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Peak Design was founded in 2010 Peter Dering. Having always imagined himself as an inventor, Dering decided to pursue a major in civil engineering at the University of Wisconsin—Madison. While studying he stashed the dreams of becoming an inventor in the back of his mind for a time.
At age 25 Peter took a 4-month trip around the world exploring parts of Southeast Asia and India with a backpack strapped to his back On his trip, he learned that carrying large camera around is actually a real pain in the ass. When he returned to his San Francisco apartment and did what any responsible person would: quit his job and spent 10 months designing a device that would make carrying and using a camera an absolute joy.
Instead of looking for big outside investors, Pete put his new invention (dubbed Capture) on a fledgling website called Kickstarter and asked adventurous photographers like himself to take a chance on the little product. It was an enormous success, and Peak Design has been riding that wave of enthusiasm for smart design and delightful carry solutions ever since.
There are 5 core categories of Peak Design products currently available. The largest of which is Everyday & Travel Bags, consisting of Backpacks and Messenger bags and smaller [Sling and Tote](Slings & Totes) style bags. Peak Designs next largest category is Bag Accessories which includes Totes, wash pouches and covers . Peak Design also offer a highly engineered tripod system available in 2 types. The Lightweight super strong Carbon Fibre Travel Tripod and the durable Aluminum Travel Tripod .
More recently Peak Design has started offering a range of clever and unique Mobile Accessories including phone case, stands and mounts.
Peak Design products are available in New Zealand and Australia from Rubber Monkey