Barebones

Barebones, USA

Barebones, attuned to nature and fire, they provide the inspiration, goods and advice to help you revel in it all. Whether you’re growing, cooking, camping or exploring, our products will enhance your outdoor experience.

The story:

Barebones has a history rooted in philanthropic work and continues to help people escape poverty by providing essential skills, education and tools.

The first product ever created by the Barebones team was the state-of-the-art emergency shelter, and it continues to be one of the key assets they provide to underserved communities and disaster recovery efforts. Thanks to these rudimentary shelters, people in countries around the world are actively receiving the protection they desperately need.

Barebones has evolved from its philanthropic roots, but continues its humanitarian efforts and the “Do Good” philosophy on which it was founded.

The vision:

“When you do good from your heart, magic happens and that goodness comes right back.”

Robert Workman, the brand's creator, has spent his career finding ways to give back: from starting out with his first philanthropic venture, Tifie, a nonprofit that helped marginalized people meet their basic needs, to Goal Zero, a company that began as a way to provide solar power to groups in the Congo (and now many around the world).

In recent years, Robert has returned to his farming roots by creating Barebones and products that help connect people to food, nature, and the primal pull of fire. He has become more in tune with mother nature and finds joy in helping others do the same.

Sustainability:

The Impact: Barebones is a Certified B Corporation. We uphold the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability, and focus on long-term solutions that create a positive impact on our employees, our community and the world.

Our sustainability philosophy is constantly evolving: we work hard to go beyond the goals and parameters set to reduce waste and minimize the impact on the environment. Our latest goal is to eliminate all single-use plastics in our packaging and master-packs.

Culture:

Giving back is a key part of our company culture and at the heart of what we do. Employees are given a week of time each year to volunteer at a nonprofit of their choice and volunteer locally at Roots Charter High School in Utah.

Barebones believes in empowering communities to thrive, both locally and internationally, when resources are available. This abundance mindset is their “why” behind generously donating their time, energy, knowledge, and products to benefit communities near and far.