From Outdoor Passion to Family Legacy Outdoor Gear Brand

Have you ever struggled to find outdoor gear tough enough to withstand the Pacific Northwest elements? Gear built with the quality and care to be passed down for generations? We sure did - and that's how PNWBUSHCRAFT was born over a dozen years ago.

As avid vintage gear collectors with a deep appreciation for products made to last, we were endlessly frustrated by the lack of heirloom waxed canvas gear designed specifically for the damp, rugged PNW climate. So we decided to craft it ourselves, drawing inspiration from nostalgic outdoor memories and the gear that shaped our early adventures.

 

The rich aroma of waxed canvas transports us back to childhood, pitching Grandpa's old army tent by the creek, chasing frogs, and warming our hands around Mom's cocoa crackling over the fire. The unmistakable hiss of a vintage Coleman lantern still gives us that cozy, heritage feeling we try to build into every piece we make.

That connection to the past is more than sentiment. It shapes how we build today. Whenever possible, we incorporate vintage textiles, especially vintage wool, into our gear. These materials carry history, warmth, and durability that modern fabrics often cannot replicate. More importantly, they deserve a second life. Keeping beautiful, functional textiles out of landfills and turning them into useful gear is a responsibility we take seriously.

Minimizing waste is not a marketing choice for us. It is simply how we have always worked. From thoughtfully using smaller remnants to designing patterns that maximize material use, sustainability is built into our process. Making less waste and making things meant to last go hand in hand.

What started as a personal quest for reliable, heritage inspired bushcraft gear quickly turned into a true family passion project. As friends and fellow outdoor enthusiasts admired our early handmade creations, requests for custom orders began rolling in, and PNWBUSHCRAFT took on a life of its own.

From those humble beginnings, PNWBUSHCRAFT has grown into a small, family run business dedicated to creating future heirloom pieces. Our mission is simple: to make exceptionally rugged waxed canvas camping, hiking, and bushcraft gear you can depend on for decades and feel proud to pass down to the next generation.

 

 

With uncompromising attention to detail, every product is built to withstand Pacific Northwest conditions season after season. From double rolled seams to rivet reinforced pockets, our traditional skills and premium materials ensure your waxed canvas gear becomes a trusted adventure companion, not a disposable accessory.

We are truly humbled that this small labor of love has resonated so strongly with others who value craftsmanship and time tested design. Thank you for putting your trust in our family brand. We would not be here without the incredible support of this community.

Follow along as we continue growing our legacy line of American made bushcraft and camping waxed canvas gear. We are always dreaming up new designs to fuel your outdoor adventures, built with the same heirloom quality that has made PNWBUSHCRAFT a name respected by outdoor enthusiasts across the USA and beyond.

 

Please contact us at pnwbushcraft@pnwbushcraft.com to inquire about custom orders or our wholesale pricing.