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Goose Feet Gear Ultralight Down Socks Pillows Balaclava Backpacking Clothing

GooseFeet Gear: Started a Decade Ago, When a Hiker Got Cold Feet!

Startup StoriesMaria Weidich
Huppy Toothpaste Teeth Tooth Tabs Teethbrushing Toothbrushing Backpacking

Huppy: Toothpaste Tablets to Brush, Smile and Be Huppy About!

Startup StoriesMaria Weidich
Alien Outdoor UL Ultralight Cottage Packs Durable Comfortable

Alien Outdoor: Lightweight Packs Made to be Comfortable, Durable

Startup StoriesAli Becker
Balabusta Fleece Clothing Dresses Hooodies Skirts Colorful Large Curvy Sizing

Balabusta: Small Batch Fleece Clothing Designed for Every-BODY!

Startup StoriesMaria Weidich
Embark Maple Syrup Energy Packets for Hikers Endurance Athletes

Embark Maple Syrup: Good Energy From the Woods of Wisconsin

Startup StoriesMaria Weidich
Vado UL Alpha Ultralight Fleece Balaclava Cottage Backpacking Gear

Vado UL: Piecing Together Alpha Garments, Into a Path Forward 

Startup StoriesAli Becker
Packback Designs PBD Ultralight Daypack Pack Custom UL Gear Etsy

Packback Designs (PBD) — Launched on Etsy, Tested on the AZT 

Startup StoriesAli Becker
Thru-Hiking Skirts Purple Rain Backpackers Skirt for Hikers

Purple Rain: Where Thru-Hiking in Skirts is Both Business & Family Activity!

Startup StoriesMaria Weidich
Parapack Ultralight UL Sun Hat Cap Hiking 1oz Packable

Parapack: The 1oz, One-Size-Fits-All, Ultra-Packable Sun Hat!

Startup StoriesMaria Weidich
AT Stakes @Stakes Carbon Fiber Ultralight UL Tent Stakes Hand Made Cottage

Meet @Stakes: Ultralight Carbon Fiber Tent Stakes Launched on Reddit

Startup StoriesAli Becker
Hartford Gear Co: Hand-Sewn, No-Frills Backpacking Pods & Pouches

Hartford Gear Co: Hand-Sewn, No-Frills Backpacking Pods & Pouches

Startup StoriesMaria Weidich

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