An American outdoor brand that began in 1957 when Yvon Chouinard, who was also a climber, forged a Harken in his backyard. The functionality of outdoor wear, which is always at risk, is a necessity backed by experience, and we have a proven track record in developing outstanding materials to fulfill our mission of protecting lives even in extreme locations. We live by our philosophy of "manufacturing the best products and minimizing unnecessary negative impacts on the environment."