Near Zero Outdoor Gear

Near Zero, home of THE DEAN, specializes in bundled lightweight outdoor backpacking gear designed to give everyone the confidence to Get Out & Go.

THE DEAN™, named after owner Scott Jensen’s late father, not only honors his father’s passion for the outdoors, but has been a labor of love for Scott in his quest to make getting into nature accessible to anyone with the desire. His goal? To make quality, lightweight, and affordable gear to help others enjoy the healing and calming influences of nature as much as he does. Scott proudly offers THE DEAN™ as a stand-alone pack or as a bundle with all the necessary backpacking essentials, giving even novice hikers the confidence to Get Out and Go. 

Near Zero’s gear is so lightweight that getting far into nature has never been easier. From independent toddlers to adventurous retirees and everyone in between, no one should be sidelined from getting into nature.

With Near Zero, it’s never been so easy to Get Out and Go.