About us

Our Vision

We place the circular economy at the center of outdoor brands' business activities. In doing so, we aim to contribute to a more sustainable world and enhance outdoor experiences through our innovative solution.

To achieve this, we aspire to become the leading outdoor equipment rental company.

Our Mission

We aim to implement the circular economy in the outdoor industry through our innovative product-as-a-service solution. Our goal is to offer comprehensive services that consider and improve the entire lifecycle of outdoor equipment, from rental to returns, repairs, and upcycling. Circular. Simple & Profitable.

The Founding Team

Kai Meier - Co-Founder / CEO

My passion for adventure began in my childhood. Whether it was traveling along the coasts of Europe in a camper van during summer holidays or cycling along the Weser River at the age of 12, I always felt most at home outdoors in nature. After finishing school, I traveled for a year, explored the world, and learned to surf and dive. However, I often lacked the resources to try new things.

After graduating, I worked for a cargo bike rental company in Berlin. This experience inspired me to develop a similar concept for outdoor equipment. Together with Eloy, who shared a similar vision, we founded Outzip.

Eloy Padilla - Co-Founder / COO

My focus is on outdoor sports such as surfing, snowboarding, climbing, and hiking. With experience in IT and audiovisual projects, I have managed corporate events worldwide. My passion for sustainability is evident in projects such as setting up a sustainable concept shop and supporting circular initiatives.

Founding my first company, a D2C marketplace for sustainable outdoor brands, marked the beginning of my entrepreneurial journey. At Outzip, I combine my adventurous spirit, IT expertise, and building skills to lead the outdoor industry in circular retail.

This photo shows my grandfather (Eloy) in 1950, when he expanded his small bicycle rental shop. Renting is not a new concept. In fact, simple and logical practices like renting bicycles, equipment, or tools – as well as circular approaches such as reusable milk bottles – have largely been forgotten or fallen into disuse. This shift is the result of a capitalist, linear, and profit-driven mindset that has shaped recent generations, making them among the most polluting and disconnected from nature.

“If we return to nature and learn from the past, we can find all the solutions we need today.”