# MAAK®

> MAAK is a Santa Barbara-area hardware brand that turns technology developed for frontline personnel into modular power, protective cases, mounts, cables, and carry gear for outdoor users. Its core idea is an ecosystem rather than a pile of accessories: the rugged Scout battery, Forge device cases, Chest Mount, vehicle and body mounts, and free 3D-printable modules are designed to connect. The parent company, Bunker Supply, gives MAAK a field-tested starting point; a $101,486 Kickstarter for Scout supplied early consumer validation.

- **Founded:** 2024
- **Headquarters:** Santa Barbara, United States
- **Founders:** Ryan Olson (Co-Founder and CEO), Marco Vanella (Co-Founder and CPO/CMO), Jared Naito (Co-Founder and CTO)
- **Team size:** 2-10 employees publicly listed; supplied company data reports 10
- **Products:** Scout Battery, Forge Cases, Chest Mount, Vehicle and body mounts, Locking cables and adapters
- **Notable:** Raised $101,486 from 568 backers in a 30-day Kickstarter campaign against a $5,000 goal., Reached full Kickstarter funding in under one hour and finished at 2,030% of goal according to BackerTracker., Registered the MAAK trademark in August 2024, with first commercial use recorded in January 2024.

## Products & services

- **Scout Battery** — A 10,000mAh, IP67-rated modular power bank with 75W total output, two USB-C ports, Qi2 wireless charging, mounting capability, and an included Adventure Clip.
- **Forge Cases** — Rugged, MIL-STD-810H drop-tested phone and tablet cases designed to accept multiple MAAK accessories and mounts.
- **Chest Mount** — A MOLLE-compatible, adjustable device platform that integrates Forge cases, Scout power, locking cables, and swappable field modules.
- **Vehicle and body mounts** — Mounting hardware for positioning Forge-protected devices on vehicles, belts, packs, and other working surfaces.
- **Locking cables and adapters** — Ruggedized power and data connections plus clips, plates, straps, and adapters that extend the ecosystem.
- **Terra Pouch** — A modular everyday-carry pouch aimed at organizing daily technology and off-grid gear.
- **Open Source Field Modules** — Free downloadable files for 3D-printable items including an ID wallet, universal plate, storage box, and Scout-to-GoPro adapter.

## Achievements

- Raised $101,486 from 568 backers in a 30-day Kickstarter campaign against a $5,000 goal.
- Reached full Kickstarter funding in under one hour and finished at 2,030% of goal according to BackerTracker.
- Registered the MAAK trademark in August 2024, with first commercial use recorded in January 2024.
- Moved from a frontline-focused product line into an active consumer storefront spanning power, cases, mounts, cables, pouches, and accessories.
- Opened part of the ecosystem through free downloadable 3D-printable Field Modules.
- Scout received coverage from Acquire, The Coolector, Bless This Stuff, CrowdCrux, and defense publication Janes.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — MAAK's current storefront lists Forge cases for Samsung S26 devices and expands the catalog across consumer, outdoor, and tactical collections.
- **2026-07** — MAAK introduced the Terra Pouch and promoted it as a modular bridge between everyday carry and off-grid loadouts.
- **2026-07** — The company released an initial group of free 3D-printable modules for the Chest Mount and Scout ecosystem.
- **2026-03** — Bunker Supply presented the Scout battery module at the Future Soldier Technology conference in London; Janes reported its role in reducing cables and separate power hardware.
- **2025-03** — The Scout Kickstarter closed with $101,486 from 568 backers, about 20 times its $5,000 goal.

## Links

- Website: https://www.maakgear.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/maakgear
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@maakgear
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maakgear/
- Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/p/MAAK-Outdoor-61564734915125/

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Last updated: 2026-08-20