Brand profile

KAVU

Seattle outdoor lifestyle brand known for its Rope Bag sling, Strapcap hats and boldly printed fleece and climbing pants.

SeattleOrigin
Gorpcore / OutdoorStyle
$$Price
A man wearing a navy topo-print KAVU fleece anorak with a black cap and tan trousers

What to know about KAVU

KAVU is a Seattle outdoor lifestyle label founded in 1993 by Barry Barr, a former Bering Sea commercial fisherman whose windproof Strapcap hat became the company's first product. The brand builds cotton-canvas rope bags and slings, fleece pullovers and overshirts, climbing-cut trousers, hats and graphic tees in loud prints and Pacific Northwest colorways. Its 10-liter Rope Bag remains the signature item. KAVU stays independently owned and sells through kavu.com, outdoor retailers and streetwear stockists, plus a resale marketplace for used and sample gear.

Founded
1993
Origin
Seattle, United States
Price
$$
Facts checked
October 2026
Styles
Gorpcore / Outdoor, Streetwear

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