YAMA Labs is back!

This is where I feature design projects, make early releases available, solicit ideas, and present testing opportunities.

Active Projects

These are some of the projects that are currently on the design table. Click on a project to learn more and see if any early releases are available.

DCF Bivy

Testing 0.67 oz DCF for the Bivy floor


Cirriform Bug Skirt Mod

A Cirriform Tarp with perimeter bug netting.

Cirriform SW

A single-wall version of the Cirriform

Standby Projects

These projects are at varying stages of development but are currently on the sideline waiting their turn at the design table.

Cirriform Bug Skirt & Floor Combo

Designing a simple floor/groundsheet to work with the Bug Skirt in development for the Cirriform.

Wiggle Pack - stay tuned

A hip pack that integrates with The Shrike pack.

The Wren - stay tuned

A simple back sleeve with shoulder straps from The Shrike & Sassafras packs

Microburst PonchoTent - stay tuned

Bringing back the idea that started YAMA. A poncho that also serves as a double-wall shelter.


DCF Pogies - stay tuned

A DCF version of our rain pogies


Tour Divide Project

Ever since riding my UNICYCLE from Banff, Canada to the Mexican border in 2012, I've dreamt of racing the route on two wheels.  Join me as I prepare my gear for the 2026 Tour Divide, an annual race of the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route!

Featured TD Projects

These are some of the projects that are currently on the design table. Click on a project to learn more and see if any early releases are available.

TD Shelter

A super minimal shelter for the Tour Divide and FKT minded trips.

Quilt - stay tuned

A MYOG style project! 

(not intended to become future product)

Insulated Pogies

Drop bar pogies so my hands won't be so numb that I can't open my snacks.

(not intended to become future product)

Bike Bags - stay tuned

A set of custom bike bags for bikepack racing that allow for an 'on-bike' gravity water filtration system.

(not intended to become future product)

Vest pack - stay tuned

Same as the Wren pack above.  A simple sleeve on the back with Shrike/Sassafras straps up front.

Apparel - stay tuned

I am experimenting with making alpha direct layers, wind jackets, & rain jackets.

(not intended to become future product)

What do you think?

I'd love to hear your ideas and thoughts on what's in the works! Please see the specific project pages to leave feedback!

General Survey

Want to test gear?

Thank you for your interest in helping evolve YAMA gear!

When available, most items in development are offered at a discounted price in exchange for feedback. This helps cover costs and advance the designs much faster than I might otherwise be able to as a small (usually solo) opperation making most of the gear myself. For these testing opportunities, please see the individual project pages.

I also keep some test gear in rotation, passing it from one tester's trip to another. Preference is usually given to customers and testers who have previously provided constructive feedback. If you're interested in participating in this program, please fill out the form linked below.

Gear testing application