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Their Story Founded in a garage in 2009, YakAttack® has quickly grown into a leader in the kayak fishing industry. We specialize in kayak fishing gear and kayak rigging, and as kayak anglers that are tightly integrated into the kayak fishing community, we are acutely aware of what this sport needs. As a result, our […]

Their Story CELEBRATING 50 YEARS ON THE WATER When an idealistic business professor named Bill Parks set out in 1972 to prove that the principles he taught in the classroom could work in the real world, he had no trouble deciding what kind of startup to launch. Bill was a river runner, and he wanted […]

Their Story It All Started With a Road Trip. When three friends, Zack Helminiak, Chace Petersen and Hunter Robinson traveled cross country in a packed to the brim ’98 Subaru Outback, it got them thinking: if they had less gear, they’d have more room for adventure. What began as a goal to create high-quality, versatile […]

Their Story WE ARE BUILDERS In 1840 Our Forebearers, The Orbea Brothers, Opened A Small Workshop In The Heart Of Basque Country In Eibar. With Relentless Work And Ambition, The Workshop Grew To Become The First Factory In A City Eventually Dedicated To Industry. Over Time, The Factory Became A Leader Amongst Its Peers, Pioneering […]

Their Story Roland Tyson started making outdoor gear on an old industrial sewing machine in his childhood bedroom in 1983, at the age of 17. As a young outdoor enthusiast, Roland realized that he had a passion and a talent for creating cutting-edge outdoor equipment. Soon he was designing and manufacturing equipment for other Australian […]

Their Story THANKS TO A PASSION FOR SCUBA DIVING. In 1971 our original founder took an old surfboard and carved out two places – one to sit in and another for his scuba gear. Originally built as a fiberglass kayak several people started asking how they could get one. In the mid-80s the operation moved […]

Their Story You go for the jokes and the laughter.  For the stories shared and memories made around the campfire.  You go to relax and have fun with your family and friends.  Since 1895, Eureka! has made dependable, easy-to-use tents and camping gear, giving you the freedom to have a good time.  Let us sweat […]

Their Story Since Osprey was founded in 1974, every single product design has passed through the hands of owner and founder Mike Pfotenhauer, who created his first backpack at age 16. In Santa Cruz, California, the young entrepreneur opened a retail shop in the front of his rental house where backpackers and travelers came for […]

Their Story Küat Racks designs lightweight, stylish and easy-to-use products that help cyclists and adventurers get out and do more. What began as an idea for a better way to transport bikes in 2008 has evolved into a thriving company that creates high-end, awesomely engineered hitch racks, roof racks and accessories that push the envelope […]

Their Story Our story is more of a journey, because we’ve never been good at sitting still. After all, we don’t have wild sides; we have wild souls. For nearly four decades, our trusted solutions have transformed the way people travel. We’re leaders in our category, packing heritage, safety, design sensibility, and street smarts into […]