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Project SW/TCH System
Carry less. Do more outside. SW/TCH turns the poles you already carry into the structural foundation for camp comfort, lighting, creative tools, and backcountry utility.
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Join the launch list for VIP reservation access, founder updates, and first notice when Kickstarter opens.
Limited initial production run
Exclusive early pricing
Be among the first to experience the poles that are about to change the game.
Limited initial production run
Exclusive early pricing
Traditional gear (even ultralight) forces a compromise because it is single purpose.
Bring the chair. Bring the table. Bring the tripod. Bring the light. Pay for it every step of the way with a heavy pack.
Sit on a rock. Eat off your lap. Fumble with a headlamp. Save weight on the trail, but lose the experience at camp.
Traditional gear (even ultralight) forces a compromise because it is single purpose.
Bring the chair. Bring the table. Bring the tripod. Bring the light. Pay for it every step of the way with a heavy pack.
Sit on a rock. Eat off your lap. Fumble with a headlamp. Save weight on the trail, but lose the experience at camp.
Traditional gear (even ultralight) forces a compromise because it is single purpose.
Bring the chair. Bring the table. Bring the tripod. Bring the light. Pay for it every step of the way with a heavy pack.
Sit on a rock. Eat off your lap. Fumble with a headlamp. Save weight on the trail, but lose the experience at camp.
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The Design Philosophy
You shouldn't have to choose between a light pack and a comfortable camp. Traditional gear is built in silos, forcing you to carry a separate frame for every tool. SW/TCH collapses those silos by using your trekking poles as the structural foundation for your entire camp.
Achieve a 30–70% reduction in total gear volume, freeing up massive space in your pack.
Reduce pack weight by 45–65% by eliminating dedicated frames for chairs, tables, and tents.
The "1lb = 2 Minute" Rule: Save pounds of pack weight in exchange for just seconds of setup friction.
Separate gear
Every comfort item brings its own structure. You carry the chair frame, table legs, tripod, and light even though your poles already contain the strongest structure in the kit.
Integrated efficiency
If you already carry poles, SW/TCH turns them into the platform. Add lightweight attachments only when they unlock real camp comfort, safety, or creative utility.
Vertical load capacity
Lighter than a coffee
Dust and water sealed
Average pack volume saved
Vertical load capacity
Lighter than a coffee
Dust and water sealed
Average pack volume saved
Vertical load capacity
Lighter than a coffee
Dust and water sealed
Average pack volume saved
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The Conversions
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Poles
Leave the heavy, dedicated chair frames at home. By utilizing your trekking pole as the structural spine, you get a full-backrest camp chair that sets up in seconds and weighs a fraction of the competition
Fast Setup
Transitions from a hiking pole to a chair in under 45 seconds
Heavy-Duty Capacity
The tensioned fabric seat and hub system is rated for a 250lb static load
Massive Weight Savings
Pack 40% less weight than carrying traditional poles plus a standard ultralight chair
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Poles
Leave the heavy, dedicated chair frames at home. By utilizing your trekking pole as the structural spine, you get a full-backrest camp chair that sets up in seconds and weighs a fraction of the competition
Fast Setup
Transitions from a hiking pole to a chair in under 45 seconds
Heavy-Duty Capacity
The tensioned fabric seat and hub system is rated for a 250lb static load
Massive Weight Savings
Pack 40% less weight than carrying traditional poles plus a standard ultralight chair
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Poles
Leave the heavy, dedicated chair frames at home. By utilizing your trekking pole as the structural spine, you get a full-backrest camp chair that sets up in seconds and weighs a fraction of the competition
Fast Setup
Transitions from a hiking pole to a chair in under 45 seconds
Heavy-Duty Capacity
The tensioned fabric seat and hub system is rated for a 250lb static load
Massive Weight Savings
Pack 40% less weight than carrying traditional poles plus a standard ultralight chair
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Power Handle
Built directly into the ergonomic cork grip is an expedition-grade power bank. Charge your smartphone on the trail, or use it to drive active SW/TCH modules like our high-output Light Sleeve
Removable Power
Features a rechargeable 4000mAh Li-ion battery (21700 cell) that can be easily swapped in the field
2-Way USB-C
Charge the pole at home, or plug in a cable to charge your personal electronics on the go
Sheddable Weight
Leave the battery at basecamp for fast, ultralight summit pushes where every gram counts
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Power Handle
Built directly into the ergonomic cork grip is an expedition-grade power bank. Charge your smartphone on the trail, or use it to drive active SW/TCH modules like our high-output Light Sleeve
Removable Power
Features a rechargeable 4000mAh Li-ion battery (21700 cell) that can be easily swapped in the field
2-Way USB-C
Charge the pole at home, or plug in a cable to charge your personal electronics on the go
Sheddable Weight
Leave the battery at basecamp for fast, ultralight summit pushes where every gram counts
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Power Handle
Built directly into the ergonomic cork grip is an expedition-grade power bank. Charge your smartphone on the trail, or use it to drive active SW/TCH modules like our high-output Light Sleeve
Removable Power
Features a rechargeable 4000mAh Li-ion battery (21700 cell) that can be easily swapped in the field
2-Way USB-C
Charge the pole at home, or plug in a cable to charge your personal electronics on the go
Sheddable Weight
Leave the battery at basecamp for fast, ultralight summit pushes where every gram counts
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Light
Headlamps flatten the trail. Lowering your light source creates shadows and contrast, instantly revealing roots and tripping hazards. Slide the Light Sleeve over your pole for safer night hikes and brilliant ambient camp lighting
High Output
Delivers 350 lumens of constant, piercing light
All-Night Endurance
Runs for up to 7.5 hours powered by the handle's integrated battery
Instant On
Slides onto the pole and connects to power in under 1 second
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Light
Headlamps flatten the trail. Lowering your light source creates shadows and contrast, instantly revealing roots and tripping hazards. Slide the Light Sleeve over your pole for safer night hikes and brilliant ambient camp lighting
High Output
Delivers 350 lumens of constant, piercing light
All-Night Endurance
Runs for up to 7.5 hours powered by the handle's integrated battery
Instant On
Slides onto the pole and connects to power in under 1 second
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Light
Headlamps flatten the trail. Lowering your light source creates shadows and contrast, instantly revealing roots and tripping hazards. Slide the Light Sleeve over your pole for safer night hikes and brilliant ambient camp lighting
High Output
Delivers 350 lumens of constant, piercing light
All-Night Endurance
Runs for up to 7.5 hours powered by the handle's integrated battery
Instant On
Slides onto the pole and connects to power in under 1 second
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Chair
A modular system is only as good as its foundation. Project SW/TCH is designed to be the strongest, most reliable trekking pole on the market before it ever becomes a chair or tripod. The removable carbide tip and handle cap reveal hidden universal threads, turning your pole into an instant mounting platform
Hybrid Spine
High-modulus carbon fiber upper and 7075-aluminum lower construction. Light where it swings. Strong where it hits
Extreme Strength
Lab-tested to withstand 250+ lbs of vertical load while weighing less than 250g
Universal Interface
Hidden 1/4"-20 mounts at the top and bottom seamlessly connect to existing photo and outdoor gear
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Chair
A modular system is only as good as its foundation. Project SW/TCH is designed to be the strongest, most reliable trekking pole on the market before it ever becomes a chair or tripod. The removable carbide tip and handle cap reveal hidden universal threads, turning your pole into an instant mounting platform
Hybrid Spine
High-modulus carbon fiber upper and 7075-aluminum lower construction. Light where it swings. Strong where it hits
Extreme Strength
Lab-tested to withstand 250+ lbs of vertical load while weighing less than 250g
Universal Interface
Hidden 1/4"-20 mounts at the top and bottom seamlessly connect to existing photo and outdoor gear
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Chair
A modular system is only as good as its foundation. Project SW/TCH is designed to be the strongest, most reliable trekking pole on the market before it ever becomes a chair or tripod. The removable carbide tip and handle cap reveal hidden universal threads, turning your pole into an instant mounting platform
Hybrid Spine
High-modulus carbon fiber upper and 7075-aluminum lower construction. Light where it swings. Strong where it hits
Extreme Strength
Lab-tested to withstand 250+ lbs of vertical load while weighing less than 250g
Universal Interface
Hidden 1/4"-20 mounts at the top and bottom seamlessly connect to existing photo and outdoor gear
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Table
Eat off a table, not your lap. Engineered for backcountry chefs, this attachment creates a highly stable, flat surface perfect for balancing stoves, prepping food, or playing cards
Rock Solid
High-modulus carbon fiber upper and 7075-aluminum lower construction. Light where it swings. Strong where it hits
Lightning Fast
Lab-tested to withstand 250+ lbs of vertical load while weighing less than 250g
Space Efficient
Rolls up tight, saving up to 35% of the weight and volume of traditional camp tables
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Table
Eat off a table, not your lap. Engineered for backcountry chefs, this attachment creates a highly stable, flat surface perfect for balancing stoves, prepping food, or playing cards
Rock Solid
High-modulus carbon fiber upper and 7075-aluminum lower construction. Light where it swings. Strong where it hits
Lightning Fast
Lab-tested to withstand 250+ lbs of vertical load while weighing less than 250g
Space Efficient
Rolls up tight, saving up to 35% of the weight and volume of traditional camp tables
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Table
Eat off a table, not your lap. Engineered for backcountry chefs, this attachment creates a highly stable, flat surface perfect for balancing stoves, prepping food, or playing cards
Rock Solid
High-modulus carbon fiber upper and 7075-aluminum lower construction. Light where it swings. Strong where it hits
Lightning Fast
Lab-tested to withstand 250+ lbs of vertical load while weighing less than 250g
Space Efficient
Rolls up tight, saving up to 35% of the weight and volume of traditional camp tables
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Fishing Pole
Cast a line into remote alpine tarns without the heavy tax of a dedicated rod tube. The fishing conversion kit adds mere grams to your pack while delivering real angling performance
Interoperable Reel Seat
An adjustable adapter that securely accepts both spinning and fly reels
Sensitive Action
Features a flexible, 3-piece fiberglass tip for excellent strike detection
Ultralight Addition
Leaves the bulk behind by utilizing the carbon-fiber trekking pole as the rod's rigid base
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Fishing Pole
Cast a line into remote alpine tarns without the heavy tax of a dedicated rod tube. The fishing conversion kit adds mere grams to your pack while delivering real angling performance
Interoperable Reel Seat
An adjustable adapter that securely accepts both spinning and fly reels
Sensitive Action
Features a flexible, 3-piece fiberglass tip for excellent strike detection
Ultralight Addition
Leaves the bulk behind by utilizing the carbon-fiber trekking pole as the rod's rigid base
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Fishing Pole
Cast a line into remote alpine tarns without the heavy tax of a dedicated rod tube. The fishing conversion kit adds mere grams to your pack while delivering real angling performance
Interoperable Reel Seat
An adjustable adapter that securely accepts both spinning and fly reels
Sensitive Action
Features a flexible, 3-piece fiberglass tip for excellent strike detection
Ultralight Addition
Leaves the bulk behind by utilizing the carbon-fiber trekking pole as the rod's rigid base
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Mini Tripod
Stop hauling heavy camera tripods into the backcountry. Our collapsible mini-tripod base attaches instantly to the bottom of the pole, creating an extendable, rock-solid foundation for capturing the perfect shot
Reversible Quick-Connects
Swap between the hiking tip and the tripod base in seconds
Limitless Angles
Combine with the top 1/4"-20 thread to use as a massive selfie stick, monopod, or towering tripod
Universal Compatibility
Ready to mount DSLR ball-heads, action cameras, or smartphone clamps right out of the box bulk behind by utilizing the carbon-fiber trekking pole as the rod's rigid baseonnects to power in under 1 second
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Mini Tripod
Stop hauling heavy camera tripods into the backcountry. Our collapsible mini-tripod base attaches instantly to the bottom of the pole, creating an extendable, rock-solid foundation for capturing the perfect shot
Reversible Quick-Connects
Swap between the hiking tip and the tripod base in seconds
Limitless Angles
Combine with the top 1/4"-20 thread to use as a massive selfie stick, monopod, or towering tripod
Universal Compatibility
Ready to mount DSLR ball-heads, action cameras, or smartphone clamps right out of the box bulk behind by utilizing the carbon-fiber trekking pole as the rod's rigid baseonnects to power in under 1 second
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Mini Tripod
Stop hauling heavy camera tripods into the backcountry. Our collapsible mini-tripod base attaches instantly to the bottom of the pole, creating an extendable, rock-solid foundation for capturing the perfect shot
Reversible Quick-Connects
Swap between the hiking tip and the tripod base in seconds
Limitless Angles
Combine with the top 1/4"-20 thread to use as a massive selfie stick, monopod, or towering tripod
Universal Compatibility
Ready to mount DSLR ball-heads, action cameras, or smartphone clamps right out of the box bulk behind by utilizing the carbon-fiber trekking pole as the rod's rigid baseonnects to power in under 1 second
— Beta Tester: PCT Thru-Hiker
— Beta Tester: Mountaineer
— Beta Tester: Ultralight Enthusiast
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We've got exciting things coming, and initial production will be limited.
We've got exciting things coming, and initial production will be limited.
We've got exciting things coming, and initial production will be limited.
