What Topo Designs is known for
Colorado outdoor-gear brand founded in 2008 in Fort Collins by Jedd Rose and Mark Hansen, known for its Klettersack backpack and retro-styled bags and apparel; opened its Denver flagship store in 2013.
Topo Designs was founded in 2008 by Jedd Rose and Mark Hansen, who met while working at a startup in Denver, Colorado. Rose bought a sewing machine and began making backpacks in his basement in Fort Collins, while Hansen worked on sourcing and business development, drawing on a shared interest in simple, durable bag designs. Their early products, the Klettersack backpack and Daypack, remain part of the line largely unchanged. The company opened a flagship retail store in Denver in 2013.
Best for — Colourful outdoor, retro packs
USA
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