About ESKER
Built for the Journey
Our Story
Est. 2015MADE IN CANADA
Esker was founded in 2015 by lifelong winter and canoe campers who had learned through experience that much of the gear available wasn't built for real, changing conditions. It was often too bulky or overly complex, with features that didn't hold up over time.
As they travelled through the Canadian backcountry, they found themselves needing gear that could move as freely as they did — reliable and adaptable, without holding them back. There was also a growing desire for equipment made in Canada, built with care, and suited for the kinds of journeys they undertook both here and abroad.
Esker began by working with skilled craftspeople in Canada, drawing on generations of experience to create a traditional bucksaw from locally sourced hardwood. Simple in its design and easy to carry, it set the foundation for what Esker would become.
That same thinking expanded to tents, stoves, axes, and other gear — all designed to be compact and practical, and to work with the environment they are meant for, not against it — shaped by experience and built with the same attention to detail.
Today, Esker builds time-tested gear focused on portability and reliability, made in Canada and built to last wherever the journey leads.
What We Stand For
Our Core Values
01
Built on Canadian Outdoor Tradition
Shaped by generations of outdoor experience in demanding conditions.
02
Purposeful, Field-Tested Design
Designed for real use, with a focus on simplicity, portability, and function.
03
Respect for Craftsmanship & Skilled Trade
Developed with skilled makers and proven methods, with attention to detail that holds up over time.
04
Respect for Nature
We make thoughtful choices in materials, production, and processes to reduce impact and respect the environments our gear is used in.
Made in Canada
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