Photograph of the Wolf 40L from Redwood Gear
About the company

Redwood Gear started as a small, stubborn idea
and grew into something we kept refining because we couldn’t leave it alone

We test, question, and rebuild until things make sense in real use.

If it doesn’t hold up outside, it doesn’t leave the studio.

Our story

Chapter 01

Redwood Gear is a small studio shaped by curiosity, iteration, and a constant need to understand how gear actually works in the real world

Most ideas start simple, but rarely stay that way. We test them, take them apart, and build them back up until they hold up in real conditions.

What began as curiosity slowly turned into something more, a way of working, refining, and improving without overcomplicating.

We keep things small on purpose. It keeps us close to the details and honest about what we make.

Because in the end, gear should prove itself outside, not just in theory.

Values

A small catalog
made right

01

Make it less. Make it right.

We don’t build endless variations. Fewer products, more intention, each one designed to cover real needs without unnecessary complexity.

02

Built to be used, not replaced.

Our gear is made to handle repeated use, changing conditions, and wear over time. Durability isn’t a feature, it’s the baseline.

03

Refined through iteration.

We test, adjust, and improve continuously. Small changes add up to gear that feels right, not just the first time, but every time.

Photograph of the Grizzly 65L from Redwood Gear
Where we test

Tested where conditions change.
Fast, cold, wet, and unforgiving.

We test our gear in Scandinavian conditions, where weather shifts quickly and small weaknesses show up fast.

Forests.

Dense terrain, constant moisture, and long days of use. Gear needs to handle wear, friction, and movement without breaking down.

Mountains.

Wind, cold, and exposure. Lightweight matters, but reliability matters more when conditions turn.

Wetlands.

Water, mud, and everything in between. Materials, coatings, and construction are pushed to their limits here.

If it works here, it works anywhere.

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Photograph of the Wolf 40L from Redwood Gear