Trekmates
Trekmates is a privately-held UK outdoor accessories brand designing headwear, gloves, gaiters, walking poles, navigation, and sleeping products for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, sold via DTC e-commerce and independent retailers in the UK and Netherlands.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2005
- HeadquartersHyde, United Kingdom
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Trekmates does
Trekmates is a privately-held UK outdoor accessories specialist headquartered in Hyde, Greater Manchester, that designs and sells a comprehensive range of headwear, gloves, gaiters, walking poles, navigation accessories, sleeping accessories, and survival equipment for outdoor enthusiasts. The product portfolio spans waterproof, windproof, and breathable items built on licensed technologies including GORE-TEX membranes and PrimaLoft insulation, complemented by the company's proprietary DRY waterproof technology and THERMOLITE EcoMade recycled fibres for thermal liners. Specialized offerings include the Amira Collection, a weatherproof Hijab and Niqab range co-developed with The Wanderlust Women founder Amira, and a Junior line.
The company operates a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront at trekmates.co.uk and distributes through independent outdoor specialist retailers in the UK (including the Nevisport chain) and the Netherlands. Products are sold at unit prices ranging from approximately £3 to £90, with no tiered subscription or licensing model, and the customer base consists of hikers, trekkers, walkers, trail runners, and campers, including the modest outdoor wearers segment. Trekmates markets through content (blog), email newsletter, and organic social channels, and its operating footprint is currently limited to the UK and Netherlands with no disclosed revenue or institutional ownership.
Trekmates firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Trekmates
- Legal name
- Trekmates
- Website
- https://trekmates.co.uk
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2005
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Trekmates is a privately-held UK outdoor accessories brand designing headwear, gloves, gaiters, walking poles, navigation, and sleeping products for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, sold via DTC e-commerce and independent retailers in the UK and Netherlands.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Trekmates industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Outdoor Accessories
- NAICS
- Sporting Goods Retailers (45911)
- SIC
- Retail-Apparel & Accessory Stores (5600), Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Backpacking & Trekking Gear Retail (CRAMAAAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Outdoor Navigation, Safety & Survival Gear Retail (CRAMAAAE), Hiking & Trail Accessories Retail (CRAMAAAD), Outdoor Clothing & Footwear Retail (Camping/Hiking/Climbing) (CRAMAMAK)
Keywords
Where Trekmates is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Hyde
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Trekmates business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Direct E-commerce Sales: Consumer direct sales through their owned online storefront at trekmates.co.uk. Products include hats, gloves, gaiters, walking poles, navigation accessories, and sleeping accessories at various price points.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Single price point products with no tiered pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels3 records
Trekmates product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Trekmates designs, manufactures, and retails a comprehensive range of outdoor accessories covering headwear, gloves, gaiters, walking poles, navigation equipment, sleeping accessories, and survival equipment. Products incorporate proprietary technologies such as DRY waterproof systems and integrated GORE-TEX, PrimaLoft, and THERMOLITE EcoMade membranes, with specialized sub-ranges including the Amira weatherproof hijab and niqab collection. The company sells direct to consumers via its e-commerce storefront and through outdoor specialist retailers in the UK and Netherlands.
Product overview
Trekmates is an outdoor accessory specialist offering a comprehensive range of headwear (hats, caps, headbands, hijabs, niqabs), hand protection (gloves, mittens), foot/leg protection (gaiters), walking poles and baskets, navigation equipment (map cases, compasses, phone pouches), sleeping accessories (pillows, sleeping bag liners, sit mats), survival equipment (emergency blankets, bivis, whistles, paracord), and ponchos. The portfolio includes specialized sub-brands like the Amira Collection (weatherproof hijab and niqab in collaboration with The Wanderlust Women) and features technologies such as GORE-TEX waterproof membranes, DRY waterproof technology, THERMOLITE insulation, and PrimaLoft insulation materials. Products are designed for activities including hiking, trekking, camping, trail running, and general outdoor adventures, with ranges for adults, women, and juniors.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Shine Cap
- Shine Cap - Women's
- Thar Cap
- Sonoran Hat
- Ordos Hat
- Ordie DRY Gaiter
- Chamonix GTX Glove
- Friktion GTX Glove
- Carbon Pole
- Trekker Lock Pole - Pair
- Fold Lock Pole - Pair
- Walker Lock Pole - Junior
- Thermolite Sleeping Bag Liner
- Folding Sit Mat
- Phone Pouch
- Twin Seal Map Case
- Thermo Blanket
- Tour Poncho
- Amira Collection (Hijab & Niqab)
Companies that use Trekmates
Customer profileSegments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Trekmates technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Trekmates partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- NevisportcoreMajor UK outdoor retail chain reselling Trekmates products across their multiple store locations throughout England and Scotland including major outdoor destinations like Fort William and Aviemore.
- Amira the Wanderlust (The Wanderlust Women)coreCollaboration with Amira, Founder of The Wanderlust Women, to create the first ever weatherproof Hijab and Niqab collection designed for outdoor activities, representing an inclusive product line for Muslim women outdoor enthusiasts.
- GORE-TEXcoreTechnology partnership for waterproof, windproof and highly breathable membrane integration across gloves, gaiters, and headwear products.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Trekmates competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Buff: Buff is a global headwear and tubular accessories specialist (multifunctional headwear, caps, neckwear) very directly comparable to Trekmates' headwear-centric product line and outdoor/hiking customer base.
- Sealskinz: Sealskinz is a UK-based waterproof accessories brand (gloves, socks, hats) targeting hiking, cycling and outdoor enthusiasts — directly comparable to Trekmates' waterproof gloves, hats, and gaiters assortment.
- Extremities: Extremities is a UK outdoor accessories brand making hats, gloves, gaiters and socks for hiking, trekking and climbing — a close peer in product mix, channel (UK outdoor retail) and target customer.
- Outdoor Research: Outdoor Research is a US outdoor accessories brand with a deep gloves, hats and gaiters lineup using GORE-TEX, comparable in technical accessories orientation to Trekmates though at a larger scale and broader global footprint.
Broad incumbents
- Rab: Rab (Equip Outdoor Technologies) is a leading UK outdoor brand whose accessories (gloves, hats, gaiters, mitts) overlap materially with Trekmates' range and compete on the same Nevisport and independent specialist shelves.
- Mountain Equipment: Mountain Equipment is a long-established UK technical outdoor brand offering gloves, hats, and accessories for mountaineering and trekking, competing with Trekmates' technical accessories in the UK specialist channel.
- Sprayway: Sprayway is a UK outdoor clothing and accessories brand with hiking hats, gloves and gaiters distributed through UK outdoor retail, broadly comparable in target customer and channel to Trekmates.
- The North Face: The North Face is a global outdoor apparel and accessories giant with broad head, hand, and gaiter lines that crowd the same end-cap space at Nevisport and independent stores where Trekmates competes.
Emerging players
- Komperdell: Komperdell is an Austrian walking and trekking pole specialist — directly comparable to Trekmates' Carbon Pole and Trekker Lock Pole walking-pole range, with deeper pole-specific depth but narrower non-pole assortment.
Regional players
- Craghoppers: Craghoppers is a UK outdoor travel apparel brand whose accessories (hats, gloves, socks) overlap with Trekmates' trekking/travel kit, sharing UK distribution and outdoor-enthusiast customer.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Trekmates social profiles
Digital presenceTrekmates financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Trekmates leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Trekmates funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Trekmates M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Trekmates
What does Trekmates do?
Trekmates designs, manufactures, and retails a comprehensive range of outdoor accessories covering headwear, gloves, gaiters, walking poles, navigation equipment, sleeping accessories, and survival equipment. Products incorporate proprietary technologies such as DRY waterproof systems and integrated GORE-TEX, PrimaLoft, and THERMOLITE EcoMade membranes, with specialized sub-ranges including the Amira weatherproof hijab and niqab collection. The company sells direct to consumers via its e-commerce storefront and through outdoor specialist retailers in the UK and Netherlands.
Is Trekmates a public or private company?
Trekmates is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Trekmates founded?
Trekmates was founded in 2005. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Trekmates based?
Trekmates is headquartered in Hyde, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does Trekmates make money?
One revenue line is on record: direct E-commerce Sales.
Who are Trekmates's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Buff, Sealskinz, Extremities and Outdoor Research. Broad incumbents are Rab, Mountain Equipment, Sprayway and The North Face. Komperdell is listed as an emerging player. Craghoppers is listed as a regional player.
Does Trekmates have an API?
No public API is recorded for Trekmates.
What industry is Trekmates in?
Trekmates's product category is Outdoor Accessories. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAMAAAA, Backpacking & Trekking Gear Retail, with a secondary code of CRAMAAAE, Outdoor Navigation, Safety & Survival Gear Retail. Its NAICS code is 45911 and its SIC code is 5600.