Disaster Relief Activities

July 2026: "Outdoor Gientai" mobilization in response to 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake

Following the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake, which occurred on July 28, 2026, damage has been reported mainly in Kumamoto Prefecture. Montbell has begun accepting monetary donations to support disaster relief activities carried out by Outdoor Gientai. We sincerely appreciate your generous support.

September 2024: "Outdoor Gientai" mobilization in response to Noto Peninsula Heavy Rain Disaster

Damage of unprecedented scale unfolded on the Noto Peninsula, following record-breaking rainfall that occurred on September 21st, 2024. As part of our mobilization efforts, we will start collecting donations for those affected by the disaster. We kindly ask for your support.

July 2024: "Outdoor Gientai" mobilization in response to Akita and Yamagata Heavy Rain Disaster

On July 25th, 2024, Akita and Yamagata Prefectures experienced severe damage from record-breaking rainfall. As part of our mobilization efforts, we will start collecting donations for those affected by the disaster and also distributing supplies. We kindly ask for your support.

January 2024: "Outdoor Gientai" mobilization in response to Noto Peninsula Earthquake

On January 1st, 2024, a catastrophic earthquake occured on the Noto Peninsula, severely damaging an extensive range of buildings. Rescue operations are ongoing. As part of our mobilization efforts, we will start collecting donations for those affected by the disaster, distributing supplies and also helping support organizations heading to the area for relief operations. We kindly ask for your support.

November 2023: "Outdoor Gientai" mobilization in response to Nepal Jajarkot Earthquake

Through the Joint Association of Asian Federation Societies (JAFS), Outdoor Gientai is sending down jacket suits, sleeping bags, baby blankets, and tents to those affected by the earthquake on November 3, 2023 in western Nepal near Jajarkot.

In May 2023, an earthquake struck the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture. To support those affected, Montbell provided 500,000 yen in aid to the city of Suzu, which suffered extensive damage.

In response to the major earthquakes that struck Turkey and Syria on February 6th, 2023, Montbell mobilized Outdoor GIENTAI. We established a disaster relief fund to support those affected and organizations that were engaging in relief efforts.

At the end of December 2022, the town of Kumakogen in Ehime Prefecture was hit by record-breaking snowfall, resulting in power outages over a wide area and isolation of some villages. In response to requests for relief, Outdoor GIENTAI provided 30 items of rainwear as relief supplies to be worn while shoveling and removing snow.

"Outdoor GIENTAI" provides support for those affected by heavy rain in Akita, Yamagata, and Fukui Prefectures

In order to provide support for the people affected by heavy rain, Montbell donated 1 million yen to Akita, Yamagata, and Fukui Prefectures, which were hit particularly hard by the disaster. (Right: Mieko Yoshimura, Governor of Yamagata, Left: Isamu Tatsuno, Montbell CEO)

"Outdoor GIENTAI" to help those affected by Marshall Fire in Boulder County, Colorado, USA.

On January 7th and 8th, 2022, Outdoor Gientai provided free donations of outdoor clothing and gear to members of the Superior and Louisville communities that were displaced by the Marshall Fire. Members of the public were able to come and pick out anything from Outdoor Gientai's disaster relief stockpile. Left over items were planned to be donated to Boulder County, but Outdoor Gientai was able to deliver everything we had in our disaster relief stockpile to members of the community.

Our heartfelt thanks to everyone that helped spread the word about this two day event!

Activities at the support center of "Outdoor GIENTAI" for Rainstorm in Western Japan

We have been receiving a large number of relief supplies and donations from individuals and organizations in Japan and all over the world. Thank you very much for your support.

Torrential rains that occurred in July 2020 caused extensive damage in Kyushu and other parts of Japan, including the Chubu region. Montbell mobilized Outdoor GIENTAI and provided tents, sleeping bags, and sleeping pads, distributed daily necessities and other supplies, cleared flooded houses, and removed debris.

"Outdoor GIENTAI" to support coronavirus (COVID-19) relief efforts

Montbell would like to express our condolences to those that have lost their lives due to coronavirus and to send our thoughts to those suffering from the symptoms of the disease. We are mobilizing "Outdoor GIENTAI" and will start fundraising in order to support coronavirus relief efforts. Any help you can provide would be much appreciated.

Activities at the support center of "Outdoor GIENTAI" for Typhoon Hagibis

We have been receiving a large number of relief supplies and donations from individuals and organizations in Japan and all over the world. Thank you very much for your support.

Activities at the support center of "Outdoor GIENTAI" for Kumamoto Earthquake

We have been receiving a large number of relief supplies and donations from individuals and organizations in Japan and all over the world. Thank you very much for your support.

In response to the major earthquake that struck the Nepalese capital of Kathmandu on April 25, 2015, Montbell mobilized Outdoor GIENTAI to establish a disaster relief fund and provide support to organizations that were engaging in relief efforts.

Activities at the support center of "Outdoor GIENTAI" for Tohoku Region Pacific Coast Earthquake

We have been receiving a large number of relief supplies and donations from individuals and organizations in Japan and all over the world. Thank you very much for your support.

"Many people were affected by the Chuetsu Offshore Earthquake that occurred in July 2007. Montbell provided sleeping bags, tents, sleeping pads, and Jetboil stoves to Peace Boat, an NGO that went to the area to provide disaster relief.
A group named OKATAJIKE (the Edo Period word for ""thank you""), which had been helping with recovery in the area since the 2004 Chuetsu Earthquake, was also providing disaster relief. In cooperation, Montbell helped provide public relations support for OKATAJIKE."

In October 2005, a major earthquake struck northern Pakistan, claiming many lives. Even those who managed to escape the disaster had their homes destroyed and were facing difficult challenges ahead of the harsh winter season. This was our first time to provide disaster relief through the Montbell Club Fund. We donated tents, sleeping bags, down jackets, and other items to the affected areas through Human Shield Kobe, an NGO. The relief supplies were safely delivered to the affected areas and were used by those impacted by the disaster.

In October 2004, a major earthquake in the Chuetsu region of Niigata Prefecture devastated a beautiful mountain village that could be described as one of Japan's original landscapes. Montbell provided tents and sleeping bags through Snow Peak, a company based in Niigata Prefecture. In addition, as winter arrived soon after the earthquake, secondary damage was also serious, with houses in danger of collapsing due to the disruption of transportation and the inability to remove snow. At the idea of Sherpa Saito, who had been volunteering in the area, we provided snowshoes and other equipment for removing snow.

In January 1995, the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake struck the Kansai region. Montbell made an immediate decision to get people to use outdoor equipment and proceeded to distribute approximately 2,000 sleeping bags and 500 tents to the affected areas. However, Isamu Tatsuno, the founder and CEO of Montbell, realized that there was a limit to what they could do on their own. He sent a letter of intent called Outdoor GIENTAI to outdoor-related companies and organizations throughout Japan, asking for their cooperation in relief efforts. Soon, donated relief supplies arrived from all over Japan, and volunteers rushed to the affected areas to teach people how to pitch tents, tie ropes, and other know-how needed for living outdoors. The experience, knowledge, and functional tools needed for outdoor activities proved to be indispensable in times of need.