Our Story
Built for the Trail Ahead
Fern Cloud Path is a new outdoor lifestyle studio founded in Portland, Oregon.
Who We Are
A startup built on trail time, not tradition
Fern Cloud Path started with a simple observation from our founding team: most outdoor gear is designed for either the trail or the coffee shop, rarely both. We set out to build hiking accessories, camping essentials, and everyday goods that move easily between the two.
We are a new company, launching in 2026 out of Portland, Oregon. We do not have decades of history to lean on — what we have is a small, hands-on team that hikes the trails around the Columbia River Gorge and Mount Hood on weekends and brings that experience straight back into product development.
Every item in our catalog is chosen or designed with one question in mind: would we actually carry this up the trail ourselves?
What We Stand For
Our working values, as a brand-new company
Trail-Ready Design
We prototype and carry our own gear on local trails before it ever reaches a customer.
Honest Materials
We describe our materials plainly and avoid vague or unverifiable claims about performance.
Sustainable Mindset
We favor durable construction and timeless design over disposable, trend-driven products.
Community of Explorers
We build for hikers, campers, and everyday nature lovers, and we listen closely to their feedback.
Founding Team
Small team, direct line to the people making your gear
Fern Cloud Path is run by a small founding team of product designers and lifelong hikers. Because we are just getting started, you will often hear back from the people who actually build and pack your order — not a large customer service department. We think that is a feature, not a limitation.