Mammut

It all started in Dintikon, Switzerland, in 1862. Kaspar Tanner had just finished a three-year rope-making apprenticeship and decided to go into business for himself—a decision that would propel a storied, 150-year-old brand into motion. The Tanner family enterprise flourished well into the 20th century and in 1943, the Mammut brand name was introduced. Translating to “mammoth,” the Mammut name embodies both power and strength. Shortly thereafter, Mammut helped pioneer the world of mountaineering through the invention of its first glacier rope to be made from nylon yarn.  In the next 35 years, Mammut kept its focus set on mountaineering, inventing several new ropes—most notably, the first rope to be certified for climbing and the first to feature a braided, kernmantle construction. In fact, it wasn't until 1978 that Mammut shifted its gears away from ropes and towards products like technical outerwear. Its first collection of jackets and pants, the Altitude Collection, utilized the then-new Gore-Tex fabric. With the latest in waterproof and breathable technology, the Altitude set the bar high enough to inspire Mammut to reach further into the outdoor market.  For several years in the early ‘80s, Mammut introduced a stream of new products, effectively transforming it from a well-respected rope company with a few jackets into a major player in the mountaineering arena. Beginning with sleeping bags and climbing gear like carabiners, climbing harnesses, and helmets, Mammut continued to diversify its offerings. It began selling avalanche safety gear—including beacons, shovels, and probes—since 2006, but in 2011, it took a significant step of acquiring Snowpulse, an established developer of inflatable airbag backpacks. Today, it offers a full line of RAS (removable avalanche safety) packs featuring technology designed to significantly improve the wearer’s chances of survival in an avalanche. Today, skiers and mountaineers look to Mammut for climbing, mountaineering, and avalanche safety gear, as well as windproof and waterproof clothing suitable for the most demanding environments. Mammut’s backpacks, footwear covering everything from mountaineering boots to trail running shoes, and headlamps round out its offerings, which together have made the company a one-stop shop for professional-grade alpine equipment. However, this isn't to say that Mammut’s resting on its laurels. In fact, it continues to be the authority in climbing ropes, still producing them in Seon, Switzerland. In this way, little has changed in the spirit of Mammut. Small, dedicated, and obsessive, Mammut moves quietly and confidently forward. And when you have 150 years of experience under your belt, it's easy to see why.

Shop Mammut for premium products like jackets and clothing for outdoors at Backcountry. Find Mammut ropes and other essential gear for climbing the peaks.

Mammut Climbing & Hiking Gear & Apparel

It all started in Dintikon, Switzerland, in 1862. Kaspar Tanner had just finished a three-year rope-making apprenticeship and decided to go into business for himself—a decision that would propel a storied, 150-year-old brand into motion. The Tanner family enterprise flourished well into the 20th century and in 1943, the Mammut brand name was introduced. Translating to “mammoth,” the Mammut name embodies both power and strength. Shortly thereafter, Mammut helped pioneer the world of mountaineering through the invention of its first glacier rope to be made from nylon yarn.
 
In the next 35 years, Mammut kept its focus set on mountaineering, inventing several new ropes—most notably, the first rope to be certified for climbing and the first to feature a braided, kernmantle construction. In fact, it wasn't until 1978 that Mammut shifted its gears away from ropes and towards products like technical outerwear. Its first collection of jackets and pants, the Altitude Collection, utilized the then-new Gore-Tex fabric. With the latest in waterproof and breathable technology, the Altitude set the bar high enough to inspire Mammut to reach further into the outdoor market.
 
For several years in the early ‘80s, Mammut introduced a stream of new products, effectively transforming it from a well-respected rope company with a few jackets into a major player in the mountaineering arena. Beginning with sleeping bags and climbing gear like carabiners, climbing harnesses, and helmets, Mammut continued to diversify its offerings. It began selling avalanche safety gear—including beacons, shovels, and probes—since 2006, but in 2011, it took a significant step of acquiring Snowpulse, an established developer of inflatable airbag backpacks. Today, it offers a full line of RAS (removable avalanche safety) packs featuring technology designed to significantly improve the wearer’s chances of survival in an avalanche.
 
Today, skiers and mountaineers look to Mammut for climbing, mountaineering, and avalanche safety gear, as well as windproof and waterproof clothing suitable for the most demanding environments. Mammut’s backpacks, footwear covering everything from mountaineering boots to trail running shoes, and headlamps round out its offerings, which together have made the company a one-stop shop for professional-grade alpine equipment.
 
However, this isn't to say that Mammut’s resting on its laurels. In fact, it continues to be the authority in climbing ropes, still producing them in Seon, Switzerland. In this way, little has changed in the spirit of Mammut. Small, dedicated, and obsessive, Mammut moves quietly and confidently forward. And when you have 150 years of experience under your belt, it's easy to see why.

Mammut manufactures premium products like jackets & clothing for outdoors, or ropes & gear for climbing the peaks. Find this great brand at Backcountry.com.

Mammut - Climbing & Hiking Gear & Apparel

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Climb

Light Grey/Gold

12cm

Sender Keylock Quickdraw

Grey/Blue

Workhorse Keylock Quickdraw

Woods/Black

Black

Sapphire/Black

One Size

Lithium 20L Daypack

Orange

Blue

Purple

Titanium

White

Skywalker 3.0 Climbing Helmet

Lithium 25L Daypack

Sender Wire Quickdraw - 6-Pack

Blood Red/Black

Terracotta/Black

Marine/Black

Lithium 15L Daypack - Women's

Sender Keylock Quickdraw - 6-Pack

Lithium 30L Daypack

Lithium 20L Daypack - Women's

Lithium 25L Daypack - Women's

Lithium 30L Daypack - Women's

Yellow

Dark Blue

120cm

240cm

30cm

60cm

180cm

Lighter and more abrasion-resistant than nylon. Why would you choose anything else for your rack? This is my go-to sling for anything from an extended top to an all-day multi-pitch anchor!

Dyneema Contact Sling - 8mm

Galaxy

Lithium Pro 28L Backpack

Phantom

Dark Ultramarine

Dark Orange

Smart 2.0 Belay Device

Screw Gate, Ultramarine

Crag HMS Locking Carabiner

Tubular Sling 16.0

Black/Black

Black/Cheddar

10.0

10.5

11.0

11.5 Taiss Light Mid GTX Mountaineering Boot - Men's

Grey

Bionic 8 Belay Device

Bent Gate, Phantom

Straight Gate, Silver

Bent Gate, Ultramarine

Crag Keylock Carabiner

Pink/Zen

Zen/Pink

Boa/Safety Orange

Alpine Dry Rope - 8.0mm

Hammer Cord - 150m

Orange/White

Alpine Trad Sling

Silver/Ultramarine

10cm

Crag Keylock Wire Indicator Quickdraws - 6-Pack

Pink

Classic HMS Screwgate Carabiner

Crag Light Belay Device

Nordwand Alpine Belay Device

Magic Sling 12.0

Black/Arumita

12.0 Taiss Pro High GTX Mountaineering Boot - Men's

Neon Smart 35L Backpack

Neon Gear 45L Backpack

Wall Alpine Belay Device

Crag Keylock Indicator Quickdraws - 6-Pack

Gold

Light Grey

Sender Wire Carabiner

Blue/Safety Orange

Fire/Blue

Alpine Sender Dry Rope - 7.5mm

Iguana/Baked

Kento Guide High GTX Mountaineering Boot - Women's

Lithium Speed 20L Backpack

Crag Wire Indicator Quickdraw - 6-Pack

Multicolor

Sender Wire Rackpack

Arumita/Black

Nordwand Knit High GTX Mountaineering Boot - Men's

Classic HMS Twistlock Plus Carabiner

Vibrant Orange/Ocean

Ocean/Vibrant Orange

Alpine Sender Dry Rope - 8.7mm

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