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

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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Paris, France
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