Category: Backpacking

Accessories, Arctic expedition, Backpacking, Outdoor, Outdoor by use, Outdoor Gear, Outdoor-Switzerland, Tents, Ultralight

SwissPiranha Tent Pegs from Switzerland

The lightest tent peg in the world weighs 3.2 grams — and it’s made in Switzerland. SwissPiranha has been quietly redefining what a tent stake can be: ultralight, child-safe, and built with sustainability at its core. This April, for Ultralight Month, we shine a light on one of Europe’s most underrated outdoor innovations.

Accessories, Arctic expedition, Backpacking, Biking, Bushcrafting, Company, Maintenance & Care, Micro company, Outdoor, Outdoor ature immersion, Outdoor by use, Outdoor focus Alpinism, Outdoor focus Rock Climbing, Outdoor Gear, Outdoor-France, Safety & survival, Ultralight

Sloé Outdoor Cosmetics from France

Your hygiene kit is the one thing ultralight hikers never weigh. Sloé fixes that: solid, biodegradable cosmetics made in Lyon that replace your entire wash kit — toothpaste included — at a total weight you won’t believe.

Backpacking, Bushcrafting, Cooking, Knives, Outdoor, Outdoor ature immersion, Outdoor Gear, Outdoor-Switzerland

OutdoorWerk Outdoor Stoves from Switzerland

OutdoorWerk crafts wood-fired stoves in Switzerland’s Zurich Oberland, turning twigs into 1000°C flames for fuel-free camping.

Over 90% produced locally, their Camp model weighs under 800g yet boils pots fast—even from wet wood.
Ideal for bushcrafters ditching gas canisters.

Backpacking, Bags & packs, Bushcrafting, Day hiking, fleece, Outdoor, Outdoor Gear, Outdoor-Ukraine, pants, Socks

Saint Javelin Apparel from Ukraine

A Toronto founder turned a viral meme into a movement—and proved that the most powerful fashion statement isn’t what you wear, but where it’s made. Meet Saint Javelin: 100% Ukrainian-made apparel that funds defenders, supports veterans, and rebuilds a nation one stitch at a time.

Backpacking, Bushcrafting, Cooking, Day hiking, Hydration, Knives, Outdoor, Outdoor Gear

KUPILKA: Lightweight, durable cups and bowls designed for a lifetime of outdoor adventures.”

Kupilka is a Finnish family-owned company that has been designing and manufacturing innovative outdoor tableware since the early 2000s. Based in Kontiolahti, North Karelia, Kupilka creates durable camping cups, bowls, and plates from Kareline—their proprietary natural fibre composite made from 50% Nordic softwood cellulose and 50% food-grade thermoplastics.

Their philosophy: “Merging with nature without leaving a trace.”

Backpacking, Camping & Outdoor Living, Day hiking, Outdoor, Outdoor Gear, Outdoor-Germany, Outdoor-Portugal, OutdoorClothing

Viavesto Travel & Outdoor Clothing from Germany (made in Portugal)

viavesto makes travel and outdoor clothing with one clear purpose: protect you from insects and sun without chemicals, and outlast a dozen cheaper alternatives. Produced in their own atelier near Porto, this small German brand proves that European-made clothing can be functional, honest, and built for the long haul.

Backpacking, Day hiking, Outdoor, Outdoor focus winter sports, Outdoor Gear, Outdoor-Germany, OutdoorClothing

Altidude – Functional Merino Wool Beanies from Germany

Minimalist German design meets Merino innovation. ALTIDUDE crafts functional hats and neckwear that keep you warm without weight—perfect for mountains, trails, and city streets. From the bestselling Hermit to lightweight runners’ hats, every piece solves the gear-geek’s equation: warmth + breathability + durability, at honest prices.

Backpacking, Biking, Bushcrafting, Day hiking, Maintenance & Care, Outdoor, Outdoor focus Alpinism, Outdoor Gear, Outdoor-United Kingdom

GRANGERS – Sustainable Aftercare Pioneers from the United Kingdom

Founded in 1937 and still 100% manufactured at its own factory in Alfreton, Derbyshire, Grangers remains Britain’s original specialist in high-performance, environmentally-responsible clothing and footwear care.