Wool Ranger Hat

Dyed a lush forest green and accented with a bright red paracord, Topo Designs and Westerlind’s collaboration ranger hat is a delightful take on a classic. Made from wool felt, it takes wearers from winter through to spring and comes in three sizes—though it boasts just enough flex to shape without becoming rumpled.

The Topo Designs Mountain Briefcase

A three-way carrying system that can go from a climb to a conference call

Creating all kinds of outdoor-focused bags—from ripstop cargos to travel packs—Colorado-based Topo Designs (a CH favorite) is well-known and admired for their simple and efficient design, durability and nature-loving manifesto. Rather than complicate an adventure with too many technical accessories and gadgets, the brand simplifies the experience with logical, quality products—all made in the USA. The Mountain Briefcase, their latest product, allows for a seamless …

Topo Designs + Salomon Collection

An outdoor collaboration drawing on different design philosophies

For most outdoor brands, the chief objective of their products is to heighten the outdoor experience—whether that means keeping you dry in a sudden downpour or making a piece of gear that’s so faithful it becomes an adventure companion. Colorado-based bag and clothing maker Topo Designs looks to simplify the outdoor experiences through straightforward, handcrafted quality products. Meanwhile Annecy, France-based outdoor behemoth Salomon opts for …