Thru-hikers Catchup (Austin) and Robin Hood (Nathan) aren’t just trail name-wearing adventurers; they are both seasoned engineers with a shared vision. On their 2018 PCT trek, every creaking pack strap and hydration hiccup fueled their dream: ultralight gear that wouldn't quit. Leveraging their combined design and engineering expertise, they hit the ground running with surveys and market research and then with prototypes.
Countless miles and late nights later, their gear isn’t just trail-tested; it’s trail-proven, surviving thousands of miles and exceeding their own expectations. But the most telling result? The smiles and satisfied nods from fellow hikers who finally felt understood. That's when CTUG, envisioned through passion and purpose, was born.
Read Chicken Tramper Gear's full story here.
