About Us
Our Story
We’re a small team of mountaineers, hunters, backpackers, photographers, and hikers based in Utah—designing gear we actually use. We spend much of our lives in the backcountry, and we’ve found the status quo in outdoor gear lacking. Issues like condensation in tents, limited versatility, and too much redundancy in our kits pushed us to rethink the tools we rely on.
That “if it’s going to be, it’s up to me” mindset led to the creation of the MTN Stick, the CMT Tent Series, the MMD, and the Photo Bomb.
The backcountry is our lab. We test and refine every product to be lighter, stronger, and more adaptable across a range of terrain and conditions. The result? Gear we trust—and use—on our own adventures.
Our Values
Minimal Gear, Maximum Function
We believe less is more. Every product we design eliminates unnecessary weight and complexity, delivering just what you need—nothing more.
Mountain-Tested
The backcountry is our lab. Every piece of gear is tested, refined, and proven in real conditions—across rugged terrain, unpredictable weather, and long days off-grid.
Built for the Outdoors
Durability meets adaptability. Whether it’s a multi-day hunt, alpine ascent, or a dawn-to-dusk photo trek, our gear is built to perform wherever your trail leads.
Our founder is a lifelong outdoorsman whose story begins far from offices and trade shows—it starts in the high country. His belief is simple: gear should make you more capable, not more comfortable.
From early mornings on the mountain to long nights under the stars, his approach is simple: if it doesn’t work out there, it doesn’t leave the shop. That authenticity defines who we are—and everything we make.
After years of hunting, guiding, and backpacking across rugged terrain, he grew frustrated with gear that couldn’t keep up. What started as a few garage-built prototypes became a mission—to create equipment that’s built by hand, tested in the wild, and trusted in the toughest conditions. His belief is simple: gear should make you more capable, not more comfortable.
John Smith
CEO, Founder