AllGear Digital, a publisher of outdoor and active-lifestyle media brands, added Pack Hacker to its network, which includes GearJunkie, Switchback Travel, The Intertia, BikeRumor, iRunFar, and Explorer’s Web. Terms were not disclosed.
Tom Wahlin, a former tech-industry designer passionate about travel, founded Pack Hacker in 2017. Headquartered in Detroit, MI, Pack Hacker leverages various digital media to test and review gear and create guides, packing lists, videos, and other content to help consumers travel more efficiently.
“This is an exciting day for the Pack Hacker Team,” said Wahlin. “Joining AllGear Digital means partnering with a team of like-minded subject-matter experts and gaining access to a sophisticated infrastructure to help us grow our reach and impact.”
Wahlin will continue as general manager and editor-in-chief of packhacker.com, along with the editorial team.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Pack Hacker to AllGear Digital,” said Eric Phung, CEO of AllGear Digital. “Pack Hacker is a trusted authority for millions of readers looking to find the right travel gear. With Pack Hacker, we continue to execute our strategy of acquiring category-leading brands that provide passionate audiences with the information they need to get the most out of their adventures.”
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