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Climbing gear made by small independent businesses
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Pitter patter chalk buckets, awesome https://www.etsy.com/shop/PitterPatterClimbing |
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OP here, 5 years on and the list lives on. Thanks for the bumps and additions, keep them coming and I'll keep the list updated. Currently there are 113 (!!!!) companies on the list. As always please try to include a link to the company's sales website and a description of what they make and why you like it! |
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Brent Barghan’s innovative gear for rope solo and some other cool stuff. |
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Make that 114 |
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Not sure if these guys are small enough but:
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Freebird R&D Mountain Equipment. We developed a new type of portaledge that is similar to an inflatable stand up paddleboard (SUP). 5.5 lbs for a single person ledge (no straps); the straps weigh 1 lb; the high pressure pump is 1 lb; and the double rainfly is 4 lbs. Our website is https://freebirdmountain.com/. |
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Beartooth Alpine, tiny brand making aftermarket ice tool picks in Montana. |
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Zartman Rigging, making spliced Dyneema UIAA-rated slings, runners, quickdraw bodies (dogbones), friction hitch and autoblock products, and anchor-building gear. Also making daisy chains, modern swami belts, micro-loops for aid, rope marker packets, and custom gear. All handmade in USA. |
Ben Zartman wrote: Been following your work on instagram for a bit, and it's always so exciting to see. |
Nathan wrote: Thanks for the kind words! Keep an eye out for some new things I'm working on! |
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arizona mountaineering gear and lolo hardware are both pretty dope |
Ben Zartman wrote: Checked out your website. Are your double length runners actually $80 each? |
Kai Larson wrote: I'm afraid so. That's retail: the shops carrying them have to have a markup, and I'm committed to not underselling them online. If my products fail in the shops because of the price, I may have to go online-only and the price would drop. But I really want to have local shops carry them. |
Kai Larson wrote: Lol oh boy, here we go again. Hang on, lemme make some popcorn to enjoy while I read the back and forth that's sure to come on this |
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https://www.peakinnovations.ngo/gear-lab Magnetic v-thread tool and some more innovations on the pipeline |
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I learned about this company last summer and purchased one of their midlayer grid hoodies. I have Melanzana that I love but I find that I prefer this brand for doing anything active since the fit is more athletic and the fabric stretches really well. I plan to try their sun hoodies this summer. |
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https://www.spiroll.com edge protectors for rope Recently mentioned in this thread: https://www.mountainproject.com/forum/topic/200530007/nifty-edge-protector-i-read-about-but-forgot Looks like it was recently sold to a big marine company, but the site says they are still manufacturing in Maine. |
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Fitz outfitters makes fun little trinkets and stuff out of old climbing rope. High quality bracelets, keychains, dog collars, and leashes. They also make belts and chalk bags, along with like normal brand tshirts. They’re based out of Salt Lake City, Utah but they ship US and international. I recently picked up a keychain, belt, and chalk bag to replace my old bag that was falling apart. (Not from the same company)
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Fierro Equipment make fall rated aid hooks.
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