Our story
Founder Patrick Nolan
- U.S. Naval Academy 2012–2016
- U.S. Marine Corps 2016–2023; served 7 years as an intelligence officer
- Notable outdoor expeditions include three weeks in eastern Alaska, overnights in 4 national parks, and many military exercises
Born in the field
The system was originally developed as overhead camouflage and concealment, because battlefield study showed the danger thermal-camera drones pose to people on the ground. Designing a portable, rapidly deployed overhead shelter revealed a lightweight rain shelter that covers hikers and campers while moving, sitting, or lying down.
The team behind it
Rapid Outdoor Company
A North Carolina Business
Inventing and selling multi-functional, cost-effective outdoor gear
The Bolt Group, Inc.
Design partner
Industrial design firm, 40 years of experience
