Tierra del Fuego, 1977. Tom was dropping out of high school, so the obvious thing to do was for he and his dad to take off for South America. Yes, that's a "60/40" mountain parka, made by Tom.

1977

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Tierra del Fuego, 1977. Tom was dropping out of high school, so the obvious thing to do was for he and his dad to take off for South America.

Yes, that's a "60/40" mountain parka, made by Tom.

Tom in one of the down jackets he designed and made, circa 1977.

1977

Tom on a solo backpacking trip in the back country of Yosemite, 1977. The pack hiding behind him was built by Tom for a classic Kelty external frame called the Massif.

1977