Why Did We Need Another Jacket?

Why We’re Here

 

Hi, my name is Howard.

I’d like to introduce you to Constant Mountain, and it’s probably easier to start by answering a few questions…

\\Don’t we have enough “best jackets ever”? Why another one?

The short answer—my hands were cold. A few years ago, while watching my daughter’s game on a chilly Saturday morning in early spring, I sat in a camping chair wearing a regular jacket, wishing I had worn my pullover hoodie so I could put my hands together to keep warm. But the hoodie didn’t fit the rest of the day’s plans, so there I was—cold hands and all.

Towards the end of practice, I turned to my wife and said, “I wish there was a regular jacket that worked like a hoodie.” When I couldn’t find one for sale, I decided to take matters into my own hands—literally. I bought a sewing machine and made one. All the jackets I made were far from perfect, but the design worked. The concept was unique, and even the US Patent Office agreed. Fast forward a few years, and Constant Mountain was created to bring the Infinity Pocket to life for everyone who needs a bit more warmth in their everyday adventures.

\\Where is or What is “Constant Mountain”?

Another short answer—it’s everything and everywhere. Let me explain. The name originally came from local street names that sounded good together. But it resonated with me on a deeper level because it serves as a metaphor for everyday life.

While I’ve never literally climbed a mountain, I know it requires constant effort, and the rewards aren’t just about reaching the summit. The climb itself is a reward. That’s how I view each day—full of challenges, but equally full of moments worth celebrating.

You might think, “Comparing everyday life to climbing a constant mountain sounds daunting!” And yes, life can be daunting. But it’s also incredibly rewarding for those who commit to living it to the fullest. Just like mountain climbers who are driven by the climb, we should all be excited and driven to live our lives with passion and purpose.

Why do we do the things we do? Go to work each day, get up early to work out, volunteer with our kids’ sports teams, stay up late to finish a project, catch the red-eye flight to make it to the school play. The list goes on. We do it because we find purpose in it, because we signed up for this climb, and we are rewarded by it.

This is my Constant Mountain. Yours might look different—it might be more serious, the stakes higher, the climb steeper. Whatever it is, it’s real, even if you’re the only one who experiences it. And if this doesn’t resonate with you, that’s okay. I still want you to be comfortable and confident in whatever you do.

\\Why should you care?

The last short answer—you might not, and that’s okay too. But I care about you and what you’re climbing. My mission is to provide innovative, well-designed, high-quality products that offer you a bit more comfort and ease on your journey. I hope you’ll trust me with the opportunity to help make your climb a little bit warmer and a lot cooler.

Sincerely,