About Us

Laura is the creative force behind The Outpost — an obsessive maker, traveler, and explorer at heart. Raised by a geologist and nurtured by a family with a deep respect for the natural world, she grew up with a hands-on connection to the outdoors. Through decades of tinkering and crafting, she honed an instinct for using the materials at hand to solve real-world needs. Laura lived friluftsliv, the Norwegian tradition of finding richness in simplicity and nature, and saw in Egypt and Morocco how resourcefulness could transform humble materials into lasting beauty. These experiences shaped her commitment to share those values with others through her work.

At The Outpost, we blend time-tested materials with rugged craftsmanship to create gear built for everyday resilience. Inspired by the “make your own gear” movement, each item is designed to serve a purpose — built to last, not to be replaced. We believe the best gear isn’t made in factories or fashion houses; it’s made by hands that understand the demands of real life, using materials that respect the wild places they came from.

We build for those who value doing more with less — fellow makers, adventurers, and self-reliant souls who believe that the best gear is the gear that fits their life, not the other way around. When you carry something from The Outpost, you’re carrying something built for those who make their own way.