Built Different.
For a Reason.
We founded EcoGear because we were tired of choosing between performance and planet. So we decided to stop choosing.
Every year, 640,000 tons of fishing nets are abandoned in our oceans.
These "ghost nets" continue fishing for decades, entangling whales, dolphins, and sea turtles. They break down into microplastics that enter the food chain and end up on our plates.
We intercept these nets before they sink to the ocean floor. We clean them, shred them, and spin them into OceanWeave™—the most durable outdoor fabric on the market. Problem solved. Gear created.
Our Values
Ocean First
Every product starts with ocean-recovered plastic. We partner with fishing communities worldwide to intercept waste before it harms marine life.
Performance Uncompromised
Sustainability means nothing if the gear fails. Our products are tested by professional guides in the most demanding conditions on Earth.
Circular by Design
We design for disassembly. At end of life, every component can be separated and recycled into new products.
Fair Labor
Every worker in our supply chain earns a living wage. We audit our factories annually and publish the results.
Our Journey
From garage startup to global impact
The Beginning
Founded in a Boulder garage with one goal: prove that recycled materials can outperform virgin plastics.
OceanWeave™ Launch
Introduced our proprietary fabric made from recovered fishing nets. First product: the Terra Pack.
B Corp Certified
Became a certified B Corporation, meeting the highest standards of social and environmental performance.
100K lbs Milestone
Intercepted and recycled our 100,000th pound of ocean plastic. Expanded to footwear category.
LifeCycle™ Program
Launched our take-back program. Any EcoGear product can be returned for repair, recycling, or upcycling.
Carbon Neutral
Achieved carbon neutrality across our entire supply chain, from raw material to your doorstep.
Gear Lab Recognition
Won 'Best Eco Brand' and our Basecamp tent named 'Best 4-Season Tent' by Outdoor Gear Lab.
The Future
Expanding to Europe and Asia. Goal: 1 million pounds of plastic recycled by end of year.