Gryphon Gear Inc.

Built by a NASA Scientist.

50 Years of Obsessing Over Warmth

"I had just finished my PhD and was a research scientist at NASA. I had bought a new nylon tent and backpack, but with the application of a little “science”, I knew that I could do better. I hand made my first down jacket, down pants a shell parka and a winter bag. After seeing my gear, my mountaineering club friends all wanted me to custom make gear for them.

And so I did - Gryphon Gear® was born!"

Engineered for Serious Warmth

How Gryphon Gear Keeps You Warmer

We don’t just make lightweight gear. We build sleep systems designed to perform in real backcountry conditions.

Smarter Heat Retention
Overfill for Maximum Loft
Premium Materials
Built by Hand for You

Engineered for Real Backcountry Performance.

Handmade Specifically for You

At Gryphon Gear, there is no mass production or one-size-fits-all approach. Every product is built from the ground up based on:

Your height determines the cut.
Your movement shapes the fit.
Your adventures define the warmth.

The result is a system that traps heat more efficiently, eliminates dead space, and performs exactly how you need it to night after night.

Aries Quilt

Built for backpackers who want to cut weight while staying comfortable, the Aries features 900 fill power down, 80% overfill, and a fully baffled design to eliminate cold spots and deliver reliable warmth in real conditions.

Build Your Aries

Elephant's Foot Quilt

A half-quilt designed for ultralight alpine missions. The Elephant’s Foot pairs with your insulated jacket to create a complete sleep system, cutting bulk and saving up to half a pound in your pack.

Build Your Elephan't Foot