Prevent hot heat waves from making direct contact with your skin or face with our range of straw hats, lifeguard hats, etc. Mountain Hardwear was founded in 1993 in California, US. Mountain Hardwear manufactures a prodigious range of outerwear and expedition gear for men and women. The brand is a fully-owned subsidiary brand of Columbia Sportswear. Olive is the color of combat and camouflage.