January 2015 - Guy Fawkes National Park

 

• An 8 day through hike in tough 35+ degree conditions
• Experimental lightweight tarp shelter proves futile with heavy rainfall at night

March 2015 - The Idea is Born 

 

• The 'Kerouac' hammock is born
• A result of bad experiences with tents, tarps, swags and hoochies
• Inspired by a need to travel lighter and further

September 2016 - Phillipines Surf Trip

 

• Surf safari in the Phillipines
• The 'Kerouac' hammock finds a natural home at the beach

February 2017 - Wilsons Promontory 

  

• Micro-adventure at Wilsons Promontory in Victoria 
• The 'Kerouac' hammock performs well despite cooler conditions

December 2017 - Canguu 

 

• Only a couple days with decent surf 
• Lucky the 'Kerouac' hammock was small enough to chuck into the suitcase for the off days
• The 'Alter Your Altitude' tee gets its first test run

January 2018 - New Zealand Alpine 

 

• Dropped in via chopper for 9 epic days of mountaineering 
• Weight is limited but at only 550g the 'Kerouac' hammock finds its way into the pack 

July 2018 - I'm Quitting My Day Job 

 

• The desire to pursue my passion becomes to much
• A dream becomes a reality and I start working on Alton Goods full time

September 2018 - Royal National Park 

 

• @LouisRaymo shows me his secret spots near Wattamolla Beach
• We test new products including Rain Tarp and Titanium Cup