Outdoor Equipment Supplier, LLC

My name is Brian MacMillin, and I am 20 years old and currently attending the University of Rochester at Rochester, New York, where I am pursuing a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. Taking 21 credits worth of college courses up at Rochester, including (currently) Fluid Dynamics, Computational Methods with Programming, Material Science and German 111 and more takes quite a bit of time, and thus most of my time is spent trying to keep my GPA up where I would like it to be. I also spend much of my time practicing and playing saxophone and piano, and hope to have a German minor in addition to my engineering major.

Being so involved in school in no way means that I will be stopping production of tarps, stoves or accessories!

I began OES making alcohol stoves for eBay, but soon found myself interested in using silnylon to construct sturdy and better made silnylon tarps than were currently available at the time. It all began with some black 1.9oz poly coated fabric from which the first hexagonal prototype hammock fly was constructed, and I then used for about 3 weeks worth of trips. I then discovered silnylon (after baking at night under a heavy, black tarp), and I was amazed at how much lighter and more flexible it was in terms of tarp setups! The MacCat line of tarps was developed soon after, and I have been improving my products ever since! I started OutdoorEquipmentSupplier.com in October of 2004, and have developed it into what it is today.

As of January 1, 2008, I am now the owner and president of Outdoor Equipment Supplier, LLC, still committed to bringing you the best ultralight gear available on the market.

The first weekend in October 2008 introduced a brand new website to this URL and with it some beautiful new features and usability.

I am constantly looking for new fabrics, techniques, and approaches to manufacture the best and lightest gear available.

I am an Eagle Scout (class of '05) with a Bronze Palm. I have been an Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, Quartermaster, and Troop Guide. Scouts helped to solidify my love of hiking and backpacking (and also going lightweight!), and has been a great leadership experience for me.

Keeping my GPA up, participating in University activites, and staying active outdoors makes keeping OES updated and getting orders out on time has been a cross between a nightmare and an experience that I would repeat over and over again. I very much enjoy what I do, and helping people to get what they want in a tarp or other piece of gear is a challenge that I welcome. I try and check my email several times a day, so send me one and see if I can help you get what you need in a tarp!

Warrantee

I stand behind all of my products. I offer a 6 month guarantee on all items, in which I will repair/replace, at my discretion, any item which has a manufacturing flaw. I very carefully inspect each item both during and after construction, and hold very high standards for the quality of gear that I ship out. Damage caused by misuse, negligence, or other unacceptable treatment of gear is not covered under this warrantee. Repairs due to wear and tear or other damages not related to manufacturing defects can be repaired at a reasonable rate. Please email me for details and price quotes.

In addition, I provide email support 7 days a week. If you ever have any questions, comments, or concerns with your gear, please do not hesitate to email me.

 

Disclaimer

Backpacking involves serious dangers such as (but not limited to) injury, death, impairment of one’s self or others, damage or destruction of property, and emotional trauma. All backpacking equipment may create a potentially hazardous condition for the user. By purchasing any equipment, it is assumed by Seller that the Buyer has completely read any included instructions and will follow safe operating procedures and exercise common sense in the use of any equipment purchased. Seller (OutdoorEquipmentSupplier LLC) assumes no responsibility for the condition and operation of any equipment by Buyer. Buyer assumes all responsibility for the use of this equipment. Buyer assumes all risk of loss and injury and will hold seller harmless. Buyer represents that no reliance is made upon any act or conduct of the Seller.