Cotopaxi

The Cotopaxi brand was born from a sense of awe and connection inspired by the incredible people and places of Ecuador. From the vibrant Amazonian Rainforest and the rugged peaks of the Andes where Mt. Cotopaxi is found, to the colorful streets of Quito, Ecuador is home to beautiful landscapes, biosystems, and cultural traditions. Now all of this is at risk. Ecuador is facing its worst drought in decades. Given its reliance on hydroelectric power, the country is now dealing with extensive blackouts. And, in late September 2024, wildfires broke out near Quito, destroying and threatening the homes, schools, and livelihoods of tens of thousands of families, not to mention some of the most beautiful and important ecosystems on earth. These crises are happening as the country is already stretched to its limits due to cartel activity and hosting thousands of refugees from neighboring countries. The Cotopaxi Foundation and GlobalGiving are joining together to support local, vetted nonprofit organizations in Ecuador (including Hearts of Gold Foundation, Banco de Alimentos DIAKONÍA, UBECI FOUNDATION ECUADOR) that are on the front lines of providing immediate relief and long-term recovery support to communities dealing with the impacts of the drought, power outages, and recent wildfires. These organizations are providing food, shelter, and cash assistance to the most vulnerable communities across the country. Please join us in donating what you can to drive relief and long-term recovery efforts supporting impacted communities and landscapes in Ecuador: https://lnkd.in/gebe7Gv4

It's a good day for an uplifting story ... and "Tequio Trails" is out today! We sponsored this beautiful short film about mountain biking, community, and the local Indigenous concept of communal work known as "tequio" in Oaxaca, Mexico. You can watch the full film (12 min.) and read our interview with the filmmakers here: https://lnkd.in/gBjsi7_D

Gifts for the trails. Gifts for adventure. Gifts for seeing the world. Gifts for GOOD. Our 2024 Gift Guide is here and ready to help you feel good about the gifts you give this year, whether it's for your team or your family. Shop the gift guide at www.cotopaxi.com

Our newest monochromatic Del Día Collection dropped yesterday: Earth, inspired by moss, leaves, and tall trees. Like all our Del Día bags, these monochromatic packs are made from 100% leftover high-quality deadstock fabric that might have otherwise gone to the landfill or incinerator. Choosing deadstock means these packs have an estimated 30% lower carbon footprint on average than if they were made with new fabric. Del Día Earth is available in our 16L Batac Daypack and our 1.5L Kapai Hip Pack—and no two packs are alike thanks to our scraps-to-packs approach. Explore the collection here: https://lnkd.in/gctmngKs

Tierra Whack is a one-of-a-kind creative genius who's committed to doing good in the world. As a Philly native, she's focused on giving back to the schools and youth of her hometown to empower kids to reach their full creative potential. “I want to be that mentor that I don’t really feel like I had outside of my mom. So, I’m taking that role and telling them ‘Hey, listen, I’m going to help as much as I can and just try to put it back into the city I came from, Philly.’” —Tierra It was an honor working with Tierra to tell her Music For Good story. Check out her favorite Gear For Good and how you can support her cause of education here: https://lnkd.in/gVEZNgnv

Climate action and poverty relief—we believe you can't have one without the other. And that's why Cotopaxi first signed #theclimatepledge in June 2022. On the climate action side, we're committed to reducing our carbon footprint—including the notoriously difficult-to-tackle Scope 3 emissions associated with our manufacturing partners. We also choose recycled and certified responsible materials, and have been an industry leader in our use of leftover deadstock fabric, which has an estimated 30% lower carbon footprint on average than virgin materials. On the poverty relief side lies the Cotopaxi Foundation, to which we dedicate at least 1% of revenue. Through the Foundation's impact partners—including Mercy Corps, Range of Motion Project, and CARE Ecuador—we support health, education, and livelihood initiatives for the poorest communities in Latin America and beyond.   Find out more about our progress since joining The Climate Pledge and The Path to 2040 here: https://lnkd.in/gh3Db9Ab

There’s a robusta revolución brewing in Ecuador. Arabica coffee gets all the glory, but in a warming world, the future just might be robusta. That’s why Andrea and Favio are leading their community in changing how robusta is grown and perceived, thanks in part to the support of Cotopaxi Foundation partner The Chain Collaborative (TCC). In honor of #InternationalCoffeeDay we’re sharing Part 3 of our Ecuador Impact series and it’s all about robusta. Last fall, we visited Andrea and Favio’s cafe and farm and saw firsthand how our partner The Chain Collaborative is helping them become leaders in the global fine robusta movement. This heat-resistant, resilient coffee bean is increasingly considered an important crop in the face of climate change. Right now Andrea and Favio are working with 100+ farmers to optimize robusta production and create sustainable livelihoods for Indigenous Amazonians like themselves. Watch the full video and read the story here: https://lnkd.in/gRkejKr2

Danny Ocean x Cotopaxi: Music For Good "As I think about how fortunate I’ve been, I can’t help my heart aching for all my brothers and sisters back home in Venezuela, and for all the refugees around the world." —Danny During Hispanic Heritage Month, we're dropping Part I of our Music For Good series featuring Venezuelan singer/songwriter Danny Ocean. Danny is standing up for refugees from his homeland and beyond through his music, his platform, and benefit concerts. Tune in to Danny's story, see his Gear For Good picks, and find out how you can support refugees, too: https://lnkd.in/g7Q38xrr #musicforgood #gearforgood #hispanicheritagemonth #standwithrefugees

LAYERS: They're what make us human. And they keep us warm. We just dropped our new collection of layers for fall & winter, and we're kicking it off with PFC-free rainwear made without intentionally added PFAS (aka forever chemicals). Check out new styles like our high-pile Bacano Fleece, and fresh colorways of the classics, from Fuego Down Outerwear to Cielo Rainwear—all perfect for co-branding and corporate gifting as we enter the holiday season. Explore the Fall/Winter '24 LAYERS Collection here: https://lnkd.in/ecB_KNAb

9 days in the Amazon with an Allpa Pack. A National Geographic writer shares highlights and packing tips from her trip to Ecuador.