About this episode

Tim Miller discusses the design process behind Sea To Summit's outdoor gear and the innovations in their new products.

From the drawing board to the sleeping bag, great gear doesn’t just happen… …it takes 13 years, a children’s IKEA desk, and a whole lot of passion. In this episode, Ben and Lauren sit down with Sea To Summit’s senior product designer Tim Miller — the mind behind some of the brand’s most iconic gear — for an inside look at what it really takes to design outdoor equipment that lasts. From the Xpot’s award-winning origins to the engineering upgrades behind the new Ultralite XR air mat, Tim pull...

People in this episode

Hosts: Ben, Lauren

Guest: Tim Miller

Topics covered

• gear design
• outdoor equipment
• product development
• innovation
• camping gear

Keywords

• Sea To Summit
• gear design
• outdoor equipment
• Xpot
• Ultralite XR air mat
• product innovation
• camping gear

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sea To Summit

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