Petzl was born from necessity. In the 1930s, young cave explorer Fernand Petzl needed gear that didn’t exist—so he built it himself. His handcrafted equipment led to the first Petzl products in a French workshop by 1970, and the brand quickly grew into a global name. Despite its growth, Petzl has stayed true to its roots: passion-driven innovation with a personal touch. From rope ascenders in the ‘60s to their first mountaineering headlamp in 1973, Petzl continues to equip adventurers with trusted gear.
Petzl was born from necessity. In the 1930s, young cave explorer Fernand Petzl needed gear that didn’t exist—so he built it himself. His handcrafted equipment led to the first Petzl products in a French workshop by 1970, and the brand quickly grew into a global name. Despite its growth, Petzl has stayed true to its roots: passion-driven innovation with a personal touch. From rope ascenders in the ‘60s to their first mountaineering headlamp in 1973, Petzl continues to equip adventurers with trusted gear.
