At 42.9100° North and 115.7097° West, you find yourself in the vast dunes of Southeast Idaho—Bruneau Dunes. The horizon rolls endlessly with mountains made of sand, while the wind cuts across the surface, lifting dizzying flurries into the air. Scorching heat radiates from the ground, marked by warning signs that speak to the environment’s unforgiving nature.
The combination of soft sand, relentless heat, and open challenge struck a familiar chord, echoing experiences from my time in the military. It drew us here to put our gear to the ultimate test. With heavy ropes, sandbags, and kettlebells in tow, we assembled a team of current and former military personnel alongside a select group of civilian endurance athletes to train together in this environment.
THE CHALLENGE
The environment hits home as soon as you take your first step, as the soft sand pulls your boots deep below the surface. This place is riddled with challenges and unforgiving terrain. If the heat, wind and soft sand wasn't enough- you're immediately faced with scaling mountains made of sand.
There is no denying the unrelenting pressure of this environment. One that calls you deeper into its formidable landscape to test your physical and mental toughness.
For three hours- we called this place home, to truly test the capabilities of our gear.
LIGHT AND DURABLE
ZERO STINK
ALL SECURE
THIS IS OUR STANDARD
The rigors we place our gear through is not just for stunning visuals, we truly challenge and push our gear in the most hostile environments.Our philosophy is simple: design and iterate alongside the hardest individuals on the planet—so when it arrives at your door, it’s ready for anything you can throw at it.
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