In just over two decades, Nemo has risen to challenge many of the top brands in hiking equipment. Nemo products focus on light weight and small packing volume, and they are the right choice for many hikers when the intention is not to camp in the fells in the middle of an autumn storm.In just over two decades, Nemo has risen to challenge many of the top brands in hiking equipment. Nemo products focus on light weight and small packing volume, and they are the right choice for many hikers when the intention is not to camp in the fells in the middle of an autumn storm.

Nemo

The founder’s principles

Cam Brensinger founded Nemo after spending years in various destinations as a passionate climbing enthusiast. The trips taught him to appreciate the excitement associated with outdoor activities, but also the therapeutic effect, connection with others, and meaning.

The principle known as the “Tyrol Declaration” of the International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation in particular made an impression on Brensinger, as he realized he had been involved with the very same approach on his own. A short quote: “The quality of the experience, and how we go about solving the problem, is more important than whether the problem is solved.” This also gave rise to the principle used in Nemo products: more quality, not more quantity.