As ultralight gear firm Six Moon Designs celebrates its twentieth yr, revisit its historical past with founder Ron Moak.
In 2002, avid thru-hiker Ron Moak noticed the necessity for gear lighter than anything obtainable on the time. After a bout of most cancers, Moak discovered it troublesome to hold conventional gear for greater than a pair hours with out extreme again ache.
So he began designing his personal gear. After finishing the Europa Tent, a 33-ounce sil-nylon shelter, he began an organization known as Six Moon Designs.
Now, 20 years later, the corporate has develop into well-known for its ultralight gear. Revisit Moak’s story with this endearing interview.
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