PROTECT OUR PLAYGROUNDS
HOW WE’RE HELPING
The Great Outdoors is only as great as we leave it. Here at Kelty, we’re all about play, but it’s important that we play responsibly. Whether we’re picking up our favorite trails, educating our communities, or building sustainable business practices, we’re committed to protecting our planet. Here’s a look at some of the ways we’re working to do our part.
THE CONSERVATION ALLIANCE
Kelty: FOUNDING MEMBER
Kelty is one of the four founding members of The Conservation Alliance - created in 1989 by industry leaders REI, Patagonia, The North Face, and Kelty—who shared the goal of increasing outdoor industry support for conservation efforts. Since its inception, the Alliance has grown to 27,+ members and contributed over $29 million to grassroots conservation groups throughout North America. This funding has helped save more than 73 million acres of wildlands; protect 3,580 miles of rivers; stop or remove 37 dams; designate five marine reserves; and purchase 21 climbing areas.
ALLIED FEATHER + DOWN
GET DOWN WITH THE PLANET
Kelty takes pride in the ethical and sustainable sourcing of our down, which is 100% PFC- free and ethically sourced from Allied Feather + Down or other RDS (Responsible Down Standard) certified suppliers. With the help of Allied Feather + Down's "Track My Down" program, we're able to track our down from farm-to-tent, ensuring that every step of the process is transparent and accountable.
RECYCLED MATERIALS
Kelty is proud to announce our new recycled materials program, which helps to keep waste out of landfills and conserve our precious natural resources. By using recycled materials in some of our newest sleeping bag liners, shells, and fills, we’re working toward a more sustainable future for a happier, healthier planet.
GROUND LEVEL CHANGES
WHAT WE DO TO HELP & WHY
We’re minimizing the output of unnatural, harmful chemicals. PFAS/PFC chemicals have been used in manufacturing for decades but don’t easily degrade in nature and so they can accumulate in our bodies and in the environment. This is why we are committed to ensuring everything we make is made without PFAS/PFC chemicals.
BUILT TO LAST
Kelty: LIFETIME WARRANTY
(1) To give our gear a second life & keep them out of the landfill.
(2) So that you & our planet can keep playing
LIFETIME WARRANTY
Our designers work hard to design durable gear that lasts. But, over hundreds and hundreds of miles of use, gear may occasionally need repairs. That’s why our in-house team repairs used product and offers replaceable components - to build a second life into our gear and help keep them out of the landfill.
In 2022, our parent company, Exxel Outdoors, repaired over 1,700 products. Behind every product repair is a real person working hard to restore your gear. Kathy and Stephanie work together to repair 30+ products a week.
Feel like your favorite Kelty gear is running out of time? Visit our Lifetime Warranty page below for more information on warranty and repairs.