Our Story

As humans, we love highlights. But let’s face it: the outdoors aren’t built on highlights. The outdoors are built on rugged, uneven footing, with unpredictable weather and a shortage of daylight. And come to think of it, your life is built on the same stuff. That’s why we make gear for the woods, the water, and everyday life, to take you through any weather while you bounce from one outdoor activity to the next.

We demand a lot from our gear, and we’ve got an ideal testing ground to make sure it can handle anything. We’re based in the northeastern US and get a heavy dose of the four seasons – it’s freezing in the winter, hot in the summer, and wet and dry in between. Years of outdoor adventure and day-to-day life with inadequate gear led to many lowlights. Determined to find a solution for pricey, not-as-advertised gear, we launched multiple Kickstarter campaigns to make the most versatile and truly waterproof backpacks you’ll ever find, which we achieved with our IP68 waterproof, fully submersible Fogland and Explorer backpacks.

As we continue to grow, we aim to be a slightly different technical gear company. While our gear is built for performance and function, it’s important that it provides everyday versatility with a clean, sleek design. We stand behind our gear being as-advertised and exceptionally durable – which is evidenced by our 2 Year Gear Up Warranty.

People are built to venture into nature. It’s healthy. Pushing your boundaries results in unforgettable memories and personal breakthroughs. We pay homage to this ethos with our tagline Get Beyond the Breakwater, which pops up in many different places – on our gear, our labels, and our packaging.

Value is Our Core Value

Our gear’s made for all of of you: hikers, paddlers, commuters, urban explorers, adventurers, boaters – and those of you who are none of the above.

We design our gear to be your go-to for almost everything, from adventure, to travel, to everyday use. The way we see it, the versatility of our gear replaces the need to buy different products for different activities, which makes it a sustainable, less wasteful choice. And since the outdoors are accessible to all, we prioritize making gear that’s affordable, exceptionally durable, and more capable than anything else on the market, often providing features you won’t find from other manufacturers.

Earth-Friendly

We incorporate earth-friendly fabrics, an example being our non-toxic, recyclable Hydrowall TPU, and avoid materials and finishes that are damaging to the ecosystem. For our waterproof PVC products, our phthalate-free vinyl is made from high-quality, durable, safe PVC-coated textile that meets strict European regulations.

We take to heart what it means to “tread lightly.” Our products are engineered to utilize a small footprint, be easy on the body, and not be more than you need them to be. They’re lightweight, ergonomic, and easy to store. You’ll find this in all of our products, and our infographics often highlight these features.

Feedback is Important to Us

If you’ve had a great experience with our products, have suggestions, or want to drop us a note, send us your feedback by clicking here. We appreciate all of you around the globe who support what we do, and it means the world to us that Breakwater Supply is your go-to outdoor gear provider.