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The Backpack Burden: Knowing When It's Too Heavy
Do you remember walking through your college campus or down the halls as an awkward teenager in high school with loads of books dragging you down? We can all agree...
The Backpack Burden: Knowing When It's Too Heavy
Do you remember walking through your college campus or down the halls as an awkward teenager in high school with loads of books dragging you down? We can all agree...

How did Near Zero come to be?
Just like the Walt Disney Company, we can say our story all started with a mouse. Actually, that’s not true, but it did start with a dad who hunted for...
How did Near Zero come to be?
Just like the Walt Disney Company, we can say our story all started with a mouse. Actually, that’s not true, but it did start with a dad who hunted for...

What does our name, Near Zero, actually mean?
If you've read our origin story, you know that much of our gear was inspired by Dean Jensen, Scott's late father. Dean was obsessed with finding dependable and ultralight gear...
What does our name, Near Zero, actually mean?
If you've read our origin story, you know that much of our gear was inspired by Dean Jensen, Scott's late father. Dean was obsessed with finding dependable and ultralight gear...