It all started with the goal of making the best clothing for the guys with the world’s most demanding job: American combat troops. And we decided from the start that we did not want to be told how to make our gear, what fabric or designs to use, or which suppliers we had to buy from. We just wanted to make the best stuff we could using the best materials available anywhere. It was a lofty goal.

We did not want civilians in air conditioned office buildings thousands of miles away - in a different world from our customers - telling us how to build gear. We chose instead to listen to you, the end user, the folks with the boots on the ground, the ones that have been let down time and time again by crappy clothing and gear. We heard you loud and clear and did whatever it took to build you what you asked for.

Our product offering is small, because we are focused. Our stuff is not for everyone, we get that. We design it for folks going light, fast and hard, and we focus on performance. Pretty simple. We exist because we know no one else is filling your needs. If you have a great idea, something that is missing from your kit and will make a difference in how you do your job, let us know.

Thanks,

The Otte Gear crew