津久井渉
WATARU TSUKUI
Born in 1991. As the representative of Rufate Shimizuya Co., Ltd., he operates the urban outdoor gear brand "WAITER-U". He spent his high school and university years in Australia and the UK, and after returning to Japan, he worked for a company. The turning point was when he realized physical and mental recovery through solo camping from burnout, and he started his business with the mission of making gear that removes technical barriers to outdoor experiences.
With the philosophy of "living without boundaries", we have developed a modular gear system for professionals who work in the city on weekdays and enjoy camping on weekends. Backpacks, aluminum containers, tool bags, etc. have been successfully established at Makuake and have established their brand.
He operates a directly managed store "THE CAMPING LOUNGE WAITER-U" in Shimokitazawa, Tokyo, and is expanding it as a showroom and community space attached to a café.