For over 40 years The North Face has been the most trusted name in outdoor clothing and equipment. The North Face, Inc. is an outdoor product company specializing in outerwear, fleece, footwear, and equipment such as backpacks, tents, and sleeping bags. Its clothing and equipment lines cater towards wilderness chic, climbers, mountaineers, skiers, snowboarders, hikers, and endurance athletes.
The North Face brand was established in 1968 in San Francisco, California by Douglas Tompkins and Dick "Hap" Klopp. The North Face is now a wholly owned subsidiary of the VF Corporation. Today, it is based in San Leandro, California, near its corporate sibling, JanSport, the world's largest backpack maker, and together, JanSport and The North Face manufacture nearly half of all small backpacks sold in the United States.
