🎙️ Beyond the Trailhead Podcast

Guest: Scott Jensen — Founder & CEO of Near Zero

Join us for a deep and inspiring conversation with Scott Jensen, the creator and CEO of Near Zero, a company on a mission to make lightweight, high-quality backpacking gear more accessible and user-friendly.

In this episode, we dive into Scott’s outdoor roots, how the famous DEAN backpack came to life, and what it takes to grow a gear brand that truly serves the hiking community. We’ll also talk about Near Zero’s new rental program, their latest product updates, and the future of ultralight adventure gear.

Whether you’re a seasoned thru-hiker, weekend backpacker, or just curious about the business of outdoor gear — this episode is packed with insights and stories you won’t want to miss.

🔗 Connect with Near Zero

🌐 Website: https://nearzero.co

📖 About: https://nearzero.co/pages/about

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nearzero_outdoors

📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nearzerogear

▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nearzero_outdoors

💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/near-zero

✅ Don’t forget to:

• Drop a comment — what part of Scott’s journey inspired you?

• Share this with your trail-partner or hiking group

Thanks for tuning in — let’s go beyond the trailhead!

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