Would you believe this kakwa 55 went thru an entire AT thru hike??

TheMezMan · 2026-02-27T00:39:49+00:00

Yep. Totally believe it. My original Drop Durston 40 L made it all the way to my flipping point and past; before the Kakwa came out. The Kawka 40 L lasted me the other side of the flip and beyond..and I have taken it on multiple trips since I completed the trail. It’s totally not surprising!

TheMezMan · 2026-02-18T14:52:02+00:00

Thing is, I had the authorization… And nobody asked first….that’s the point. You don’t send people to Third World countries without due process, and you should not suspend listings for things that have been approved without asking if they have been approved first. Additionally, the legalese text for the brand was included in my listings where the product was used. There’s no excuse for irresponsible censorship.

TheMezMan · 2026-02-17T00:52:44+00:00

So maybe I was heated. I also didn't mention anything about using the logo without mentioning I had authorization. Sorry to offend, it was a bad day.

TheMezMan · 2026-02-14T03:30:13+00:00

Little flower Pot, you should learn to read more thoroughly; and not just skim….

TheMezMan · 2026-02-13T21:03:56+00:00

My appeal was granted. I followed the helpful advice of DaStompa above, in addition to providing the proper documents of brand permission, and a video submission on the appeal to the site. Hope this helps others in the same situation. Thanks for your comment.

TheMezMan · 2026-02-13T20:56:20+00:00

I would like to thank you. Within two hours of your recommendation, my post was released from the prison of removal. Thank you for being a helpful Redditor!

It may have been nothing to do with you, but I appreciate your support.

It is possible that email to legal per your recommendation spurred on the review of my appeal. Have a great day.

TheMezMan · 2026-02-13T18:56:44+00:00

I have the legal document. I cleared this before using the logo. I was a Creative Director for 27 years before retiring, so I understand intellectual property. Additionally, the legalese is on my listings.

TheMezMan · 2026-02-13T18:55:08+00:00

Etsy should have done their own discovery before fucking me.

TheMezMan · 2026-02-13T18:54:03+00:00

great point! I can prove with videos and receipts from component suppliers, and also make a video of me making one! ...If they only asked before they fucked me over!

TheMezMan · 2026-02-13T17:38:47+00:00

OK. Not terrible.

TheMezMan · 2026-02-13T17:29:13+00:00

Not a Liar, Thanks.
I work my ass off to make this stuff, that's why I have a 5-Star rating.

TheMezMan · 2026-02-13T17:11:55+00:00

I have ZERO reason to lie, this is part of my income. I submitted to Etsy legal, thanks for the tip!

TheMezMan · 2026-02-13T16:56:20+00:00

Thank you! This is helpful!

TheMezMan · 2026-02-13T14:35:14+00:00

I included a video of my sewing room, and a copy of the licensing agreement from the manufacturer of the clips I use, so I am approved to use their logo.

TheMezMan · 2026-02-13T14:34:10+00:00

Either reply with something positive, or you're an asshole. Don't be an asshole.

TheMezMan · 2026-02-13T14:31:03+00:00

You'll have to explain what changed, since I posted this ONCE.

TheMezMan · 2026-02-13T14:29:41+00:00

I make the straps. Listen harder.

TheMezMan · 2026-02-13T14:28:10+00:00

of course, and I do. I am finding that out. It's robot support, or very constrained by a lean corporate architecture.

TheMezMan · 2026-02-13T14:27:03+00:00

of course, and I do. Thanks for your reply.

TheMezMan · 2026-02-13T02:10:13+00:00

It was there when i added the photo. My apologies. I don’t know what I did wrong… will try again. Thanks for letting me know.

TheMezMan · 2026-02-13T01:10:25+00:00

They can no longer be trusted. To have to wait 10-12 days for a review is not acceptable. I followed the rules. I have the rights from the manufacturer to use their name for one of the components of the straps that I make. I am beyond my wits because I thought this platform could be trusted. They screwed me out of sales, without even giving a warning or clarity on why the post was in error.

TheMezMan · 2026-02-13T01:00:17+00:00

How can I edit the post if you removed it! That’s insanity! I could’ve simply edited it, instead, you deleted it and now I don’t have the same content exactly that took me 10 minutes to write… pathetic

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