Wild places change people.
Bring your phone. We'll keep it safe.
We didn't build HANGTIME to keep you glued to a screen. We built it because the mountains, the trails, the chairlifts — they're better when you're not white-knuckling your phone the whole time. Go outside. Bring your phone. Don't lose it.
Haj Khalsa
Founder, Climber. Ski bum. Dad. Santa Fe, NM.
Building the KOALA phone harness was born out of necessity. I was tired of dropping my phone from chairlifts, on climbs, and while hiking. I needed a solution that was secure, accessible, and wouldn't get in the way of the adventure.
That's how HANGTIME and the KOALA were born, designed for anyone who lives life outside and wants to capture every moment without worry.
The HANGTIME Story
Santa Fe, NM — HANGTIME launches as a hammock brand
Founded with a mission to make outdoor adventures more accessible.
The Idea — The KOALA is born on a chairlift
A better way to secure your phone on any adventure.
Indiegogo Launch — $479K raised, 15,224 backers
The outdoor community showed up in a big way.
The New York Times — Featured in ski essentials
National recognition for the KOALA system.
Henry Ford Innovation Nation — National TV
Featured on the Emmy-winning show.
KOALA 2.0 — Featured by NYT Wirecutter
The evolved KOALA earns top gear status.
2,040+ Reviews and Counting
The HANGTIME community keeps growing.
We built this for the people who refuse to stay inside.
The more time you spend in wild places, the more you fight to protect them. HANGTIME exists to get more people outside — and keep them fully connected while they're there.
Go Outside
Wild places make better humans. The more people play outside, the more they fall in love with the outdoors — and become its fiercest defenders.
Play More
Play isn't frivolous. It's the antidote to a world that never slows down. Getting outside and moving your body is one of the most radical things you can do.
Find Your People
The outdoor community is one of the most welcoming tribes on earth. Show up, and you're in. It's that simple.
Bring Your Phone
Your phone keeps you safe out there. It captures the moments worth remembering. And it keeps you connected to the people who get it. Don't leave it behind — just secure it.