Developing Delights

05/18/2010
Spokane, WA

Designing products with high tech fits and features is a great challenge. We’re working with advances in new materials and refocusing on recycling including introducing our first totally “repurposed material” product made from “evil” PC water bottles. We have enjoyed our relationship with Leave No Trace in developing the Cat Hole Trowel.  This baby could cut down a small tree (not advised!). I heard of a fisherman in Idaho gutting big fish with one (haven’t seen it).

The Minimalist was a product conceived over 3 years ago.  Now it’s totally dialed in and works great for demanding users.  The lid is a high performance plastic alloy.  The lid ring is silicone, also great for high temperature applications.  Fits on the seals are snug for drinking and handling safety. This baby won’t blow off in the wind .  The pot boils liquids in no time and uses residual heat from the pot to keep food warm after slipping it into its own pot cozy.  The silicone “two finger” pot grabber easily snatches the pot off a hot stove and stows attached to the gas can with a magnet.
The cover/seal slips onto the pot best when wet (most cooking scenarios).  I always season every pot I have with high grade olive oil.  This gets the flavors started and seals the finish nicely.  Also, I hand wash all my gear.  Dishwashers can be very harsh.

We lost our designer this year to a gig in England.  Teaching and leading others in the Bristol university. We already miss Kurt.
New stuff is in the pipe.  Can’t talk about it yet.  Just think Ironman…