At Pingora, we build outdoor gear that performs without compromise, allowing you to stay focused on what matters.
Based in Wasatch Mountains of Utah, Pingora Gear makes high-performance equipment for elite mountain athletes and everyday adventurers alike. We specialize in intuitive organization, stripping away the clutter of unnecessary straps and flaps to prioritize streamlined functionality. Every product undergoes a rigorous iterative process—designed, built, and field-tested on our own expeditions long before it reaches your adventure. We work hard to find premium deadstock fabrics to reduce textile waste, we provide eco-conscious adventurers with durable, sustainable packs that pair bold self-expression with professional-grade durability.
Your True Nature
We’re the voice who whispers softly in your ear: Turn the phone off, get outside. Our goal is to get people outside and tap back into human nature. We’re here to free you from the never-ending distractions and counterfeit drips of dopamine. We create technical, ethical and sustainable outdoor gear so you can find yourself in nature.
Life In Focus
When we’re outside our priorities come into focus. A new perspective on what we already have and what we need to live fully. We believe when more people focus on what matters – ambition, creativity, determination – together, we can accomplish anything. Step outside and clear your head. No matter where your adventure leads, our packs are here for it.
Outdoor Quality
We build technical outdoor gear that performs without compromise, allowing you to stay focused on the objective. By obsessing over the specific needs of elite climbers, hikers, and snow athletes, we’ve engineered a system where every detail serves a purpose. This professional-grade precision translates directly to the everyday adventurer; we view our packs not just as gear, but as an intuitive extension of your journey, refined through every mile and every vertical foot.
Self Expression
Why are backpacks today the ugliest thing in nature? We’re rethinking the outdoors aesthetic to honor your unique identity and celebrate creativity. Inspired by the diversity of humankind, we offer packs with bold styles, rich colors and timeless character. Limitless looks for who you are and who you are becoming. Our packs look damn good, and even better covered in mud.
Flip the System
We’re taking steps to rebuild every part of the system from how gear is made to how it works to how it lives beyond the trail. We’re proud to be on a journey toward zero-waste, equitable relationships and an inclusive culture. Our packs are designed specifically with the highest performance deadstock fabric to reduce textile waste, and this is just the start. The outdoors will only thrive when it’s loved and cared for by all of us.
Customer care
We stand behind our gear as much as we stand behind the people who use it. A return label is available to purchase at check out to ensure a risk-free experience, with seamless exchanges if a piece doesn't perfectly fit your needs. When you reach out via our online chat or contact forms, you aren't talking to a third-party service; you are connected directly to the humans who design and build your gear. We are committed to real, expert-level support that ensures your equipment is ready for your next adventure.
Our Founders
Every great adventure starts with a wild idea.
We aim to pass on our love of outdoor adventure to the next generation. Let’s get outside, disconnect from devices, connect with nature and improve well being.
Our gear maintains a high level of function and a smooth aesthetic. No strange zippers or extraneous flaps or straps. Everything has a purpose, tailor-made for you, keeping you organized.
From concerts in the park, climbing, skiing, and hiking, our gear enables adventure.
Our lead designer, CJ Whittaker, has fifteen years design and sourcing experience. His varied experience helps him design gear for both urban and wild environments.
Mike is a savvy systems-thinker, talented operations managers and sales person. Mike, with his years of entrepreneurship, has a desire to do business better.
Both Mike and CJ are avid hikers, skiers and climbers. Together they have climbed and skied mountains world-wide.
