#23 - Superior Wilderness Designs with Brandon MacIntyre and Ashely Thick

Brandon McIntyre and Ashley Thick started Superior Wilderness Designs in early 2016 and promptly left to hike the Pacific Crest Trails with their handmade packs.   We touch on pack designs, how he got Brandon started, why, and what backpacking means to him.  If you're looking to get into the world of light to ultralight packs, you'll want to look into SWD. Show Notes and LinksIntroduction to Brandon and SWDSuperior Wilderness Designs - customized packs!How Brandon got into backpackingBrandon’s first backpacking tripHow and why Brandon started SWDBrandon’s DIY gear creations and background in sewingLessons learned in pack designDurability in a pack - what is needed and what is not The Thru Hiking pack design - where did this stem from?How Brandon feels about being a part of someone’s backpacking storySWD pack designsMaterials - Cuben versus X-PacWhen Cuben fiber makes sense and when it doesn’t X-Pac fabric explainedWeatherproofing a packPack liners versus pack coversStretch fabric versus netting for an outside pack pocketWhat customers can expect from contacting SWDThe culture around Thru Hiking and how SWD is carrying on that cultureThe future offerings from SWDHow to find SWDBrandon’s advice to backpackersSaved rounds:  The emotional connection to Thru-Hiking and how the trail can change your lifewww.swdbackpacks.co Text the show!Support the showThanks for tuning in!  Check out the links below to learn more, connect, and support the show.www.byland.coJoin my NON-SPAM newsletterLeave a [email protected]