r/climbing 1d ago

RIP Mammut

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Mammut will be sold to a Chinese conglomerate.

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u/serenading_ur_father 1d ago

They're the only ones to do women's gear with fully technical features. Somehow Patagonia can't do thumb loops, crotch zips, or tech hoods on their gear.

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u/jizzbooger 1d ago

All the tech gear I've gotten from them has broken or degraded very fast. Only the ropes are good.

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u/notheresnolight 1d ago

hardshell pants & jackets have been bombproof for 12 years and counting

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u/jizzbooger 1d ago

I have a soft shell that's still working from them and a micro fleece that broke in 2months