We design our gear with durability in mind, ensuring it’s ready to tackle thousands of miles while helping reduce long-term waste.
Our goal is to inspire more people to get outside and cultivate a lasting appreciation for nature. We want our customers to feel connected to the gear they choose and to join us in our mission.
We’re dedicated to preserving wild places and encouraging trampers everywhere to follow the "Leave No Trace" principles. For more information on LNT practices.
AUSTIN GONGOS
My trail name is Catch Up, but I go by Austin these days. A few years ago, I went on a road trip from Michigan to see the total solar eclipse in Grand Teton National Park. We picked up a friend in Montana who had just finished a large section of the Pacific Crest Trail. He shared stories of hiker life, and I was hooked. The 10-day trip was filled with camping, cooking on a Coleman stove, and drinking beers under the stars. I cowboy camped in Badlands National Park and woke to a buffalo passing by. The simplicity of it all had me hooked, and I knew I'd love thru-hiking just as much. That’s when my planning started, leading to my first backpack.
NATHAN ACKERMAN
I'm Nathan, but my trail name is Robin Hood, given to me by some Brits because of the arrow in my pack and the feathers in my hat. I grew up outdoors, with a deep passion for nature. Whether camping, hiking, walking around our small family farm, or learning about the natural world, I was always exploring. As a kid, I spent hours catching frogs, snakes, and insects, and studying trees and plants. Summers at our family cabin in Michigan’s Copper Country were spent in awe of the raw beauty of the area, and I grew to love the wildlife there.
