Nov 13, 2018 | Fishing, Hiking, Paxis Pack, Photography, Travel
The distinct Madrona tree grows mainly on the West Coast and was the inspiration behind one of our new Twin Lakes colors.Native to the Northwest coastal regions of North America, the Madrona tree doesn’t like being fussed over. They can also withstand abusive winds...
Oct 11, 2018 | Hiking, Paxis Pack, Photography, Travel
In late September we headed over to China to do some final approvals on the Paxis Twin Lakes backpack. China, an extremely interesting country with a somewhat complicated history, proved to be filled with productive days and plenty adventure. Firstly, we spent a full...
Jun 21, 2018 | Hiking, Travel
A day hike in Lime Kiln Point State Park is perfect for exploring the history of the San Juan Islands. Lime Kiln Point State Park is a day hike that offers amazing views and lots of local history. The hiking trails are relatively short but can be extended by...
Apr 16, 2017 | Photography, Travel
Photography Travel Equipment Emmy Award winning cameraman and wildlife photographer, Mark Thorpe, gives his advice on the best photography travel equipment.When traveling I tend to have some form of camera always available. It may not always be a full sensor DSLR (due...
Feb 19, 2017 | Photography, Travel
Paxis Packing Around The World Whether fishing, exploring, or concert going, this traveler explains where he goes and why he always takes his Paxis backpack. Most people know me for my fishing stories, traveling from lake to lake and sharing those experiences with the...
Mar 10, 2016 | Paxis Pack
The Anatomy of a Paxis Backpack Introducing the Innovative New Paxis BackpackWhen our co-founder, Paul Vierthaler, first came up with the idea that would eventually become the Paxis backpack, he was simply trying to solve a problem. While many great innovators build...