I understand what zPacks is doing from a business perspective, but I miss the ability to customize gear. They have decided to go more mainstream with standardization and leave custom work for smaller cottage companies. I have asked for custom work, specifically for them to make me a Hexamid Twin which they discontinued many years ago, and they declined to do it.

This obviously opens opportunities to do what Joe did to get his company started. Nothing stays static ... people and companies evolve over time. I wish them well and still order many items from them -- most recently an Altaplex and rain pants.