Zack Helminiak

It all started with a road trip in a ’98 Subaru Outback—three friends, too much gear, and not enough space. That’s when the idea hit: if we had less stuff, we’d have more room for adventure. That mindset shaped everything. We launched Nomadix in 2014 to create versatile, high-quality gear from certified post-consumer recycled materials—no virgin plastic, no waste. Our first product was The Only Towel You Need®, and from there, the mission grew. Today, we’re Climate Neutral Certified and donate 1% of sales—not just profits—to environmental causes. Every product we make is designed to help people own less and do more—with purpose, performance, and planet in mind. #OwnLessDoMore