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ABOUT ME

Welcome to OutdoorCrunch! My name is Canberk and I'm the creator of this website. 

My passion for the outdoors and my engineering expertise come together on this site, where I share informative and commercial articles about outdoor gear, with a focus on insulated and shell jackets. 

I'm a former engineer with an academic background in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering; both of which later focused on the engineering of heated jackets using conductive yarns. 

As part of my thesis work, I partnered with a textile engineering PhD to develop a heated insulated jacket using conductive yarns. This was a cutting-edge technology at the time, and we put a lot of effort into testing different types of conductive yarns to find the best one for our purposes. I used a thermal camera to conduct these tests and was able to determine which yarn was the most effective. 

In addition to testing the materials, I also analyzed the feasibility of the project as a business for my Industrial Engineering thesis. My background in both Mechanical and Industrial Engineering allowed me to approach the project from both a technical and business perspective, and I was able to contribute valuable insights to the development of the jacket. 

Today, heated insulated jackets are still a niche product, but my work on this project sparked my interest in outdoor gear and played a role in my decision to create OutdoorCrunch. 

I have always been passionate about the outdoors and love spending time in nature, whether it's hiking, camping, or just enjoying the fresh air. After working as a Design Engineer for General Electric Aviation for a few years, I decided to pursue my love of the outdoors full-time and created OutdoorCrunch. Here, I share my knowledge and experience with others who share my passion for the great outdoors.

One of the things that sets OutdoorCrunch apart is my background in engineering. I have a unique perspective on outdoor gear, and I use my expertise to thoroughly test and review the products I feature on the site. I have a particular interest in insulated and shell jackets, and I have a wealth of knowledge on the latest technology and materials used in these products. 

My experience working on a startup that focused on developing cutting-edge insulated jackets gives me a unique insight into what makes a great jacket, and I use that knowledge to help my readers make informed purchasing decisions. 

Thank you for visiting OutdoorCrunch. I hope you enjoy the content on the site and find it helpful as you plan your next outdoor adventure.

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