Why we do
what we do
(And why we love it.)
Our Philosophy
We believe the best of life is lived outdoors. And that absolutely nothing should stop you being there.
What's important to us
A muddy dog walk. Climbing K2. Or getting caught in the rain. We’re not fussed what you do outdoors. What matters to us is that you can do it. Because the outside is the best side of life. A literal breath of fresh air. So get out there. And if anything gets in your way, we’ll challenge it and push for change. The outdoors must be for everyone. Our job is to get everyone there.
Our Beliefs
Three values that shape everything we do:
1. The outdoors must be for everyone.
Millimetres 2 Mountains – a charity that brings people facing mental health challenges together on mountain treks around the world.
1. The outdoors must be for everyone.
The outdoors is incredible. It can change your life. Which is why we’re committed to getting everyone out there. This isn’t easy. It’s not something we’ll achieve overnight – or alone. We’re already working with some incredible partners who are breaking down the barriers towards the outdoors. And we’re just getting started.
1. The outdoors must be for everyone.
Zahrah Mahmood – the creator of The Hillwalking Hijabi, Zahrah is a Berghaus ambassador and the design consultant for our first hijab.
1. The outdoors must be for everyone.
It’s Great Out There – a non-profit coalition that helps people get outdoors safely and responsibly. We’re a founding member.
1. The outdoors must be for everyone.
Millimetres 2 Mountains – a charity that brings people facing mental health challenges together on mountain treks around the world.
1. The outdoors must be for everyone.
The outdoors is incredible. It can change your life. Which is why we’re committed to getting everyone out there. This isn’t easy. It’s not something we’ll achieve overnight – or alone. We’re already working with some incredible partners who are breaking down the barriers towards the outdoors. And we’re just getting started.
2. If it’s Berghaus, it’s built to last.
European Outdoor Conservation Association – As a member of this non-profit organisation, we help raise funds for conservation projects worldwide.
2. If it’s Berghaus, it’s built to last.
We don’t do fast fashion. Berghaus kit is simply durable kit. It’s always been that way for us. That’s because the gear you love should never let you down. And we live and breathe this belief in all sorts of ways.
2. If it’s Berghaus, it’s built to last.
Repairhaus – Stuff happens. Busted zips. Overambitious climbs. When it does, our team will repair your gear for free, or give you a discount on your next bit of kit if they can’t.
2. If it’s Berghaus, it’s built to last.
MADEKIND – If you see this label, it means your kit is kinder to the planet. That means using recycled materials, organic cotton or certification from one of our partners like bluesign or the Responsible Down Standard.
2. If it’s Berghaus, it’s built to last.
European Outdoor Conservation Association – As a member of this non-profit organisation, we help raise funds for conservation projects worldwide.
2. If it’s Berghaus, it’s built to last.
We don’t do fast fashion. Berghaus kit is simply durable kit. It’s always been that way for us. That’s because the gear you love should never let you down. And we live and breathe this belief in all sorts of ways.
3. Real innovation has purpose.
The Gemini – The first-ever walking jacket with a zip-in fleece. Trust us: it was truly mind-blowing in the 80s.
3. Real innovation has purpose.
Get out. And stay out. That’s what our kit is designed for. Over the years, we’ve created state-of-the-art fabrics, and pioneered technical firsts that have changed outdoor wear forever. Never for the sake of it – but because better gear means better adventures.
3. Real innovation has purpose.
The Cyclops – Launched in 1974, it was the first ever rucksack with an internal frame. Now copied the world over.
3. Real innovation has purpose.
Hydrodown – Traditional down is useless when wet. So we developed the first synthetic down that repels water and stays puffy, warm and lightweight.
3. Real innovation has purpose.
The Gemini – The first-ever walking jacket with a zip-in fleece. Trust us: it was truly mind-blowing in the 80s.
3. Real innovation has purpose.
Get out. And stay out. That’s what our kit is designed for. Over the years, we’ve created state-of-the-art fabrics, and pioneered technical firsts that have changed outdoor wear forever. Never for the sake of it – but because better gear means better adventures.
Our Home
You’ll find our HQ in the
glorious Northeast of England.
Everything we do starts here – from the kit to the campaigns. The North East is where we’ve been ever since Gordon and Peter founded Berghaus in 1966.
Here, being at home in the outdoors is a way of life.
Our founders
Gordon Davison was an engineer – analytical, inventive and technically-minded. Peter Lockey was a marketeer – intuitive, creative and playful. They’re the two sides of Berghaus. The left brain and the right brain.
They loved climbing mountains together, and wanted to get more people outdoors. This simple idea blossomed into a business. The rest is history.
Today, in the spirit of our founders, we’re still doing exactly what they set out to do.
