Who we are
Ötzi Aviation: Gear Built to Fly, Made to Last
We’re the next generation of tailored gear for aviators and adventurers. Designed to meet the moment—whatever, wherever it may be. Field-tested, aviator-approved, and tough enough for the long haul.
Our flagship: the V1 Flight Bag —crafted by aviators, for aviators. If you’re done with flimsy bags that can’t keep up, it’s time for gear that’s built to weather your career, not wear out halfway through it.
We’re a team of civilian and military aviators, bomb techs, crew chiefs and adventurers who live for the outdoors—and everything beyond. From global missions to mountain trails, we chase challenge, adventure, and performance. Tired of the weak offerings on the gear market, we hit the ground to build what real people actually need. Now, we’re delivering it.
Join the movement. Upgrade your gear. Fly with Ötzi.
“The technical genius which could find answers was not cooped up in military or civilian bureaucracy, but was to be found in universities and in the people at large.”
OUR TEAM
No Great Crew Flies Solo
Ötzi Aviation isn’t built by one person—it’s powered by a crew. Whether grinding day in and day out or sparking the ideas that shaped our vision, every team member has made a serious impact. It takes all hands to build something that lasts—and we’re damn proud of the people behind it.
Nolan “shep” shepherd
With a background that spans countries, careers, and cultures, my path has always led toward one thing: adventure. As a Combat Aviator by day, I fill every spare moment chasing the same thrill—whether it's on a rock face, deep underwater, or down a mountain trail. I’m passionate about climbing, hiking, mountain biking, scuba diving—anything that pushes limits and offers a new way to see the world.
“Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them.”
Keegan “Grogu” Grogan
I am a self avowed adventurer and lover of gear. My travels have taken me across the world and through many unique journeys. Yet no matter where I went, I just could not find the right equipment to fit my needs. That’s why I started my own company which at the time was nothing more than a few stickers and a dream. When I met Shep, he was in the same boat as me. This fateful meetup led to the merger of ideas and the creation of Ötzi Aviation. Now, with products we love and a team we can depend on, Ötzi is ready to soar into the market and provide the gear for all walks of life and every adventurer out there. After all, there’s still so much more to explore. Why not do it with Ötzi?
“Every day I discover more and more beautiful things. It’s enough to drive one mad. I have such a desire to do everything, my head is bursting with it.”
MAXIMUS “MAX” RINCON-CHARBONNEAU
“As both the social media manager and a proud ambassador for Ötzi Aviation, I don’t just work behind the scenes, I love to live the lifestyle. Whether I'm driving in the mountains and navigating unpredictable terrain or finding the next beach in another foreign country, Ötzi gear is my go-to. The versatility and fit of the clothing is unmatched, it moves with me, adapts to my every adventure, and I look freaking sweet doing it. I wear Ötzi every day, not just because I represent the brand, but because I genuinely believe in it. This is gear built for those who live to explore."
“The test is not a complex one: when the alarm goes off, do you get up out of bed, or do you lie there in comfort and fall back to sleep? If you have the discipline to get out of bed, you win—you pass the test. If you are mentally weak for that moment and you let that weakness keep you in bed, you fail. Though it seems small, that weakness translates to more significant decisions. But if you exercise discipline, that too translates to more substantial elements of your life.”
DETECT AND DISARM
Detect and Disarm is the official podcast behind Ötzi Aviation. Led by our very own Keegan and Nolan, we detect hot topics, overlooked media and interesting conversations happening and disarm them by showing a deeper perspective and supporting facts. Then we find a topic that’ll spark a new conversation, whether with others or within yourself. We’ve had a range of guests on and continue to expand out to help make you a deeper thinker.
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