What Lippi Outdoor does

Lippi Outdoor, legally operating as The Andes Brands S.A. (RUT 76.838.890-3), is a privately held Chilean outdoor apparel and equipment company headquartered in Santiago's Providencia commune. The company operates a three-brand portfolio — Lippi (premium technical outdoor), Haka Honu (casual/lifestyle outdoor), and Vulcano (performance running) — producing jackets, footwear, backpacks, tents, sleeping bags, trekking poles, and accessories designed for trekking, hiking, mountaineering, snow sports, trail running, and outdoor lifestyle use across men, women, and children segments.

Its product portfolio is built on a combination of proprietary performance technologies (B-Dry PFC-free waterproofing, Steam-Pro insulation, Forcegrip outsoles, Q-Dry quick-dry fabrics, Skintec baselayers, and Box-Wall Baffle construction with RDS-certified 800FP goose down) and third-party component integrations (RECCO avalanche reflectors, Vibram outsoles, YKK zippers, CORDURA fabrics, Ortholite insoles). Each brand holds a registered trademark in Chile under INAPI/Law 19.039.

Revenue is generated through four channels: direct e-commerce on its Shopify storefront (www.lippioutdoor.com), company-owned physical retail stores throughout Chile, authorized third-party distributors, and a dedicated corporate sales channel (Venta Empresa). Prices are denominated in Chilean pesos including VAT, with installment payments up to 6 interest-free installments and shipping from $2,590 CLP with free in-store pickup. Marketing is concentrated in organic social (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), email newsletter, blog content, and seasonal promotional events, supplemented by brand storytelling through the 'Andes Indómito' documentary series. The company is controlled by legal representatives Felipe Eduardo Tellechea García and Antonio Zegers Correa, with no disclosed external institutional investors or parent holding structure.

Name

Lippi Outdoor

Legal name

The Andes Brands S.A.

Website

https://lippioutdoor.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Lippi Outdoor is a Chilean multi-brand outdoor apparel and equipment retailer (The Andes Brands S.A.) operating three sub-brands — Lippi, Haka Honu, and Vulcano — serving hiking, mountaineering, trail running, and outdoor-lifestyle consumers in Chile through e-commerce, physical retail, distributors, and a corporate sales channel.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outdoor Apparel and Equipment

NAICS

Footwear Manufacturing (3162), Footwear Manufacturing (316210)

SIC

Footwear, (No Rubber) (3140), Women's, Misses', And Juniors Outerwear (2330), Plastics, Foil & Coated Paper Bags (2673), Rubber & Plastics Footwear (3021)

akta.pro primary industry

Outerwear & Cold-Weather Apparel Manufacturers (CRAAAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Running & Endurance Wear (CRAAAEAD), Sports, Outdoor & Adventure Packs Manufacturing (Backpacks/Duffels) (IMAOAHAE), Outdoor Travel Gear (Duffels, Packs, Dry Bags) Retail (CRAMAAAI), Sports & Outdoor Accessories Manufacturing (Performance Gloves/Headwear) (IMAOAFAI)

Keywords

• Outdoor apparel
• Trekking clothing
• Hiking footwear
• Technical outerwear
• Outdoor equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Santiago

HQ country

Chile

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Direct Product Sales (E-commerce): The company generates revenue primarily through direct online sales via its Shopify-powered e-commerce platform at www.lippioutdoor.com, selling outdoor apparel, footwear, and equipment to consumers in Chile. Prices are listed in Chilean pesos (CLP) with taxes included.
2. Physical Retail Store Sales: Revenue is generated through company-owned physical retail stores located throughout Chile, where customers can purchase the full range of Lippi, Haka Honu, and Vulcano products.
3. Authorized Distributor Sales: The company sells through authorized distributors who resell Lippi, Haka Honu, and Vulcano products through both digital and physical channels.
4. Corporate / Enterprise Sales (Venta Empresa): A dedicated corporate sales channel (Venta Empresa) offers bulk purchasing programs for businesses, organizations, or groups.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Lippi Outdoor designs, manufactures, and sells technical outdoor apparel, footwear, backpacks, and equipment under three brands (Lippi, Haka Honu, Vulcano). Its product range covers jackets (waterproof, down, insulated, softshell, windbreaker), tops, bottoms, hiking boots, sandals, tents, sleeping bags, trekking poles, and accessories for trekking, hiking, climbing, snow sports, trail running, and lifestyle use. Products feature proprietary technologies such as B-Dry (PFC-free waterproofing), Steam-Pro insulation, Forcegrip outsoles, Q-Dry fabrics, and Skintec baselayers, combined with premium components including Vibram outsoles, YKK zippers, CORDURA fabrics, Ortholite insoles, and RDS-certified goose down.

Product overview

Lippi Outdoor is an outdoor apparel and equipment company operating as a multi-brand portfolio under The Andes Brands S.A. The company offers three distinct brands: Lippi (premium outdoor apparel), Haka Honu (casual outdoor lifestyle), and Vulcano (performance athletic running gear). The product portfolio encompasses complete outdoor gear including jackets (windbreakers, waterproof, down, insulated, softshell), tops (t-shirts, hoodies, midlayers), bottoms (trekking pants, shorts), footwear (boots, hiking shoes, sandals), equipment (backpacks, tents, sleeping bags, trekking poles), and accessories (gloves, hats, socks). Products are designed for outdoor activities including trekking, hiking, climbing, snow sports, trail running, and lifestyle use, serving men, women, and children segments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lippi: Primary outdoor apparel and footwear brand offering technical clothing, jackets, footwear, and accessories for outdoor activities including trekking, hiking, climbing, and snow sports.
• Haka Honu
• Vulcano

Products and services

• Chaquetas (Jackets) Full range of outdoor jackets including windbreakers, waterproof B-Dry jackets, 3-in-1 convertible jackets, down feather jackets, insulated jackets, softshell jackets, and polar/fleece jackets for men, women, and children.
• Tops Tops including t-shirts, polo shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, midlayers, and first-layer base layers designed for outdoor performance and everyday wear.
• Bottoms Bottoms including trekking pants, shorts, swimwear, leggings, and base layer bottoms for outdoor activities.
• Calzado (Footwear) Outdoor footwear including trekking boots (botines/botas), hiking shoes, sneakers, shoes, and sandals for men, women, and children, featuring Forcegrip and Vibram outsoles with Ortholite insoles.
• Equipamiento (Equipment) Outdoor equipment including hydration systems, trekking backpacks, urban backpacks, tents, bags and luggage, sleeping bags and sleeping pads, and trekking poles.
• Accesorios (Accessories) Outdoor accessories including gloves, hats, socks, waist bags (bananos), caps, towels, sun hats, and head/neck gaiters.
• Venta Empresa (Corporate Sales) Dedicated corporate sales channel offering bulk purchasing programs for businesses, organizations, and groups needing apparel, uniforms, or team gear.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reichert Down Hoody Jacket achieves thermal retention under 500 grams through Box-Wall Baffle construction with 800FP goose down
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• The North Face: Global leader in technical outdoor apparel, footwear, and equipment — directly overlaps with Lippi's Lippi brand across jackets, fleeces, hiking footwear, and backpacks, and is the most aspirational competitor in the Chilean market.
• Patagonia: Premium technical outdoor apparel brand with strong environmental positioning — competes head-to-head with Lippi's premium tiers (e.g., Reichert Down Hoody) and shares the RDS-certified down and PFC-free messaging.
• Columbia Sportswear: Broad-line outdoor apparel and footwear brand with comparable category coverage (jackets, hiking shoes, fleeces) at a similar mass-premium price point; widely distributed in Chile through multibrand outdoor retailers.
• Decathlon: Largest sporting goods retailer globally, operating own-brand outdoor apparel and equipment at value price points; aggressive physical store expansion in Chile directly threatens Lippi's retail footprint and pricing.

Direct peers

• Arc'teryx: Premium technical outdoor apparel and equipment brand — competes at the high end of Lippi's range with proprietary technical materials (Gore-Tex, Coreloft) and a similar target consumer of serious mountaineers and climbers.
• Salomon: Performance outdoor footwear, apparel, and equipment brand with strong traction in trail running and hiking — directly comparable to Lippi's Vulcano (running) and trekking boot lines.
• Mountain Hardwear: Technical outdoor apparel and equipment brand focused on mountaineering and hiking — overlapping product range with Lippi's premium jacket and equipment lines, comparable mid-tier positioning.

Regional players

• Kathmandu: Outdoor and travel apparel brand from Australia/New Zealand with comparable category mix (down jackets, fleeces, hiking gear) — relevant peer for benchmarking multi-channel outdoor retail and brand-extension strategy in similar smaller-market contexts.
• Doite: Chilean outdoor and camping equipment retailer/brand with strong domestic presence — most direct domestic competitor to Lippi in the Chilean outdoor market, competing in tents, sleeping bags, and trekking gear.
• Aca Joe: Latin American outdoor/casual apparel brand with presence across Chile and Argentina — comparable mid-market positioning to Lippi's Haka Honu lifestyle line.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCfClJbf8DKC6oVvmOrQz7Iw
• Facebookfacebook.com/lippioutdoor
• Instagraminstagram.com/lippioutdoor

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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