Dometic is a Swedish-origin outdoor and mobile-living equipment company that designs, makes, and sells gear for camping, vehicle travel, recreational vehicles, and marine use. The company says it has approximately 7,000 employees, sells products in 100 countries, and has sales offices in more than 30 countries; its Front Runner Series racks are still made in South Africa.
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
RV Mobile Power, LLCBuilt from more than 20 years in the RV, trailer and motorcoach industry, RV Mobile Power designs and manufactures mobile power systems for recreational vehicles and off-grid use. Its Flex Power line includes installed and portable generators, with the company also developing solar options and temperature-controlled RV appliances. RVMP works as an OEM supplier for Forest River, NeXus RV and Thor Industries while selling directly to outdoor users.COLUMBUS, OH
Polaris IncFounded in 1954 after its Minnesota founders developed an early snowmobile for winter travel, Polaris Inc. makes powersports vehicles and related marine, commercial, and defense products for work and recreation. From its origins in snowmobiles, the company has grown into a global manufacturer headquartered in Medina, Minnesota, with about 15,000 employees serving roughly 100 countries. Polaris also extends the ownership experience through Polaris Adventures, a network of more than 240 independent outfitters offering outdoor vehicle experiences.DELAWARE, OH
Snow PeakFounded in 1958 by climber Yukio Yamai in Japan’s Niigata Prefecture, Snow Peak makes camping equipment and outdoor apparel designed around time spent in nature. The three-generation family company grew from mountaineering gear crafted with Tsubame-Sanjo metalworkers into a car-camping brand, with its Japanese-designed tents and titanium goods reflecting that origin. Snow Peak also builds community through customer camping events and outdoor hospitality, including Snow Peak Way and its U.S. Campfield.NEW YORK, NY