Adventure
16 - Outdoor Gear & Travel Outfitter
 Adventure
16
has
a
reputation
as
one
of
the
best
outdoor
outfitters
in
the
United
States.
Our
dedication
to
providing
Customers
with
the
finest
products,
first
hand
and
accurate
information,
and
plenty
of
inspiration,
has
guided
us
since
our
origin
in
1962.
Adventure
16 began
as a
goal
of some
young
Explorer
Scouts
whose
leaders
were
involved
in river
running
in the
early
60s.
Together,
they
set out
to make
16mm
adventure
films
for a
lecture
series.
In the
process,
their
passion
turned
to making
backpacks.
A garage
in La
Mesa,
California
became
a workshop
to develop
a revolutionary
pack
design
that
allowed
much
of the
pack's
weight
to be
carried
comfortably
on the
hips.
By the
late
60's the
hobby
had become
a business.
The entrepreneurial
leaders
were
busy
inventing
and selling
innovative,
top-of-the-line
products,
including
the first
two-layer
dome
tent
specifically
engineered
for backpackers
needs.
In 1970,
Mic Mead,
an avid
customer
and active
outdoorsman,
bought
and incorporated
the company.
Throughout
the 70s,
growth
and innovation
was steady.
Mic focused
on designing
and improving
production
efficiency.
Among
other
things,
he designed
the first
baffled
down
parka
and pioneered
the use
of aluminum
alloy
tent
poles
for an
optimal
strength-to-weight
combination.
After
opening
retail
outlets
and distributing
products
nationwide,
Adventure
16 led
the industry
in introducing
the Lifetime
Guarantee
on all
products
bearing
its name.
Adventure
16 offers
inspiring
slide
shows
and educational
clinics
at store
locations.
We now
consist
of seven
retail
locations,
a wholesale
division
specializing
in accessories
for backpacking,
camping,
climbing
and adventure
travel,
and most recently an online store.
Collectively
we still
strive
to fulfill
Adventure
16's
mission:
"With
a shared
appreciation
for the
outdoors
and in
the spirit
of continuous
improvement,
the people
of Adventure
16 work
together
to achieve
a harmonious
balance
among
genuine
customer
loyalty,
a meaningful
and enjoyable
work
environment
and a
financially
prosperous
company."
John
D. Mead
President |
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