support makes for a comfortable ride and  allows for the circulation of air across the back. The back support can also be removed to make for a less rigid ride. This back balloons to have quite the capacity but also works well with small loads.

Gerry was one of the original outdoor gear companies founded by Gerry Cunningham.  The label on this pack is earlier as later labels move to the G triangle shape and are marked Denver Colorado. I would estimate this bag mid-1960s or before.

Main compartment measures:
18 tall x  16.5 inches across 5 inches deep (at base)

side compartments measure:
9.5 inches tall x 5.5 inches across x 2 inches deep.

weighs 1.5 pounds

Gerry Single-Wall Two-Man Backpacking Tent

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Vintage Gerry Two Man Tent

This Gerry single wall two man rip-stop nylon tent is in very nice condition for such a classic.  Two pole upfront, one rear makes for quick and easy set up. Corded aluminum poles are all straight and original. Nylon cord and tightener all complete and original.
Internal sleeping area measures 45 inches wide x 90 long. Foyer can be staked on either side to provide protection at the entrance. Bug screen on entrance and rear window.

Comes with 4 extra aluminum U stakes. Ripstop Nylon stake and pole sheath and stuff sack.
Weight: Just under 5 Lbs.
Measures 16 inches long x 10 wide in stuff sack.

Made in the USA by the legendary Gerry company of Denver Colorado. Gerry was a leader and innovator in outdoor gear from the 1950s through the 80s. To learn more about Gerry and visit this link. http://www.oregonphotos.com/Gerry1.html