Passing The Torch

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Passing The Torch

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Aug 11, 2020

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After a lifetime of outdoor adventures leading to multiple industry firsts in comfort and longevity in the backcountry, Patrick Smith finally found worthy successors to carry on the torch of Kifaru. Truly a bittersweet moment in the lives of Patrick and Sarah Smith, who built two companies, MountainSmith from their garage, and Kifaru for serious backcountry hunters. May we all learn from Patrick's wisdom and carry on producing gear worthy of the Kifaru brand.
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