Built Different
Built on the Shoulders of Giants
My journey as a craftsman and designer is built on the foundation of many that came before me. Mentorship has been the path through which I've learned a craft that has sustained me through my adult life, and fulfilled a childhood dream.
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I've always been a fabric nerd. In 2022, I had the opportunity to join Challenge Outdoor as a startup, working alongside Hale Walcoff to develop & market eco-friendly and high-performance laminate fabrics for the outdoor industry.
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Hale was a legendary composite fabrics developer who came out of retirement to build his ultimate vision - with the support of Challenge Sailcloth. I was privileged to have Hale mentor me in the art of weaving, dyeing, coating, laminating, and finishing technical textiles. Together, we built the ECOPAK and ULTRA fabric lines into a global brand, and worked with nearly every top brand in the outdoor industry.
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Hale was a legendary composite fabrics developer who came out of retirement to build his ultimate vision - with the support of Challenge Sailcloth. I was privileged to have Hale mentor me in the art of weaving, dyeing, coating, laminating, and finishing technical textiles. Together, we built the ECOPAK and ULTRA fabric lines into a global brand, and worked with nearly every top brand in the outdoor industry.
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Hale passed in the Fall of 2023. He was a friend and mentor to many, and will always be remembered for his approachable and kind energy, with olympian dedication to excellence.
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My experience as a designer
We take pride in using our hands to craft bags that excel in the mountains.
When it comes to materials, we use only the finest fabrics, hardware, zippers, and webbing.
YKK Fastening
Renowned world-wide for their impeccable quality, YKK Zippers are a key component in our designs. All of our X-Pac bags feature a water-repellent YKK Aquaguard Matte Zipper and Slider for weather protection and a clean exterior. Made in USA.
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