Tatonka backpack/bag

Tatonka is a renowned German outdoor brand founded in 1993, though its roots trace back to the family business Mountain Sport GmbH established by Winfried Schechinger in 1980. The brand name 'Tatonka' is derived from the Lakota Sioux word for bison, symbolizing a spirit of freedom and nature.

Tatonka remains a family-owned enterprise, headquartered in Dasing, Germany. A distinctive feature of the brand is its manufacturing transparency; since 1989, the company has operated its own production facility, Mountech Co. Ltd., in Vietnam. This allows the brand to maintain high ethical standards and quality control through its 'Open Factory' program, which permits visitors to inspect the manufacturing conditions directly.