EPPERSON MOUNTAINEERING

Epperson Mountaineering is a bag brand that merges rugged utility with vivid aesthetics.
Originally founded by Mark Epperson in 1973, the brand was later revived under Meg Company and continues to evolve today, upholding its commitment to making high-durability backpacks—proudly crafted in the USA.

A hallmark of the brand is its integration of daisy chain designs inspired by vintage climbing gear. To fully honor both function and form, Epperson Mountaineering insists on using Milspec (U.S. military-spec) tubular nylon webbing.

This choice isn’t just about looks—it’s rooted in the proven reasons why this material has long been trusted in military and climbing applications:

• Exceptional tensile strength and durability
  The tubular structure offers outstanding resistance to tearing and abrasion, making it ideal for critical-use applications like military gear, parachutes, and climbing harnesses.

• Softness and flexibility
  Compared to flat webbing, it feels remarkably soft to the touch and gentle on bare skin—ideal for handling without gloves. It doesn’t dig into the shoulder, cause chafing, or restrict agility, even under the heaviest loads. Its flexibility and hollow structure add breathability, while allowing it to naturally conform to the wearer’s movement. The smooth hand-feel enhances the overall carrying experience, turning a technical element into a tactile reason to reach for the bag again and again.

• Easy to tie, secure under tension
  Its flexibility allows for quick knotting and dependable hold, making it reliable in rescue and climbing situations.

• Structural resilience
  The tubular design disperses stress more evenly across the material, maintaining strength without compromising flexibility.

By combining this unwavering material choice with intentional design and real-world performance, Epperson Mountaineering creates bags that are not only highly functional but genuinely enjoyable to use—gear built to last, made to move, and crafted to be worn.