The Kootenay was born out of two things.

 First of all, the mountains of Canada and Kootenay national park, where our founders had enjoyed many invigorating ascents up the mountain and grown to appreciate the value of a suitable carabiner.

Because the designer has climbed the mountain in Kootenay, only the shape is inspired by the peak of Kootenay.


The second one was

"how do you carry your everyday carry?"

We all have our everyday carry, those tools we need every day. A powerful torch, a multi-tool, and a wind-resistant lighter. But where do you carry them? In your pockets where they can tumble out? A bulky pouch? Or do you wear a particular pair of cargo pants with extra pockets?

THE EVERYDAY CARRY FOR YOUR EVERYDAY CARRY

That's why we created the Kootenay, a tool for your everyday carry-to clips, effortlessly and securely to soft clothing or a backpack anywhere with a small loop, no need for a specially sized loop.

The key point is that Kootenay is a carabiner with a back clip. With this unique design, the Kootenay can be hung on the pockets of jeans and soft pants, as well as on the backpack strap.

Made from Aviation-grade titanium alloy, with a total weight of 30 grams and a unique mountain design to look just like mount Kootenay it's harsh and beautiful with exquisite bevel cutting.

Kootenay is a unique design. You won't find anything like it on the market.
TOUGH, PRECISE, AND GOOD-LOOKING.

We've worked hard to maximize the precision, but the mixture of style, design, and materials means the Kootenay is an essential investment in your future. 

It's made from aviation-grade titanium so it won't rust; it's light and almost unbreakable. But trust us, if you have to carve bevels in titanium, you'll know just how tough it is. 

But, it'll carry your everyday carry with the confidence that a carabiner takes a mountaineer and all their gear from a tall mountain in an exquisite Canadian National Park.

It'll also keep your everyday carry just as secure.

We're almost ready to go into production, so if you want to carry your everyday carry with security and unique style, please support our Kickstarter.