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ADVENTURE MEDICAL KITS Adventure Medical Kits is dedicated to bringing you the most innovative products which will keep you safe in the outdoors. At AMK, our love of the outdoors is matched only by our drive to create products that allow your customers to stay healthy on land, water, and air. We rely on the expertise of world authorities in wilderness medicine and survival techniques to develop and refine our products year after year. Check out our ADVENTURE MEDICAL KITS products
ARC'TERYX Arc'teryx has a mission: to radically improve the status quo. By continuously elevating the design and performance of outdoor adventure apparel, the upwardly mobile Arc'teryx has become the industry leader in elegance blended with technology. Check out our ARC'TERYX products
BIG AGNES Big Agnes names their products after local history, places, peaks and rivers which is always a fun process. It brings back memories of trips both successful and epic and hopefully inspires you to come explore. Check out our BIG AGNES products
BLACK DIAMOND At Black Diamond it's all about climbing and skiing. We share the same experiences that you do on rock, ice and snow and these experiences push us to make the best gear possible for our worldwide family of climbers and skiers. Check out our BLACK DIAMOND products
BRUNTON At Brunton, our passion for the outdoors is carried over into our daily tasks and is easily recognized through the innovative and professional grade products we bring to the market. Check out our BRUNTON products
CAMELBAK Day hiker, mountain biker, peak bagger, trail runner: All of us are mostly H2O. That�s why we�d dry up if we didn�t drink up. And it�s also why our on-the-go society can�t live without portable liquid. CamelBak designs innovative hydration packs for all adventurers. Bottoms up! Check out our CAMELBAK products
CHACO Fit. Function. Comfort. Quality. Since 1989, everything Chaco does revolves around these concepts. Their business remains a thoughtful process. From new style introductions to changes in tread pattern or glue formula, everything passes a litmus test to determine whether it's truly an improvement. They don't believe in complicated footwear and hype. Instead, they want to inspire lifelong commitment from those who put our gear on their feet�whether they're resoling a favorite pair of old Zs or slipping into our new all-terrain multisport shoes. Check out our CHACO products
DAGGER For those of you that have not heard, Dagger is made up of the world�s most dedicated paddlers whose love for adrenaline and pursuit of excellence has propelled them and their designs to the forefront of the paddling world. Dagger loves what they do because its all about the Water! Check out our DAGGER products
DARN TOUGH Over a quarter century ago our family opened a mill and began making socks in Northfield, Vermont. Frigid winters and humid summers taught us that all socks are not created equally. Living in the most unforgiving climate in the lower 48 our socks had to be tough and of course they certainly had to keep our feet dry. Whether skiing, hiking, biking, or running, our feet were oblivious to the elements. Time moves on. Technology advances. Innovations follow. Over the years, we have tweaked and modified our performance socks to perfection. Check out our DARN TOUGH products
DEUTER There is one thing that all Deuter products have in common - They are designed with a wealth of experience and innovative creativity, always keeping our consumers' comfort and satisfaction in mind. The Deuter team consists of outdoor enthusiasts who share in the love of nature and the pursuit of outdoor adventure. Check out our DEUTER products
EAGLE CREEK For over 30 years Eagle Creek has taken all that Mother Earth can give and given it right back. Durable luggage. Comfortable backpacks. Organized packing aids. And products that you need before you even know you need them. Every single, solitary one has a lifetime guarantee. A lifetime, we assume, that's spent in the hands of a curious and adventurous soul. Check out our EAGLE CREEK products
EX OFFICIO ExOfficio is an outdoor and travel clothing company. Since 1987, we've been providing clothing solutions for outdoor & travel enthusiasts with a specialty in functionality. ExOfficio is dedicated to making clothing as adventurous as you. At ExOfficio, high performance apparel is an obsession. From built-in UV protection to bug repellent apparel, we're constantly striving for the perfect piece of clothing to accompany you on your next adventure. Whether it's a trip to the coffee shop in our casual wicking-wear or an adventure around the globe in our performance underwear, we've got you covered. Check out our EX OFFICIO products
GRANITE GEAR Granite Gear�s mission from the beginning has been to bring innovations to outdoor gear. The most basic definition of innovation is to make something new that can be considered creative, but to us it means something more. Creativity in outdoor gear is certainly a good thing, but only when it leads to gear that works well and can hold up to the rigors of its intended purpose. Having new, creative ideas for outdoor gear leads to products that look cool and have shelf appeal, but it�s the follow through that leads to gear that performs well for a very long time. The way we think of it �innovation� stands the test of time, and tells us whether an idea was just a marketing gimmick or whether it changes the way people enjoy the outdoors. The bottom line for us is that we are passionate about innovation! We care about what comes after the new creative idea. Granite Gear is about outdoor gear that really works� out there, where it really matters! Your adventures are too important to be fooled by fashion and marketing! Get the gear that�s designed and built for performance. Get the gear that�s done right! Check out our GRANITE GEAR products
GREGORY Our founder, Wayne Gregory, has almost 40 years experience designing and building outdoor products. We know that when you purchase a pack you have high expectations for its performance, comfort, durability and value. We evaluate each and every design to make sure it exceeds your expectations. Check out our GREGORY products
GROUND Established in 2002, Ground is a multi-sport lifestyle brand that combines technology with style. Headquartered in Emeryville, California, just across the bay from San Francisco, we started Ground because we thought it was time for a change. Over the last several years it seems that many outdoor products have come to resemble one another. Somebody had to do something new. Our philosophy is simple. Differentiate or don�t bother. Build the best technical apparel and gear with a new, innovative approach bringing excitement back to the consumer. We use the most advanced fabrics and construction techniques. Our designs are functional and performance-oriented. But every piece is designed to embody a new and different sense of style. It�s not just an extra step. It�s part of the process. It�s what�s been missing. Check out our GROUND products
HOBIE In 1958 Hobie and his buddy Gordon "Grubby" Clark (as in Clark Foam) began experiments making surfboards out of foam and fiberglass. The new boards were lighter, faster and more responsive than anything else in the water. Demand skyrocketed, production cranked up, and everyone wanted to be on a Hobie surfboard. While the Beach Boys were making records, the legendary Hobie Surf Team was setting them. Hobie's lineup virtually comprises the surfing hall of fame; Joey Cabell, Phil Edwards, Corky Carroll, Gary Propper, Peter Pan, Mickey Munoz, Joyce Hoffman and Yancy Spencer among many, many others. The shaping innovations and meticulous attention to detailed perfection are still Hobie trademarks and the Hobie Surf Team still strikes fear among their competitors. Check out our HOBIE products
HORNY TOAD The choices we make are as important as the clothes we create. We try each day to lighten our environmental footprint, be good partners in all of our relationships, pay attention and stay active in our communities and support organizations that improve our world - the source of our daily adventures. Check out our HORNY TOAD products
ICEBREAKER It's about our relationship to nature, and to each other. And it's about new ideas and doing things differently; being an authentic natural choice in an age of synthetics, and seeing how far we can develop this simple idea. We think it's a 100 year idea, and we're just learning to walk. Each year Icebreaker procures the best merino wool in the world, directly from the best growers in the world, up high in the very pure Southern Alps of New Zealand. If the fiber didn't work, the animals would die every time it snowed. But it does, and they don't. Check out our ICEBREAKER products
JETBOIL It started with a simple but powerful idea. Frustrated with heavy vacuum bottles and clunky stoves, Jetboil founders Dwight Aspinwall and Perry Dowst set out to make outdoor cooking easier. They discovered that the secret to a fast and friendly design lies in increasing heat transfer efficiency. Alternating between lab and mountains, a series of designs were subjected to intense experimental and field testing. The result is a product as reliable as it is remarkable; as usable as it is unique. Jetboil cooking systems are manufactured in the shadow of New Hampshire�s White Mountains, home of the most extreme weather in the world. We�re proud of our work and dedicated to simplifying and personalizing mobile cooking. Check out our JETBOIL products
JOHNSON OUTDOORS In the 1970�s, Johnson Outdoors was founded to bring together a family of brands that were synonymous with great outdoor adventure: brands like Old Town Canoe�, Sam thought Old Town� could give hardworking people a convenient, less costly escape from it all. Soon a high-quality, affordable plastic canoe, with the Old Town� name on its gunnels, was developed, and the plastic boat industry was born. Johnson Outdoors is the leading provider of innovative, top-quality recreation products that make it easy for people to have fun in the great outdoors. Check out our JOHNSON OUTDOORS products
JULBO Julbo eyewear has been at the forefront of optical and action sports optics since the company was founded in 1888. Three generations have directed Julbo's evolution from manufacturer of corrective lenses to global producers of protective eyewear for all active outdoor pursuits. Julbo has emerged as a manufacturer of multi-sport eyewear for elite outdoor athletes as well as mainstream users - eyewear that incorporates world-renowned optical quality with a new, bold sense of style. And where great innovation often comes with a hefty price tab, Julbo has kept its focus on affordable price points throughout the evolution of the line. Check out our JULBO products
KAYLAND Kayland is dedicated to providing high quality, high-performance products which integrate the know how of its parent company Novation S.p.A. relative to advanced mold making and composites; as well as to offering superior customer service and products which stimulate and expand the outdoor horizons of its end users. Check out our KAYLAND products
KATADYN Katadyn is a Swiss company and the global Number One when it comes to individualized water purification systems and products. We have been developing water filters, chlorine- and silver-based sterilization agents and mobile desalinators for travel, outdoor, camping and marine applications since 1928. Numerous armed forces and relief organisations around the world use our products for survival and life-saving. Check out our KATADYN products
KELTY Since 1952, Kelty has built affordable, reliable outdoor gear that enables everyone, from the first-time camper to the experienced mountaineer, to embrace any experience with confidence. Kelty: Go Anywhere. Check out our KELTY products
LA SPORTIVA La Sportiva's mission is to bring you the best technical footwear to explore the outdoors. For 80 years they have been producing innovative footwear and are looking forward to the next 80 years. Produced and designed in a small mountain town at the foot of the Dolomites, La Sportiva supports 140 families in a unique and enviable environment. Everyday the mountains surround the people who handcraft your shoes. Being mountain based and family run allows them to draw on eight decades of experience handed down through the generations. With this heritage they can focus on the future and meld new technologies, ideas and innovation with our rich knowledge of shoe making to give you the most amazing products on the market. Products that let you go where you dream to go, do what you dream to do and live how you want to live. Check out our LA SPORTIVA products
LEKI LEKI, the world's leading manufacturer of ski, hiking and trekking poles had its start in Kircheim, Germany as a hobby of its founder, Karl Lenhart, an airframe mechanic and avid skier. Lenhart believed aluminum would make a superior ski pole compared to the heavy steel models available in the late 1940's. After successfully creating light- weight poles for his friends, in 1954, the hobby became a full time business. Check out our LEKI products
LOWE ALPINE Lowe Alpine was born in 1967 in the Colorado work shed of climber Greg Lowe. Though we've since expanded to become an international company, we retain Greg's vision and enthusiasm. Among our staff you'll find rock climbers and alpinists, mountain bikers and skiers, trail runners and canoeists. We choose to innovate rather than follow the crowd. In our book, function comes first and if that means creating an entirely new concept then so be it. What other outdoor company can claim world-beating innovations such as Torso Fit System, APS back systems, Crossbow stabilization, Load Locker, and the list goes on. Check out our LOWE ALPINE products
MARMOT Before Marmot apparel reaches you, it must first meet the approval of pro climbers in Yosemite, mountaineers in the Himalayas, and ski patrollers the world over. The result is time-tested, work-tested products that you can rely on year after year. Check out our MARMOT products
METOLIUS Metolius Climbing manufactures rock climbing gear and was founded in 1983 by master craftsman Doug Phillips. Doug started in his Central Oregon garage, making gear and selling it in the Smith Rock parking lot or down in the Dihedrals. Back then, much of the gear we now take for granted wasn�t available, so we just made it ourselves. Check out our METOLIUS products
MONTBELL In 1975, Isamu Tatsuno started MontBell with two of his mountaineering partners, Fumiaki Masaki and Sachiko Masuo. Since then, MontBell has been developing outdoor products that follow the Japanese tradition of kinobi: Function is Beauty. MontBell focuses on ��Light & Fast�� and does so without compromising on quality, durability or function. Check out our MONTBELL products
MONTRAIL Montrail delivers premier trail running and hiking footwear for outdoor athletes around the world that expect excellence from themselves and their products. For everyday comfort, Montrail created a uniquely contoured themo-moldable sandal and insole. Montrail is synonymous with the best fitting, cutting edge outdoor footwear. Check out our MONTRAIL products
MOUNTAIN HARDWEAR In 1993, a small group of people who had weathered years in the outdoor industry decided to get together and form Mountain Hardwear. More than a decade later, Mountain Hardwear has grown quite a bit. The company has over 90 people in our California office, more than 35 sales reps and associates across the United States and Europe, and representatives in Canada, Asia, South America, Australia and New Zealand. And now, with the solid financial backing of Columbia Sportswear, Mountain Hardwear is free to develop even more cutting edge designs and products. Check out our MOUNTAIN HARDWEAR products
MOUNTAIN KHAKIS If you�ve spent enough time in the mountains, you know why we�ve designed Mountain Khakis�. These all-purpose, outdoor pants are made to be durable, yet comfortable. Mountain Khakis� were designed by outdoor enthusiasts to handle the day-in-day-out needs of the rugged outdoor lifestyle. Life in the open air is different, and standard khakis just won�t cut it. So, we designed Mountain Khakis� - a combination of lightweight comfort and heavy-duty construction. Check out our MOUNTAIN KHAKIS products
MSR Mountain Safety Research� started as a one-man crusade in the 1960's to call attention to the safety and quality of climbing equipment. Today, MSR� is a diverse, global brand dedicated to developing reliable outdoor products for committed backcountry users. Our dedication to reliable and well-designed gear has led us to introduce revolutionary new products, improve existing products and even reinvent the old. The result is a line of products that set the benchmark for outdoor equipment design. Whether your quest of the moment is thru-hiking, kayaking or exploring a remote region north of Hudson Bay, you can count on MSR products to see you through trip after trip after trip. We're confident you will appreciate the innovative, high-quality, functional and dependable gear you find here. Check out our MSR products
NATIVE EYEWEAR Since 1997, Native Eyewear has been making sunglasses for the most hardcore outdoor athlete. Their sunglasses are designed to have a close, secure fit so you can ski, climb, bike, or throw yourself out of an airplane with confidence they�ll stay put. Check out our NATIVE EYEWEAR products
NEMO Adventure takes many forms: big and small, near and far, well planned and on a whim. What all adventures have in common is their ability to invigorate us, to make us feel alive, to change our perspective. Adventures build our bonds with each other and with our planet. They challenge us to solve problems while reducing life to the few simple things that matter. Reliable, beautiful, well-designed equipment can add to the experience of adventure by making it even more enjoyable and safer. NEMO�s goal is to make the finest equipment imaginable. Check out our NEMO products
NORTH FACE Never stop exploring. The North Face has a deep commitment to quality, performance and fun. The North Face styling will suit your lifestyle, whether you�re cruising around town, heading to school, or hiking a peak. Check out our NORTH FACE products
NRS In the early 70's Bill Parks had two passions: paddling and business. So with $2000 in savings, he started NRS (Northwest River Supplies). As well as an opportunity to provide fellow enthusiasts with products, this gave him the chance to prove his teaching wasn't just talk. Check out our NRS products
OLUKAI OluKai is committed to creating quality products for our customers while leaving the smallest footprint possible on the planet. Our company philosophy is to be environmentally responsible as manufacturers as well as pledging to actively support and work for a clean environment and a better quality of life. Check out our OLUKAI products
OSPREY Meticulous attention to detail and innovative creativity have put Osprey at the forefront of pack design. Osprey creates high performance gear that reflects a love of adventure and devotion to the outdoors, while exceeding the expectations of even the most discerning backpackers. Check out our OSPREY products
OUTDOOR RESEARCH Outdoor Research is committed to developing truly functional solutions for Human Powered Adventure. OR products are Designed By Adventure and from this, they deliver the hallmark of all Outdoor Research products � functional gear that works and lasts. By placing quality and function first, they can offer the finest guarantee in the industry for each and every product � OR�s Infinite Guarantee. They believe so strongly in the quality of what they make that if, at anytime, their product fails to meet your needs, they are happy to exchange or return it. Because of this solid belief, their products are guaranteed forever and are designed with this in mind. Check out our OUTDOOR RESEARCH products
PATAGONIA Over the last 30 years, Patagonia has become a trusted and essential companion for any adventure. Continuing to lead the way in sustainability, Patagonia is using even more recycled fabrics and making more clothes that can be recycled for future garments � without ever sacrificing top-of-the-line quality. Check out our PATAGONIA products
PERCEPTION Passion has always been the driving force at Perception- a passion for paddling; a passion for design and a passion for producing exceptional kayaks. In the 70�s we pioneered the plastic kayak and since then we�ve led the industry with innovations that have opened the sport to new Paddlers and expanded the capabilities of experienced Paddlers. It was almost 30 years ago when a few passionate souls thought that they could produce a better boat. Today that same passion drives us to produce the best boats available and has made us one of the world�s leading kayak brands. Check out our PERCEPTION products
PETZL Petzl is known as the leading innovator in the vertical world and has been associated with all major underground, alpine and Himalayan adventures since the 1970s. While closely involved with outdoor sports enthusiasts and professionals, we remain true to our core values and ways: listening to and valuing our customers, taking innovative and practical approaches and demanding the highest quality. Check out our PETZL products
ROYAL ROBBINS Today, Royal Robbins is a wildly enthusiastic, customer-oriented Team guided by the principles of integrity, service, fair play, and fueled by a passion for adventure. Our goal is to do what we do best, create practical outdoor clothing, with the performance fabrics necessary in today's high adventure sporting lifestyle. We are inspired to go to unbelievable lengths to create products that our customers are proud to wear, products that uniquely reflect the Royal Robbins American outdoor spirit! Check out our ROYAL ROBBINS products
RUFFWEAR Studies have shown, and it is well documented that those of us lucky enough to be in the company of dogs live happier, healthier, and longer lives. Because of this, Ruff Wear continues developing and testing new, innovative gear for canines and their companions. Run, jump, play, and have fun out there. Check out our RUFFWEAR products
SEA TO SUMMIT In 1984 a small group of climbers from the world's flattest continent pulled off an audacious ascent of Mount Everest - they put a new route up the north face in lightweight style with no oxygen or sherpa support. Six years later, one of the summiteers, Tim Macartney-Snape decided to return to Everest after he realized neither he nor any other person who had climbed the mountain had truly climbed the entire 8,848 meters, as that would have meant starting from sea level. That is, no one had yet climbed it from ''sea to summit''. Back in Australia, Tim joined forces with climbing friend, sewing enthusiast and design guru Roland Tyson to build a business that could make use of their knowledge of the outdoors to create truly ingenious, well-made but affordable outdoor equipment. They named their company Sea to Summit after Tim's expedition and the business prospered. Today the Sea to Summit brand continues to provide innovative gear and serves a growing band of outdoor enthusiasts all over the world. Check out our SEA TO SUMMIT products
SIERRA DESIGNS IN 1965, we were the ORIGINAL PIONEERS. Today, Sierra Designs is RENOWNED as one of the leading outdoor brands; a company that is filled with AUTHENTICITY, EXPERIENCE AND PASSION for the outdoors. Most importantly, we're an established, heritage brand that supports specialty retail. That means, it's not just about us, it's also about you and the people who will be carrying our vision into the future. Check out our SIERRA DESIGNS products
SMARTWOOL Smartwool was born with comfortable performance in mind. The founders were New England ski instructors struggling to keep their feet warm. After trying a variety of materials, they rediscovered an age old classic:wool. But while these socks may have been warm, they were itchy and shrank in the wash. So they worked on a process to make them soft and easy to care for. Smartwool was born on a simple tenet: keeping feet comfortable in all conditions. Try a pair and see why "Wearing is Believing". Check out our SMARTWOOL products
SNOW PEAK Birthed out of Japan, Snow Peak first served to gear up the mountaineering community. This spirit of innovation out of necessity continues. As the Snow Peak Family has grown we have seen the necessity for a new generation of outdoor living. We are then proud to present Luxury Camping to the United States. Luxury Camping is Snow Peak's take on the time honored tradition of taking the family to the beauty of the outdoors. Check out our SNOW PEAK products
SUPERFEET Superfeet actually began back in the mid 70�s as the Sports Division of a leading Podiatric Laboratory. In 1977 Superfeet became its own company, with the mandate to �provide more affordable orthotics to the general public�. Since their beginning almost 30 years ago, Superfeet has been providing premium insoles for different types of feet, for different activities and sports. Effective May 2006, Superfeet introduced an Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) to reward their employees for their years of dedicated service and effort. Those same employees created for themselves their own set of Core Values. When you wear a pair of Superfeet you get more than just an insole. It reflects the passion and commitment of everyone at Superfeet to provide you healthy feet and a better life. Superfeet currently distributes throughout North America, Europe, Japan and Australia. Truly, a Superfeet Worldwide Inc. Check out our SUPERFEET products
TEKO Jim Heiden, founder of Teko, has over 35 years of Outdoor Industry experience in marketing, product development, and company management. His experience and knowledge made him certain that making high performance outdoor products didn't have to leave a heavy ecological impact. Using only quality fibers, sound manufacturing processes, and recycled materials for packaging, Jim wanted to ensure that his products are safe for the environment. With that, Teko� was born. Every fiber Teko selects must meet the criteria of achieving the highest level of performance as well as leaving minimal impact on the Earth. Jim Heiden is still an active mountain biker, trail runner, cross country ski racer, backcountry skier, and mountaineer. Check out our TEKO products
TEVA The evolution of Teva began with an unassuming Grand Canyon River Guide named Mark Thatcher. Mark worked as a boatman on the Colorado River during his college years. On countless river trips it happened, clients wearing water-logged sneakers would be envious of the flip-flops worn by the boaters at that time. However, while the flip-flops were quick drying, they were too flimsy for the rugged terrain of the Canyon. A solution was needed. Mark realized the boaters enjoyed the freedom and comfort of their choice in footwear but it's lack of support and stability was not ideal. With this knowledge and his own experience on the river, he developed the first prototype in 1984. The sport sandal was born - better yet, it worked! Check out our TEVA products
THERM-A-REST Three decades after inventing the self-inflating mattress, Therm-a-Rest remains the most trusted name in outdoor comfort. We�ve maintained this position by continuing to offer users what no imitator can: unmatched quality. We make every mattress in our facilities in the U.S. and Ireland, using only the most reliable, innovative materials available. And we put them through rigorous lab and field testing to ensure performance in every situation. That�s why we can back up all our products with a lifetime warranty honored worldwide, and why we can still say with confidence that beneath every great trip lies a Therm-a-Rest. Check out our THERM-A-REST products
THULE To say that Thule�s beginnings in the US were humble would be an understatement � Founding member Ake Skeppner sold direct to end users at windsurf competitions on the New England shoreline; exhibited the product line at a number of different trade shows and even canvassed local retailers in the greater New York area, all from his �office� - a now famous station wagon. Thule has grown rapidly through product innovation, a commitment to quality and the continuance of a strong entrepreneurial spirit. Into the year 2000 and beyond, Thule continues to evolve their products to meet the need of users. Check out our THULE products
WESTERN MOUNTAINEERING To provide our customers, with the best sleeping bags possible, we take the time to do things right. We use only the highest quality goose down, we develop new shell fabrics with superior features, and we continually push forward with new designs and innovation. Our sleeping bags are made in the U.S.A. so that we can maintain our commitment to quality and detail. We look for the highest quality specialty shops to represent our products so that their qualified staff can help you choose the bag best suited for your use. With over 30 years of evolution, Western Mountaineering provides the finest and most complete line of sleeping bags for all possible uses. Check out our WESTERN MOUNTAINEERING products
WILDERNESS SYSTEMS Since 1986, Wilderness Systems has chased perfection in the kayaks we design and build. Our obsession for better performance, finer materials and unmatched comfort produces kayaks that are widely considered the most satisfying paddling experience in the sport. No matter where you are in your paddling life, we have a kayak that will increase your enjoyment. Check out our WILDERNESS SYSTEMS products
YAKIMA Yakima is made up of a bunch of active, outdoor enthusiasts who play hard and work hard so you can play hard. You've got trails to blaze, rivers to tame, and mountains to attack. We want to make sure you and your gear get there safe and sound. We like to call our products "destination hardware." Because that's what we're about, getting you to your destination. Check out our YAKIMA products