Klattermusen

About

Summing Up Klättermusen Born in 1975 in the ski resort village of Åre in central Sweden, Klättermusen translates roughly as "Climbing Mouse": a nod to a beloved children's book character, chosen deliberately so the gear itself could do the talking. Founded by Peter Askulv, a biologist and chemist with a background in plant physiology, the brand began as a one-person workshop with a microscope on the desk and a commitment to building equipment that would not poison the environment it was designed for. That scientific rigour has never left. In 2009, Klättermusen became the first outdoor company in history to transition its entire backpack line to recycled polyamide, and in 2017 it became the first outdoor brand ever to achieve a fully fluorocarbon-free collection. The result is a carry system built around the philosophy of "Maximum Safety, Minimum Impact": packs and bags that will handle genuinely serious mountain conditions, look completely at home on a city commute, and outlast almost anything else in their category. Read our in-depth Klättermusen history feature with 114.Index for the full story. How Does Klättermusen Stack Up Retina® fabric construction: Klättermusen's proprietary Retina® is a high-tenacity polyamide (nylon) developed specifically for backpack use, where abrasion and shear loads are far greater than in apparel contexts. The Gaut Messenger Bag, for instance, is built from 400D Retina® weighing 251 g/m² and comprising 40% virgin polyamide alongside 30% post-consumer and 30% pre-consumer recycled polyamide. This denier count places it in the structural midweight category: lighter than a Cordura 1000D military-spec bag, but with a far superior strength-to-weight ratio than the 200D nylons found in fast-fashion carry. Algir toggle-and-loop webbing system: The Algir Accessory Bags attach directly to the loop webbing present on any Klättermusen backpack via a proprietary toggle system. This means the small or medium Algir functions as a detachable hip po