5 Oct 2024 04:15
Allmansright Founders Jen Jacobsson-Melo & Livio Melo on Making Ultralight Gear in the Bronx
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek brought to you by LMNT, we are joined by Jen Jacobsson-Melo & Livio Melo, co-founders of Allmansright, an ultralight gear company located in the Bronx. We learn all about their humble beginnings, including when Allmansright's gear was made in the corner of their 500-square-foot apartment, how a serendipitous run in with a fellow backpacker in Colorado's backcountry led to their first pre-order, how they've scaled up their operation, what it's like running a gear shop in the Bronx, where they draw inspiration for their designs, other small cottage brands doing interesting and good work from around the world, and much more.
We wrap the show with what the contents of our body and blood would be, the triple crown of the worst places to have raging diarrhea, and some teasers from our Northville Placid Trail Hike.
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Interview with Livio & Jen
Time stamps & Questions
00:04:55 - Reminders: Join us in Denver on December 7th! Apply to be a 2025 blogger and support us on Patreon for exclusive bonus content!
00:07:55 - Introducing Jen & Livio
00:08:45 - What is allemansrätten?
00:10:50 - Tell us about moving to the US from the Dominican Republic
00:12:32 - What is the outdoor culture like in the Dominican Republic?
00:14:20 - Do you prefer being in the Dominican Republic or the US?
00:18:55 - What was the journey to you starting to make your own gear?
00:22:20 - How did you know how to make items?</
