Butt Be Dry began when Anthony and his dad set out to make outdoor moments less stressful. The company is known for its lightweight, hands-free protection from wet or cold seating, giving people a practical way to stay comfortable without carrying a chair.
EdgeMate Pool ChairAfter seeing guests with disabilities struggle to remain in the water while working at Wyandot Lake near Columbus, Ohio, inventor and president Keith Chlapaty created EdgeMate Pool Chair, a portable in-pool seat for comfortable shallow-water relaxation. The lightweight chair hangs on the edge of compatible in-ground pools without installation, folds flat for storage, and is intended for adult swimmers of all abilities. EdgeMate also supplies pool builders and resorts with packaged seating and optional custom branding.OSTRANDER, OH
Vennskap GmbH & Co. KG (SKOTTI Deutschland)Born from angler Christian Battel’s frustration with open-fire restrictions, SKOTTI develops compact, plug-in outdoor grills and cooking equipment designed to travel in a backpack. Founded in 2018 in a Meerbusch garage, the company’s signature stainless-steel grill sets up without tools and can be used for grilling, cooking or frying wherever outdoor meals happen. SKOTTI says its products have reached 150,000 customers, with the line now including the original grill, the wood-and-charcoal SKOTTI Mini and the phone-sized Booster stove.NEW YORK, NY
Alpcour SportsAlpcour Sports designs outdoor and sporting gear with a focus on comfort, durability, and straightforward use, including its distinctive heated and massage-equipped stadium seats. The company also develops camping equipment shaped by hands-on market knowledge, detailed research, and an effort to keep quality and price in balance. Alpcour backs its products with an unlimited one-year warranty.BROOKLYN, NY
Chubby ButtonsChubby Buttons grew from a Colorado ski-trip problem into a small company founded by friends Mike and Justin, who wanted a safer way to control a phone while moving. The company is known for its oversized-button Bluetooth remote, designed in the USA for people whose phones are difficult to reach—especially in gloves or during outdoor activities. Chubby Buttons has appeared on Shark Tank and reports selling more than 25,000 units.BROOKLYN, NY