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Company History
Eagle Creek was born in 1975 in the San Jacinto Mountains of California where Steve and Nona Barker ran a retail store called Mountain People and sewed custom mountain packs. That year, they decided to turn their energy full-time to pack manufacturing. The name Eagle Creek was chosen and production began in a 1500 square foot warehouse in Solana Beach, California. In 1979, Ricky Schlesinger joined the duo; he would go on to lead the brand's sales and marketing efforts helping grow the brand into what it is today.
Since the beginning, innovation durability and craftsmanship have been an integral part of the brand's DNA. Eagle Creek was first to market with the concept of "adventure travel gear" and the first to offer a backpack designed specifically for travel. The brand was first to utilize double needle seam stitching for increased durability and was first with a built-in organization panel in a backpack.
In 1985, Eagle Creek introduced the concept of personal security to travel, bringing the first Undercover™ category to the market with a series of products designed to keep valuables safely hidden under clothing when traveling.
In 1996, Eagle Creek introduced the Pack-It™ System, a series of Folders, Cubes and Sacs made to organize travelers worldwide by changing the way people pack. This same year, the brand launched the original Switchback™, the first-ever convertible backpack on wheels. The Switchback was revolutionary, later receiving Outside Magazine's Gear of the Year Award.
In 2003, Eagle Creek introduced its still pinnacle collection Exploration System; luggage and bags built for far-flung travels. Exploration System carries Eagle Creek's unparalleled No Matter What™ Warranty, which was added to HC2 Hovercraft Collection and No Matter What™ Duffels.
In 2008, Eagle Creek introduced the Take Two ORV Trunk 28 to the Exploration System category, which was awarded the prestigious Outside Gear of the Year honor as well as National Geographic Adventure's Best of Adventure for its innovation.
In 2007, Eagle Creek was acquired by VF Corporation; a global leader in branded lifestyle apparel and today is part of the VF Outdoor Coalition.
In 2009, Eagle Creek took a major step toward product sustainability with the introduction of EcoLite™ fabric to many of the products in the Pack-It™ System. The following year the brand introduced the first of its e Series fabrics made from 100 percent recycled nylon and polyester into the entire Exploration System collection.
The brand underwent major changes in 2010; Eagle Creek veteran Michael Millenacker became president and built on the legacy established by the founders. A new logo and brand image were chosen, and the brand's corporate headquarters was moved to Carlsbad, California.
Throughout its history, Eagle Creek has been committed to providing travelers with a complete travel system, from a main bag to packing and organization solutions, to security, comfort and everyday essentials while on the road. Today, Eagle Creek is the only brand that provides a complete Travel System of products to outfit for any trip and every traveler. The brand continues to lead the market with innovation in adventure travel gear, luggage and packing solutions for active, adventurous souls.
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