
Beyond the Trailhead Podcast Ep. 18 | Leichtmut Creator & Owner Jacob Muth
In this episode of Beyond the Trailhead, Craig sits down with Jacob Muth, founder of Leichtmut, a small but innovative brand creating ultralight camera bags for hikers and outdoor photographers.
Jacob shares how frustration with heavy camera carry systems and wet gear on trail pushed him to start designing his own solutions. What began as a MYOG (Make Your Own Gear) hobby turned into a real business focused on ultralight, waterproof, and quick-access camera bags for people who refuse to leave their camera behind.
We dive into:
📸 Why most camera bags fail on trail
💧 How Jacob designed a…
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