Originating in Osaka, Japan as a retail skiing outfitter, Descente was initially known as Ishimoto Shoten. The company was founded by Takeo Ishimoto. From the beginning in 1935 to the incorporation of Descente in 1961, they have been innovating and…
Makers of some of the best tactical gear, Elite Survival Systems makes some excellent quality products. From concealment systems to apparel & accessories, ESS has you covered. As a US company, ESS is dedicated to domestic production and American quality…
Sweet Protection is a skiing protective equipment company from Trysil, Norway and has been changing the way people protect themselves since 1988. Truth be told, the roots of this company originate from the skate arena. The founders of Sweet Protection…
Forged from the fires of post World War II Germany, Steiner would emerge and develop overtime into its current form. The founder, Karl Steiner, had a vision that would mark the origin of Steiner in 1947. A modest single man…
From the very start, The North Face has been about the outdoors in a major way. Despite the ironic setting of a beach town slightly above sea level, they have been serious about their approach and execution since 1966. Beginning…
Born from the desire of Karl Elsener to “manufacture a compact knife with an array of practical functions,” the company we know of today as Victorinox was born in 1884 Ibach-Schwyz. The product of this company would be recognized globally…
A Canadian company that was forged from the harsh environment and cold temperatures of the Great White North, Baffin would become a worldwide recognized name in the boot industry. Baffin concentrates its efforts at “being technically advanced, high-quality Footwear and…
Founded in 1941 by Akira Yokota, the company’s name “Nanga” originates from the Himalyan mountain Nanga Parba, which stands above 8,126 meters, rendering it the ninth highest mountain in the world. Notoriously formidable to ascend and with an equally prohibitive…
Cold-hammer forged from the industrial era of the late 1880s, Carhartt would become an American household name. Hamilton Carhartt would design and produce workwear that people needed and loved. Purpose built, long lasting, hard wearing clothing for excellent value is…
In 1850 a pioneer spirit by the name of C.C. Filson took his love of the great wild frontier, and combined it with one of American history’s most defining chapters to create an activewear brand that would stand the test…