KEMPAIN FAMILY OUTFITTERS
Original Art. American Craft. Built for the Wild.
Apparel and accessories for the outdoor enthusiast. We feature 'The Originals' - artist-led designs on made-to-order apparel and gear - and 'The Mercantile,' a curated collection of handcrafted, small-batch goods. From full-grain leather and 100% natural fibers to wheel-thrown stoneware, we partner with American workshops sharing our 'buy less, buy better' philosophy. Every item is built for durability, artisan quality, and the wild.
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Curated Goods & Gear
The Outfitters Mercantile is a vetted destination for American-made heritage goods. Every piece is selected for its material integrity—from full-grain leather and 100% natural fibers to wheel-thrown stoneware and small-batch provisions. We partner with independent American workshops that share our "buy less, but buy better" philosophy, ensuring every item is built for durability and artisan quality.
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Studio-Born & Field-Ready Headwear
Each piece begins in the studio as a hand-drawn icon, translating seasons spent in the field into embroidered graphics
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The Custom Shop
Personalized gear for the lodge, the trail, and the hearth.
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Artist-Led Impact Cases
Shield your phone in style with Kempain Family Outfitters' unique, hand-illustrated designs. Inspired by the beauty of the outdoors, our cases stand out from the mass-produced crowd — offering both protection and style.
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Not quite spring. Not still winter.
Explore the "In-Between" season in New England. Get 20% off any item from The Originals or The Custom Shop with any Mercantile purchase. Vetted Vermont Flannel & hand-drawn naturalist gear.
Not quite spring. Not still winter.
Explore the "In-Between" season in New England. Get 20% off any item from The Originals or The Custom Shop with any Mercantile purchase. Vetted Vermont Flannel & hand-drawn naturalist gear.
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From Field Sketch to Trailhead: Introducing The...
Why we designed a rugged, stainless steel tool to mark your most important miles.
From Field Sketch to Trailhead: Introducing The...
Why we designed a rugged, stainless steel tool to mark your most important miles.
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Heritage Over Hype: A New Chapter for Kempain F...
Frankly, I hate the big-box trap of 'fast and cheap.' That’s why we launched the Outfitters Mercantile. Read the story behind our new collection of curated, American-made goods—from heavy wool...
Heritage Over Hype: A New Chapter for Kempain F...
Frankly, I hate the big-box trap of 'fast and cheap.' That’s why we launched the Outfitters Mercantile. Read the story behind our new collection of curated, American-made goods—from heavy wool...
Respecting the Trail
We believe in gear that lasts and a footprint that doesn't. Every Kempain Originals is crafted specifically for you the moment you order. By choosing to create on-demand rather than in bulk, we eliminate unnecessary waste and keep our inventory out of landfills. It takes a little longer to reach your door, but we think the planet is worth the wait.
Thank you for joining us on this journey. Here’s to embracing the outdoors, creating lasting memories, and wearing them with pride.
Let customers speak for us
We absolutely loved it and can't wait to gift it to our grandson for Christmas!!
Perfect tank to accompany ski sleep shorts for a young adult female ski bunny!
Great product. Would highly recommend.
Great and beautiful case and durable, dropped a few times and it does well but has cracked a little.
It's so cute and it fit my phone like it should and I love the shade of green!
I ordered the hoodie sweatshirt. I absolutely love the color light blue (just like the picture) with sailboat! It’s perfect for living on the coast. I will definitely be ordering more in the future.
Linda
Absolutely beautiful! Arrived on time and fits perfectly
Excellent customer service, went above and beyond to ensure the item arrived by Christmas. High quality product. Definitely recommend!
