686

686 builds technical snowboard outerwear that seamlessly fuses Los Angeles street style with mountain performance. Founded in 1992 by Michael Akira West in Gardena, California, this independently rider-owned company has spent over three decades perfecting snowboard jackets, snowboard pants, and technical apparel that performs on the mountain while looking fresh in the streets.

What sets 686 apart is their commitment to innovation through kaizen principles and their unique position as a Climate Neutral Certified B Corporation. Their snowboard outerwear combines cutting-edge technical features with designs inspired by LA's diverse culture and skateboard heritage. From their insulated snowboard jackets to their waterproof snowboard pants, every piece reflects their philosophy of bringing street sensibility to mountain gear. The brand's dedication to sustainability and community shows in everything they create, whether it's their technical gloves and mitts or their casual streetwear pieces.

As a minority-owned, independently operated company, 686 maintains complete creative control over their vision. This independence allows them to push boundaries in both technical innovation and cultural relevance, creating snowboard apparel that works as hard on the mountain as it does in the city.