Technical apparel and load-carry consultant
Better products begin with understanding the body.
I design technical bags and apparel, built around movement, load and heat.
Bags and apparel are often developed as separate systems, but their performance is closely connected when worn together. Movement, load and heat create interactions that need to be considered across the whole product.
I work to define how the product should behave as a system and build that into the design from the start.
I work from concept through to specification and development, producing designs that can be taken into production without losing intent.
12+ years in technical apparel and load-carry.
Multi ISPO award-winning work.
Projects
Fast Hike
Consistent load stability, from empty to full.
In hiking and running, load instability is amplified as packs become fuller, with weight shifting away from the body under movement, creating bounce and chafe.
This system uses an integrated compression system that pulls the load directly to the body, maintaining a consistent, body-hugging profile regardless of volume.
The result is a reduced bounce and stable carry across both minimal and fully loaded states.
Hyper 100
ISPO Award Winner
The world’s lightest 3-layer waterproof, designed without compromising fit or freedom of movement.
Reducing a waterproof shell to under 100g typically compromises structure and mobility. The Hyper 100 was designed to avoid that trade-off by starting in motion. The pattern was developed with the body in an active position, arms raised, and working back from there.
This approach allows the jacket to move naturally with the body, avoiding the restriction typical of lightweight waterproof shells, while maintaining full performance.
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Freeflow
ISPO Award Winner
Rethinking airflow and load transfer in backpack design.
Freeflow was developed to address the gap between suspended airflow systems and close-to-back carry.
The project investigated how a suspended back system could maintain ventilation while bringing the load closer to the body and improving the relationship between the pack, lower back and pelvis.
The resulting architecture combined a suspended frame with custom 3D-printed lumbar pads, exploring how localised support and load transfer could be used to balance ventilation, stability and freedom of movement.
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Changtse
Managing heat and moisture under high-output alpine movement.
Waterproof shells force a trade-off between breathability, durability, and fit. In fast and light alpinism, that trade-off becomes critical under sustained effort.
This system applies body mapping research to drive fabric placement - breathable membranes in high heat zones, more durable constructions where abrasion is highest, and stretch waterproof panels at the hem and cuffs for a closer, adaptive fit across different body shapes. A proprietary back vent promotes convective airflow, clearing moisture far more effectively than membrane breathability alone.
What I offer
I support brands at various stages of product development, from defining new product opportunities through to resolving technical challenges in existing designs.
My work combines research, product architecture and practical development knowledge to help teams make better decisions around fit, movement, load carriage, materials and construction. Depending on the project, that might mean leading a concept, reviewing an existing product, or providing specialist support through development and factory handover.
I typically support brands with:
Product research and opportunity definition
Concept development and system architecture
Fit, movement and load-carriage optimisation
Technical product and category reviews
Materials and construction development
Prototype assessment and development support
Available for project-based and retained consultancy engagements.