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Thank you to first responders who are on the front lines of Los Angeles wildfires!

When you purchase a belt to support us during this difficult time, we will give a belt to a first responder who helped battle the fires.

What is Belt Brigade

We are located in the heart of Topanga Canyon and have been evacuated since the wildfires broke out in nearby Pacific Palisades. The destruction surrounding us is beyond words. Thankfully, our shop has remained untouched so far, despite the fires coming within a mile of us.

When the wind calmed down for a moment, we had a brief window to return to the shop and grab whatever we could. We loaded everything into the Belt Brigade, a retired fire truck we bought a few years ago to serve as a mobile leather shop for events. Getting the Belt Brigade out of harm's way gives us a glimmer of hope, allowing us to keep generating some income during this difficult time.

Topanga Creek Outpost Belt Brigade at a park
Topanga Creek Outpost leather belts on a wooden table

We want to give back

We feel incredibly blessed by the overwhelming support we've received from our customers and from new friends who've heard about us through word of mouth and social media. We don't know what tomorrow holds for us, but it's clear that we need to give back to the community—especially to the first responders who risk their lives to protect ours and save our homes.

When you purchase a belt from us, we'll donate one to a first responder as a token of our gratitude. Your support not only helps us keep our business going, but it also means a great deal to those who risk their lives for us every day.

How does it work

  1. Make a belt purchase online
  2. For your belt, we can customize it by adding custom stamp(s) of various designs from our available stamps collection, as well as simple words and initials. This can only be done at our Belt Brigade fire truck at scheduled locations which we will announce on social media. Make sure to choose "Pickup in store" option when ordering.
  3. If you're not in the Los Angeles area or prefer to have a belt shipped to you, we won't be able to do customization.
  4. To show up at a Belt Brigade event to customize and pick up your belt, simply show us the order confirmation email on your phone so we know it's you.

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