Feeling the warmth of the sun on your face, blue-sky overhead, the earth under your feet and always wondering what is in store around that next bend in the trail. It's that enjoyment, curiosity and wonder that keeps you pushing down the trail and life is no different. Through the ups and downs you never know where you will end up but you keep pushing ahead taking in everything life has to offer. Growing up in the mountains of Colorado, my best friend since the 3rd grade, Jordan, and I spent most of our lives together in the outdoors. Our summers were consumed by hiking, camping and fishing and we devoted our time to snowboarding in the winter. This lifestyle was very familiar and comfortable to us, but in 2009 -at 22 years old- we were nearing the end of our path in college surrounded by uncertainty. We had no idea where our trail would lead once we set foot into the "real world". Jobs for college grads were few and far between due to the poor economy and the idea of taking a traditional "white-collar" path after college terrified the both of us.
A few months after graduating college, Jordan and I forged our own path and decided to start a new brand of backpacks. Our never-ending love for the outdoors, thirst for innovation and refusal to settle led to the birth of MHM. This passion is carried directly into the quality and innovation of the packs we make. Why did we choose backpacks? Well we believe that backpacks are one of the single most important items people use. Whether you are trekking through the woods or going to work and school, people need an efficient way to carry their belongings without having to balance it on their heads or strain their backs.
We are not your ordinary pack company, or outdoor company for that matter. The term "corporate" does not apply to us and it never will. We are a couple of guys, just like you, who love being outside doing what we love. Using trend forecasting or looking to other pack companies when designing our packs is not our style. Spending time on the trail and talking to people directly about what they want in a backpack is what inspires our designs.
Our packs do not follow a traditional path either as they bring a new and fresh perspective to the pack world. Using only the best fabrics and an over-obsessive attention to detail has produced what we fully believe to be the best packs out there. The quality, unique features and compartmentalized design are like nothing else. Our mission is to redefine the backpack and we truly hope you enjoy using our packs as much as we've enjoyed designing them for you. When hiking in the backcountry it's all about the little things so remember "we've got your back" no matter where your path leads. Hope to see you out there!
