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Marmot is an outdoor recreation clothing and sporting goods company founded in 1974 as "Marmot Mountain Works". [1] The company was founded in Grand Junction, Colorado by local resident Tom Boyce and two University of California, Santa Cruz students, David Huntley and Eric Reynolds, who shared the common goal of making their own mountaineering equipment.
The following list is of outdoor brands that are owned by another entity. The brands listed are those specific to the outdoor sporting goods industry. Parent companies may own other brands that are not listed because those other brands are not marketed as outdoor sporting goods.
Yvon Chouinard, an accomplished rock climber, [8] began selling hand-forged mountain climbing gear in 1957 through his company Chouinard Equipment. [9] He worked alone selling his gear until 1965, when he partnered with Tom Frost in order to improve his products and address the growing supply and demand issue he faced.
This category lists manufacturers of camping and backpacking equipment. Many such companies also manufacture equipment for military, law enforcement, and other outdoor use, as well as making clothing, and a number of them also retail their and other products.
The Coleman Company, Inc. is an American brand of outdoor recreation products, especially camping gear, now owned by Newell Brands. The company's new headquarters are in Chicago, and it has facilities in Wichita, Kansas, and in Texas. There are approximately 4,000 employees. [1]
YETI Holdings, Inc. is an American brand of outdoor recreation products, headquartered in Austin, Texas, [2] specializing in outdoor products such as ice chests, vacuum-insulated stainless-steel drinkware, soft coolers, dry bags, and related accessories. [2] YETI is known for their cult following of outdoor enthusiasts and office workers alike.
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. is an American manufacturer of products for both outdoor sports and recreation. The company’s portfolio consists of 18 different brands. [ 1 ] Previously among them was Smith & Wesson until the firearm manufacturer was spun off in 2020. [ 2 ]
The company was started in 1952 by Asher "Dick" Kelty (September 13, 1919 – January 12, 2004), who was one of the first gear designers to produce and market an external-frame backpack designed specifically for civilian use. [1] He is considered to be the inventor of the aluminum-framed backpack. [2]