Trail Designs^TM, and its products, are the vision of three Northern California backpacking mechanical engineers. Through our various treks deep into the Sierra Nevada, hauling heavy and inadequate gear, we concluded there should be better solutions than what was commercially available. As a result, we formed Trail Designs^TM LLC in June 2005 and began using our keen wit and razor sharp talents to develop products optimized for the lightweight and ultralightweight backpacker.

What to Expect
Given our collective background in mechanical engineering, experience in a wide variety of industries, and an innate, visceral desire to see metal mangled, our inital products reflect these biases. Expect to see new and sometimes radical innovations in backcountry kitchen gear and accessories in the coming months.

We look forward to what awaits us on this new entrepreneurial journey while doing our small part to help others enjoy their backcountry experience. Thanks for visiting and come back soon!