KARRIMOR GUNSMOKE GODHAWK LOW WEATHERLITE SHOES

Karrimor

Originally founded 1946 by Charles Parsons, Mary Parsons  and Grace Davies, Karrimor had humble beginnings as simply hand-sewed cotton-duck cycle pannier bags.

With a pioneering past, Karrimor has produced radical outdoor equipment and clothing in its history. The innovative Haston Alpiniste rucksack of the 1970s became the most famous alpine  rucksack ever. In the 1980s, the pioneering Karrimor sports boots (KSB) were the first to be made with lightweight fabric.

Now world renowned, the British specialists in adventure outdoor equipment still strive for high standards and innovative designs. Karrimor.com has a comprehensive range of Karrimor rucksacks, walking boots, safety boots, backpacks, sleeping bags, cooking equipment, tents, outdoor clothing, snow boots, camping equipment, running shoes and everything else you could possibly need for an outdoor adventure.

Karrimor has outdoor equipment and sports equipment suitable for novice explorers to professional mountaineers. With gear and clothing for walking, camping, running, mountaineering and expeditions, Karrimor equipment and clothing has been selected by the world’s most accomplished mountaineers as the ultimate weapons to succeed.

Rower, Olympian and adventurer, James Cracknell is the current ambassador for Karrimor. The team of elite athletes have design input in to the Karrimor collections and opportunity to test the Karrimor kit in some of the world’s harshest conditions.

Combining durability and cutting edge technology with over 60 years experience, Karrimor holds a reputation in excellence. As Karrimor continues to offer great quality outdoor clothing and equipment, we are always happy to hear from our customers. Contact Karrrimor if you have any suggestions or comments.

Brand History-

Since 1946
There has been one landmark product, event or
sponsorship after another at Karrimor. Over 70
years of outstanding products are what inspires
us to bring you even higher standards and better
products. Bragging and resting on our laurels
is not really the British way, but heritage and
historical facts are…
1946
Charles and Mary Parsons, along with Grace
Davies founded the Karrimor company in
Lancashire and started producing cycle bags.
1948
Karrimor introduce weathertiteTM products, way
ahead of their time.
1957
First climbing sacs produced in conjunction
with the climbers of the day Jimmy Rostron and
Dave Thomas.
1959
Karrimor starts work with Joe Brown and
introduces the Joe Brown Rucsac.
1964
Karrimor starts a decade of domination of the
UK market with the Alpiniste sac born of a
partnership with Don Whillans.
1966
Karrimor introduce pack frames and the
Karrimat®.
1972
Karrimor appoints Dougal Haston as technical
advisor and the ‘Haston Alpiniste’ in purple
becomes the most famous alpine sac ever.
1975
Chris Bonnington’s Everest South West Face
expedition is successful, fully equipped with
Karrimor products. Junko Tabei of Japan
becomes the first woman to climb Everest using
a Karrimor pack frame sac.
1978
Peter Habeler achieves the first ascent of Everest
without oxygen using Karrimor equipment.
ks100e introduced, considered to be the worlds
first waterproof texturised fabric.
1980
ksb’s introduced.
The first outdoor footwear made from lightweight
fabric, instead of heavier leather, and outdoor
footwear revolution begins.
1983
Introduction of the size adjustable back system
for sacs make load carrying comfortable for
everyone.
1986
Karrimor introduces a range of polar garments
and accessories.
1991
Karrimor receives a British Design award in the
course of duty.
1997
Introduction of volume adjuster fit kits to the ksb
footwear allow further refinement of footwear fit
for better comfort and performance.
2000
ADD introduced to ksb footwear to (again)
improve the fit, function and performance
of ksb’s.
2001
ksb’s diversify into sandals and approach
footwear.
2007
Karrimor develop new X-Lite products; lighter
weight yet without sacrificing performance or
durability. Karrimor introduces Fine Moulding, a
technology that increases durability of fabrics by
up to 50% versus standard walking boot fabrics
without sacrificing breathability.
2015
Karrimor introduce updated Size Adjust system
featuring new Direct Link technology.
brand history