What is a YAK?

What is a YAK?

The YAK is your complete essential gear kit for youth in 5th through 12th grade participating in outdoor and adventure based programs. 

To a program the YAK is your customized gear bundle that ensures participants are prepared.  HMWOutdoors collaborates with , and customizes the YAK to meet your exacting standards.  HMWOutdoors can add and remove items as necessary for your program.   Does your program call for 100’ of paracord instead of 50’, done.  Does your program want to have a co-branded pack, done.  What about a 0° F sleeping bag instead of the standard 25° F, done.   When you partner with us you ensure your participants are prepared.

To a Parent the YAK is a convenience and the only "all in one kit" of essential gear for your student in 5th through 12th grade.  The YAK includes ALL the essential gear needed for your student to enjoy camping, scouting, backpacking, thru hiking, and adventure camp in one kit.  We looked at gear list from many different camps, scouting list, and school outdoor education programs.   We your buy the YAK you have the most comprehensive list of essential gear in one kit,  so your student will have what they need and you don’t have to go shopping from store to store.