Recycled Climbing and Outdoor Gear

An upcycling workshop. Dirtbags Climbing redirects textiles and plastic waste generated by the outdoor recreation industry from landfill. We upcycle outdoor gear and textiles (including, but not limited to, climbing rope, wetsuits, and waterproofs) working with outdoor brands and people in the outdoors. Sustainable, affordable and ethically made in the UK

  • Climb

    Climb

    Climbing Gear Collection Welcome to our Climb collection at Dirtbags, where adventure... 

    Climb

  • Ride and Run

    Ride and Run

    Ride & Run Collection Welcome to the Ride & Run collection at... 

    Ride and Run

  • Swim

    Swim

    Swim Collection Dive into the Swim collection at Dirtbags, where you'll find... 

    Swim

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  • Upcycling and Repurposing

    We transform retired climbing gear and textiles into new, high-quality products, reducing waste and giving materials a second life.

  • Handcrafted, Not Mass-Produced

    Our products are designed and made in-house, ensuring every piece is crafted with care and minimizing environmental impact through small-scale production.

  • Environmental Responsibility

    We aim to educate others about the importance of reducing, reusing, and recycling, reflecting our dedication to preserving our natural playgrounds.

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  • Buy less, buy better: what can I do to be more sustainable?

    Buy less, buy better: what can I do to be more ...

    The beginner’s guide to sustainability Let’s be honest, being ‘eco-friendly’ feels tricky right now. We all want to do better, but equally nobody wants to be called out for making...

    Buy less, buy better: what can I do to be more ...

    The beginner’s guide to sustainability Let’s be honest, being ‘eco-friendly’ feels tricky right now. We all want to do better, but equally nobody wants to be called out for making...

  • A Climbing Mind: Harnessing the power of change in your brain

    A Climbing Mind: Harnessing the power of change...

    words by Allan Evans. Nature and nurture As a counsellor most of my learning has predominantly been in psychology, however as I have grown in my practice, I have gained...

    A Climbing Mind: Harnessing the power of change...

    words by Allan Evans. Nature and nurture As a counsellor most of my learning has predominantly been in psychology, however as I have grown in my practice, I have gained...

  • Product focus: the large bum bag

    Product focus: the large bum bag

    Ambassador Allan Evans took one of our bum bags out and about biking to truly test its capabilities. Read his testimonial below. Bumbag’s trip to Scotland “I’ve been using the...

    Product focus: the large bum bag

    Ambassador Allan Evans took one of our bum bags out and about biking to truly test its capabilities. Read his testimonial below. Bumbag’s trip to Scotland “I’ve been using the...

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Looking for repairs?

Our workshop is a drop off/pick up point for the team at RWC Repairs and we highly recommend them. Visit the website here: rwcrepairs.co.uk