Enlightened Equipment CEO Chris Schawlow | Beyond the Trailhead Podcast Ep. 27
What does it take to build one of the most recognized brands on trail?
In this episode of Beyond the Trailhead, we sit down with Chris Schabow, CEO of Enlightened Equipment, to talk about the real story behind the brand… and the journey that almost didn’t happen.
From sewing gear in a basement…
To quitting a stable career…
To helping lead one of the most trusted ultralight brands in the world…
Chris shares the ups, the risks, and the moments that changed everything.
We also dive into:
• How Enlightened Equipment actually started
• Why quilts changed backpacking forever
• The real challenges…
The skinny
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