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First Look: GCI Outdoor Kickback Rocker

We sat down with Jeff Polke of GCI Outdoor to hear about the latest in camp chair technology.
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In this episode of First Look, our Editor-in-Chief, Kristin Hostetter, sat down with Jeff Polke, co-president of GCI Outdoor to discuss the technology behind the spring-loaded Kickback Rocker. 

Some highlights we cover: 

  • How and why GCI incorporated shock absorbers into this camp chair
  • The key features that make this chair ideal for everything from campfire gatherings to music festivals
  • How the absence of the Outdoor Retailer show has impacted product launches this year
GCI Outdoor Kickback Rocker chair in olive green on a white background.

Learn more about the Kickback Rocker and order yours here.

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