Kletterwerks by MYSTERY RANCH

Founded
1975 1970s

No longer active

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Overview

Kletterwerks is a backpack brand founded in 1975 by Dana Gleason II in Bozeman, Montana, USA. In 2012, it was relaunched as a revival line under MYSTERY RANCH, and its products were released in Japan through A&F Distribution. Its range centers on daypacks and shoulder bags that retain classic mountaineering forms while incorporating modern functionality. Planning and production take place at MYSTERY RANCH’s Bozeman factory. Records indicate that some models have been discontinued by the manufacturer.

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Founded
2000
2000 Parent brand
Mystery Ranch
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An everyday-use line drawing on its heritage

Kletterwerks by MYSTERY RANCH is a sub-line reviving and reintroducing Kletterwerks, found

Kletterwerks by MYSTERY RANCH is a sub-line reviving and reintroducing Kletterwerks, founded by Dana Gleason in 1975, under MYSTERY RANCH. Launched in 2012 as a revival line for the Japanese market, it is designed and produced at MYSTERY RANCH’s Bozeman factory. While retaining the original heritage rough-pack silhouette, it adds modern features such as a padded laptop sleeve and is positioned as a product range for everyday urban use and EDC. Whereas MYSTERY RANCH’s core focus is on mission-oriented packs for military, firefighting, hunting, and other uses, Kletterwerks is a line that emphasizes heritage and urban use.

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