Thank You, North Face

[@davidbayard]

Nominated by Trump to be the energy secretary. Nice.

[@microburn]

Imagine picking someone with expertise in the field! Great news

[@blackjeep]

If you look at North Face’s parent company, VF Corporation, they also own Dickies and Bulwark. Bulwark is probably the leading manufacturer of Fire Resistant Clothing for the oil and gas industry. This has nothing to do with company values, only politically correct marketing. I’m proud to see a CEO in our industry standing up for us.

[@alangreenberg78]

And Dickies is located in good old Fort Worth. Maybe this is Dickies fault for not teaching their children (North Face)to be more respectful to adults. I loved North Face for their bad A Goretex products but I think I might retire that $500 shell jacket now.

[@tomhollins9266]

And don't forget about virtue signaling.

[@culmalachie]

Dickies!? no wonder they've pulled out of the UK - their QUALITY has been sorely failing , this past few years.... Our firm has been using their Boilersuits for past 40-ish years but gave up on them - inconsistencies for a given size, and junk Zippers. The cloth now outlives the zipper ! What a fall for a once-great product. Once "Eco-" anything gets involved, look out!

[@abatesnz]

@@alangreenberg78 Don't retire it. Screen print a Liberty Energy logo onto it.

[@christinaharmon8778]

@@abatesnz LOL

[@hickmantn]

I am a retired engineer and I worked for 41 years in the chemical industry. I keep having to explain this over, and over, and over again to poorly educated people on social media who just do not understand the role of oil and gas in the modern world. This video was excellent. We need to see more leaders in the oil and gas industry produce similar material for the public. Please keep this up.

[@thomasj.darnell8483]

Great video. Tired of all the virtue signaling from these "woke" corporations.

[@ericred8124]

Outstanding pragmatic response that shoves it right in the face of pompous, hypocritical virtue signalers. Love it.

[@freetrade8830]

Not pragmatic. It’s moral and practical. Pragmatism is doing whatever works for the moment without regard for principles or the long term. The North Face is pragmatic.

[@jimhughes5255]

Absolutely beautiful.

[@mannyechaluce3814]

Not to mention they manufacture them in China :D

[@bliglum]

Yup, they employ Chinese children in sweat shops to manufacture their predominantly petroleum based products... It's no wonder they're virtue signalling so hard, guilty conscience!

[@throngcleaver]

@@bliglum And the fact that they are beholden to the Chinese government. The companies that do business in China have to pay homage to the CCP, and whatever it asked of them. Otherwise, they'll be banned from all that nearly free Chinese labor.

[@DMacLean15]

Not surprising at all lol

[@christophermckillop549]

And their factory in China is fueled with... coal?

[@belllewis5431]

This is a stellar response. Thank you for stepping up and doing the hard work to call out the hypocrisy.

[@jccat844]

I love this guy. Class and style all the way around!

[@questin]

Great reply. Its a shame more don't realize the dependence the world really is on O&G and fossil fuels. Laptops, monitors, lamps, toothpaste, cosmetics etc etc etc. Keep up the good work Chris!

[@rudimatt3432]

Plastic. The medical industry and our subsequent health is related to products made with O&G.

[@altratronic]

Seriously! What percentage of products use no fossil fuels for manufacturing, packaging or transportation? It's got to be less than 1%.

[@rudimatt3432]

It's a miracle resource, but we waist so much.

[@oilguy33]

@@altratronic probably less than that like electric cars make up 1/10th of 1% of the world’s transportation so just to make cardboard boxes wood pulp has to be heated to a boil do you think Weyerhaeuser or Georgia pacific is stoking those boilers with wood or coal? Nope, its natural gas! We don’t realize in our fishbowl the usa that oil is a global commodity! So we can try to go green but it won’t matter if china and india who outnumber us 20 to 1 dont care about pollution! But whatever makes those tesla owners feel better driving on asphalt made from oil, on tires made from oil, polishing their plastic bumpers also made from oil and on and on it goes!!!

[@NN-sp9tu]

Which is a great argument for burning less gas

[@dharlan2728]

Brilliant!

[@ryanwilson6162]

Flipping brilliant.

[@xyzct]

And for you _real_ climbing experts, trying scaling North Face's hypocrisy.

[@danizanzibar4344]

😂😂😅😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣😅😂😂😂

[@MrSpock-hf1lw]

KZbin comment of the month!

[@ClimbnFish]

I can climb 5.12 but I can’t send that.

[@robertdutcher8081]

Share this video everywhere.

[@dco8886]

Just saw this ad when I clicked on a climbing video so, it’s getting out there 💥

[@Martyupnorth]

You eloquently expressed how I feel. I'm an engineer who spent 30 years working in the petroleum industry. I'm also an avid practitioner of many outdoor pursuits. I often get called a hypocrite (by people who have no idea what that word means) for the fact that I work in oil but enjoy nature. Quite the contrary. I agree that all human activity has an impacts on the environment, and I've spent a lifetime at work trying to reconcile that fact. It is absolutely possible to extract resources while minimizing our impact on the environment. It's a matter or risk vs. benefit. As you point out, the benefits of cheap energy far outweigh the risks to the environment.

[@juliegibbs2691]

Awesome message! Thank. you!

[@vickiekrueger3562]

Excellent points! Loved listening to you on Gutfeld!

[@petera1000]

My goodness .. some actual real leadership for a change. Good for you Chris.

[@Mateo31279]

This video is absolutely spot on! "Woke" hypocrites need to be called out. Especially leaders of large corporations like TNF in this example. Kudos to you Chris Wright!

[@1savage99]

Now do Patagonia!

[@bardicdad]

Cancel their orders, since they don't want to be associated with oil and gas. Logistics should hold their orders.

[@yr2180]

Brilliant!!!! Thank you for doing this!

[@cujet]

Oh, that is absolutely epic, If I could, I'd give you 1000 "thumbs up" for this superb presentation. And,, Thank you!

[@stexrem]

KZbin is probably throttling your views so it looks like no one is watching this. Great great video. Keep it up.

[@peterr.3873]

Yup. I left a pro oil and gas comment earlier. It is gone.

[@mrdavinci4178]

Those people are delusional... this "woke" garbage movement is out of hand. Only if we can ♻️ these snowflakes and turn them into fossil fuel lol

[@CHRISRepAZ]

Yep

[@maryeverett5287]

I saw it on Trump Jr's page. I hardly ever check my social media but I know the post I saw has around 30k views. Thats probably a huge lie just like this ad only has 2.5k views here on lietube. We (the people) have to put an end to this nonsense.

[@DandyDoesIt]

I'm showing 72k views but only 3.2k likes? Not likely...

[@christimmins1233]

Smart response from Mr. Wright. I get he's talking about the past and current state of synthetic textiles (even with 30% or more of PET coming from recycled plastics), and I understand the reliance on petrol-powered logistics for shipping. Mr. Wright is... right, in so much as the current state of the marketplace. Virtually every major CPG and clothing company is reliant on oil and gas. However, one has to ask what got us here and why are there no other options? What is the current environment in which clothing manufacturers are operating? Why aren't there more alternative consumer choices that do not rely on oil and fossil fuels? After defense manufacturers, petroleum companies are the most government-subsidized entities on the planet. And if they did not receive government subsidies to such an extent, then how could there be the proliferation of petroleum-based plastics and textiles we see today? The same thing happened with corn subsidies after WW2. The massive surplus of corn forced food manufacturers to invent corn syrup, corn starch, etc., etc.. Then the food supply chain was built upon corn as a primary ingredient. Go into a grocery store in the 1990s and more than half of every packaged food had corn derivatives, because it was a government-subsidized commodity. Following a similar train of logic, Wright's statement could apply to the entire food system and agriculture which is reliant on petroleum-based fertilizers. Does that mean that oil and gas companies are everyone's savior, responsible for feeding all of America? No way. If you're dependent on a substance that leads to death and destruction, that doesn't mean you're obliged to be grateful to the source or dealer. Is TNF green-washing and obfuscating their reliance on oil? Of course they are. Nevermind TNF outsourcing to 3rd World countries for cheaper labor. And wasn't Victoria's Secret (owned by the same parent company, VF) using prison labor? But those are straw men arguments to the larger concern here: our global reliance on oil. Why not think bigger than the current state of the market? Perhaps the government could give the same funding & subsidies to hemp farmers instead of oil companies. Then we would see what happens. Perhaps the market would respond with more sustainable clothing, textiles, and plastics made of hemp and other natural fibers instead of a reliance on oil & gas. This trail leads us to the lobbying industrial complex, something Left, Right, and Center all agree upon: getting private money out of politics. Corporations are not citizens and should not have the power to write laws that give them tax loopholes and favorable regulation.

[@rickywrenn]

I do not believe there are not more views and comments. This is the education that needs to be taught to everyone to realize how much our lives are better due to fossil fuels. Thanks for putting it out here for others to understand. I’m not saying other energy sources aren’t needed, but, until they become fully developed, oil has been and should be the dominant energy source to keep us moving forward.

[@janetsminten8196]

KZbin is throttling this video's views

[@handyman7748]

@@janetsminten8196 yeah, because we dont want the truth out there

[@frankcalderon8312]

Be patient, these guys are just getting started.

[@eruptelliot3535]

bro the planet is going to be destroyed if we keep using fossil fuels

[@rpsmith]

@@eruptelliot3535 - You need to be deprogrammed and then learn how to think for yourself - bro!

[@flynngallagherflightdept3858]

An eloquent spokesman for reality. Thank you, Mr. Wright, from we cactus huggers at The Hangar LLC who cherish the environment as well as the energy density of fossil fuel and the NorthFace gear we enjoy.

[@robinj6831]

This is awesome!

[@sharonfuentes3624]

At the end of watching this I yelled 'Yes!!' Great job!

[@noyb72]

So well played. This is perfect. Time for many to embrace the ridiculous.

[@glennphoto]

I appreciate this CEO for simply stating the actual facts and letting them speak for themselves. Thank you Chris Wright, CEO

[@joesciolino3835]

Old guy here, been using NF great products since the 70's. Still got some of them. They make great products...all from Natural Petro. We all gonna turn into petro in a million years!

[@Objective-Observer]

Well, sounds like their Petroleum supplier needs to hike their rates about 300%.

[@handyman7748]

biden is trying to do that foe them as we speak

[@Objective-Observer]

@@handyman7748 gigglesnort, Hide and Watch, they will complain about that, when they have to hike their prices, and folks can't afford their merchandise.

[@bliglum]

Won't matter, North face caters to the same market that loves Starbucks and Apple devices.. This sort actually enjoys overpaying for their products because it reassures their pompous self perception... North face of course would just jack their product prices by 400% to compensate, and their idiotic customers would still buy.

[@handyman7748]

@@bliglum stands to reason since most of that party has no concept of the value of money

[@Objective-Observer]

@@bliglum You are underestimating the power of inflation. Folks would NOT pay $20 for a cup of Starbucks, if they were forced to increase their prices as such. Sure, SOME of North Face's customers are the pretentious high prices mean I'm worth it type... but they aren't their ONLY customers. No company can survive when they lose even 25% of their customer base.

[@cmahar3]

This is brutal.....and hilarious. All true, all things North Face doesn't want you to hear.

[@ganzhomanh8137]

Should be mandatory viewing for all science classes. Starting in K-6.

[@christinaharmon8778]

Thank you Chris Wright! My husband's family has a small oil and gas production company and we take great pride in producing energy for our nation, and doing so responsibly. I really appreciate you bringing this to light. All of us in the oil and gas industry need to make our voices louder and call these companies out.

[@eatloveprayrock7456]

THIS IS JUST TOO GOOD!! Chris Wright needs to get into politics to start draining the swamps at the local level first .....might even hit oil while the swamps are being drained!! Thank YOU and all your Oil & Gas colleagues..

[@sarbfar2]

You called this three years ago, Bravo! MAGA!

[@vbendau]

YOu just got your wish.

[@bradleyflagge3450]

It’s about time we start fighting back with the truth.

[@neilsimpson8687]

Absolutely brilliant response to the ill thought out ‘virtual signalling’ which is so prevalent these days. And this demonstrates that it won’t be as easy as some would have us believe to replace the worlds reliance on fossil fuels.

[@steveolsen2874]

I appreciate Chris' response to the hypocrisy. To snub a $200,000 order from Innovex is crazy.

[@bliglum]

Well, it got them in the news.. Publicity and all that.

[@threeriversforge1997]

This, folks, is beautiful! Kudos, sir. Keep speaking the truth and know that you've got allies all around you.

[@StinkyTeal]

This is fucking awesome!!!!

[@Denaymae]

I’m sharing this. It’s the TRUTH thank you for being brave enough to speak the truth!

[@stormraven4183]

Excellent response from someone who clearly understands the outdoor industry. Thank uou, Chris.

[@NotRiansLuke]

This is awesome. If everyone would call out the hypocrisy, maybe it would stop these posers. You should thank John Kerry for his private jet, as well.

[@DMacLean15]

And Leonardo DiCaprio as well!

[@tanyawilliams1887]

Brilliant....well done sir!

[@randyabigt]

Great Job Chris thanks for standing up for the Oil & Natural Gas industry.

[@urssuetterlin6071]

Great response! I am simply tired of having to listen to the hollow phrases of these "awakened world saviors" unchallenged. Thumbs up and stay straight Chris! Greetings from good old Germany.

[@hazcat640]

This is glorious. Perfect tone.

[@alecjones8235]

Amen to this brother. This was beautifully done thank you

[@cdub7352]

THANK YOU! Very well done.

[@michapalczewski2566]

Thank you Chris for that video. You can also mention that most of TNF customers are also one of the best consumers of jet fuels, how to reach all of those 'extreme' destinations where TNF products are broadly recommended, if not by airplane?

[@davidebbie]

It’s also important to know that NorthFaces parent company VF Corporation also owns Bulwark. Bulwark manufactures FR clothing that is worn by oil and gas workers worldwide. Next time you are going to purchase FR clothing please remember there are plenty of other options.

[@danatcanyonlake583]

Like Carhart.

[@janetsminten8196]

It's too bad my company provides us with FR from Bulwark, or I'd say eff em.

[@danatcanyonlake583]

@@janetsminten8196 Tell the purchasing dept to switch to Carhart or other and tell them why.

[@cathyboyle3934]

Won't ever buy anything from North Face again. Patagonia is a B Corp and much better

[@danatcanyonlake583]

@@cathyboyle3934 Nope. They took a similar stance to a smaller oilfield services company even before the North Face deal came up. www.api.org/news-policy-and-issues/blog/2019/04/16/patagonia-and-petroleum

[@JaxsBiker]

So well said! Thank-you!

[@BenNuProductions]

Patagonia for the win!

[@BenjaminHare]

Hear. Hear. This was long overdue. Kudos to you, Mr. Wright.

[@khininger]

Well done Chris!

[@tnt90tnt96]

Thank you Sir for this fantastic video!

[@donwilliams9813]

Thanks for keeping American humming along!

[@Girlkaous]

I am sharing this everywhere! Thank you for standing up! ❤️🇺🇸

[@GodCoastQLD]

AAH I LOVE THIS GUY! Bless him Lord

[@OneWildTurkey]

Well said! Thank you. This reminds me that there was a commercial made long ago about how our day might be without plastics. It's time for a new one with better representation of all the petrochemical/fossil fuels in our lives.

[@robertmorgan2145]

North Face = owned.

[@Outside_the_Books]

Love this! We need more of this- calling out the hypocrisy of all these whiny, woke, virtue-signaling companies! Perfect use of humor while flipping their bull crap right back onto THEM! Bravo! 👏

[@jeffnmichele3296]

Bravo! Well said!!!

[@maureendennis8316]

I’m sharing this video wherever possible.

[@nicoletambasco9210]

Rediscovered good ole reliable Carhartt the first winter back in Upstate NY after 30 years.

[@andrewnewsome6461]

This is great!!

[@donreed]

Excellent. And the narration, for a non-professional, is equally impressive.

[@bledsoe2000]

Epic response, kudos!

Congratulations, Chris on your new nomination to run the department of Energy! You will be great.

[@overlandpup4507]

This video needs so much more reach. I'm so tired of being told by dirty hipsters that we need to stop relying on oil and drilling and fracking while they are standing in their North Face gear with a plastic kayak or snowboard or synthetic climbing rope while they climb in their 30 year old gas guzzling van from a company with N@zi origins.

[@liner011f7]

Fantastic, this is my new favorite CEO.

[@barrydworak]

This is AWESOME! It occurred to me when I was buying tech outdoor clothes recently, but this will sear it in my mind.

[@333dana333]

Ellis Wyatt has returned! Thank you, Chris Wright.

It is time for D'Anconia's and/or Galt's speeches to be broadcast over the internet.

[@danstalmach1085]

Excellent response and it’s so well executed, no politics just facts. Lot of respect for this bloke given the response followed a dispute between one of his competitors.

[@ichhabefertig88]

This is awesome 👌🏽

[@annamazzuchelli9404]

Strong individual. He made it through both MIT and Cal Berkeley with his head on straight.

[@smokeyg983]

Thank you. We need many more CEOs like you.

[@19mixedfruits]

I searched oil executive north face, and this video was 9th down

[@westxranchin]

This is amazing ! sky news Australia did a segment on it

[@ellenjones4523]

Thank you Chris keep up the good work. BDFC ever

[@mysticmoods6354]

This is glorious and it's spreading like wild fire on other social media platforms

[@christopherdwyer9622]

Thank you!

[@more-left-pedal]

Brilliant! Thank you North Face. I’m thrilled to be wearing one of your fleeces now knowing that it supports the industry that puts food on the table for so many hard working Americans. Cheers!

[@dustinhecker3986]

Excellent. Thanks.

[@apmsmediacenter]

Great video! Glad you went on Gutfeld! Hopefully your message will have far reach. Keep up the good work.

[@teegee8019]

Fully appreciate this video. I’ll be making sure I never buy anything from North Face again. And I’ll do my best to steer the purchasers on any job away from Bulwark FR clothing.

[@DerickDickens]

Game, set, match.

[@lost1croc]

Those with a platform as leaders and CEO’s need to keep pushing back on the hypocrisy of the woke brigade.

[@markm399]

THIS is a training video for how to fight the ignorance we are facing. Kudos!

[@uselesscommentrary6960]

Fabulous! About time someone had the guts to say it. The hypocritical pandering to the latest politically-correct fad has become tiring and pathetic, but this company gets it!

[@LAJ864]

Great response Chris. We need more facts on the table and much less “woke” posturing. Clearly, the North Face marketing team and Executives have yielded to messaging instead of managing on behalf of their shareholders and educating their customers on what they do safely everyday.

[@hunterkohler3697]

Love it. Good stuff

[@GregHalvorson]

OIL IS A GREAT BLESSING TO MANKIND...... FACT!!

[@cdrum5994]

That’s great. Good for you.

[@danatcanyonlake583]

Anybody following North Face's parent company stock, VF Corp? Price is down 50% since this incident.

[@mattcolver1]

I got to explore Antarctica in 2019. It was a dream since I was a kid. I had read all the polar exploration stories when I was young. My trip wouldn't have been possible without fossil fuels and synthetic fibers. I flew to Ushaia, Argentina on jets. I boarded a ship powered by fossil fuels. I boarded a small inflatable boat powered by fossil fuels. I stepped on to Antarctica covered from head to toe in clothing made from synthetic fibers. I took photos using a camera made with a plastic case. I drank water from a plastic water bottle.

[@KerKer-vn1vx]

Epic response. I lost count of how many times you slapped them.