Mountain Khakis
La Jolla Group · United States
Mountain Khakis is an American outdoor casualwear brand founded in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, in 2003. Now based in Charlotte, North Carolina, it is best known for durable canvas trousers such as the Original Mountain Pant.
| Founded | 2003, Jackson Hole, Wyoming |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Charlotte, North Carolina |
| Parent | La Jolla Group |
| Hero product | Original Mountain Pant |
| Website | mountainkhakis.com |
What is Mountain Khakis?
Mountain Khakis makes hard-wearing casual clothing with a mountain-town spirit, centred on rugged trousers. The brand is part of the La Jolla Group, a Southern California company, and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
History
The brand was conceived in 2003 in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, reportedly around a saloon table after a day of horseback riding. It marked its 20th anniversary in 2023 with special releases celebrating its heritage.
Products and positioning
Trousers remain the core of the range, led by the Original Mountain Pant and the Heritage Teton Twill Pant. Around them the brand offers:
- Woven shirts, flannels and shirt jackets
- Outerwear and graphic T-shirts
- Socks and hats
- Waxed canvas travel goods and leather goods
It has also produced a Made in the Carolinas collection and collaborative releases with brewers and distillers.
Distribution
Mountain Khakis sells through its own website, including direct-to-consumer exclusives, and through outdoor and workwear retailers.
Why it matters
The brand shows how a product-led heritage label built on a single hero item can extend into a wider lifestyle range while keeping its identity.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Mountain Khakis from?
Mountain Khakis was founded in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, in 2003. It is now headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Who owns Mountain Khakis?
Mountain Khakis is part of the La Jolla Group, a Southern California company.