Tents

Tents are a bit like rock climbing, it’s almost impossible to do it without a few trusted partners.   There is no other product in outdoor design that is truly so much of a collaborative effort.   Sourcing, design, product development, the pole manufacturer, and factory all have to be equally involved to make a new tent.

Of course, as an outdoor gear designer, I have had the opportunity to make new products, but I have also had the honor of of updating and improving on something that an earlier designer (oftentimes a wise mentor or guru) has created.  Nowhere is this more present than in tents.  I call these legacy projects, and each one is a fantastic opportunity to learn something new.