Our Roots.

I love the outdoors. My parents introduced me to the lakes, rivers and woods of eastern Canada via canoe at an early age and it has shaped who I am today. The wilderness has influenced the education I have pursued, the careers I have had, the activities I do, the communities I hold and the values I keep.

With over 30 years of traveling and exploring the world by canoe, kayak, ski, foot and bike - I have also used a lot of gear. As a self-professed “gear nerd”, my evolution in thinking and use of equipment for my adventures has seen many iterations. I have found that with my increase in experience, knowledge, skill and confidence my mentality about the gear in my kit has changed from that of gear lust, redundancy and excess (in the early days) towards more multifunctional, lightweight, and practical equipment that borders on minimalist today.

After a life changing adventure with my family that took us around the world for a year, I came home invigorated and looking to build something new (see our blog for more on our backstory).   

Lobtree Outdoor Gear was born out of my lifelong passion for the outdoors coupled with a desire to build gear with integrity, simplicity and purpose. Designed, tested and made in Canada, we stand behind what we produce, design with the outdoor community at our core and ultimately just want to get people to better connect with nature, in whatever way they choose.

If you hold these beliefs and want to support the next wave of lightweight, innovative and functional outdoor gear, we would love to have you on board.

Cheers,

Nick