MontBell Co. Ltd. was established in Osaka, Japan, on August 1,1975. Our goal has been to produce high quality outdoor equipment. MontBell America, Inc., was established as an overseas (American) company of the MontBell group in 2002.

Super Stretch Down Hugger

2000

• Produced two new sleeping bag series, the Super Stretch Burrow Bag and the Super Stretch Down Hugger, using the Super Stretch System.
• Added short-length sizes to our Super Wishbone Packs.
• Mr. Tomosuke Noda and Mr. Hiroshi Fujikado used the ARFEQ kayak to paddle rivers in 12 countries.
• Introduced the MontBell motorcycling category.
• Celebrated 25 years of producing excellent outdoor gear.

Dyna Action Parka

2001

• Launched MontBell's official web site, www.montbell.com.
• Produced extremely lightweight and compact rainwear - the Torrent Flier series - using Gore-Tex® PacLite fabric.
• Produced advanced alpine clothing - the Dyna Action series - featuring stretch Gore-Tex fabric and Aquatect™ zippers.
• Announced a business partnership with REI and acquired REI's flagship store in Tokyo.
• Introduced a point system for MontBell Club members.
• Introduced new Ultra-light Down inner series, using 15Denier Ballistic Airlight nylon, and 725 FP down.

Versalite Jacket & Pants

2002

• Developed a new waterproof, breathable fabric called Dry Light Tec™. Adopted this compact fabric for the Versalite and Rain Trekker series.
• Established MontBell America, Inc., as an overseas (American) company of the MontBell group.
• Opened first U.S. store in Boulder, Colorado, on November 1, 2002.

Jupiter Dome Tent

2003

• Outdoor event "Try & Carry" which dealt with the canoe in Hakui-shi, Ishikawa was held in April.
• Established U.S. distribution & service center in Boulder, Colorado, on September 2nd, 2003.
• Developed new softshell Roche jacket using windproof ClimaBlock nylon and Polkatex DWR treatment.
• Produced new Jupiter Dome tent series. Completely new Ultra-light Alpine climbing tents designed for extreme winter conditions.
• The Mountain Trainer series which used the schoeller® dryskin, excellent in elasticity and durability, is announced.

Torrent Flier Jacket

2004

• Montbell.com announces online shopping for North America, on March 15th, 2004.
• "Try & Carry," an event on canoeing and kayaking, was held in May in Hakui (Ishikawa pref.), for its second time following the former year.
• "Check It Out," a white-water kayak festival, was held in October at two sites, Nagatoro and Shikoku.
• Produced all new Ultra-Light Alpine Down Hugger sleeping bags. Made with new calendared 15Denier Ballistic Airlight nylon, 725 FP down, patented Gathered Quilt™ technology, and new vertical box baffle construction.
• Introduced new Torrent Flier series, the first garments to combine 15Denier Ballistic Airlight nylon, Gore-Tex® XCR, and a 15Denier Tricot lining.

2005

• Received "Design Excellent Company Prize" in March.
• "Try & Carry 2005," an event on canoeing and kayaking, was held in May in Hakui (Ishikawa pref.), for the third time.
• "Check It Out," a white-water kayak festival, was held in October and November at two sites in atoro and Shikoku.
• Established MontBell Suisse SA as an overseas (Suisse) company of the MontBell group in November.
• Opened second overseas store in Grindelwalt, Switzweland, on December 9, 2005.