‌Pioneer Camp‌, an outdoor brand that took flight in the Mount Everest region, was founded by Mr. Kou in 2003.  Mr. Kou used to work as a bioengineer at California’s Acon Lab and is also a seasoned backpacker. During his EBC (Everest Base Camp) trek, he was deeply mesmerized by the beauty of the world’s highest peaks. This led him to leave the lab permanently and focus on developing outdoor gear for long-distance, high-altitude adventures. He brought the same precision and dedication from the lab to his equipment, carefully analyzing, testing, refining, and retesting every detail.

Our team’s extensive experience in extreme conditions has taught us that outdoor gear must excel in performance, lightweight design, comfort, and sustainability. Pioneer Camp doesn’t just design products—it improves them through collaboration with 57 renowned mountain clubs worldwide and direct feedback from over 2,000 professional adventurers. Every detail is carefully crafted to endure harsh conditions, like our down jackets, tested in -40°C Himalayan nights and proven to withstand 30 days of friction on rocks or snow.

Pioneer Camp’s commitment goes beyond gear: we protect these environments by organizing over 100 trail-cleaning expeditions yearly and prioritizing recycled materials in 73% of our products. We also support children and elders in need in the Himalayas annually.