THE SMART
OPERATOR

We’ve all seen it; safety gear left in the ute, bottle rolling around on the floor, and that one bloke who reckons he’ll be fine without gloves. Until he’s not. Thirsty Squirrel was built to make safety a no-brainer. Gloves, plugs, specs right there when you need them.  

We call it The Thirsty Squirrel ’cause, like any smart operator, it knows how to store its nuts.

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ABOUT US

Mission & Vision

Stay hydrated, stay safe. Thirsty Squirrel’s rugged, good-lookin’ drink bottles feature MOLLE-style storage so your essential safety gear is always right where you need it.

How thirsty SQUIRREL came about

Thirsty Squirrel started on the tools. We’d seen it all: gloves left in the ute, specs buried under a seat, bottles rolling around the floor. We knew there had to be a better way. So, we built one. Designed by doers, not desk jockeys, Thirsty Squirrel was born out of real frustration and a bit of Aussie ingenuity. A hydration system that stores PPE where it belongs, on you not back in the truck.

Our team

The Thirsty Squirrel is designed by doers, not desk jockeys.

Hayden Pope

Founder

The bloke who started Thirsty Squirrel. Fueled by an endless curiosity and the belief that there’s always a better way to do things, Hayden saw a gap between what’s out there and what actually works. Mixing his health and safety know-how with a passion for solving real-world problems, he creates gear that keeps you ready for whatever comes your way. For Hayden, every product is a chance to raise the bar.

Robert Wesley

Founder

Robert Wesley has spent over 20 years in the resources game, and he’s seen it all—from old-school grit to cutting-edge tech. As Thirsty Squirrel’s co-founder, he’s the guy who knows how to make technology work where it counts, turning ideas into gear that actually makes life easier. For Robert, the goal is simple: real solutions, real impact.