Mountain Hardwear

Mountain Hardwear: technical gear built around mountain sports

Mountain Hardwear is an outdoor clothing and equipment brand that presents itself as focused on the mountain rather than the mass market. Its catalog is organized by activity — trail, alpine, camp, climb and snow — and covers both apparel and hard goods. The company states that it has operated since 1993 and frames its design approach under the internal principle it calls "Everything is Equipment," aimed at gear for demanding outdoor pursuits.

Apparel lines for men and women

The clothing range is split into men's and women's sections with parallel structures. Both include tops, jackets and vests, bottoms and accessories, and both carry a dedicated sun protection category alongside an 8,000 Meter Collection tied to high-altitude use.

• Tops: down and insulated jackets, ski and snowboard pieces, lightweight jackets, fleece, rain shells, hoodies and sweatshirts, UPF sun protective shirts, shirts and tees, and baselayers.
• Bottoms: pants, shorts, ski and snowboard trousers, joggers, tights and leggings, insulated dresses and skirts, rain pants and baselayers.
• Accessories: gloves, sun hats, warm hats and beanies, and down booties.

Equipment: sleeping bags, packs and tents

Beyond clothing, the equipment section groups sleeping bags, backpacks and tents, plus a basecamp accessories line. Sleeping bags are classified by temperature range, with bands for below 0°F, 0°F to 15°F and 20°F to 40°F. Backpacks are divided by use: mountaineering, climbing, hiking and backpacking, ski and snowboard, daypacks, and duffels and travel. Tents are sorted into camping, backpacking, mountaineering and basecamp categories.

Proprietary technologies: StretchDown and ThermoCloud

Two insulation systems receive particular prominence. StretchDown is presented as a down construction that allows unrestricted movement and flexible warmth, described as more durable than static down and marketed under the line "moves how others can't." The StretchDown series includes light hooded jackets and hooded and non-hooded jackets for men and women. ThermoCloud is the brand's lightweight, breathable synthetic insulation, positioned as packable and durably warm even in damp conditions. A third name, DrySpell, appears among the brand's seasonal technology stories.

Seasonal collections and editorial content

The site highlights Fall '26 new releases and runs a recurring promotional offer of up to 15% off for email and SMS sign-ups, with 10% off for email alone and the larger discount requiring both channels. Alongside the store, Mountain Hardwear publishes seasonal stories and films — among them Ridgeline, Trail Revival, Mighty Goes West and Surface Tension — as well as written features such as Crossing The American Alps, The Incredible Hulk, Fast Pack Days and Deep Water South.

Athletes, partners and community programs

The community section lists an athlete team, nonprofit partners, an Open Aperture initiative and affinity programs, and the brand identifies the AMGA as a partner. It also maintains a pro program and a group sales channel, alongside a wholesale program and an affiliate program listed in its corporate pages.

Retail model and customer service

Sales run through the brand's own online store and through a store finder that points customers to partner outdoor retail shops, described as the best outdoor retail shops in the country. The company also offers gift cards, size guides and an outlet section with men's, women's and equipment sale items, including a last chance sale. Customer care is handled by phone and chat, and a separate warranty line manages repairs; the site also links to order status, returns and a warranty and repairs service.