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🎙️ Welcome to Episode 24 of the Nomads Nation Podcast!

In this episode, I sit down with Alpaka co-founders to explore the story behind one of the fastest-growing carry brands in the industry. From launching with a Kickstarter campaign to owning their factory, hardware, and even developing their own fabrics, they break down how Alpaka built a business around controlling its entire supply chain.

We also dive into why they created Maglock hardware, the challenges of manufacturing at scale, the evolution of Axoflux fabrics, and how owning production helps Alpaka move faster than most brands in today's rapidly changing market. If you're interested in backpacks, product design, manufacturing, or building a gear brand, this episode is packed with behind-the-scenes insights. 🎒🔥

00:00 - Introduction
03:27 - How Alpaka Started
06:31 - Building the First Backpack
10:00 - Kickstarter Lessons
12:59 - Scaling Beyond Kickstarter
15:23 - Why Own the Supply Chain?
17:42 - The Story Behind MagLockz
20:39 - Owning Their Factory
23:28 - Shipping Strategy Evolution
28:54 - The Future of Retail
31:45 - Creating Axoflux Fabrics
35:20 - What's Next for Alpaka
37:50 - Upcoming Products
38:56 - Final Thoughts

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