Don Wittenberger, founder of the Yak Works and owner of Rivendell Mountain Works and Eric Hardee (RMW) talk about these historic brands, their influence of soft pack design, and their impact on the industry.

Learn more about the Yak Works and Rivendell Mountain Works on Bruce Johnson’s History of Gear website.

Correction: Wittenberger misspoke on the podcast and said the original name of the Yak Works was Wilderness Experience when he meant to say, Wilderness Outfitters.

http://www.oregonphotos.com/Yak1.html

http://www.oregonphotos.com/Rivendell-1.html

Rivendell products are still sold at:

https://www.rivendellmountainworks.com/

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Don Wittenberger & Eric Hardee / The Yak Works & Rivendell Mountain Works | History of Gear