Above
the Line
WebuiltTrekXbecausethebestgearistheonethathadactuallybeenonthemountain.Notpitchedit.Notshotacampaignthere.Beenonit.Inthedark.Withthewrongweather.Wemakeinnovativeperformancegear.Don'tjusttakeourwords.Tryit.Seeit.Feelit.Wecareforyou.
The Problem
In 2019 we were planning a winter traverse of the Haute Route. We needed a three-layer shell that breathed at pace, a pack that loaded correctly with 14kg, and boots that stayed dry for seven consecutive days. We tried seventeen combinations. None of them worked completely.
46.1080° N, 7.0794° EThe Build
We spent six months spec'ing each category from first principles. GORE-TEX Pro instead of consumer membranes. Dyneema® main body panels instead of standard nylon. YKK AQUAGUARD® zips instead of untaped alternatives. The cost was higher. The weight was lower. The performance was conclusive.
45.8326° N, 6.8652° EThe Test
The Apex 45L crossed seven passes and spent four nights at altitude on the first outing. We broke the hip belt buckle on day three — the design flaw was fixed in the production run. We returned to the same route the following winter. Nothing broke.
45.9237° N, 6.8694° EThe Community
We sent 200 packs to trekkers in 12 countries with one ask: use them hard and tell us exactly what fails. 184 came back with detailed feedback. 16 came back broken. We fixed every failure mode. That community is still the most important part of TrekX.
47.3769° N, 8.5417° EBuilt to Last
We don't do seasonal. Every piece is designed for the mountain pass, not the trailhead.
Material Truth
Recycled shell. Recycled fabric. The construction is the statement. We care about our planet.
Earned Silence
No collaborations for reach. No drops for hype. We ship when the gear is ready. Quality is our promise.
Community as Cartography
1,000+ trekkers contribute route data, gear feedback and summit logs. The product gets better with every ascent.
Founded
Two engineers, one base camp, zero investors.
- Founded in London with zero external funding
- First prototype: Tempest GTX Pro Shell sewn by hand in a rented workshop
- Core philosophy locked: no seasonal drops, no compromise on materials
- First beta testers from the Mont Blanc trekking community
First Drop
Over 5,000 units in 6 months. Sold in 11 minutes.
- Tempest GTX Pro Shell released — 200 units sold in 11 minutes
- GORE-TEX Pro sourcing agreement signed with Vorarlberg mill
- Community feedback loop: 184 detailed field reports collected
- Glacier Fortress Tent v0.1 enters cold-weather testing above 7,000m
Ascent Series
Summit-grade shell system. ISPO Gold Award.
- Ascent Series launched with new expedition-grade shell systems
- ISPO Munich: Gold Award for technical shell innovation
- bluesign® certification achieved across all shell fabrics
- PrimaLoft® Bio insulation integrated — 100% recycled fill
10K Community
Trekkers across 47 countries, 6 continents.
- Community reaches 10,000 trekkers across 47 countries
- Route mapping: 120+ verified alpine routes documented
- 6-continent test programme — Patagonia to Nepal
- TrekX Guides platform launched with first 12 field dispatches
Core Line
Everyday carry with technical DNA.
- Core Line: everyday carry with full technical DNA
- Merino Base L/S becomes fastest-selling SKU in TrekX history
- Supply-chain transparency report — first in the industry
- Partnership with independent mountain guides across 12 countries
Unified Platform
Unified guides, routes and community platform.
- Unified Platform: most ambitious platform yet for guides, routes and community
- SkyShield Airbag Pack completes three-expedition pre-release test
- New compass system with precision engineering partner
- Platform expansion: guides, routes and community unified
Elena Voss
Co-founder / Design
Olu Mensah
Community & Routes
Sia Park
Head of Materials
Marco Riva
Co-founder / Engineering
