If you spend any amount of time researching ultralight backpacking companies, you're going to come across the company Z Packs and for good reason. They've become a staple of long distance backpackers over the past decade and continue to push the boundaries of what ultralight backpacking is.

I have Will and Matt from Z Packs join me for this episode of The By Land Podcast to talk about Z Packs; what they offer, how they go about designing gear, and what is important to them as people making gear for other backpackers. These two guys have been around the company for a lot of years and have a ton of great stuff to share with you about the company.

It was an honor to have the opportunity to spend an hour talking with a couple of great guys who just want to do good things for people headed out on adventures. Will and Matt offer a history lesson on how ultralight backpacking came to be, suggestions on gear, and some insight into what is coming down the pipe for Z Packs in the future. You're going to love hearing what these two gentlemen have to say!

Enjoy!

By Land,

Emory Ronald

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SHOW NOTES

Introductions to Matt and Will from Z Packs

Origin story of Z Packs

Why Z Packs was founded

A history lesson in ultralight backpacking gear

What has made ultralight backpacking so popular

Earning the trust of consumers

The durability factor of chosen fabrics

How long distance backpacking has influenced general backpacking

What Z Packs is doing to improve the users backpacking experience

Z Packs design principles

What it means to design gear to be a part of someone’s adventure

Popular Z Packs gear choices

New Z Packs rainwear

How to reduce overall pack weight

How to deal with rain

Matt and Will’s advice to new backpackers

The future of Z Packs! What’s coming!

How to find and contact Z Packs

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