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Arc'teryx
>(Usually) well designed
>Qualify fabric
>Excellent warranty
WestComb
>Former founders of Arcteryx
>Embraced eVent fabric for high energy activities
>Same attention to design
Helly Hansen
>Hands down the best work-tier outdoor clothing I've found. Seriously, I have a thermal top that's been getting 100+ days of use per year for more than 5 years now, still going strong
>Doesn't have the same focus on design as other companies
>Brutally functional, bombproof
Hestra
>Finely made gloves for your outdoor needs
>Pricey
Cold Cold World (pic related)
>Durable US made, hand-stitched, made to order backpacks
>Surprisingly reasonable prices
>Excellent customization options
La Sportiva
>The only other choice for mountaineering/technical boots
Lowa
>Excellent all leather hiking boots
>Reasonably priced
Icebreaker/Sugoi/Wigwam
>Makers of excellent merino wool undergarments
>Wigwam socks are nearly industry standard for outdoor work
Carhartt
>Honorable mention for making durable clothes
