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 you:
- 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.
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Ultralight & Versatile
Aries Quilt
Cut weight without sacrificing warmth. Designed for ultralight backpackers who want maximum efficiency and freedom of movement.
Maximum Warmth & Protection
Taurus Sleeping Bag
Fully enclosed warmth for colder conditions. Built with overstuffed down to keep you comfortable when temperatures drop.
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
Ultralight doesn’t have to mean cold
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Our quilts combine ultralight materials with an efficient design to give you the warmth you need without the weight you don’t.
Aries Quilts
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.
Elephant's Foot
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.
Built for colder nights and higher stakes
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From shoulder-season trips to deep winter conditions, our sleeping bags are engineered to retain heat, eliminate cold spots, and keep you protected when it matters most.
Taurus Sleeping Bag
Taurus VRB™ Sleeping Bag
Gemini Sleeping Bag
The Science Behind Keeping Warm
