Bear Butt Competitors

At Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), we exist to inspire and enable life outside for everyone. We believe that it’s in the wild, untamed and natural places that we find our best selves, so our purpose is to awaken a lifelong love of the outdoors, for all. Since 1938, we have been your local outdoor co-op, working to help you experience the transformational power of nature. We bring you top-quality gear and apparel, expert advice, rental equipment, inspiring stories of life outside and outdoor experiences to enjoy alone or share with your friends and family. And because we have no shareholders, with every purchase you make with REI, you are choosing to steward the outdoors, support sustainable business and help the fight for life outside. So whether you’re new to the outdoors or a seasoned pro, we hope you’ll join us.

Since 1990, Sea to Summit has been your ally in every adventure—whether that’s on the deck of your sailboat or on a high-altitude expedition. Designed to be the perfect balance of clever, packable and light, our award-winning products encourage self-reliance on any terrain. Our love of the outdoors and our relentless pursuit of design perfection is what drives us. That’s why you can find our gear in the backpacks of explorers everywhere—from our home in Western Australia to the snowy mountains of Europe and the vast trails of North America, Asia and beyond.

NEMO Equipment was founded in 2002 on the premise of bringing the highest level of design and engineering to the world of outdoor adventure sports. Every day, 40 of us (and our dogs) come together in a 200-year old refurbished textile mill in Dover, New Hampshire to make the most creative, thoughtfully-designed outdoor gear in the world. Sitting four stories above a river that takes you straight to the ocean by kayak, we design and build the kind of gear we love to use ourselves. NEMO tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, camp furniture, and camp life gear continue to win a stream of awards and accolades each year, and we continue to make our mark as one of the most innovative designers of outdoor gear. We take full responsibility for every creative detail of our brand and products. Our team does all product design, engineering, development, studio photography, graphic design, etc. in house. At NEMO, ideas for new products begin with having real experiences in adventure. A passion for adventure is an absolute prerequisite for being part of the team, and the design team at NEMO works by these key principles: - Never bring anything to market that isn't significantly better than what is already available. - Own and obsess over every detail. - Be proud of what you do. We believe adventure gives us purpose and perspective. It makes us humble and proud. We're committed to the fearless pursuit of uncharted paths, in everything from the equipment we build to the way we run our business. Bravely exploring new directions opens our minds, brings us closer to the people we depend on, sharpens our wits, and lifts our spirits. NEMO is a values-led company determined to use the power of business for social and environmental progress. We are committed to minimizing our impact, leading the industry toward a cleaner supply chain, and creating an ongoing conversation about what it means to truly love this planet and these wild spaces.