German mountain safety pioneer known for its innovative avalanche equipment and technical apparel using sustainable merino wool.
ORIGIN
Germany
PRICE TIER
premium
Founded in 1980 by Gerald Kampel and Jürgen Wegner, Ortovox began with a singular mission: to make mountain sports safer. The German brand revolutionized avalanche safety with its first product, the F2, a dual-frequency transceiver that simplified victim searches. This foundation in protection remains the brand's core, guiding its expansion from life-saving emergency equipment into technical mountain apparel. Since 1988, Ortovox has championed the use of wool, particularly merino and Swisswool, as a high-performance natural fiber, integrating it into a complete layering system designed for comfort and functionality in alpine environments.