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Kathmandu

Kathmandu

Retail

Christchurch, Canterbury 27,361 followers

Improving the wellbeing of the world through the outdoors. We're out there.

About us

Kathmandu is a leading global outdoor lifestyle brand whose journey began in Aotearoa over thirty years ago. We’re on a mission to improve the wellbeing of the world by getting more people outdoors, because nature has a positive transformative effect on us all. It makes us more happy, open, free and fun. And that’s why we’re all about creating the best sustainably made outdoor gear - to get people to experience nature’s benefits more often. We're been out there living our best lives for over 30 years. Now you can too. Join us on our mission to improve the wellbeing of the world through the great outdoors. With Kiwi ingenuity, and an open mind, we continuously adapt our gear to endure different weather conditions, diverse terrains, and the ever changing needs of travellers. We act with people and the planet in mind – from the creative minds of our designers, to the careful hands of our suppliers, to the backs of our customers all around the world. We believe that adventure begins when you pack your bag. We are Kathmandu. Our passion for the outdoors, focus on product design and innovation and customer-first culture are shared by Oboz Footwear, and we're proud to welcome to Oboz to the Kathmandu family in March 2018.

Website
http://www.kathmandu.co.nz
Industry
Retail
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Christchurch, Canterbury
Type
Public Company
Founded
1987
Specialties
Travel Gear, Adventure Gear, Outdoor Gear, Exercise Gear, Sustainability, and Responsible Materials

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  • Wishing The New Zealand Team all the best in Glasgow at the Commonwealth Games 🖤 Don't forget to send your messages of support to the athletes 🔗 link below! New Zealand Olympic Committee

    Behind every athlete is years of dedication, resilience and support. Today, they come together as one team, ready to represent New Zealand on the Commonwealth Games stage. This moment is only possible because of the collective effort behind the team. Thank you to our Premium Partners, commercial partners, National Sporting Organisations, coaches, whānau and communities for helping our athletes reach the Commonwealth Games. ASB Bank One New Zealand Kathmandu Barfoot & Thompson Brooks Running Flex Fitness Indevin Group Jacanna Customs and Freight JCDecaux LOTTO Sport NZ Manuka Doctor Sky New Zealand Toyota New Zealand Limited

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    If you've ever shopped for a down jacket, you've hit the spec sheet. 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿. Fill weight. RDS certified. Pertex™ Quantum. Suddenly buying a jacket feels like sitting a science exam. Here's the truth: fill power is a simple idea dressed up in technical language. It measures how fluffy the down is. Fluffier down traps more air. More air means more warmth for less weight. But here's the part most people miss 👇 A higher number doesn't automatically mean a warmer jacket. Fill power = quality. Fill weight = quantity. 113g of 800-fill down and 227g of 600-fill down? Similar warmth. Different weight, different bulk, different price. You need both numbers to get the full picture. So is 600 fill power good? For cold commutes, weekend tramps and NZ winters that can't make up their mind... absolutely. It's where serious warmth meets practical wearability. It's why the Epiq is built on 600-fill RDS-certified down, wrapped in Pertex™ Quantum to maximise every bit of loft you're paying for. The numbers make sense now. The warmth is waiting. Full breakdown on our blog 🔗  https://lnkd.in/exq6JhHn

  • Introducing the official 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗭𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games 🌿 This collection builds on the New Zealand Team’s Olympic Winter Games uniform, bringing together performance innovation, national identity and legacy design details that reflect both New Zealand and the host city of Glasgow. New Zealand Olympic Committee

  • Gemma McCaw's favourite piece in the XT Series? The 40L Pack. "This is easily my favourite piece. Exceptionally light and tough. I'd have zero hesitation pushing it through rough terrain." The 40L is designed to be lightweight without sacrificing structure - built to hold its shape under load and stand up to rougher terrain, tighter tracks, and longer days out. 🔗 Shop the XT Series 40L Pack here: https://lnkd.in/ezzd9dsU

  • When we were developing the XT Series, we wanted to test it with people who'd push it to its limits. Gemma McCaw was part of that process from day one. Early iterations, real conditions, real feedback. The XT Series is a modular system designed so every piece has a defined purpose, and together they let you build a kit that works exactly the way you need it to. 🔗 Shop the XT Series below.

  • Nothing wasted, everything considered. The Epiq Limited Edition incorporates unused off-cuts from past production, reworked into bold panel designs using a mix of leftover fabrics and seasonal colours. The result? A collection defined by availability, meaning volumes are limited, and each colourway is one of a kind. It’s about minimising surplus, reimagining what we already have, and letting constraint shape the outcome in a positive way.

  • Built to move fast. Designed to go the distance. Elina put the XT Pack through its paces and it delivered at every step.   Lightweight ALUULA™ construction, a breathable foamless back panel, and a vest-style harness are just some of the features behind this ISPO Award winning design.

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