Wesley Bryden
Welcome to Curated! Think of me as your personal gear concierge!
Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, my Dad has been an independent gear rep for over forty years so growing up we always had a garage full of options to test and explore with. Since then I have had my own adventures in almost every state and multiple countries world wide. I currently live on a large sail boat in Ballard, WA and spend as much time as possible exploring the great outdoors and challenging myself with new personal goals, summits and horizons. I recently learned how to Kite Surf in Zanzibar and am looking forward to becoming more proficient at ski touring next winter!
I am most passionate about skiing, backpacking, mountaineering, kayaking, and sailing. I enjoy leading trips and inspiring new adventures. Tell me about your next adventure!
50 reviews averaging 4.9 stars
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CategoryCamping & Hiking Expert
Customers helped1,023
Home townSeattle, WA
Favorite beerRainier
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Expert: Wesley Bryden
Reviewer: C
Found What I Needed
I am going on a trip in the late fall. I told him my experience level and my specific needs. He was more than happy to help find what was best for me. He provided details on why he picked each options and was a great source of knowledge for other questions I had.
Verified Review | Submitted on Jul 6, 2021
Expert: Wesley Bryden
Reviewer: Allison
Wesley goes above and beyond!
Wesley was super attentive to me as I was trying to find some hiking shoes for an upcoming camping trip. He took into consideration everything I wanted with comfort, support and style. He sent some great suggestions and was super patient with me I felt like I was such a high maintenance shopper, LOL. I highly recommend him really friendly and easy to work with!
Verified Review | Submitted on May 17, 2021
Expert: Wesley Bryden
Reviewer: Susan
I can’t believe how lucky I am to find somebody who understands what I’m looking for!
I can’t believe how lucky I am to find somebody who understands what I’m looking for! Wesley paid attention and really look for gear that would work for me. I like that I have the time to look over the details and then get back to him to really dial listen. I am very excited and confident that he is going to help me find the right gear.
Verified Review | Submitted on May 6, 2021
Expert: Wesley Bryden
Reviewer: Grant
Grant's experience with Wesley
It was great! I felt very secure in my purchase after being counseled by my assigned expert. He was knowledgeable and passionate and I was able to become a more informed consumer. I was able to get gear that I will likely be keeping for years to come.
Verified Review | Submitted on Jul 10, 2021
Expert: Wesley Bryden
Reviewer: Hana
Helpful recommendations and very personable!!
I had spent about two hours researching shoes and jackets for winter hiking. While I've always had an interest, my gear was not always great. I finally had means to purchase something and Wesley did a fantastic job narrowing down options for me. The recommendations were so helpful. When I couldn't decide between two jackets, he even talked through the features with me, explaining in detail what it meant. I appreciate the thoughtfulness and patience he showed. I look forward to trying everything on as well. I certainly intend to ask for his recommendations again.
Verified Review | Submitted on Sep 27, 2020
Expert: Wesley Bryden
Reviewer: Alexa
Alexa's experience with Wesley
My expert Wesley was so helpful! He went above and beyond to price match and make sure we would get our tent with plenty of time to try it out before a big trip! So glad I tried this site out!
Verified Review | Submitted on Jun 9, 2021
Expert: Wesley Bryden
Reviewer: Alex
Great recommendation & experience with Wesley
Wesley was very helpful in understanding what I was looking for and narrowing down my search to a few select options that provided me with the ability to make an informed decision. The research would have taken me several hours and I likely would have overlooked a few options. I had a great experience and will definitely be back for my next gear purchase.
Verified Review | Submitted on Aug 25, 2020
Expert: Wesley Bryden
Reviewer: Alesha
So Helpful and Quick to Respond!
Wesley has been so quick to respond to all my requests and so patient with me in the process!! I appreciate all the guidance and knowledge!
Verified Review | Submitted on Jun 8, 2021
Expert: Wesley Bryden
Reviewer: Sakina
All around professional!
Wesley was approachable, he handled all my millions of questions with patience and understanding. He kept me updated with new deals and was very helpful in narrowing down my needs. I was overwhelmed! He's a great guy, friendly and I very much appreciate his efforts!
Verified Review | Submitted on Jul 15, 2020
Expert: Wesley Bryden
Reviewer: Emmaleah
Wesley is great!
Very very helpful in helping me find all the right stuff and really patient with and knowledgeable about all my questions. Highly recommend!
Verified Review | Submitted on Jun 23, 2021
Wesley Bryden
4.9 from 50 reviews
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