About Walden Supply

Our Mission

At Walden Supply, every purchase fuels a rescue. We equip adventurers with reliable, field-tested gear — and use 100% of profits to fund volunteer Search and Rescue (SAR) teams. Our goal is simple: make the outdoors safer for everyone, while sustaining the teams who answer the call when things go wrong.

Why Walden?

The name Walden reflects a commitment to nature, self-reliance, and community. Inspired by the wilderness spirit of Henry David Thoreau, we believe the outdoors should be accessible, safe, and transformative — not dangerous for lack of preparation.

Our Model

Unlike traditional outdoor retailers, Walden Supply is wholly owned by the Walden Supply Foundation, a nonprofit 501(c)(3). This means:

  • 💯 All profits fund rescue efforts.

  • 🧭 Transparency is built in. We publish quarterly impact reports.

  • 🚨 Independence matters. We operate separately from public agencies like the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department or San Dimas Mountain Rescue Team, but we exist to support them.

The Work We Support

Volunteer SAR teams are on call 24/7, often leaving their jobs, families, and beds at 2 a.m. to save lives in the mountains and wilderness. These teams provide:

  • Technical rescues on cliffs and canyons

  • Medical aid in remote terrain

  • K9 search units for missing persons

  • Disaster response support

Our products help fund radios, ropes, medical kits, training hours, and other critical tools these teams rely on.

Our Gear

Every item we sell — from power banks to cookware to safety kits — is chosen with a dual purpose:

  1. Keep you prepared. Our products are reliable, minimalist, and field-tested.

  2. Keep SAR sustainable. Each item comes with an “impact badge” showing how many volunteer hours it helps fund.

We also curate trusted gear from brands like Petzl, MSR, Black Diamond, and Sea to Summit, so customers can build a complete adventure kit while fueling a greater mission.

Join Us

Whether you’re buying a bottle, learning a survival tip, or sharing our story, you’re part of the mission. Together, we can make sure that every adventure ends with a safe return.

👉 Gear up. Give back. Get home safe.