OUR STORY
‘SOMEONE WITH TWO HANDS MADE IT’
"My life has always been about building and creating. Inspired by my Dad’s words, 'If something’s made, someone with two hands made it. And so can you.' I’ve been hands-on with everything from bicycles to muscle cars. But it was my passion for fishing and the cumbersome process that follows – the cleaning, storing, and preserving – that led me to create PacBak." -Brian McKinnon, founder
HE LOVES FISHING. HE HATES THE REST OF IT.
"You catch a fish, fillet it, put it in zip-top bags, throw it in the cooler - and when you get home, the real work starts. You’ve got to clean the cooler, get out your vacuum sealer, bag everything up, and then clean everything again. It’s a terrible process. No one likes it."
So he decided to do something about it.
OVERCOMING TRAGEDY
In 2017, Brian and his friend Adrian were working on PacBak together when they traveled to Las Vegas to attend the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival. It was during this event that a horrific act of violence occurred - a gunman opened fire on the crowd, claiming 58 lives and injuring more than 400 people. Adrian was among those 58. This profound loss deeply affected Brian, challenging him in his personal life and in continuing the journey with PacBak.
‘IT WAS MY MOTIVATION’
After the festival, Brian found himself starting from scratch, having lost nearly everything. He embarked on a journey of recovery, taking on various jobs and gradually saving enough to finance the development and patents for the ROAM 18-V Vacuum Sealer, a pioneering product in its category. "That period was a test of my resolve, pushing me to gather resources and focus on my goals," he reflects. The memory of Adrian and their shared dreams fueled Brian's determination to rebuild his life and continue. With each step forward, Brian dedicated his efforts to honoring his friend's legacy, channeling their collective vision into the essence of PacBak.
MORE THAN AN INVENTION - A TRIUMPH
Beyond innovation, our products embody a victory - not just in simplifying tasks, but in enriching lives. Let us handle the intricacies, so your moments can be spent where they truly matter. With every sealed catch, we're not just preserving fish; we're ensuring that your time is dedicated to making memories with those who mean the most. Because in the end, it's not just about the fish you catch, but the experiences you share and the stories to be told.
