OPSG Focus & Mission
Opossum Pouch Soft Goods is focused on craftsmanship, quality and elegance of design. The OPSG approach is decidedly minimalistic from start to finish. The resulting products s are effective, uncomplicated and functional. This approach allows us to produce timeless 0utdoor gear that is extraordinarily rugged and cost effectively priced. This is the O.P.S.G philosophy of Elegantly Rugged Gear. At O.P.S.G. our mission is to make gear that always meets this ideal balance.
Field Friendly - The Confidence Of Resilience
Field Friendly is probably the most fundamental OPSG design concept. The goal is to create items that are functionally versatile and extremely well made. In fact, it sounds odd but I am focused on failure.
See, I know and understand that failure is inevitable. So, by accepting that all things fail in time, I can work to isolate and mitigate the weaknesses in OPSG's products. By accepting failure as an inevitability and for the undeniable constant it is, I can create the most robust products possible.
I am always looking for potential failure points in any given product from concept till it is finally discontinued as part of the OPSG line. I am always looking at products and evaluating them for design weaknesses. When possible I will redesign to remove weaknesses or flaws and mitigate weak points that cannot be designed away or removed. As a result, there is no such thing as a final product design at OPSG.
The result of this constant effort to stare down failure and keep it in check are products that are extraordinarily unlikely to fail. However, in that rare instance when they do fail they are serviceable in the field by anyone with a modicum of skill.
The Past Is Prologue!
The history of outdoor gear is rich and spans the existence of mankind. The preserved remains of nomadic ancient people have been found with all sorts of stuff we would recognize today as outdoor gear. Everything from pack bundles to pouches, pants to parkas, pack baskets to knives or axes. Over time even though man went indoors and became less nomadic we have never fully left nature and that nomadic instinct behind.
OPSG's Tales of Trails products are my effort to revisit this rich history of mankind innovating gear to overcome the challenges of the outdoors. The goal is to carefully and respectfully update these items for use in our modern times. This brings these excellent pieces of timeless gear to a new audience and a new point in or history.
Warranty
OPSG does not have or offer a warranty. No warranty of any kind be it full, partial, limited or implied is given.
* OPSG is not and cannot be responsible for the damage or abuse you do to your gear.
* That said, we do believe our gear should be built right and that means it should hold up to the rigors of normal and intended use.
* OPSG is committed to producing high quality goods and backing them up! Complete customer satisfaction is our goal. If an OPSG item has a defect, of any kind, we want to correct it right away and will do so without charge to the customer.
* We also stand behind damaged or abused gear because we still want to back up our products. Also, we want to support our customers because they have supported us.
* So, if your OPSG items need repairs due to less than reasonable use. Please, contact us and arrange sending it back for servicing. If we can fix it for free we will but if not we will repair it as cost effectively as possible and return it to you in working condition.
OPSG Products Safe Use, Care & Maintenance Agreement
*** OPSG PRODUCTS ARE MADE OF MOSTLY NATURAL FIBERS ***
Natural fibers like cotton and wool are very strong and resilient. Historically the best outdoor gear has been made of natural fibers. Natural fibers can be venerable to damage from fire, sun, wind, rain, bugs and more. So, gear made from natural fibers will require some vigilance, care and maintenance. Furthermore, along with proper care they must be used safely and responsibly in the field.
OPSG products come with a required commitment on the part of the end user. When you buy an OPSG product you are agreeing to practice vigilant, responsible and safe outdoorsmanship of the product and you agree to use the same in a safe and reasonable way. Furthermore, you agree to and accept the responsibility of educating those who accompany you in the field on the of the same.
ALL OUTDOORSMEN NEED TO ACCEPT THAT SAFETY IN THE FIELD IS YOUR PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY!
OPSG asks that you do not purchase, take ownership of or otherwise use OPSG products if you do not accept that safety is your primary responsibility in the outdoors. Further, if you do not agree to educating yourself and anyone you allow to use your OPSG products on their safe use and care, please do not purchase, take ownership of or otherwise use OPSG products.
OPSG values its customers and wants them to be happy with the OPSG products you own. Furthermore, OPSG covets your loyalty to the OPSG brand. Please, go outside, go into the field, have a great time and do so safely!