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Helinox<\/a><\/h3>\n

Year Founded:<\/strong> 2009
\nNiche:<\/strong> Lightweight camping furniture and equipment
\nInstagram:<\/strong> @helinox<\/a><\/p>\n

When it launched in 2009, Helinox flipped the outdoor furniture market on its head, taking a design-first approach that brought comfort outdoors, so you could be at home anywhere, from your local camp spot to a multi-week trip throughout Europe. Helinox is best known for its lightweight, portable camp furniture that blurs the line between outdoor equipment and interior decoration, with many of its designs happy in either setting. To achieve maximum strength with minimum weight, Helinox uses DAC\u2019s proprietary aluminum alloy on chair frames, table legs, and cot structures and Cordura-reinforced panels, where appropriate. What started with the Helinox Chair One<\/a> has expanded to tents, camping cots<\/a>, chairs, stools, benches, and other gear, like bags and beach towels. Enabling outdoor experiences for years to come, Helinox offers a five-year warranty for all furniture and equipment. <\/p>\n

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Photo courtesy Milet Korea<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Millet Korea<\/a><\/h3>\n

Year Founded:<\/strong> 1921
\nNiche:<\/strong> Means-tested outdoor clothing for all environments
\nInstagram:<\/strong> @millet_korea<\/a> <\/p>\n

Founded in 1921, Millet has been involved in dozens of historical feats in the last century, from oxygen-less summits of Mt Everest to the first successful climb of Annapurna. In 1978, Millet was the first brand in the world to launch a commercial GORE-TEX Down Jacket<\/a> and Mountaineering Suit. Today, the company has a wide offering that includes footwear using BOA fastening, GORE-TEX shell jackets, shirting, and base-layers forming an outdoor-ready uniform for a range of activities, including fast hiking to mountaineering. While each piece is built with a specific purpose in mind, more often than not, you will see Millet Korea outside of its intended context, a testament to its ability to stand up against inclement weather regardless of the setting. <\/p>\n

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Photo courtesy Somewhere Outside<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Somewhere Outside<\/a><\/h3>\n

Year Founded:<\/strong> 2023
\nNiche:<\/strong> Playful wear for the outdoors
\nInstagram:<\/strong> @somewhereoutside.world<\/a> <\/p>\n

Since the brand\u2019s inception in 2023, Somewhere Outside Hiking Company has maintained its “practical hiking gear for everyone, everywhere\u201d methodology, creating a range of clothing styles that are practical enough for outdoor use while imbuing a sense of modernity and playfulness in a field dominated by key players. As an indicator of its growing reputation domestically and overseas, the brand collaborated with Millet in 2024, one of the most formative outdoor brands. Somewhere Outside\u2019s latest offering is built with archetypal Spring\/Summer conditions in mind. For example, jackets feature open ventilation systems on the back to increase airflow, lightweight and breathable materials are commonplace, and every consideration has been made regarding ergonomic cuts, aiding free movement in the outdoors and around town. <\/p>\n

For more, read our Somewhere Outside brand profile here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Photo courtesy NEPA<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

NEPA<\/a><\/h3>\n

Year Founded:<\/strong> 2005
\nNiche:<\/strong> Consciously crafted clothes for the outdoors
\nInstagram:<\/strong> @nepaofficial<\/a><\/p>\n

Guided by the mantra \u2018Joys of Nature\u2019, NEPA, established in 2005, equips wearers with the tools to experience the feeling without second-guessing the capabilities of their clothes. Channelling utilitarian sensibilities, NEPA\u2019s products balance a minimal aesthetic with the kind of functionality needed for the outdoors and beyond\u2014think roomy rain shell jackets constructed from a three-layer fabric, striped Summer button-downs made of lightweight and breathable seersucker, and rain-ready GORE-TEX trainers. Chasing sustainability wherever possible, NEPA pledges to approach design and manufacturing from a more conscious and mindful perspective by using recycled fabrics where possible, showcasing its desire to protect the environment in which it seeks to enable us to enjoy. <\/p>\n

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Photo courtesy Eider<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Eider<\/a><\/h3>\n

Year Founded:<\/strong> 2009
\nNiche:<\/strong> Functional essentials for everyday life
\nInstagram:<\/strong> @eider.official<\/a><\/p>\n

Part of a larger French company, Eider has been making inroads into Korea\u2019s outdoor sports market since 2009 with its comprehensive offering covering activities like high-intensity trekking, hiking, and daily wear. Eider\u2019s range of legwear, lightweight outerwear, footwear, and bags seeks to enable experiences in these areas, ensuring the appropriate protection. Like BLACKYACK, Eider has a \u2018Guide\u2019 section on its website, with the last two posts detailing how to find the proper hiking boots and waterproof jacket, acknowledging that all good experiences in the outdoors start with some guidance. <\/p>\n

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Photo courtesy Treksta<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Treksta<\/a><\/h3>\n

Year Founded:<\/strong> 1988
\nNiche:<\/strong> Technical hiking footwear
\nInstagram:<\/strong> @treksta_hq<\/a><\/p>\n

Treksta is one of the largest and most trusted outdoor footwear manufacturers and retailers in Asia. The offering revolves around hiking and lifestyle options, ensuring you\u2019re covered no matter what the day of adventuring has in store. The lifestyle options are particularly interesting, marrying outdoor technologies like Vibram outsoles and BOA fastenings with more classic styles. Less known, the company makes some very cool clothes. The design is generally minimal, with toned-down colours in versatile silhouettes. For example, water-repellent windbreakers and down vests that look typical but perform perfectly in harsh conditions. <\/p>\n

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Photo courtesy The Red Face<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The Red Face<\/a><\/h3>\n

Year Founded:<\/strong> 1966
\nNiche:<\/strong> Proprietary materials for optimum performance
\nInstagram:<\/strong> @outdoorclassic_theredface<\/a> <\/p>\n

Established in 1966, The Red Face has ridden the ebbs and flows of the outdoor industry for six decades. The Red Face separates itself from other domestic labels by utilizing a number of in-house, proprietary fabrics, such as Contra-Tex and Ex-Warm&Dry. Doing this allows the label to stress test the heck out of everything that goes into its clothes, ensuring they can withstand persistent rain, wind, cold, movement, and heat. The product line is robust and quite colorful, with two-tone patterns applied heavily. It\u2019s a bit expected, but never hideous, which probably explains how the company has built something that can last as long as it has. <\/p>\n

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Photo courtesy Goyowear<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

GOYOWEAR<\/a><\/h3>\n

Year Founded:<\/strong> 2020
\nNiche:<\/strong> Minimalist outdoor apparel inspired from nature
\nInstagram:<\/strong> @goyowear.official<\/a><\/p>\n

With a name that invokes the \u201cstillness of nature\u201d (Goyo means quiet and calmness in Korean) and a logo that represents the low lying mountains of Korea, Goyowear draws heavy inspirations from the outdoors. Director Kyungil Lee\u2019s vision for the brand is one that is as accessible as it is innovative which has kept the prices reasonable and the pieces functionally designed. Goyowear\u2019s releases tend to focus on \u201clight outdoor wear.\u201d Read: it is not for ultralight focused alpinests, but rather anyone trying to look chic on a day hike. <\/p>\n

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Photo courtesy Welter Experiment<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Welter Experiment<\/a><\/h3>\n

Year Founded:<\/strong> 2021
\nNiche:<\/strong> Innovative clothing for both urban and natural settings
\nInstagram:<\/strong> @welter_experiment<\/a><\/p>\n

Born in Seoul in 2021 under the umbrella of UrbanCity Co., Welter Experiment is a brand that looks for the balance between concrete and forest. With pieces that embrace natural silhouettes and utilitarian techy fabrics, Welter Experiment aims to enhance freedom of movement and usability across a range of settings. With the slogan \u201cTapping into the Field\u201d in mind, it tries to bring like minded fashion forward thinking hikers together for their hiking clubs and community event to create meaningful connections. <\/p>\n

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Expand your brand knowledge and check out our guide to the best running brands<\/a> leading the pack right now.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n