Mont-bell
Montbell (pronounced 'mont-bell') is a Japanese outdoor brand founded in 1975 by climber Isamu Tatsuno and two fellow mountaineers. The brand develops outdoor clothing and equipment based on the concepts of “Function is Beauty” and “Light & Fast”, emphasising functionality, lightweight design, and performance.
The official Montbell website (montbell.jp) is the brand's Japanese online store and outdoor information platform. The product range includes outdoor clothing and technical apparel, such as down jackets, rainwear, insulation layers, fleece, wind shells, trekking trousers, base layers, footwear, gloves and accessories. Clothing is available for men, women and children, with specialised ranges for different outdoor activities.
Montbell also offers a comprehensive selection of outdoor and camping equipment, including tents, sleeping bags, sleeping mats, backpacks, trekking poles, cookware, portable stoves, bottles, lighting, emergency equipment, sunglasses, snow gear and outdoor accessories. The gear categories also extend to cycling, fishing, climbing, paddling, motorcycling and other outdoor activities.
The website organises products by activity, including trekking, camping, cycling, travel, trail running, climbing, fishing, skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing and paddle sports. It also provides activity-specific equipment guides and product selection information to help users choose clothing and gear according to their intended use.