Keep close to Nature's heart . . . and break clear away, once in a while, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean. ~John Muir
Panorama Trail, Yosemite National Park
Few things are as sweetly anticipated and well planned as backpacking trips. Maps are pored over and routes chosen, meals are prepped and packed, gear is checked and double-checked—all in the hope that preparation for both the expected and the unexpected will lead to the wilderness experiences and adventures we crave.
Lightweight backpackers are exacting yet adaptable, and these are the qualities that Tardigrade Outdoors embraces in creating the most advanced, highest quality, and most ethically and environmentally friendly gear possible.
Lightweight backpackers are exacting yet adaptable, and these are the qualities that Tardigrade Outdoors embraces in creating the most advanced, highest quality, and most ethically and environmentally friendly gear possible.
What if your conscience could be as light as your pack?
Tardigrade Outdoors aspires to lead the way to sustainable and socially responsible production that adapts leave no trace ethics for materials selection, sourcing, and manufacturing. We want to reduce harm to people, animals, and the environment as much as possible in the current market and, when no ethical alternatives exist, explore and develop new avenues for gear-making that meet our high stewardship standards.
We are inspired to leave Earth vital and wilderness pristine for generations to come, and we believe that our joy in the backcountry shouldn't come at the expense of another's.
If you're interested in making your gear lighter or looking for alternatives to mass-produced gear, we invite you to explore our website and our products and let us know what you think!
We are inspired to leave Earth vital and wilderness pristine for generations to come, and we believe that our joy in the backcountry shouldn't come at the expense of another's.
If you're interested in making your gear lighter or looking for alternatives to mass-produced gear, we invite you to explore our website and our products and let us know what you think!
Looking for more than just great gear?
Branigan Lake, Yosemite National Park
We love backpacking and are enthusiastic about sharing our adventures and expertise. Check out the Tardigrade Outdoors libraries of trip reports and links.
We're updating these lists frequently and will soon be including videos, free e-books, and other useful information, so watch our blog for announcements or check back and browse now and then!
If you have any questions or comments about something you see here, please let us know.
We're updating these lists frequently and will soon be including videos, free e-books, and other useful information, so watch our blog for announcements or check back and browse now and then!
If you have any questions or comments about something you see here, please let us know.
