![]() ![]() There are also some special elastic slots for holding – what else? – your Tincup shot glasses! ![]() ![]() The inside of the pack is fully featured with pockets and a high-visibility nylon liner. There is a removable insulated bottle cozy that is sized specifically for a bottle of Tincup that attaches to the outside of the pack. The outside of the pack features a double layer of 1000d Cordura® on the bottom for extra durability, lots of tie-off points for attaching gear and two water bottle pockets. There is also a thin plastic frame sheet in the back panel that helps support the pack when lashing heavier gear like skis. We upgraded the shoulder harness to 1/2” EVA foam for supreme comfort and durability. It’s easy to carry water bottles and trekking poles for hiking, skis for running laps in the side country, or hammocks and refreshments for hanging out with friends in the forest. The pack is sized for daily use, but the carry-system is designed to accommodate year-round mountain living. Madden Equipment has been making backpacks for over 40 years for people who make their living outside – climbing instructors, smoke jumpers, ski patrollers – so we’ve received a lot of feedback from those “in the field” about how to make a pack that will last a long time. These are some of the construction techniques that represent USA-made backpacks and, to some extent, packs from a previous era. We also made sure to bind every raw seam – including around the zippers – to make sure the product lasts from the inside as well as the outside. We built the pack using “heritage” construction techniques like double-needle stitching for durability and additional bar-tack stitching for strength. And no joke – the initial sketches of the pack were drawn on the back of a bar tab after enjoying some whiskey with the Tincup gang. The backpack – called the MTN Packboard 17L – was designed specifically for this project. Plus, 100% of the proceeds from Madden Equipment’s Dan’s Packs, Knapsacks and Daytrippers will go toward the CAN’d Aid Foundation to support Colorado flood relief efforts.The partnership with Tincup® Mountain Whiskey came about the same way a lot of get-togethers do: a mutual acquaintance said “you guys should know each other.” Living in Colorado, we all know of Jess Graber’s fine product, so we got together with the folks at Tincup and just started sharing ideas about what life in the mountains is like today. Made entirely in their Colorado workshop, check out the full line of Madden Equipment packs and accessories online. Ranging from simple knapsacks to fully functional multi-day backpacking rigs with various shapes and sizes in between, Madden’s recent offering is a harmonious balance of contemporary design with classic outdoor styling from a true heritage brand. Most of the original machines, patterns and employees from the early days of Madden are part of the brand’s revival with updated technical materials like ultra-tough Cordura outers and the occasional technology-friendly feature not built into the original designs, such as sleeves for hydration reservoirs and laptops. After 10 years off, Madden Equipment is back, producing outdoor-focused packs with enough technical features for adventures and classic styling for the city. Forty years ago in a small shop in Boulder, Colorado, Outward Bound instructor Dan Madden set out to make a better pack that would suit his and his students’ needs in the backcountry. ![]()
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