Guadalajara, Mexico is widely known for its mariachi music and tequila production – but ultralight, handcrafted backpacks? This void encouraged 22-year-old Matteo Volpi of Volpi Outdoor Gear to make and market his own high-quality, lightweight outdoor gear in his home country.
It was after covering more than 800 miles on the Pacific Crest Trail in 2019 using popular UL cottage brand gear made in the United States when Matteo thought he’d try his hand at making his own packs.
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