Journal

Notes from the shop

How things are made, why we make the choices we make, and what we're working on.

October 12, 2026

Why we drew the line at two pounds

When we started sketching the Summit 2P, we had one hard number: a trail weight under one kilogram for a true two-person shelter. Plenty of tents get there by shrinking the floor until two people are sleeping on top of each other. We weren't willing to do that.

September 3, 2026

Seven nights in the Wind Rivers with prototype four

Prototype four of the Summit 2P went out with us for a week in Wyoming's Wind River Range in late August. The goal was simple: pitch it every night in a different spot, including places we wouldn't recommend, and see what broke.