Honest, not perfect.
We're not a zero-impact company — nobody making physical gear honestly is. But every material and manufacturing decision below is one we can actually stand behind, not one written for a marketing page.
What we actually do about it.
Fabric sourced within 200km
Our merino-cotton and ripstop nylon come from mills in Ludhiana and Panipat — close enough that we've visited every one of them in person.
Small batches, not warehouses
We manufacture in runs of 200–500 units based on actual demand, not forecasts. Less overproduction, less unsold stock ending up discounted or discarded.
Repair over replace
Every Altitude Pack ships with a spare buckle and a repair guide. We'd rather fix your pack for the cost of postage than sell you a new one.
Packaging that breaks down
No plastic polybags. Orders ship in recycled kraft paper and compostable mailers, tested to survive Indian monsoon transit.
One email a month.
Actually worth opening.
The Trail Dispatch- First access to new dropsBe the first to know when new collections and limited releases go live.
- Stories from the mountainsSlow travel, hidden places, trail notes and moments worth remembering.
- Behind the collectionsThe inspiration, sketches and stories behind every DEWDROPZ release.