Steve started the company in the late 80’s due to a perceived demand for the type of products we have since developed. It was also a secondary income for the family property.

Almost their entire lives have been involved in the farming and grazing industry with Ben and Jock growing up on stations in Central West NSW.

A well-known saddler from Wagga Wagga – Gary Hiscock, taught Steve how to draught and cut patterns and to cut and stitch the bags. The market first started at The Rocks in Sydney where ‘The Sheepskins Shop’ purchased the majority of stock being produced.

It wasn’t long before Ben and Jock joined the partnership and production increased and many more retailers were selling the Packsaddle range.

Quality Control
The final decision lies with Jock, being in charge of dispatch, however quality control starts with Ben as purchaser of raw materials. Each step of production is a quality control exercise and success is directly related to this.

Leather
Stocks of leather are purchased from major tanneries in NSW, QLD and Victoria. The majority is Cow Hide although some pig skin is used as lining. Apart from the Veg tanned leather which is used for straps and belts the majority is chrome tanned, the same as used in the shoe industry. The weight or thickness varies from 1mm (lining) which is light weight to medium at 1.5mm and heavy is 2.3 to 2.5 mm.

Hardware
All hard ware is solid brass with an antique finish.