So, during my recent paddle on The Oke, we discussed who owns what - TopicsExpress

So, during my recent paddle on The Oke, we discussed who owns what iconic outdoor gear companies. So I did a little research. And threw up in my mouth a little... Gladly, I was mistaken in my statement that super mega conglomerate Johnson Outdoors owns my beloved Current Designs Kayaks: they are in fact owned by Wenonah Canoe, a still independent company. But a cursory (and by no means complete) review reveals that outdoor gear is more super mega conglomerate than we all wish to believe. Not the little mountain climbing gurus in their garages tinkering away... **** Johnson Outdoors Inc. - The company is a component of Johnson Family Enterprises, previously known as Johnson Wax Associates It became a profitable, self-sustaining outdoor equipment business known as Johnson Camping, Inc., later renamed Johnson Worldwide Associates (JWA). Eureka tents Jetboil stoves Silva compasses Scubapro dive gear Subgear dive gear Old Town canoes Ocean Kayak Necky Kayaks Carlisle paddles Extra Sport PFD Humminbird fish finders Minnkota trolling motors **** Current Designs parent company is Wenonah Canoe Wenonah Canoe is a small, independent, family-owned company (YEA!) **** Columbia 2006 - Columbia acquires Montrail and Pacific Trail Products 2004 - Columbia acquires Mountain Hardwear 2000 - Columbia acquires Sorel (boots) *** Cascade Designs, Inc. owns MSR Thermarest pads Seal Line bags Platyous water carriers eCase electronics protection Pack Towl Hummingbird travel bags/gear Tracks walking staffs *** Today, The North Face is a wholly owned subsidiary of the VF Corporation, co-located with its corporate sibling, JanSport. VF owns (HOLY SUPER NEGA CONGLOMERATE, BATMAN!) JENAS WEAR: Wrangler, Lee Jeans, Rustlers, 7 For All Mankind, 20X, Chic, Rock & Republic IMAGEWEAR: Red Kap, The Force (Horace Small), Bulwark Protective Apparel, Chef Designs, Majestic Athletic OUTDOOR & ACTION SPORTS: Eastpak-Wallet, Eastpak, JanSport, Kipling Europe, Napapijri, The North Face, Reef, Vans, Eagle Creek, SmartWool, Timberland, lucy SPORTSWEAR: Nautica, Kipling U.S. *** American Recreation Products, which in turn is owned by the (humongusly extra large) Kellwood Company: ISIS for Women Kelty Sierra Designs Slumberjack Swiss Gear Wenzel

Father I pray for the family of the little innocent 6 year old

Não entendo porque todo mundo está fazendo a Dilma de alvo... Se

As I sit on the counter this morning looking around at all I have,

I think that one of the biggest reason why relationships do not

CEDLA LECTURES June 2013 All lectures will be given in the

SAYANGI KELUARGA... AYO PEDULI KESEHATAN... AYO PEDULI

MARNE MESSAGE, July 25, 2014: #fortstewart #hunterarmyairfield

norton ghost 150 key norton.ghost.150.key.2.app01soft.appspot

Please check out the new Video from JSPT Clients, talking about

A SHORT BIOGRAPHY OF A LIBERATOR OF OUR TIME: COMRADE KAMAR

Hanamizuki -May your love bloom a hundred years- Movie:

So ..... as a responsible person if I cannot afford to go shopping

Onion Bombs Ingredients: large onions ground meat (I prefer

A curse is a declaration that empowers someone to failure or a

Just a thought, if we need 60% of a vote to get constitutional

It is quiet today!! we had our family Thanksgiving dinner Sunday

Business/Marketing Tip: Your consultation is a continuation of