After years of frustrations with the poor quality of adventure clothing and equipment available, Andrew Montgomery 'Monty' had enough and made something better, something he could rely on.

In 1978, using a borrowed sewing machine, he made himself a sleeping bag, down jacket and tent. Friends were impressed by his creations, and commissioned pieces.

In 1981, Mont’s founder, Monty spent 10 days rafting Tasmania’s Franklin River during one of Australia’s most significant environmental campaigns. The fight to save the Franklin, a symbol of wild beauty, has shaped Mont’s core values of sustainability and environmental responsibility. This experience instilled a deep respect for nature and a commitment to creating durable, ethical outdoor gear.

Today, Mont continues to make intentional and sustainable choices for our people, the planet, and our products, ensuring that wild places like the Franklin endure, allowing future generations to explore and appreciate nature responsibly.

A focus on research and development using industry leading fabric technology that are still used today.

Our iconic Tempest Shellwear Jacket and the Icicle Down Jacket where launched.

Mont was awarded multiple Australian Design Marks and shortlisted in the Australian Good Design Awards in 2006.

Our gear continues to set new design standards. We have a longlasting reputation for innovative design and dependability achieved through our ongoing commitment to function, quality and performance.

Taking responsibility for our impact on the environment by redefining our approach to how we do business in 2020 we began our partnership with Eden Reforestion Project to restore forests in Uyuca Biological Reserve, Honduras, Central America.

We are committed to making intentional choices for the longevity of people, our products and the planet. Mont is working towards achieving carbon neutral status under the Climate Active certification, back by the Greenhouse Gas Protocol.