Brand Bios — Startup Stories

Pa'lante Gear Ultralight Backpacks Thru-Hiking GGG

Pa'lante Packs — Made By and For Design-Focused Ultralighters

Startup StoriesLiz 'Snorkel' Thomas
Appalachian Gear Company Alpaca All-paca Fleece Outdooor Hiking Clothing GGG Garage Grown Gear 1

Appalachian Gear Co: Elevating Outdoor Wear With Alpaca Fiber

Startup StoriesMaria Weidich
Prarie Dog Ultralight Trowel Shovel UL Lightweight Backpacking Going Poop Cathole GGG Garage Grown Gear

Prairie Dog Ultralight Shovel: Your #1 Trowel for #2

Startup StoriesMaria Weidich
Northern Lites Ultralight Lightweight Snowshoes GGG Garage Grown Gear Winter Hiking Backpacking

Northern Lites — Making the Lightest Snowshoes for 30 Years

Startup StoriesLiz 'Snorkel' Thomas
Packit Gourmet Backpacking Food Meals

Packit Gourmet — Because Food Can Make or Break a Trip! 

Startup StoriesMaria Weidich
FarOut App Guthook Guides PCT CDT AT Thru-Hiking Navigation Phone App

FarOut Guides: How PCT Thru-Hikes Led to the Popular Nav App

Startup StoriesMaria Weidich
One Bottle Hydration Water Bottle Drinking Tube Hiking Backpacking

One Bottle Hydration: Drinking Tubes for Water Bottles Everywhere!

Startup StoriesLiz 'Snorkel' Thomas