Built to endure
The Northern California coast is part of our everyday. Beyond the Golden Gate Bridge, past the Headlands and into West Marin, the landscape reminds us of what lasts. Salt in the air. Long stretches of road. Open coastline. A place that moves at its own pace and remains largely unchanged in the ways that matter.
That sense of permanence shapes how we design.
Every decision we make is guided by longevity. From the materials we select to the construction of every product. We build gear to be used and relied upon season after season, year after year.
Because sustainability isn't just about what goes into a product. It's also about how long it lasts.
The most sustainable product is the one you don't have to replace.
01 BUILT TO LAST
Our fabrics are durable and built to resist the abuse of everyday life. We put tons of effort into developing and testing our packs and back them with our lifetime warranty.
We encourage you to take good care of your BLACK EMBER pack and contribute to keeping it for a lifetime.
02 CORDURA re/cor™ RN66
Made from reclaimed waste materials this 100% recycled high-tenacity nylon has passed the barrage of tests that make a woven nylon a CORDURA®.
When comparted to virgin N6,6 production CORDURA® re/cor™ RN66 produces 83% fewer GHG emissions, consumes 82% less energy and uses 57% less water.
It’s another step forward in our commitment to developing high-performance products with safer, more responsible materials.
03 EMBERTEX™
After over a year of development EmberTex™ is our proprietary textile that boasts exceptional durability with an abrasion resistant coating.
We're proud to share that EmberTex™ is completely free of PFAS chemicals, reflecting our commitment to safer, more sustainable materials.
04 PAPER, NOT PLASTIC
We've worked hard to eliminate plastics from our packaging and use minimally treated recycled paper products.
Our packaging is designed to protect what's inside while striving to be more sustainable.
Pioneering sustainability through material innovation
After over a year of development EmberTex™ is our proprietary textile that boasts exceptional durability with an abrasion resistant coating.
We're proud to share that EmberTex™ is completely free of PFAS chemicals, reflecting our commitment to safer, more sustainable materials.
Discover sustainable technical backpacks made with PFAS-free EmberTex™. Built for everyday carry and travel with durable, weatherproof materials and long-lasting design.
Say goodbye to forever chemicals.
Pioneering sustainability through material innovation
Made from reclaimed waste materials this 100% recycled high-tenacity nylon has passed the barrage of tests that make a woven nylon a CORDURA®.
When comparted to virgin N6,6 production CORDURA® re/cor™ RN66 produces 83% fewer GHG emissions, consumes 82% less energy and uses 57% less water.
It’s another step forward in our commitment to developing high-performance products with safer, more responsible materials.
Discover sustainable technical bags made with CORDURA® re/cor™ RN66, a 100% recycled nylon 6,6 textile. Designed for everyday carry and travel with durable, high-performance materials and a reduced environmental footprint.
Expect more. Waste less.
