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WILDERNESS EXPERIENCE

Created by Icon Originals LLC

Wilderness Experience was founded in 1971, but by the 1990s had disappeared from the market. In 2018 Jim Thomsen, one of the original founders and president from 1971-1983, purchased the trademark and re launched the company. One of the first products available is The Klettersack, one of the best selling and most copied backpacks over the past 40 years.

Latest Updates from Our Project:

200+ Backers! Wow!
almost 5 years ago – Mon, May 27, 2019 at 07:19:24 PM

We just topped 200 backers! Fantastic!  Production is scheduled and we will meet (or beat) our estimated shipping dates.

There are still some Early Bird deals for packages.  Take a look.

The campaign will continue until June 30, 2019.  This allow us to do presentations at the major trade organization show, The Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in Denver from June 18 to June 20.  If you will be attending, I would love to meet you....just let me know.  And thanks again! Jim Thomsen

I would also appreciate it if you shared this with your friends.  Thanks!

 http://bit.ly/KickstarterKlettersack

Thank you! To all our supporters, thank you for your interest and support for The Original Klettersack!
almost 5 years ago – Fri, May 17, 2019 at 08:26:34 PM

I’ve talked with the factory and we are a GO for production! We planned our delivery very conservatively and will try to move it up sooner (so you can have more summer months to use your new pack!) As a Stretch Goal, we will be able to meet all orders for any of the remaining quantities, so tell your friends. At the close of the Campaign you will still have a chance to add any of the smaller items. Thank you again for your incredible response and support, It really makes me excited for the potential. Jim Thomsen Wilderness Experience co-founder.

GOAL!!
almost 5 years ago – Wed, May 15, 2019 at 11:55:20 PM

One week and a day and we reached our goal. The project is on...the factory is ready. Thank to everyone for the support!!

Wow! Thank you. We are almost 50% funded in the first 24 hours!
almost 5 years ago – Sun, May 12, 2019 at 11:04:43 AM

Thanks to all our backers. I really appreciate your interest, support and confidence in this project. It's been a big project, bringing together the original pattern, sourcing the Cordura fabric and hardware and finding a factory that can make these to the same high standards that were so important to us in the 1970s.

With this great start I know we are going to be successful and I can't wait to get my own brand new Klettersack!

A question has come up a few times about color selection.  Your pledge on Kickstarter is for the item only. Once the campaign ends you will receive a questionnaire, asking for your color preference (Royal Blue, Rust, Navy Blue) or size for T-Shirts and for your delivery address.

Thank you again for your support!

Jim Thomsen