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| Type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Outdoor equipment |
| Founded | 1952 |
| Founder | Asher Kelty |
| Headquarters | 6235 Lookout Road Suite B Boulder, CO 80301, US |
| Parent | Exxel Outdoors, LLC |
| Website | https://www.kelty.com/ |
Kelty is a manufacturer of high-end backpacks, tents, and sleeping bags owned by Exxel Outdoors, LLC. The business is based in Boulder, Colorado.
The company was started by Asher "Dick" Kelty (September 13, 1919 - January 12, 2004) in 1952, 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] Kelty was also the provider of gear in the 70s cult classic TV show The Land Of The Lost.
Kelty products are widely sold by large outdoor outfitters such as Eastern Mountain Sports and REI, Kelty is one of a few companies that still specializes in external-frame backpacks for outdoors use. Kelty released approximately 170 products / 253 models. Tent is one of core products of Kelty. Kelty tent made by high-quality materials. The tent fabric is made of Polyester which is more long-lasting than Nylon and the poles are made of DAC aluminum.
Dick Kelty's son, Richard Kelty, became one of the founders of Sierra West, a competing company. [2]
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