About Idea Mountain

From my Boy Scout days to early digital tool adoption, I've always loved the little parts of how gear makes adventures better. I started thinking about how to pack lighter on international trips 30 years ago, and started forming an idea for the perfect bag about 20 years ago. When the smartphone became standard, and I started using a fanny pack to carry essentials, the drive to build a modular system came to life.

I'm lucky enough to have started an off-the-grid, back-to-the-land life with my wonderful partner. We built an ecologocially forward house by hand over a 5 year span, where I learned *a lot* about how to build things and make things with limited resources.

I try and volunteer time in areas that help build connections around international relationships - Servas.org and Internations.org - because I believe the more we connect across cultures, the better we become.

Now I'm building this little business while enjoying as much of life as possible. I'm the guy answering the chats, the emails, the social media, everything. If you have any questions or want to just talk about what gear might be right for you, get in contact.

Travel far, Travel light.
Tys

Each scrap sack fanny pack is made with fabric scraps from the factory trash, saving a little bit of the environment with every hip pack.  Each maker has the ability to decide if the colors match and makes sure your hip pack is made to the highest quality.  Here you can meet the specific people from the factory who have made your Scrap Sack.  These are the same artisans who make the complete Journey System as well.

Carry just what you need, and allow you to use it easily without thinking too much about where stuff is and whether or not you’ve brought it becomes the key ‘base’ of your travel experience.  Being able to pack quickly and confidently for any trip makes you feel like you are in control of your experience and your life.